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

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

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, park fees and forced fuel supplements

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 V&A Waterfront, 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 in 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

Nestled in a fertile valley surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is an elegant heritage village located approximately 75 kilometres east of Cape Town. Known as South Africa’s food and wine capital, it combines a rich French Huguenot heritage with a relaxed countryside atmosphere. Visitors can explore acclaimed estates producing Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and exceptional Cap Classique sparkling wines, often travelling between vineyards aboard the popular wine tram. Tree-lined streets, historic Cape Dutch architecture, and boutique galleries add to the village’s charm. Summer brings opportunities for hiking and cycling through lush farmland, while winter invites cosy cellar tastings and the acclaimed annual literary festival. The scent of vineyards carried on the breeze, paired with sweeping views of green valleys and dramatic mountain backdrops, creates a refined yet welcoming year-round destination for food, wine, and culture enthusiasts.
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
  • Angala

    Day 4 - 5

    Located in the heart of the Cape Winelands between the mountains of Paarl and Franschhoek, Angala offers a tranquil retreat immersed in nature. Guests are surrounded by prestigious wine farms, world-class restaurants, hiking and cycling trails, as well as nearby towns including Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. Guest rooms feature complimentary in-room beverages, a Nespresso machine, free Wi-Fi, fireplaces in select rooms and outdoor showers in most luxury and deluxe options. The on-site restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, catering to a range of dietary requirements. Facilities include wellness and hydro amenities, in-room spa treatments and private yoga sessions available on request.
    Angala
    Angala
    Angala
    Angala
    Angala
    Angala
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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

  • Check-in to Angala

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram

Day 5
  • Check-out from Angala

  • Self Drive from Angala 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

Nestled in a fertile valley surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is an elegant heritage village located approximately 75 kilometres east of Cape Town.

Accommodations

Queen Victoria Hotel
Cape Town
Day 1-4

Queen Victoria Hotel

Situated in the V&A Waterfront, the Queen Victoria Hotel welcomes guests to experience the very essence of distinguished luxury, where classic elegance meets contemporary design.
Angala
Franschhoek
Day 4-5

Angala

Located in the heart of the Cape Winelands between the mountains of Paarl and Franschhoek, Angala offers a tranquil retreat immersed in nature.

25 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 & 8-13 February & 6-9 March 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 26,760
  • Single traveller: ZAR 51,770
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 53,335

6 January - 7 February, 14 February - 5 March, 10-31 March & October 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 23,870
  • Single traveller: ZAR 46,205
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 47,755

April & September 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 21,365
  • Single traveller: ZAR 40,780
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 42,005

May - August 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 17,000
  • Single traveller: ZAR 32,250
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 33,810

November 2026 - April 2027

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 25,875
  • Single traveller: ZAR 50,000
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 51,565

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