GENERAL INFO
- Country Quickfacts
- Things to know before you go
- Arrival Guide
- South African Trivia
- Phrases and Words in 4 of the official languages
- Frequently Asked Questions
TRAVEL IDEAS
- Cape Town, 4 days
- Cape Gourmet, 8 days
- Cape Winelands, 3 days
- Johannesburg, 3 days
- Beautiful Knysna, 3 days
- Beach, Wildlife and Culture, 10 days
- Panorama's Best, 3 day
- Sun City, 3 days
- Durban North - Umhlanga, 3 days
- Route of the African Sun, 9 days
- Splendours of the Cape, 10 days
- Winelands & Wildlife, 10 days
- Ultimate South Africa, 13 days
- Kruger Park Adventure, 3 days
- Southern Circuit, 11 days
- Zululand Spectacular, 6 days
FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS
- Adventures in Nature, 7 days
- Little Paws, 8 days
- Cape Wildlife Family Adventure, 12 days
- The Big 7, 9 days
UNIQUE SMALL GROUPS
- Magnificent Garden Route, 4 days
- Buffalo Rock Tented Safari, 3 days
- Zulu Culture, Big Game & Safari, 3 days
- A World in One Country, 14 days
HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME
- Magic of Africa, 20 days
- Middle East Treasures, 21 days
AFRICAN TRAIN JOURNEYS
- The Blue Train, South Africa
- Rovos Rail, South & East Africa (Itineraries)
- Shongololo Express, Southern Africa
EXCLUSIVE GAME LODGES
SELF DRIVE
- Car Rental
- Eastern Cape, Bush and Karoo, 9 days
- Garden Route, Winelands & Whales, 7 days
- Kwa-zulu Natal, Beach & Bush, 7 days
- Scenery, Culture & Game, 7 days
STAYS OF DISTINCTION
- 15 On Orange
- Cape Grace Hotel
- The Grace Hotel
- Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
- Oyster Box
- Palace of the Lost City
- Pezula
- Saxon Hotel
- Table Bay Hotel
- Taj Cape Town
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South Africa Independent Travel Ideas
CAPE TOWN
4 days
Cape Town, the mother city of Africa, and its Western Cape, are regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Is is also a rare cultural gem with is mixture of many peoples.
Day 1. Arrive Cape Town.
You will be met by our Goway representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2. Cape Town.
Cape Town is known as "The Mother City of Africa". Start the morning with a trip up magnificent Table Mountain, weather permitting (entrance fee not included). As you continue on the City Tour you will visit the Victoria and Alfred waterfront development with its many shops and restaurants, the historic House of Parliament and bustling Greenmarket Square. The afternoon is at leisure, or you might consider an optional visit to Robben Island, the former prison home of Nelson Mandela. (B)
Day 3. Cape of Good Hope.
This morning you embark on your full day Peninsula Tour. Travel along one of South Africa's most scenic routes, passing Hout Bay and Constantia Hills enjoying dramatic scenery enroute to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy one of the most famous views in the world, False Bay. Stop at Bolders Beach to see the penguins at the naval town of Simon's Town. (B)
Day 4. Depart Cape Town.
Today is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Stay longer if you wish. (B)
DEPARTURES:
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PRICES:
Exchange rates differ from time to time. For the most up-to-date prices of this holiday idea please fill out our Africa Travel Quote form. We will do all possible to respond back to you within 24 hours.
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel accommodation for three nights with private facilities, meals as indicated by BLD, return airport transfers, half-day Cape Town sightseeing tour and full day Cape of Good Hope Peninsula tour.
HOTELS:
Goway's Cape Town travelpac is based on only the following hotels. If however you would prefer another hotel we would be happy to arrange it for you. Please click the hotel name of your choice for a description and picture.
Hollow on the Square, Protea Fire & Ice, More Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, More Quarters, The Portswood, Protea Hotel President, The Commodore, The Bay Hotel, One & Only Cape Town
CAPE TOWN EXTENSION IDEAS:
Wineland Tour:
Escape to the tranquility and "old world" charm of the Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch wine areas. Visit prize-winning wine estates for wine tasting, the Huguenot Monument and the world-famous 19th century shop, Oom Samies se Winkel.Hermanus Tour:
Visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and the quaint fishing town of Hermanus, famous for whale watching (July-Nov). Return via Sir Lowry's Pass, which offers breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula.Walk to Freedom Tour:
Experience the raw energy of the "Rainbow Nation" with visits to District Six Museum, Langa (the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape), Tsoga Environment Gardens, an informal spaza shop, a shebeen and a hostel. Departs daily at 8:30 a.m. Returns 1:30pm (Note: District Six Museum closed Sundays)
