7 nights
Self-Drive
Western Cape Premier
Capetown, Cape of good Hope, Wale Watching Hermanus, Stellenbosch Winelands

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Travel by road to Ellerman House
2 nights Ellerman House, Bantry Bay, Capetown

Ellerman House is an elegant, intimate and perfectly refined hotel with nine luxury rooms and two suites. En-suite facilities, air conditioning, under floor heating, WiFi, flatscreen TV, bar and 24-hr room service are standard fare. All rooms are individually and elegantly furnished, most offer views to the ocean. When the weather is fine, meals are usually taken on the beautiful terrace with its views of Bantry Bay. The wine cellar is stocked with some 7500 bottles of the region's best wine. Ellerman House belongs to Relais & Chateaux, thus excellent wines and exquisite cuisine are guaranteed.

Location
Ellerman House is not situated right on the beachfront, but sits like an eagle's eyrie on the steep cliffs overlooking Bantry Bay. The front of the hotel offers a large veranda with swimming pool and a grass lawn with several shade-giving trees and palms. Upholstered loungers distributed around the lawn offer guests the opportunity to relax with a book or simply enjoy the superb ocean vistas. Bantry Bay is situated just 15 minutes driving distance from Cape Town city centre.

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Transport Mode Drive via Cape of Good Hope
After a thrilling time in town, you start your drive along a very scenic coastal road to the Cape of Good Hope. It is about a two-hour drive. On the way to False Bay you have the chance to stop at Simon's Town, where a penguin colony lives. Your journey then continues to Hermanus / Gansbaai, where you arrive in the course of the afternoon. The direct route takes the the main road N2 to Botrivier, the scenic road follows the coast on the R44 via Gordons Bay, Pringle Bay, Kleinmond to Hermanus / Gansbaai.

Transport Mode Visit Cape of good Hope / Cape Point
The Cape of Good Hope lies about 44km south of Capetown and marked the turning point into the Indian Ocean for the trading ships on their way to India. The sea is rough and dangerous as the warm waters of the Agulhas current hit the cold Benguela current. Combined with very strong winds, this passage has always been a challenge for seafarers. The Cape is dominated by Cape Point and it's light house that is visible from far away.

Transport Mode Visit the penguins of Simon's Town
A colony of African penguins settled on the Cape peninsula close to Simon's Town in 1982. The colony has grown to more than 2000 birds in recent years and can be visited at Boulders beach and Foxy Beach. The animals are unusually tame and used to people and they provide great photo opportunities. The beach is public and in some areas people and penguins are swimming alongside.

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Travel by road to Birkenhead House
2 nights Birkenhead House, Hermanus, Garden Route

This privately run beach hotel has eleven charming, individually styled rooms, each with countless delightful details. There are differences between the Front House, which offers rooms with uninterrupted ocean views, the Middle House and the Back House. Located close to the restaurant, the Front House rooms are a little less private; the rooms to the rear of the house have less view, but offer more privacy.

Located on a cliff top directly overlooking the ocean, the views from Birkenhead House are truly stunning. Heard throughout the house, the gentle sound of crashing waves is a constant background accompaniment. Guests can also enjoy a spot of whale watching from the comfort of the villa.    

The house’s central swimming pool is the ideal spot for an occasional cooling dip. A second, smaller pool at the front invites guests to relax and enjoy the spectacular ocean views.

Location
Birkenhead House is situated on Walker Bay, just outside Hermanus town centre.

Hermanus is considered to be one of the world's best places for whale watching, either from land or sea. Some 2000 southern right whale migrate from the Antarctic to the warmer waters here in mid June to mate, calve and rear their young.

Did you know: A baby whale measures about 6 m in length at birth and drinks up to 600 litres of mother milk per day - a fully grown right whale can grow to 17 m long and weigh up to 90 tons.

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Transport Mode Whale Watching from Hermanus
Hermanus is considered to be one of the world’s best places for whale watching, either from land or sea. Some 2000 southern right whale migrate from the Antarctic to the warmer waters of South Africa in mid June to mate, calve and rear their young. The whales usually stay until end of October / into November.

Did you know: A baby whale measures about 6 m in length at birth and drinks up to 600 litres of mother milk per day – a fully grown right whale can grow to 17 m long and weigh up to 90 tons.

The whale watching trips from Hermanus only take place during the whale watching season.

Transport Mode Drive over Franschhoek Pass
After a relaxing time at the coast, you are now looking forward to visiting the famous wine areas around Cape Town. The direct drive takes about two hours. A scenic option would be a drive through the Overberg area via Threewaterskloof Dam, Franschhoek Pass and Franschhoek.

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Travel by road to Delaire Graff Lodge & Spa
3 nights Delaire Graff Lodge & Spa, Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff is a modern winery that also offers accommodation to guests, whom it spoils according to every rule in the hospitality book.The 14 beautifully styled lodges are all en-suite and come with a private lounge and heated plunge pool. The two presidential suites feature two en-suite bedrooms and a larger swimming pool. Finally, the private four-bedroom villa accommodates up to eight guests and is the perfect option for larger groups.

6 x Superior Lodge with one bedroom, 76m², vineyard view
4 x Luxury Lodge with one bedroom, 70m², vineyard view
4 x Deluxe Lodge with one bedroom, 70m², garden view
2 x Presidential Lodge with two bedrooms, 130², vineyard view
1 x Owner's Villa with four bedrooms, 660², vineyard view

Delaire Graff spoils its guests with its two boutiques, gym and an exceptional spa programme using La Prairie products. Delicate palates are entertained by local specialities at the widely celebrated Delaire Graff Restaurant, or by Asian specialities at the Indochine Restaurant.

Location
Guests of the Delaire Graff Winery are rewarded with beautiful views of Stellenbosch’s hilly vineyards set before the backdrop of the majestic Simonsberg. Cape Town city centre / international airport are just 40 minutes’ drive away.    

Use the lodge’s transfer service to reach the historical village of Stellenbosch and visit its numerous little shops and galleries, or enjoy a delicious meal and a glass of heavenly wine.

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Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates. Self-Drive a rented vehicle.

Duration 7 nights. Min 2 guests. Trip vice versa possible.
Inclusive / Exclusive
Includes all transfers from Kapstadt to the hotels/camps to Kapstadt
  • Ellerman House: Ellerman Deluxe Room. Breakfast, drinks.
  • Birkenhead House: Superior Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service.
  • Delaire Graff Lodge & Spa: Luxury Lodge. Breakfast.
Includes vehicle category I, Ford Everest or similar.
Not included are international flights, gratuities, compulsary comprehensive travel insurance, visa fees, local airport fees, personal purchases.

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