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

5 days / 4 nights
Cape Town • Franschhoek

Country

South Africa

Duration

5 days

Highlights

Cape Town

Franschhoek

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

From $1,115
Queen Victoria Hotel
Cape Town
Angala Boutique Hotel
Queen Victoria Hotel
Angala Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek

Includes

Rental car, economy class, manual transmission, and air/con with basic insurance and 200 kilometres allowance per day
4 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis

Excludes

Flights
Meals other than breakfast and drinks
Activities and day tours
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance and excess kilometres
Increase in government tax

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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  • Queen Victoria Hotel

    Day 1 - 4

    Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the Queen Victoria Hotel welcomes guests to experience the very essence of distinguished luxury, where classic elegance meets contemporary design. Its prime location in a quiet, historic precinct near to the V&A Waterfront allows for a serene city escape as well as convenient access to a range of outstanding amenities.
    Queen Victoria Hotel
    Queen Victoria Hotel
    Queen Victoria Hotel
    Queen Victoria Hotel
    Queen Victoria Hotel
    Queen Victoria Hotel
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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, the Queen Victoria. The Queen Victoria Hotel is an iconic hotel, situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront and will be your home for the next 3 nights as you explore the city.

Driving time: ~30 minutes

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

  • Check-in to Queen Victoria 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

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
  • Angala Boutique Hotel

    Day 4 - 5

    Angala Boutique Hotel is where homely luxury blends with the pristine beauty of nature. Located in the heart of the Cape Winelands between magnificent mountains, Angala is a retreat for body, mind, and spirit. Make it your base for exploring the Winelands, or indulge in the harmony of our spacious suites and cottages. Whether you’re drawn to the pure, natural surroundings, or you just need to get away from it all, you’ll experience what you’re looking for, right here. Angala Boutique Hotel has state-of-the-art conference facilities, and we host famous inspirational speakers throughout the year. We also have everything you need to make that intimate, fairytale wedding a reality. Our rooms and cottages are spacious, fully equipped and private. We have paid special attention to decoration and finer details – clean lines and natural colours are paired with authentic touches throughout. Look out for carefully selected decoration items, sculptures, and pieces in our rooms and on our premises, each with a unique origin and story.
    Angala Boutique Hotel
    Angala Boutique Hotel
    Angala Boutique Hotel
    Angala Boutique Hotel
    Angala Boutique Hotel
    Angala Boutique Hotel
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Day 4

Day Notes:

After breakfast, check out of Queen Victoria Hotel 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 to many great wine farms.

Driving time: +- 1 hour

  • Check-out from Queen Victoria Hotel

  • Self Drive from Queen Victoria Hotel to Angala Boutique Hotel

  • Check-in to Angala Boutique Hotel

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram

Day 5
  • Check-out from Angala Boutique Hotel

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

  • Car return at Cape Town Airport

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

Queen Victoria Hotel
Cape Town
Day 1-4

Queen Victoria Hotel

Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the Queen Victoria Hotel welcomes guests to experience the very essence of distinguished luxury, where classic elegance meets contemporary design.
Angala Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek
Day 4-5

Angala Boutique Hotel

Angala Boutique Hotel is where homely luxury blends with the pristine beauty of nature.

September 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 20,255
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 37,485
  • Child rates: please enquire

May - August 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 19,175
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 32,280
  • Child rates: please enquire

October 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 23,700
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 40,965
  • Child rates: please enquire

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

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 25,430
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 44,115
  • Child rates: please enquire

25-31 December 2025 & 1-5 January 2026 & 1-14 February 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 28,440
  • Single/Solo traveller: ZAR 50,135
  • Child rates: please enquire

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