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Cape Town, South Africa's most popular travel destination has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the world's most beautiful cities. Transfixed between Table Mountain and seven spectacular ocean beaches, it is a rare blend of cosmopolitan sophistication and African culture. One of the Leading Hotel's of the World, the Table Bay Hotel, located on Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, straddles the antique breakwater and is an architectural masterpiece, capturing the essence of the enchanting Cape, the Victorian elegance of yesterday, combined with the contemporary design of today. It is in perfect harmony with the backdrop of Table Mountain, the historic working harbour and the yacht bay. Enjoy a private half day tour of Cape Town, Table Mountain, The Castle, South Africa's oldest building. The Company Gardens. A scenic tour past the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and Slave lodge. The historic Malay Quarter and the colourful Bo-Kaap. Diamond cutting tour. Sign up for optional activities (not included in tour price); scuba diving to see Great White sharks, visit to Robben Island to see Mandela's prison, visit to local townships, and more. The next day join a public group to see the best of the Cape Point and Cape Winelands. Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno - 'Millionaire's paradise'. Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Simon's Town and penguins at Boulders Beach. Lunch at V&A Waterfront (own account). Historical Stellenbosch and two estates for wine tasting and a cellar tour. Enjoy dinners at local restaurant (not included in tour price). Airfare from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (via Johannesburg) is approximately $600pp one way.
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Trip Options
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Cape Town
Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Airport transfer with private vehicle. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). The Victoria and Alfred Hotel is situated in Cape Town, on the waterfront and in walking distance of all the highlights of the city.
The hotel consists of 94 rooms, some built loft style with extensive space and private terraces, while others feature cozier spaces. Luxurious amenities and fixtures are promised throughout. Dine at the OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar or enjoy alfresco style settings with a view of Table Mountain. Meals are complemented by Cape Town's famous wines. Keep busy at the hotel with yachting and boating, or plan a game of squash or golf in the area. Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Popular day activites include; Robben Island (Nelson Mandela's prison), Cape Point, Stellenbosh winery tour, diamond buying shops, and great white shark diving.
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Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town |
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Day 2
Cape Town
This morning you will be met by your guide and coach for a morning exploration of the Cape Town, known affectionately as the Mother City. Your tour will take in the Houses of Parliament, the Castle (built between 1666 and 1679, this is South Africa’s oldest building), lively Greenmarket Square with its daily market, the Company Gardens and of course Table Mountain which will give you spectacular views over the city and Peninsula (cable car fee is not included as it is weather dependent). On our descent, we stop at the Bo Kaap, home to the Cape Malay community, with its cobbled streets and brightly coloured houses. You will have the choice of being dropped off at the Waterfront to experience this vibrant location at your own pace, with its many shops, restaurants and pubs or at your hotel at the end of the tour. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Victoria and Alfred hotel.
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Day 3
Cape Town
Today a resident Winelands guide will join you for a tailor made wine experience, exploring the best this area has to offer. Your day can include Paarl with its imposing Afrikaans Language Monument and estates such as Seidelberg and Fairview - and of course the Franschhoek Valley, including exceptional estates such as Haute Cabriere Moreson, La Motte and Grande Provence. You will delight in the cheese tastings in the 200 year old barn at La Grange Fromagerie, chocolate tasting at the Franschhoek Chocolate factory and lunch at one of the top estates (own account but wine tastings included). Return to Franshhoek town with some to relax before heading back to your hotel. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Victoria and Alfred hotel.
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Day 4
Cape Town
Airport transfer with private vehicle. Depart from Cape Town international airport - end of itinerary.
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Trip Includes
All ground transport in a comfortable vehicle - Guaranteed window seating - Guaranteed departure - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meals as specified per itinerary
Trip Excludes
Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - International airfare - Visas - Optional activities/extras - Vacation insurance (purchase at www.kensingtontours.com/insurance.cfm )
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.
- Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms.cfm
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East Africa
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