Cape Town
Cape Town Extension: Pre-Departure Information
Here is some important information that you need to know about traveling on the Cape Town extension.
Accommodation (note that this may change due to seasonality or availability):
Leeuwenzee Guest House. 199 High Level Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa.
South African Visa/Passport info will be the same as the main South Africa itinerary
Flight Information - Please see detailed flight information here.
Day 4 Optional Activity:
Whale watching Tour
Based out of Hermanus, a 1.5 hour drive each way, this cruise operates around the world-famous Dyer Island where you might be fortunate enough to see the Marine Big 5: Southern Right/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, Great White Shark around the renowned Shark Alley, CapeFur Seals, the endangered African Penguin, and various dolphin species. The area is also home to a variety of seabirds. The Southern Right Whale season is normally from June–to December, but for the rest of the year you have a chance of spotting Humpback and Bryde’s whales in the area. There is an on-board biologist and experienced crew who promise an education, life-changing experience.
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The Winelands Tour
Spend the day exploring some of the Cape’s finest wine farms in the Paarl–Stellenbosch region. There are more than 150 wine farms and estates to be discovered, offering a variety of award-winning wines and tasting experiences for both connoisseurs and novice wine drinkers. On a Winelands day tour, you’ll get a small taste of what this region has to offer. Tours can be customized if there are specific farms and experiences that you would like to include. Your tour includes a wine tasting and cellar tour, lunch, and a wine and chocolate tasting.
