Cape Town, Stellenbosch & Hermanus, South Africa

Roam South Africa’s stunning coastline and beautiful vineyards

10 nights, December 2018

Itinerary note: important to book restaurants well in advance to avoid disappointment

Day 1

Arrive Cape Town International
Hire car from airport
Drive > Camps Bay (30 minutes)
Check-in to Airbnb near here (3 nights)
Walk down to the beach and explore Camps Bay: Glen Beach on the north-side is more sheltered and usually a little quieter
Drinks at Chinchilla Rooftop Cafe & Bar
Dinner at Paranga: a modern bar and restaurant with a beach view terrace serving sushi and excellent steak

Day 2

Early morning hike up table mountain — route options
Brunch at Nourish’d: a health cafe and juice bar
Get pampered at The Amani Spa, Radisson Blu: book treatments in advance
Afternoon on Clifton 4 Beach
Sundowners and dinner at The Bungalow: A contemporary hot-spot with exceptional seafood — book well in advance and request a table at the front of restaurant to watch the sunset
If you want to continue the evening, walk back along Camps Bay and drop into Cafe Caprice: it can get very lively, especially on Sundays

Day 3

Drive to base of Lion’s Head and walk up for sunrise
Breakfast at the Oasis Bistro, Mount Nelson Hotel
Lunch and wine tasting at Chefs Warehouse, Beau Constantia: a boutique wine farm situated at the top of Constantia Nek overlooking False Bay
Afternoon on Llandudno Beach
Sundowner at The Silo Rooftop (reservation required)
Dinner at Harbour House, V&A Waterfront

Day 4

Drive > Stellenbosch (1 hour)
Stop off en route for Lunch at Rust en Vrede: a beautiful vineyard offering a two-option menu for lunch (12–3pm) to accompany their wines. You can’t book so turn up at 12 noon to avoid disappointment
Check-in to Airbnb near here (3 nights)
Coffee at Bootlegger
Dinner at Tokara: fantastic food in an idyllic location — essential to get there in time to watch the sunset

Day 5

Drive > Babylonstoren to explore grounds (20 minutes)
Lunch at Babel, Babylonstoren: beforehand, explore the beautiful gardens and grab a drink at The Greenhouse and/or go wine tasting
Drive > Stellenbosch
Walk Kirk Street and explore university buildings
Utilise gym and 50m swimming pool at Maties Gym

Day 6

Drive > Franschhoek
Coffee at The Hoek
Walk high street, visiting Everard Read Gallery
Lunch at La Petite Ferme: quality food in a truly beautiful setting
Dinner at The Delaire Graff Estate Restaurant: contemporary fine dining experience with excellent food

Day 7

Drive > Hermanus (1.5 hours) via:
Coffee at Vergelegen Wine Estate: stroll through the stunning gardens
Lunch at Idiom: beautiful location with views across Cape town, serves exquisite food — a must
Check-in to Airbnb near here (4 nights)
Beach picnic & sundowners on Langbaai Beach

Day 8

Walk from Grotto to Old Harbour via coastal trail (2 hours)
Lunch at Bietang’s Cave: superb seafood restaurant, try the calamari and prawns — book a table on the terrace
Taxi back from town for an afternoon on Kammabaai Beach
Taxi > Harbour Rock for sundowners and dinner

Day 9

Walk from Airbnb up to The Three Dams through the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and enjoy a refreshing swim in the first dam you come to (2 hour trip)
Walk back down for brunch at Lizettes Kitchen Bar & Restaurant: A stylish and vibey restaurant with tasty food and great coffee
Afternoon activities on offer:
Kite Surfing on the lagoon with Kite Sure Hermanus
Surfing: boards can be rented on Grotto beach with Walker Bay Surf Shop
Golf: Hermanus Golf Club is a fantastic course, with 27 holes to choose from
Fishing
Run along the coastal path
Wine Tasting through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Gin tasting at Misty Mountains: they also do great pizzas
Barbecue at Airbnb: head to Woolworths to buy food

Day 10

Early morning walk from Dutchies Restaurant on Grotto Beach to De Kelders: a stunning beach 19km walk (4–5 hours)
Taxi from De Kelders > Stanford (pre-book with Tuk-Tuk)
Lunch at Manor House Restaurant, Stanford Valley
Taxi > Airbnb, Hermanus
Afternoon on the beach

Day 11

Drive > Cape Town airport: use the coastal route but leave plenty of time to enjoy the views
Fly home

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