Things to do in Overberg District, Western Cape: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

The 4-day Garden Route tour includes all accommodation, meals, transport, sightseeing excursions and entrance fees.  Pick up at about 08:15 on Tuesdays from central areas in air-conditioned small vehicle with professional accredited driver guide to escort the tour.  • Ask about ending your tour in Port Elizabeth. You will be picked up after breakfast at your hotel and you will miss the game drive at Botlierskop and lunch. • Ask about ending your tour at Cape Town International Airport +/- 18:30 on Fridays. • For groups of four or more, enquire about alternative departure days (subject to availability).  BAGGAGE ALLOWED: One suitcase and one shoulder bag.  The Garden Route Tour departs from Cape Town Tuesdays +/- 08h15 to Fridays +/- 18h30

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, All meals included, Wine tasting, Boat cruise, All activities as per itinerary, Professional accredited driver guide

Exclusions: Drinks are available for purchase.

It is an intimate trip through some of the most beautiful nature South Africa has to offer. You get to see the incredible variety of our local fynbos and learn about the history of the Elgin area. There is no other way to experience this precious corner of the world in such and intimate and personal way. Groups are kept small (2-8 people) to ensure exclusive interaction. This is also child friendly! Ages 4 and up.

Inclusions: Guests receive snacks and refreshments at stops during the tour and end the day with a delicious cheese platter and 3 course picnic lunch with wine tasting, supplied locally by SALT.

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The extremities of landmasses have always captured our imagination. To stand at the Southernmost Tip of the African Continent would certainly rank high within the realm of this sentiment. The Tour takes one over Sir Lowry's Pass and Houwhoek Pass to Hermanus where, in the whale season (July- Nov), a few moments will be spared for whale watching. The area has a rich history of maritime hardships. Then enjoy a glass of Bubbly at the southern most Tip of Africa and dip your toes in both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean!

Inclusions: Pick Up & Drop Off at your Accommodation, Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle, Bottled Water & WiFi on Board, Enty/ Admission at Lighthouse , Light Lunch

Exclusions: - Gratuities

Cape Agulhas if you are visiting South Africa, should be on your list of the things to do.This is where the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean meet, and from the lighthouse, you get a picturesque view of the the two Oceans.To complement the marker for the meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans the park service has installed a huge topographical map of the African continent. It is amazing to walk around it and recognize the mountain ranges, river basins and other geographic features. Puts many things in perspective seeing it all laid out in front of you! In addition new walkways have been installed to add to visitors enjoyment of this beautiful area. If they are lots of people you will have to stand in line to get a picture at the marker. This place is by far one of the most beautiful places in the World. Highlights Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Elim Gansbaai Stanford Hermanus :Southern Right whales (seasonal) Clarence Drive Sir Lowrys Pass

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

The Overberg region has so much to offer from whale watching, shipwrecks and YES the real meeting point of the Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Entrance fees to Museum and Cape Aghulas

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

One can experience the best and enjoy the 4-day tour in and around Cape Town. Your journey begins with a dive with seals and seven gilled cow sharks up to the city where you will see what cape offers best. Visit Robben Island as well and see the magnificent Great white sharks. The fantastic journey ends with a trip to the beautiful Gansbaai.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast

Exclusions: Travel insurance/Visa

Cape Agulhas light house Depart: ±  09h00 to 09h30 Return:  ±  17h30 The light house which was styled on the famous Pharaohs light house of Alexander in Egypt, was initially powered by a candle- fueled from the fat of fat-tailed sheep of the area. In 1849 the candle powered light house shone for the first time. Today the beam has a range of thirty nautical miles and an intensity of 7500 000 candlepower. "We love Cape Agulhas and the Overberg. What is not to like? We have beautiful mountains, an ocean full of whales, canola fields, apple blossoms and an old world charm that immediately sets the pace of any traveller into deluxe holiday mode." ~ Country love Picture fertile hills engulfed by towering steel-blue mountains, a stretch of ocean that brags a dozen shades of blue capable of taking your breath away,

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, All Fees and Taxes

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This motorcycle tour will immerse you in some of the most breathtaking scenery in South Africa. We will ride stunning coastal roads, nine mountain passes and thrilling gravel roads that stretch on through vast, empty landscapes. This tour is also a ghost ride. We'll ride along paths trod by a captivating cast of heroes who shaped the life of South Africa. We'll track the beginning and end of Nelson Mandela's time in prison. We'll encounter the legend of the Watcher of the South and the creation of Table Mountain as told in Xhosa mythology. We'll discover how the mountains we ride in were used to measure the size of the Southern Hemisphere. We'll see how the water that flows from Table Mountain made it possible to build a trading station - and eventually a city here. We are confident this tour will give you lifelong memories of incredible motorcycling and a group of new friends: ghosts from the past as well as the Ride Down South crew.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast

Exclusions: Drinks and lunches

Sample our top South African Pinot Noir in the Hemel en Aarde (Heaven on Earth) Region Enjoy a 3-Course Food and wine pairing lunch at Creations Explore Hermanus and other small Towns along the way Choose between a Luxury Sedan or Minibus Shark Cage Diving Full Day Tour Attention thrill-seekers!! If you are looking for a unique of getting up-close and personal with one of nature's most awesome predators then look no further. African Eagle offers you the opportunity to spend a day with the Great White Sharks that inhabit the waters of the South African coastline. You will get the chance to dive in the world's most famous Great White shark hunting ground: Gansbaai's Shark Alley, at a only 2.5 hour drive from Cape Town.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, All Fees and Taxes, Pick up and Drop off to you hotes or guesthouse

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Fully customizable - we can incorporate specifically requested wineries into the itinerary. Lunch can be booked at a venue of choice at one of several world class restaurants on wineries around the region (lunch is for own account). Typically, we visit a total of 4 destinations (3 tastings plus lunch) in order to facilitate a relaxed, unrushed experience. Extended (an additional 5th destination) options are available too. We offer private tours in 4 package levels: Standard (the usual flights most representative of the chosen wineries), Premium (flights inclusive of flagship and limited release wines), Exclusive (flights inclusive of older vintages and/or vertical tastings) and Ultimate (top end wineries not usually open to the public, meet the winemaker, very special wines tasted). Pricing levels may vary according to specification, and given as guidelines only.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 wine tastings at 4 wineries included as part of the tour, Bottled water, Lunch at a restaurant of your choice on a winery (for own account)

Exclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Soda/Pop