This get-away has been designed to give you and your choosen travel
buddies complete flexibility to create your our itineary based on your
shared interests. Once you have choosen a travel group to join, you can
all discuss what activities you want to do as a group in Cape Town and which you want
to do individually.
Highlights
Taste some of South Africa’s best wines on our popular wine tour.
V&A Waterfront.
Kayak/swim with African penguins in the wild.
Guided Lions Head hike at sunset.
Guided Table Mountain Hike.
Local Cape Malay Food Tour.
Cape Peninsula tour.
Visit Antartica for 24 hours.
Experience delicious home-made local South Africa cuisine prepared
by the villa's home cook.
Dates
Available to book or join a group between February - May each year
Group size
8-14 people
Accommodation Type
Luxury Villa
Meeting point
At airport (or villa if you are not booked on the group flight)
Difficulty
Easy 1/5. This is rated easy but there are some add-on/optional
activities rated as challenging
Deposit
$49 is required to guarantee your space on this trip
Payment Installment Schedule:
Installment 1 - $1,995 (Due within 30 days after waitlist deposit
is paid)
Installment 2 - $1,995 (Due 30 days after Installment 1 is paid)
*Pricing is based on a group of 14 people. The cost will
increase incrementally for smaller groups as per the below:
Group size: 11-13: $500 extra per person
Group size: 8-10: $1,500 extra per person
Group size: 5-7: $3,000 extra per person
Payment Installment's have a Covid Refund guarantee. See terms
below and be sure to also review our standard booking terms
You will be staying at our luxury villa with spectacular ocean and
mountain views. Our villa is perfectly located close to all the main
attractions of Cape Town. Tap the "see more" button below to explore
villa and it's facilities.
This is a short tour to let you understand the different areas
of the city, and orientation to where you are placed in it
all. From the Villa we have some of the best views over the
city and Table Mountain. The orientation tour is to learn more
about the inner city, and a walk through to see sights as:
Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the vibey Long street,
District Six Museum, National Parliament and many more
depending on interest.
Cape Town most famous attraction stands 1086m (3500 ft) tall.
It’s a 5 minute areal cable car ride to the top, and you can
spend as much time as you want, or hike up the mountain to the
top can take up to 2 hours. It is a moderate to strenuous
hike, depending on the route. Spectacular view over the city,
Table Bay & Robben Island, beaches to the west and other
mountains of the Cape Peninsula.
Discover the Peninsula of the Cape on a scenic route alone the
famous Chapman’s Peak drive towards Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve & Cape Point. This is the southern most tip of Africa
where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean. Take strolls
through Boulders Beach, home of the African Penquin, and stop
in fisher towns on your way back, Kalk Bay and Simons Town,
where a fur seal always awaits.
Time: Open 8am – 7pm in summer and 8am – 6pm in winter.
Nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain lies the 528
hectares (1300 acres) garden, it’s acclaimed one of the great
gardens of the world. It covers five of the 6 different biomes
of South Africa and was created in 1913. You can choose a
guided tour, or just stroll along the gardens at your own
leisure.
Constantia Valley Wine region was found in 1685 by Simon van
der Stel. This makes it the oldest wine region in South
Africa, and one of the first and finest examples of Cape Dutch
architecture. You can visit up to 8 wine estates that offer
award winning wines that benefit from the cool sea breezes
blowing across False Bay just a few kilometers away.
This tour is a wonderful day out to see some of South Africa’s
most famous wine estates. If you are not a wine drinker, you
can opt for beer or gin tasting as well. Or just a culinary
experience of fine restaurants and countryside. The areas are
rich in history where you can visit the Huguenot Memorial
Museum that honor the French settlers who arrived in the 17th
/ 18th centuries, or enjoy the Cape Dutch architecture. The
vibey University town Stellenbosch are surrounded by
mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. The
town is famous not only for wine, but cafes, boutiques and art
galleries.
This seaside town southwest of Cape Town, is known for
whale-watching. This fisherman’s village overlook Walker Bay
and is home to the Whale House Museum. Whale watching season
is mid-June to mid-November. The beautiful drive through the
Hemel en Aarde (heaven and earth) valley, which is also a wine
region in its own right. Should you be there for whale season,
you can do it by boat or by a scenic flight.
A small fisherman’s town, Paternoster is one of South Africa’s
oldest fishing villages. It is known for lobster and
white-washed fisherman’s cottages. With a remarkable coastline
of white boulders and beautiful beaches. A definite favorite
to many. Darling is part of the Cape floral region. Home to
hundreds of species of flowering plants (season
July/August/September). And just outside town, on the
Westcoast National Park Langebaan Lagoon which attracts
migrating waterbirds, like flamingos and white pelicans.
Robben Island takes the name of the Dutch word, seals, which
directly translate to Seal Island. It was designated as a
world heritage site in 1999. It was used as a prison and where
people were isolated, banished and exiled for nearly 400
years. It was also used as a post office, a grazing ground and
mental hospital. But more likely known for where Nelson
Mandela was imprisoned. On a lighter note, it is now also a
bird sanctuary and hosts up to 132 bird species.
Play, live, shop, dine and work in this dynamic working
harbor. The Waterfront shopping center are packed with
heritage, diversity and vibrancy and gets up to 24 million
visitors annually. A perfect place to buy a array of gifts
from curios to Diamonds. Or to take a ride in the Cape Town
Wheel which stands 50m high to have a view over the harbor and
city.
Join Gamidah in her family home in the picturesque Bokaap.
Learn to make rootis, samosas and a traditional Malay curry.
And you get to enjoy the meal yourself followed by traditional
sweets. Where after you will take a guided tour of the
historical heart of the Bokaap, formally known as Malay
Quarter. And see the Nurul Islam Mosque established in 1844,
and the distinctive pastel coloured houses at the foot of
Signal Hill.
Be hosted in the villa by South Africa’s Doyenne of Food &
Wine paring. Be spoiled in the comfort of the villa and looked
after by the staff. This interactive experience can start with
a cheese and wine tasting, main meals and end it off with a
chocolate and wine tasting at the end.
Depending on your taste in art, you can go on a guided tour
through art galleries in the city center or do a walking tour
through Woodstock to enjoy the street art and famous Old
Biscuit Mill – filled with artistic beauty on every corner.
The Woodstock tour let you interact with local artists on a 90
minute walking tour that benefits the local community.
Distance from Villa: Helicopter pad is 4,5 km from villa
Our helicopter rides can take you either on a scenic tour over
Cape Town, or fly you to Franschhoek to have lunch at a wine
farm. The choices are ample from a quick flight over the city
to a helicopter ride to False Bay, Cape of Good Hope sweeping
over Houtbay and the breathtaking Chapman’s Peak. Tailor made
according to your interest.
Visit local townships and explore the rich culture South
Africa has to offer. These guided tours will give you a
insight of local history, learn more about our 11 official
languages in South Africa and visit local craft markets to
support the people of the townships. These tours bring allot
of hope and also enrich not only locals but also visitors to
the smiles and hearts of African culture.
Close to Cape Agalhus, in the town Gansbaai you can visit Dyer
Island where your chances of seeing Great White Sharks are
very good year round. Whether you a diver or non-diver, you
are able to partake in this activity. You might even spot
penguins, dolphins and fur seals on your boat trip if you are
lucky. The Great White Shark male can grow up to 4 meters with
a weight of up to 1100 kg. A light lunch or sandwiches will be
served onboard on your way back to shore. And you can be
offshore for almost 2 hours, depending on the shark activity.
Paraglide from Lions Head or Signal Hill, as Cape Town is a
spectacular sight from above. Flights vary on time, depending
on wind and weather conditions, as your safety is always the
first priority. But guides push for 30 minutes in the air, to
maximize your experience. No experience is necessary, once you
airborne, all you need to do is relax, take in the view and
take allot of selfies!!
Explore the fresh movements of the Atlantic ocean and possibly
catch a glimpse of some local dolphins, whales, seals,
penguins and sunfish. It is a unique experience to be on the
calm waters with a backdrop view of the city and mountain. A
breathtaking photogenic view of Cape Town.No experience needed
and almost anyone can join the adventure. This activity can be
done from Greenpoint, V&A Waterfront or in Simonstown.
At the end of Chapman’s Peak, you encounter the long white
sandy beach of Noordhoek. For all horse lovers this is a
relaxing experience to go on a guided ride all the way to
Kommietjie and the lighthouse at Misty Cliffs.
For the more active and adventurous clients, Cape Town is the
King of mountain trails for mountain biking. Explore Table
Mountain, Silvermine Nature Reserve or up to 21 mountain bike
trails in Cape Town. From beginners to the most extreme.
Scenic routes where you can cycle through the fynbos and even
spot some wildlife if you lucky.
Enjoy having sundowner drinks on a private yacht overlooking
Table Mountain and the city from the Atlantic Sea. This is a
very relaxing experience and you might even spot some dolphins
swimming by on your cruise. An all inclusive drinks and snacks
will be serves onboard and all you need to do is relax and
spend time with family and friends enjoying the spectacular
views.
While you down South already, make use of the opportunity to
visit the emperor penguin colonies, hikes across ice sheets, a
trip to the South Pole and a day trip to Antartica. A 5 hour
flight both ways, with 4 hours on the ground exploring the
interior of Antarctica. And ends with a picnic before you head
back to Cape Town. This is a once in a lifetime experience,
and something you will never forget. Start at the Villa and 24
hours later, you in our care again talking about your
experience.
The Residence by Atzaro – cape town have a wellness Suite,
Yoga room and massage room should you decide to have
treatments, a personal trainer or a yoga teacher. This can be
arranged in advance with the General Manager to discuss your
requirements and have a day of leisure at the villa.
Seal snorkeling is one of the top outdoor adventure
experiences in Cape Town. This have a age restriction of 18
and your safety always comes first. The Cape Fur Seal is the
largest seal weighing between 100-300 kg. They are very
friendly and curious under water and enjoy human interaction.
They are known as the puppies of the sea.
If you are a nature lover, hiking in Cape Town is essential.
Spectacular views from all angles and different levels of
fitness, there is something for everyone. The most popular
hikes in Cape Town are:
Best trip of my life! The villa is stunning, food was so tasty. Loved the local SOuth African meals cooked by the in-villa cook. We did a
bunch of activities but my favourite was the great white shark diving!Feel free to message me on Insta if you have questions @jimnewmannyc
Alec T
I loved every second of this trip. Very organized and loved how flexible the trip was. This is a must do. Hit me up on IG if you have questions
@AlecTroxell.
Brandon M.
This group trip was so much more than I expected. Too many amazing experiences to put them all down here. Contact me on the gram
if you want to learn more about my experience: @iambrandonmadrid. I recommend this trip highly.
What's included
Included
Accomodation
5 star luxury villa
Meals
Breakfast x 7 (in villa)
Lunch x 2 (in villa) on designated non-activity days
Dinner x 5 (in villa)
Services
In-house cook
2 Cleaners
Private Laundry service
Transfers
Private airport transfers (only for those arriving on pre-booked
group flight)
Local flights
Local group flight departing from Johannesburg or Durban
In order to give our guests greater comfort, we will offer the
following terms and conditions below in addition to our standard
booking terms (See here:
https://manexpeditions.greenrope.com/booking-terms-registered).
This Covid-19 Cancellation policy will remain in place until the
World Health Organisation declares the COVID-19 pandemic over.
COVID-19 CANCELLATION POLICY
We will offer a refund or credit should your trip be cancelled
based on the following reasons:
1) The South African Government imposes a travel ban making it
impossible for you to travel.
2) We have to close operations due to COVID-19 reasons making
it impossible for us to fulfil our obligation to deliver your
trip. The Man Expedition's standard cancellation terms and
conditions apply for any reason for cancellation not listed
above.
Between Confirmation and 48 hours prior to arrival
A full refund will be issued less 35% which will be held as a
credit for you to use on a future trip... or you can opt to
credit the value of monies paid for future reservations. The 35%
covers all upfront admin fees we incur so we can only offer it
as a credit to use on a future trip.
Between 48 hours and arrival
100% credit to the value of monies paid for future reservations
IMPORTANT: We still recommend you take out travel insurance
with specific Covid-19 cancellation and curtailment provisions
which is now available from many reputable providers.
Booking terms:
To secure and confirm a reservation, a $49 deposit is
required.
Full payment must be received on the due date specified on the
trip page in order to secure the reservation. Failing to remit
your final payment may result in us releasing and canceling
your reservation without any refund of your deposit.
