SIGHTSEEING TOURS

South Africa – Western Cape

Hop On-Hop Off City Tour

Hop onto an open top red bus and explore the city at your leisure. With over 30 stops, taking you to over 50 of Cape Town’s top attractions.

Half Day City Tour

Join an orientation tour of the “Mother City” as we venture through the streets, rich in history, with highlights such as the South African Museum and the Company Gardens, Table Mountain, Parliament buildings, City Hall and Castle of Good Hope and the Malay Quarter, also known as Bo-Kaap. Visit the Green Market Square, Signal Hill, with a drive by Camps Bay and Clifton. Wi-Fi available on board.

Full day Cape Winelands

Tour the beautiful winelands, with visits to cellars in Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. See highlights such as the French Huguenot Monument and Museum, Nelson Mandela’s former prison (Victor Verster) and a ride on the Franschhoek Tram. Tour includes wine and cheese tasting and an opportunity to purchase wines.

The Whale Route

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive and experience the majestic beauty of the Southern Right Whales basking in the warm waters off the Hermanus coastline. Drive by Gordons Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay and lovely wine estates en-route to Hermanus. Whale watching boat trips are optional.
Wi-Fi available on board.

The Best of the Cape

Combine historical Stellenbosch and its wine region with a full day journey to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. All of this and more can be enjoyed even if you are on a tight schedule. Experience the Peninsula with highlights such as Clifton and Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, Hout Bay, the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive, with an optional stop to see the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Travel through charming historical village towns of Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg en-route to the wine region of Stellenbosch for a wine and cheese tasting tour. Wi-Fi available on board.

Shark Cage Diving

Get up close and personal to the Great White shark or enjoy the experience from the deck of the boat operating from Gansbaai Harbour. Enjoy 2-3 hours out at sea and interact with one of nature’s most awesome predators. Seals, various birdlife and whales in season can also be viewed.

Cape Peninsula & Cape of Good Hope

Travel along the spectacular coastline of the Peninsula through charming historical villages and visit the meeting place of two great oceans. The tour offers an optional boat trip to Seal Island, from Hout Bay, a visit to the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach and an Ostrich viewing drive by. Drive the spectacular Chapmans Peak and visit the world-famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Wi-Fi available on board.

Robben Island

Join us on this full day emotional tour to the notorious prison where Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters were incarcerated during the apartheid era. This story is sure to strike a feeling of honour as you experience the most historical tour in South Africa. Cruise from Cape Town to Robben Island with a bus tour of the island. Enjoy a return cruise with marvellous views of the city and Table Mountain.

Cape Town Safari

Experience Africa’s wildlife, with a Southern Cape full day safari. Travel through beautiful landscapes via the Wine region and Klein Karoo to the fruit growing region of Ceres. Enjoy welcome drinks on arrival, a two-hour game drive in an open-air 4×4 vehicle, walk with giraffes (time permitting and at game rangers’ discretion), visit a lion preservation project and enjoy lunch under the shade of trees or in the boma-style restaurant. Wi-fi available on board.

2 Day Cape Town Safari

This two-day Safari on the edge of the Little Karoo is the perfect way to enjoy a fully inclusive safari experience, just 2 hours from Cape Town. Relax around the pool and enjoy meals in the Boma-style restaurant, take a day and early evening game drive to spot the Big-5 and experience a bush sunset. Stay in a choice of accommodation, with meals and transfers included.
This tour is also available as a self-drive option.

3 Day Garden Route Tour

Discover the wonders of the Western Cape and diverse landscapes, spanning from Cape Town to the small town of Knysna. Visit the charming town of Oudtshoorn, famous for ostrich farming and the Cango Caves and wine tasting in Robertson. Explore the lush forests and lagoons around Knysna that offers a variety of activities and attractions such as the Elephant Park and the Knysna Heads. Travel towards Mossel Bay for a 4×4 Safari, one of the biggest attractions on the Garden Route. Stay in a choice of accommodation, on a half board basis, with transfers and select entrance fees included.

Select tours are available on a private basis.

Micro Adventures near Cape Town

All activities are within 45 minutes to 1.5 hours’ drive of the city centre, so perfect for a day trip or as an option on a traditional Cape Town itinerary.
Coasteering, Simons Town
Explore the inter tidal zone by snorkelling, swimming through the gullies and kelp forest and with a series of rock jumps. 45 Minutes from city centre; 2-3 hour activity; all skill levels; ages 8 up; Minimum 4 pax; Maximum 12 pax but can do two groups per day; All year round but summer months recommended.
Langebaan Sea Kayaking – West Coast
Paddle the protected waters of Langebaan lagoon on a stable sit-on-top kayak and learn about the rich bird life, sea life and interesting history and culture. 1.5 Hours’ drive from city centre; 2-hour activity or day trip incl. lunch; all skill levels; ages 8 up; Minimum 4 pax; Maximum 20 pax but can do two groups per day; All year-round excursion.
Palmiet River Tubing & Rafting
Spend a relaxing day on the water during the low water summer months and exciting white water during spring and autumn and enjoy the incredible scenery and pristine fynbos. 1.5 Hours’ drive from city centre; 4-hour activity; all skill levels; ages 8 up; Minimum 4 pax; Maximum 20 pax but can do two groups per day; All year round, dependent on water level.
Breede River Rafting
A relaxed day trip including a delicious lunch and wine tasting at the end. 1.5 Hours’ drive from city centre; 6-hour activity; all skill levels; ages 12 up; Minimum 4 pax; Maximum 30 pax; Recommended during spring, summer and autumn months.

Hermanus

Whale Watching

Experience a close encounter with the gentle giants of the ocean on an informative whale watching trip. The peak whale season runs from June to mid-December, with exact dates depending on when the star performers arrive and depart.
The boat-based whale watching trip is generally about 2 hours long, with 3 departure times daily.

Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

Get your adrenalin pumping with a shark cage diving trip on a luxury boat in the company of experienced experts and researchers. You will be closer than ever before to one of nature’s most astonishing creatures and learn where they feed, breed and breach.
Free! Visit the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary at no extra charge.

Franschhoek

The Franschhoek Wine Tram

This hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley, with its picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300-year old history.

Stellenbosch

Vine Hopper

The only way to experience the Stellenbosch Wine Routes by way of a hop-on hop-off service. Visit up to 6 carefully selected to show you a diversity and highlights of the Stellenbosch wine region, while giving you the flexibility to enjoy it in your own time.

Montagu

American Dream Cars Wine Tour

Take a trip a lifetime in our classic American Dream Cars! For a chauffeur driven trip to the Robertson Wine Route, choose between the following American Dream Cars: 1956 Cadillac Sedan De Ville or 1956 De Soto Fireflight Sportsman.
Trips are custom made to your requirements, with unlimited mileage included. Departs from the Montagu Country Hotel.

Montagu Tractor Trip

A legendary outdoor activity in the Montagu region and a must do tourist attraction. It is power packed with loads of fun, surprises and action for the whole family. The trips take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, where the tractor, pulls its load of sightseers and meanders its way up the Langeberg Mountain, reaching an altitude of 1500m above sea level. Spectacular views of the Koo Valley and Robertson Valley await, whilst Muscadel is served during a “pit stop” at the renowed Arangieskop hut. The tour ends with a traditional “Potjiekos” lunch.