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South Africa – 5-day Cape Town & Winelands Classic – Tailored Self-drive

5 days / 4 nights
Cape Town • Franschhoek

Highlights

Cape Town

Franschhoek

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South Africa – 5-day Cape Town & Winelands Classic – Tailored Self-drive

From $930
Cape Town
Kensington Place
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town

Includes

4 nights' accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
Rental car, economy class, manual transmission and air conditioner with full insurance and unlimited kilometres*

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
Cape Town
Cape Town
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  • Kensington Place

    Day 1 - 4

    Kensington Palace is located in the leafy Cape Town suburb of Higgovale and is situated below Table Mountain. The hotel offers eight spacious suites that feature Wi-Fi access, a television and private outdoor terrace that overlooks the city and its harbour. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the onsite restaurant as well as unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar. The hotel also offers a lush quiet garden and an intimate outdoor swimming pool.
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Upon landing in Cape Town, collect your rental car at the airport and then head off to your hotel, Kensington Place, situated on the footslopes of Table Mountain, 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 Kensington Place

  • Check-in to Kensington Place

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

Franschhoek, South Africa

Set just over an hour from Cape Town, within the inspiring landscapes of the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is a heritage town and a world-renowned food and wine destination. Travellers could choose to focus their visit on any one aspect alone - nature, cuisine or culture - and find plenty to keep them busy. The estates here attract wine experts from around the globe with their Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cap Classique sparkling wine (among others). Five-star restaurants alongside the cellars are surrounded by the same jaw-dropping valley scenes that have brought artists and writers to the area for centuries. A superb literary festival takes place around May every year, and, combined with the town’s Cape Dutch manor houses, fascinating museums, and charming boutiques, makes Franschhoek a wonderful place to visit in winter. Summer provides endless hiking, cycling and other outdoor opportunities among the lush farmlands and mountains.
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
  • Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek

    Day 4 - 5

    This picturesque guest house is just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, situated in the peaceful Winelands country also known as the Franschhoek Valley. Avondrood’s original Victorian Cape-Dutch home offers guests a beautiful peaceful stay with a rich historical feel of French Huguenot culture combined with all of the modern luxuries and amenities you desire.
    Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek
    Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek
    Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek
    Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek
    Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek

Day 4

Day Notes:

After breakfast, check out of Kensington Place and make your way to the beautiful Cape Winelands, to the charming town of Franschhoek. Franschhoek is known as the culinary capital of South Africa and is home of many great wine farms. Your accommodation is just down the road from the Wine Tram.

Driving time: 90km +- 1 hour

  • Check-out from Kensington Place

  • Self Drive from Kensington Place to Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek

  • Check-in to Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram

Day 5
  • Check-out from Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek

  • Self Drive from Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek 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.
Franschhoek
South Africa
Day 4

Franschhoek

Set just over an hour from Cape Town, within the inspiring landscapes of the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is a heritage town and a world-renowned food and wine destination.

Accommodations

Kensington Place
Cape Town
Day 1-4

Kensington Place

Kensington Palace is located in the leafy Cape Town suburb of Higgovale and is situated below Table Mountain.
Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Day 4-5

Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek

This picturesque guest house is just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, situated in the peaceful Winelands country also known as the Franschhoek Valley.

6 January - 30 April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 17,780
  • Single traveller: ZAR 32,635
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 34,740

May - August 2026

  • Per person sharing ZAR 16,035
  • Single traveller: ZAR 29,085
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 31,190

1 September - 16 December 2026

  • Per person sharing ZAR 18,840
  • Single traveller: ZAR 34,885
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 36,990

17 December 2026 - 30 April 2027

  • ​​​​​​Per person sharing ZAR 20,250
  • Single traveller: ZAR 37,895
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 39,560

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