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Trip Itinerary
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V & A Waterfront
Day 1-2
With the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, stunning winelands and exciting attractions, itโs easy to see why Cape Town has been voted the Best Destination in Africa for seven-years-running๐ We'll start our trip at our trendy hostel located in the heart of the city, where we will get acquainted and unpack. After freshening up, we will head over to the famous V&A Waterfront, one of Africa's most visited destinations, where we will celebrate our first evening together by sipping champagne onboard a luxury yacht charter and watching our first African sunset together. We'll spend the remainder of the evening at the Waterfront, enjoying dinner & drinks at one of over 80 eateries that line the pier.
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Table Mountain
Day 2-3
After enjoying a nice breakfast at our hostel, we will start our day off by taking the aerial cableway to the top of the iconic Table Mountain. You will get a 360-degree view of Cape Town as the floor of the cable car rotates, making for an unforgettable experience! Have your camera ready as the summit gives you a spectacular view of the entire city. On a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of the historic Robben Island where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, was imprisoned for 18 years. For lunch, we will head down to the Bo-Kaap, one of the most photographed areas of the city. We will enjoy some authentic Cape Malay Cuisine at a local eatery before taking a stroll with a local guide through the famous neighbourhood with its quaint cobbled streets, brightly painted houses, history, and culture. We will have the rest of the day at leisure. Why not take a walk down to Long Street, home to dozens of boutiques, bars and restaurants, or go shopping for some souvenirs at Green Market Square? In the evening, we will get together for dinner and drinks at a restaurant of our choice on Long Street.
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Franschhoek
Day 3-4
Today will be a real treat, especially for all the wine lovers ๐ท After breakfast, we will take a full-day excursion on a double-decker railway tram through the picturesque region of Franschoek Valley. We will make pit stops at 8 top wine estates to enjoy some tastings, lunch, and activities. We will choose how long we spend at each spot (within the line schedule, of course). After a glorious day out, we will head back to our hostel where we will enjoy the rest of the evening, relaxing, having dinner, and enjoying each otherโs company ๐
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Boulders Beach
Day 4-5
After breakfast today, we will head out for a full-day road trip to explore the Cape Peninsula. Together with a local guide, our journey starts with a scenic drive along Chapmans Peak. Next, we will visit Cape Point, reaching the most South-Western point of the African continent. We will stop for lunch at Buffels Bay, a beautiful little seaside village before heading to Boulders Beach to observe the wild penguins and perhaps take a refreshing dip ๐ Get the chance to hang out with some seals at the nearby fishing village of Kalk Bay, before we stop at Muizenberg, famous for its surfing & colorful beach houses โ the perfect spot for an Instagram pic! After an unforgettable day on the road, we will make plans for dinner and a few drinks!
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Touws River
Day 5-6
After breakfast, we escape the hustle and bustle of the city for 2 nights at a tranquil bush retreat. Enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation together with your newfound friends. Tonight, we will have our first South African braai (barbecue) and enjoy some drinks around the fire ๐ฅ
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Touws River
Day 6-7
No trip to South Africa is complete without a Safari Game Drive! ๐พ Our day starts early with a transfer to a nearby game reserve. Here we will enjoy some welcome drinks and a buffet breakfast before taking a safari drive through the bush to spot the Big 5 (lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino, elephant). Weโll have a buffet lunch and enjoy some leisure time around the pool before heading back to our retreat. Another night, another braaiโฆ.just like the locals! Our last night before heading back to the city.
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Cape Town
Day 7-8
After breakfast, we head back to the city, where we will spend a day at leisure. Perhaps you want to do some last-minute souvenir shopping or grab a bite to eat at the V&A Food Market? For those more daring, why not try Shark Cage Diving ๐ฆ You can visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and walk over the Tree Canopy Walkway or go hiking up Lion's Head. Today is yours to spend as you please ๐ This evening weโll have our farewell dinner, our last chance to have fun together!
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Cape Town
Day 8
Totsiens, my friends! We'll grab a quick breakfast and coffee at our hostel before check-out. Time to say goodbye to the new friends you have made! If you need any help getting back to the airport, I will be there to assist you. From here we all go our separate ways until next time ๐
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