Things to do in Overberg District, Western Cape: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Be left in awe of Mother Nature as this three-day luxury safari that shows off the rustic beauty of vast open plains of the Garden Route's Gondwana Reserve (just 4,5 hours from Cape Town) and expansive ocean horizons packed with the possibility of unprecedented Big 5 and whales, even penguins sightings. The big blues are the star of the show as you set off along the Whale Coast with Clarence Drive to reach Hermanus - one of the best land-based whale watching locations in the world and visit the adorable African penguins at Stoney Point en route. Overnight 2 nights at African rondavel/hut inspired suites of Gondwana Game Reserve with the second day destined for all things 'safari'. Spend the entire day within the magnificent 11000-hectare wildlife reserve to spot most of the Big 5 on a morning and evening safari among the dramatic Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains background and unique fynbos vegetation. Travel back to reach Cape Town on day 3 with a wine tasting stop along Route 62.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Professional local English speaking driver/guide, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (from central Cape Town), Gondwana Morning & Evening Safari 4x4 Game Drive, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, meals and drinks not mentioned

Explore the official meeting point of the Two Oceans and take a photo with one foot in the Indian Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean. This is also the Southernmost Tip of Africa. On our tour, you will visit the African Penguins at Stony Point Penguins Colony and spot some Southern Right whales (during Whale season) in Hermanus along the seashores if they are around. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands. An optional lunch can be enjoyed either on a wine estate or at a seaside restaurant in Hermanus.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Entrance fees to Cape Agulhas lighthouse, Private Tour Guide/Driver and Private Vehicle , Entrance fees to Stony Point Penguins colony

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees

Enjoy the freedom to discover South Africa at your own pace with this unique one-way hop-on hop-off bus service between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Travel in the comfort of a 19 seater semi-luxury bus in the company of fellow travellers who share your passion for exploring and adventure. Convenient pickup and drop-off available from 200 accommodations (from backpacker hostels to guest houses and hotels) located in 40 different cities, towns and villages between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. You plan your own route, decide which stops you would like to make and how much time you want to spend in each town, there is no time limit on your ticket.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, One-way shared transfer, Friendly, helpful and experienced driver, Accommodation pickup and drop-off (selected establishments only, refer to Departure list on voucher), Trailer attached so you can bring along your bike, surfboard or Golf Set, etc., No extra charge when changing trip details in advance, On board information files about accommodation and activities in each town

Exclusions: Shuttle cost for inaccessible areas, Accommodation

An exploration of the valley nestling between the Babylonstoring and Kleinrivierberge Mountain ranges. Many of the wine estate owners have set apart tracts of their land as part of a conservancy to create corridors within the region that protect the indigenous fynbos. A relatively easy meander in the Hemel & Aarde Valley. Enjoying open farmland, horse & berry farms, as well as orchards and of course vineyards. A great opportunity to sample award wining wines of the Overberg Wine Region. Visiting La Vierge Vineyards and Bosman Family vineyards . Walk ends at the magnificent Sumaridge and includes a 3 tasting experiences and a cheese/charcuterie platter.   

Inclusions: Light refreshments, Professional guide - history, flowers, birds, wine, Generous cheese and charcuterie platter, Coffee and/or Tea, Wine tasting at Sumaridge Wine Estate, Bottled water

Exclusions: transport to and from Sumaridge Wine Estate, taxi can be arranged, wine purchases

Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Pick up and drop off at hotels, ports and airport, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport

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Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Airconditioned transport, Bottled water, Pick up and drop off at hotels, ports and airport

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Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport, Pick up and drop off from hotels, airport and port, Wine tasting, Tsitsikama National Park

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A once in a lifetime experience, visit the tip of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. As ever Convoy Tours make getting there an adventure in itself. Betty's Bay is the best spot in South Africa for Penguins and Clarence drive is heartbreakingly beautiful

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Open from JUNE 2021 WHALE WATCHING WALKING TOURS - in Hermanus, South Africa - - Whale Watching Walking Tours of Hermanus take you on a gentle walk along our very scenic paved walk-ways of the pretty coastal cliff tops for 2 to 3 hours, with our experienced Whale Watching Tour Guide who will take you to all the hidden coves and inlets that the Whales love to frolic in and due to the cliffs being vertical, means that the Whales can literally be only a few metres away from you. A visit to our Whale museum will start the tour. (Entrance fee included in your tour fee). The location schedule will take in 5 to 7 separate spots that are 2 to 4 kms apart so you will travel to each spot by luxury 7 seater kombi minibus (larger vehicles available) and then wander around each location. Tours are conducted at any time of the day that suits you. MINIMUM group size is = 2 persons

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, Tour Guide / Chauffeur

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Operating around the world famous Dyer Island where you might be so fortunate to see the Marine Big 5 – the Southern Right Whale/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, the iconic Great White Shark, the Cape fur seal (around 60 000 on Geyser Rock), the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The area is also home to a wide variety of seabirds.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee/tea and muffins on arrival, Warm soup and bread after the trip, Inflatable life-jackets and wet weather gear, Professional guide, Free visit to our African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS)

Exclusions: Trip footage available for purchase after the trip, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off