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South Africa – 5-day Cape Town & Winelands Budget – Private self-drive

5 days / 4 nights
Cape Town • Stellenbosch

Country

South Africa

Duration

5 days

Highlights

Cape Town

Stellenbosch

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South Africa – 5-day Cape Town & Winelands Budget – Private self-drive

From $580
Spier Hotel
Stellenbosch
Spier Hotel
Spier Hotel
Spier Hotel
Spier Hotel

Includes

4 nights accommodation, bed & breakfast
Rental car, economy class, manual transmission, aircon with basic insurance, and 200 kilometres limited mileage per day

Excludes

Flights
Fuel
Excursions
Meals other than breakfast
Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Cape Town, South Africa

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the dramatic cliffs of Cape Point; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years; and many more.
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
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  • La Splendida Hotel

    Day 1 - 4

    Sidewalk cafés, the expansive Atlantic Ocean and a bustling promenade set the scene where La Splendida is found, in Mouille Point. This region is incredibly trendy and forms part of Cape Town’s upmarket Platinum Mile. The hotel is ideally suited to its surrounding environment as it similarly exudes a fashionable look and modern feel.
    La Splendida Hotel
    La Splendida Hotel
    La Splendida Hotel
    La Splendida Hotel

Day 1

Day Notes:

Upon landing in Cape Town, collect your rental car at the airport and then head off to your hotel, La Splendida, which will be your base for the next 4 nights as you explore this beautiful city.

Driving time: ~50 minutes

  • Self Drive from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to La Splendida Hotel

  • Pick-up rental car

  • Check-in to La Splendida Hotel

Day 2

Day Notes:

Get out your maps and take a drive down the Cape Peninsula, all the way to Cape Point. On the way, you will drive over the most beautiful road in Africa, Chapman's Peak. On the way back from Cape Point, make sure you stop off in Simonstown to see the penguins on Boulder's Beach. If you are into nature, you can also stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

  • Cape Peninsula

Day 3

Day Notes:

If the weather is clear, catch the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, or catch the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Don't forget to check out the shops and restaurants at the V&A Waterfront.

  • Table Mountain

  • Robben Island

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Just 45 minutes from Cape Town, Stellenbosch is an enticing Western Cape destination with an exciting culinary scene, photogenic historic buildings, and a youthful atmosphere. The beautiful university town is surrounded by mountains, vineyards, and nature reserves (Jonkershoek and Simonsberg), making it a charming base for wine tours, day trips and outdoor adventure. The town centre is characterised by both a “holiday feeling” - sublime art galleries, award-winning restaurants and alluring boutiques fringe leafy cobbled streets - and a sense of aliveness as students bustle between faculties. Architecture enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous Cape Dutch and Victorian buildings, while music lovers can look forward to world-class classical music concerts at the grand Music Conservatory. Two dreamy botanical gardens (with gorgeous tea rooms under the trees) add to the unique character of this special town.
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
  • Spier Hotel

    Day 4 - 5

    Discover comfort and connection at the family-owned Spier Wine Farm in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Set within the natural beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the new 80-room Fairtrade-accredited Spier Hotel features elegant rooms in a village-style layout, wild-landscaped gardens, and a world-class Cape Herbal Spa and Bath House. Guests can indulge in seasonal South African food at the new Veld and Garden Room restaurants or unwind with award-winning wines at the Wine Bar and Rooftop Bar. Discover Spier’s 3,700-piece contemporary art collection, relax at our expansive heated pool, or experience the best of Spier Wine Farm, along with daily hosted experiences exclusive to hotel guests. Children can enjoy a dedicated nature-inspired kids' club, and the hotel is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
    Spier Hotel
    Spier Hotel
    Spier Hotel
    Spier Hotel
    Spier Hotel
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Day 4

Day Notes:

After breakfast, check out of La Spendida and make your way to the beautiful Cape Winelands, to the second oldest town in South Africa, Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is the home of Cape Town's wine industry and there are many farms to visit. In fact, you are staying at one of the best ones, Spier Wine Estate.

Driving time: 60km +- 1 hour

  • Check-out from La Splendida Hotel

  • Self Drive from La Splendida Hotel to Spier Hotel

  • Check-in to Spier Hotel

  • Explore the winelands and go wine tasting

Day 5

  • Check-out from Spier Hotel

  • Self Drive from Spier Hotel to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Cape Town
South Africa
Day 1-3

Cape Town

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards.
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Day 4

Stellenbosch

Just 45 minutes from Cape Town, Stellenbosch is an enticing Western Cape destination with an exciting culinary scene, photogenic historic buildings, and a youthful atmosphere.

Accommodations

La Splendida Hotel
Cape Town
Day 1-4

La Splendida Hotel

Sidewalk cafés, the expansive Atlantic Ocean and a bustling promenade set the scene where La Splendida is found, in Mouille Point.
Spier Hotel
Stellenbosch
Day 4-5

Spier Hotel

Discover comfort and connection at the family-owned Spier Wine Farm in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands.

April & September 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 11,100
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 17,540

May - August 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 9,990
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 15,330

October 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 11,870
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 19,300

25 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 & 1-14 February 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 14,835
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 26,045

1 November - 24 December 2025 & 6-31 January 2026 & 15 February - 30 April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 13,175
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 20,830

 

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