• Khayelitsha - This is the largest township in Cape Town, located approximately 30km southeast of the city.

Khayelitsha is a lively township celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit and social development initiatives. The name “Khayelitsha” is derived from the Xhosa language, meaning “new village.” The residents are known for their friendliness and hospitality.

The area is rich in culture and diversity, offering a truly South African experience that leaves a lasting impression.

• Somerset West - Somerset West is a town in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is part of the Cape Town metropolitan municipality and a suburb of the Helderberg region.

Somerset West is situated in the Helderberg Basin, encircled by a natural amphitheater of mountains between the Cape Winelands and False Bay.

The Helderberg Nature Reserve, a 363-hectare wildlife preserve established in 1964, is located here. It features a wide variety of smaller fauna and remarkable examples of indigenous flora, such as Protea and fynbos.

• Gordon’s Bay - This is a harbor town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, part of the Helderberg region, formerly known as Hottentots Holland. It is located 58 km south of Cape Town, to the south of the N2 highway.

The town was named after Robert Jacob Gordon, a Dutch explorer of Scottish descent. Gordon’s Bay includes the old village, centered around the historic harbor and Bikini Beach.

The older section of Gordon’s Bay is home to the South African Naval College, a junior officer training center adjacent to the old harbor and yacht marina.

• Grabouw - Grabouw is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The town’s population is composed of Black Africans, Coloured, Indian/Asian, and White communities.

It is located 65 km southeast of Cape Town along the N2 freeway, beyond Sir Lowry’s Pass from Somerset West. Grabouw serves as the commercial hub for the expansive Elgin Valley, which boasts thriving farming communities.

In 2001, the population census recorded 21,593 residents. Grabouw is surrounded by the Hottentots Holland and Groenland mountains to the north and the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve to the south.

• Elgin Valley Honey - Elgin is a vast, fertile area encircled by mountains in the Overberg region of South Africa. It is situated about 70km southeast of Cape Town, beyond the Hottentots Holland mountains from the city.

The Elgin Valley is renowned for producing 60% of the national apple crop, earning it the nickname “where the apples come from.”

Recently, a shift in economic focus has positioned Elgin as one of South Africa’s most prominent and successful wine regions, boasting the coolest climate of any region in the country. Consequently, Elgin wines and tourism have become significant contributors to the valley’s economy.

• Hermanus - This charming seaside town is located southeast of Cape Town in South Africa’s Western Cape province. It is a world-renowned whale-watching destination.

Hermanus attracts thousands of tourists annually. Its beaches include Voelklip Beach and the expansive Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbor Museum encompasses the old harbor, a fisherman’s village, and the Whale House Museum.

Tourists flock to Hermanus between June and December for whale watching. The whales that typically visit the South African coast here include the Humpback Whale, Southern Right Whale, and Bryde’s Whales.

Visitors can observe the whales along the 11km coastal walking trail, which offers strategic viewing points along the shore. Whales are often seen gliding in pairs just a short distance from the beach, providing a memorable experience for most tourists who come to Hermanus for whale watching.

Tourists are also spoiled for choice with numerous restaurants lining the beaches and several hotels.

• Stony Point Penguin Colony - Located in the charming town of Betty’s Bay in the Overberg, the Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to a unique colony of African Penguins.

Stony Point offers visitors the chance to observe these delightful flightless birds up close via the boardwalk, without disturbing them as they go about their daily activities in their natural habitat.

The colony also hosts three species of cormorant: the Crowned Cormorant, Cape Cormorant, and Bank Cormorant, all of which breed on the outer rocks. Additionally, Hartlaub’s Gulls and Kelp Gulls forage in the colony.

The Rock Hyrax can be spotted on the surrounding rocks. The colony is situated on the site of the old Waaygat Whaling Station, which was used for harvesting and processing whale meat in the early to mid-1900s.

This nature reserve is home to approximately 3,600 penguins.

• Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate - Visit this stunning winery nestled by the ocean, known as the longest ocean-facing winery (2.7km). Enjoy some of South Africa’s finest wines, produced in the cool climate of the Walker Bay region.

This winery is a low-yield farm focused on producing premium wines. Benguela Cove’s wines are 100% estate-grown, produced, and bottled in Walker Bay. Cool climate, terroir-specific wines are available at cellar door prices at the estate or online.

The Moody Lagoon is considered one of the most sophisticated restaurants in Hermanus, offering a range of options from seafood, brunch, lunch, and dinner to gourmet picnics and private dining venues.

It’s no surprise that it has been voted among the Top 100 of the World’s Best Vineyards 2023.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Complimentary bottled water
• Air-conditioned transport
• Professional Driver/Guide
• Winery visit with opportunity to purchase wine

• Wine Tasting fees up to R100pp
• Gratuities
• Boat fees (optional activity) around R1 300 per person

This is a great booking with us as it combines several aspects of tourism in Cape Town. Travelers visit this peaceful town of Hermanus known to draw thousands of travelers from all over the world to see the biggest animal in the world the Whales.

On their way to this place they can choose to use the coastal scenic drive The MaClaren drive - one of the most beautiful drives in the world. They also pass through the Penguin Colony at Betty’s Bay where they can see the flightless birds. Travelers can also choose to pass by a Botanical Garden which is also a major attraction on the route.

Finally after land based whale watching they can enjoy some of the best wines on offer in South Africa at the Benguela Cove Winery. The food served at the several restaurants at the horbour is amazing - this they do as they watch the gentle giants - the whales which grace the South African coast in winter.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.