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| Discover The Cape |
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Introduction |
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Because of the cultural and climatic diversity, South Africa is often called "A whole world in one country".
However, the part of South Africa that stands out the most, is the Cape. For the experience of a lifetime, discover the Western Cape. It is Paradise on earth!
In Cape Town, the southern most largest city on the African Continent, your dreams will come true! Overlook Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, from the top of Table Mountain, enjoy Cape Point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean.
Only 20 minutes from Cape Town lies Stellenbosch, the oldest town in South Africa. Stellenbosch has a unique historical centre and different architectural styles from days gone by.
Visit Paarl where the Afrikaans language was born. Afrikaans is closely related to Dutch and Flemish.
See Franschhoek where the wine culture of South Africa was born with the settlement of the French Huguenots there.
Make the exclusive guest house ONS GENOT your hub from where you experience the Winelands and live your dreams!
We are situated on the heart of the Winelands, near Stellenbosch. ONS GENOT is a unique country lodge with all the luxuries to spoil our guests.
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| Day 1 |
Arrive in Cape Town.
A warm welcome and shuttle to ONS GENOT in Stellenbosch, situated in the heart of the Winelands.
Stellenbosch is the most beautiful town in South Africa. Sit down to your first glass of wine and feel welcome!
The rest of the morning you are free to unpack and relax. Lunch at ONS GENOT.
Afternoon: Visit the historical wine estate, Vergelegen in Somerset West. A walk through the historical old town of Stellenbosch where you will experience the ambiance of the white washed Cape Dutch architecture. |
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| Day 2 |
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After breakfast, depart to the V&A Waterfront near the Cape Town Harbour.
Visit Robben Island and the jail where Mr Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa was kept for many years.
Lunch and shopping at the Waterfront Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in South Africa. |
| Day 3 |
After breakfast, your wine experience will begin.
Visit wine estates around Stellenbosch, after which you go to Paarl for tastings at the world famous KWV, Nederburg or Rheebokskloof Wine Estates. Visit the Afrikaans Language Monument on the Paarl Mountain.
Lunch.
Visit Franschhoek in the Drakenstein Valley where the French Huguenots settled in 1680 and started the wine heritage of South Africa. Choose between a visit to the wine estates of Rustenburg, Boschendal and L'Ormarins, or spend some time in Franschhoek. |
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| Day 4 |
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Enjoy an early breakfast and leave for Hermanus, the Riviera of South Africa. Drive via Gordon's Bay, Sir Lowry's Pass, Pringle Bay and Betty's Bay.
Lunch in Hermanus, near the Lagoon in the Bientang Restaurant that is built on the rocks in the Indian Ocean.
Visit the Voëlklip Nature Reserve and do some whale watching (depending on the season). In the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, visit the easternmost wine estate in the country namely Hamilton Russell. |
| Day 5 |
FREE DAY
Choose to either relax at ONS GENOT or after breakfast drive to the West Coast via Bloubergstrand from where you have a magnificent view of Table Mountain! See Melkbosstrand and Yzerfontein en route to the Langebaan nature Reserve. Enjoy a special lunch on the beach at Die Strandloper (in season), Saldanha Bay. Visit Darling and return to Stellenbosch via Malmesbury. |
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| Day 6 |
 | After breakfast you will experience the highlight of your visit, namely the Peninsula Tour. This will be the experience of your lifetime! An exquisite outing in nature along the Atlantic Ocean.
Drive through Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay and stop at Hout Bay. Weather permitting, we will take the boat to Duiker's Eiland where there are hundreds of seals. After this, visit the World of Birds and drive via the breathtaking Capman's Park Pass to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. This Nature Reserve is one of the richest botanical resorts in the world. Experience Cape Point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. You will also see baboons.
Lunch.
See the jackass penguins at Miller's Point in Simonstown. A small sea port with Victorian architecture. Return to ONS GENOT via Boyes Drive and Muizenberg. |
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Depart for Kirstenbosch in Cape Town, which is one of the most exquisite gardens in the world. Enjoy breakfast here and walk through the exotic plants and flowers while you feast your senses.
We take the Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain after which we visit Groot Constantia, the oldest wine estate in South Africa. We lunch here.
A drive through Constantia where Cape Town's millionaires live. Drive back to ONS GENOT. |
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| Day 8 |
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After breakfast, depart for Cape Town and visit the cultural-historical museum, the Parliament Buildings, St George's Cathedral, Compagnie's Garden and the Bo-Kaap. You may do shopping if you wish.
In the afternoon, return to ONS GENOT, from where you will depart to the Cape International Airport in the later afternoon for your flight to ... |
| Interested ? |
| We organize this most spectacular and unforgettable 8-day trip for you and is available in 2 formulas. |
| Full Option | Budget Option |
Included:
- Transfer to and from the airport
- Accommodation for 7 nights at Ons Genot Country Lodge(sharing)
- 7 Champagne Breakfasts
- 7 Dinners (3-course menu, drinks not included)
- All transfers to and from all wine estates, restaurants and excursions in a air conditioned Minibus
- All entrance fees to wine estates and attractions
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Included:
- Transfer to and from the airport
- Accommodation for 7 nights at Ons Genot Country Lodge(sharing)
- 7 Champagne Breakfasts
- Car Rental type B
Conditions:
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| For more information or details about availability, prices and other tour options, email us: info@onsgenot.com |
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