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Cape Town is a place where the cosmopolitan buzz of the city meets the rural wilderness of the coast. From wandering around the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to seeing the small African penguins in Boulders Beach, each corner of the city promises an array of experiences suited for every type of traveller.

Situated on the western border of South Africa overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is an incredibly accessible city. Whether you wish to sip on some of the finest vintages in the Cape Winelands or embark on one of the best African safaris in Kruger National Park, a short drive or flight will take you to your next Ultimate adventure.

With the help of Tania, Sophie and Cassie, our South Africa travel specialists, we have created an insider’s guide to the best experiences, most luxurious hotels and must-visit spots in Cape Town, so you can make your tailor-made holiday to Cape Town truly unforgettable.

Between the months of November to March, Cape Town transitions into its summer season and you are met with warm, sunny days and very little rain. In other words, the perfect conditions for exploring all the city’s highlights.

Having travelled extensively across the city, our South Africa travel specialists have created a list of their five favourite things to see and do on a luxury holiday to Cape Town.

With a short boat ride off the coast of Cape Town, you can explore the historical Robben Island, a place where Nelson Mandela spent a large part of his 27-year incarceration. With a tour of the island, you will be able to learn more about the prison and the stories the limestone quarry holds.

Table Mountain, one of the most notorious sites in South Africa and one of the new seven wonders of the natural world, lies in Cape Town. You can either climb the mountain on foot or hop on a cable-car ride to reach the top of the mountain and witness some of the most spectacular views of the bustling city below and Robben Island beyond.

The Cape Peninsula is an adventure playground full of unique wildlife, rich history and natural beauty. With a tailor-made holiday to Cape Town, you can embark on a self-drive tour along Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal adventures. From Noordhoek Beach, a magnificent 5km stretch of beach which is ideal for surfing and horseback riding, you will journey south along the western coast to see the scenic cliffs of Cape Point and the extraordinary wildlife of Cape Point Nature Reserve before travelling up the eastern border to observe the endangered African penguins of Boulders Beach and enjoy some deliciously fresh seafood at one of the many coastal restaurants in Simon’s Town.

Only a half an hour drive from the city lies the seaside village of Muizenberg. Hidden on the coastline of Cape Town, Muizenberg is a long stretch of beach decorated with technicolour beach huts and renowned for its forgiving waves, which are ideal if you are a casual surfer or a beginner.

Acclaimed as one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world, Kirstenbosch is home to more than 7,000 of South Africa’s plant species, including the famous fynbos synonymous with South Africa’s Cape region. Here you can walk among the trees on the infamous Tree Canopy Walkway, overlooking the mountain scenery beyond and the grandeur of the colourful gardens below.

Many of South Africa’s iconic highlights are within a short distance from Cape Town, and with a tailor-made holiday to South Africa, you can see them all.

On Cape Town’s doorstep lies the world-renowned wine valleys of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, collectively known as the Cape Winelands. Only a short drive from the capital, those who make the journey to the Western Cape will be greeted by streets full of white-washed Cape Dutch architecture before sampling some of the award-winning vintages that have placed South Africa on the map as one of the world’s best wine regions.

EXPLORE THE WINELANDS

The quaint coastal town of Hermanus lies within a short drive from Cape Town and is a must-see for its extraordinary whale-watching excursions. Embark on a cruise from the harbour into Walker Bay, and you will witness some of the best sightings of Humpback whales, Bryde’s whales, Common dolphins, Cape fur seals and more.

If you are looking to combine your Cape Town trip with an iconic safari holiday, then look no further than Kruger National Park. As one of the best African safaris in the world and one of the largest game reserves on the continent, Kruger National Park has nearly 150 species of mammals including the Big Five and over 500 species of bird living amidst its nearly 20.000km² of undisturbed savannah, woodland and riverine forest.

On our tailor-made holidays, you can pick and choose exactly what you want to see and do. To start planning your luxury holidays, honeymoons or family getaways, speak to our South Africa travel specialists on +44 (0) 2039 933538 or make an online enquiry.