Cape Town and Whales

Combine your hike up this iconic landmark with an overnight stay in a comfortable stone cottage with spectacular views over the Cape Flats to False Bay. You’ll start this morning with a private guided tour of Kirstenbosch before ascending the mountain. You’ll be given a lunch pack while your overnight bag will be transferred separately. You’ll make your way up Skeleton Gorge to the summit, taking in the sweeping views over the Cape Flats towards the Hottentots Holland Mountains. On top, you’ll enjoy a hot shower with traditional braai or potjie dinner around the fire, before heading to bed. You’ll awake to the sunrise and enjoy a continental breakfast before setting out to the Waterworks museum. You’ll be crossing the top of the mountain, passing the magnificent storage dams built in the late 1800’s to help supply Cape Town with water. You’ll enjoy your packed lunch en-route before heading to the cable car station where you’ll descend to meet your luggage and driver at the base of the mountain.

After breakfast, transfer by road to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve where you will spend the next three nights. Tucked between the mountains and the waters of Walker Bay, you can enjoy spotting the Marine Big 5 that call this dramatic stretch of coastline home – whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins. A welcome drink, fresh fruit daily, a buffet breakfast, light lunch, 5-course dinner are included. You can also enjoy horse riding, bird watching, guided nature walks and one complimentary whale watching trip during your stay. 

Transfer by road to Cape Town International Airport for your flight back to the UK