South Africa's Cape: A Land of Adventure

From South Africa’s tumultuous past, it has emerged as a country with a promised future. Home to vast stretches of winelands, remarkable mountain ranges and incredible beaches, set out to discover the diversity of the stunning Cape region on this deep dive adventure around the southern tip of Africa.


When to go
All Year Round
 
From Price
£22,500 PP*
(excl international flights)
Ideal Length
8 Nights
 



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Experience Highlights

  • Discover the Western Cape region through slow travel, allowing for a total immersion and time to spend understanding local rhythms to the full, all the while guided by specialists who bring each of their passions to life.
  • Learn about the cultural influences that have shaped the South Africa of today through carefully curated food and wine journeys, designed to create intimate encounters with local chefs, winemakers and herbalists.
  • Experience a diverse range of coastal and mountainous ecosystems, exploring nature by bicycle, on horseback or on guided hiking trails, soaking in the beauty of the region.
  • Understand South African history in an entirely new way, from the origins of humankind right until the present day, gaining an altogether deeper understanding of the country’s cultural complexity.

For those seeking to truly immerse themselves into South Africa’s cape, Pelorus can open doors to a range of hidden curiosities across the region – uncovering secret gems and little-visited corners of the Western Cape, unbeknownst to those who don’t venture beyond the city of Cape Town. Be introduced to local characters, taste an extensive menu of fusions of cuisine that reflect each area’s storied past and be mesmerised by the natural beauty across a range of coastal and mountainous landscapes on this journey of discovery.

Cape Town's Curiosities

Indulge your sense of wonder in South Africa’s most exciting cosmopolitan city, a true foodies dream, offering everything from award-winning restaurants to the humblest, locally made delicacies. Nestled in its majestic coastal location with the backdrop of Table Mountain, there’s so much to discover in this energetic city. Taste your way around town on a specialist food tour, learning about the history of the Cape whilst sampling a series of delicious bites, representing the cultural melting pot of each area. Hop aboard a boat for a day spent on a marine safari, accompanied by a marine biologist and professional diver, offering the chance to snorkel, or dive alongside iconic Cape fur seals in the water. Explore the unique underwater ecosystem of the Great African Seaforest, snorkelling through the kelp with your private guide.

For more time at sea, enjoy kayaking out from a series of coves, best enjoyed in the early morning as the sun sparkles on the water, offering up close encounters with incredible marine life such as dolphins, sunfish, penguins and even whales on occasion. Gain unique views of your surroundings from the calm waters, or venture up one of Table Mountain’s many hiking trails, guided by an experienced local mountaineering and fauna expert, gazing out at the unbelievable panoramic vistas that stretch for miles. Enjoy a relaxed trip to the stunning Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, wander its fragrant herb garden accompanied by a specialist botanist, whose knowledge of the medicinal qualities of these plants and their historical uses is unsurpassed.

The Winelands Done Differently

Venture out to an area of stunning scenery and endless vineyards growing below an extensive mountain range, where a scenic helicopter tour provides a stunning perspective of the coastline, touching down for a picnic lunch, before venturing inland to an exquisite private wine estate. The Cape Winelands provide something for everyone; whether its hiking and biking the beautiful mountains, visiting nature reserves, tasting the delicious wine alongside the owners of the estates themselves, or indulging in some of the best restaurants in South Africa.

Here, vast areas of natural beauty and ecological diversity abound, with quaint picturesque towns such as Franschhoek and Stellenbosch dotted throughout the valleys. Further along the West Coast, national parks and seaside fishing villages delight in equal measure, while the Cederberg mountain range dominates the north – an area home to incredible red rock formations and ancient canyons.

Gardens and Greenery

Further east, the greenery of the Garden Route begins. Following this trail, veering back towards the coastline reveals the Overberg region, a unique landscape of coastal fauna. With a range of protected nature areas to choose from, this area is renowned for its rare fynbos flora, ancient milkwood forests, and the large swathe of Walker Bay, one of the best places in the world to spot southern right whales. Outdoor activities abound, from marine safaris, guided nature walks to private picnic sites, horse riding through the fynbos and exploring ancient coastal caves, once home to some of our earliest ancestors.

Dine on fresh seafood, sample a carefully curated selection of locally produced wine, and recharge with time spent walking along the sandy beaches or through the dense forests. Hop aboard bicycles to explore further afield, stopping at interesting geological formations and keeping a lookout for an abundance of birdlife, all the while enjoying the quiet tranquillity of this little-visited region.

Where to Stay

The Silo Hotel, South Africa

Babylonstoren, South Africa

La Residence, South Africa

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

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