This tour travels at a pace that allows you to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Depart for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa's most scenic and popular routes, passing Hout Bay and enjoying the dramatic view from Chapman's Peak Drive. Cape Point, where two marine ecosystems meet, is the highlight. 

This afternoon we visit the Jackass penguin colony at Boulder's Beach, we drive through the historic naval base town of Simon's Town and allow time for a stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.    

We make a stop in Stellenbosch, the second oldest European settlement in South Africa which has some of the best preserved historical buildings in South Africa. The scenery is combined with two wine tastings, a cellar tour, and the opportunity to purchase exceptional local wines. 

With the scrapping of the Pass Laws and influx control in the New South Africa, people who were originally denied access have been flocking to the cities. As a result, sprawling townships and informal settlements have mushroomed along the N2 freeway. These are clear to see on the way out to the beautiful Cape winelands and the glaring contrast is hard to ignore. Instead of sailing on by, we take you on a drive through the shacks and give you a brief socio-political commentary. We'll visit a women's self-help project where you will have the opportunity to chat to the local folk and get a more founded perspective of the colorful and complex land that is South Africa.

Then it's on to the winelands, where your day includes a cellar tour, a visit to the quaint university town of Stellenbosch, plenty of wine tasting and spectacular views during the leisurely picnic lunch on one of the estates. We return home via Bloubergstrand for that classic view of Table Mountain across the bay.

Enjoy a stroll along the coast, and this afternoon we will visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in Betty's Bay which is renowned for its wild flowers. 

We also will visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, renowned for their protea and other indigenous fynbos.

This afternoon we visit the West Coast National Park which is internationally recognized as one of the great wetlands of the world. Then it's on to the picturesque fishing village of Saldanha Bay before returning to Cape Town via Velddrif. 

Kirstenbosch was established as a center for the preservation and study of the indigenous flora of Southern Africa. One can enjoy glorious living displays of wild flowers and the magnificent collection of cycads, silver trees. 

We also visit the recently completed conservatory, which houses plants representative of the various regions within South Africa. 

Greenmarket Square is a cobbled market which sells a great variety of goods, from arts and crafts to food and clothes. This cobbled square with shady trees derived its name from the market gardeners who used to sell their wares here in previous centuries. 

World-class wines abound in this region so don't be too distracted by the beauty surrounding you. We have an opportunity to taste and purchase a variety of wines on offer at these estates. Serious vintners will help keep you current on their prize vintages. 

We pass St. George's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and the National Art Gallery, en route to the lower cable station for the ascent of Table Mountain (strictly weather permitting), unquestionably one of the world's most famous landmarks. Experience unforgettable sweeping views of the fairest Cape in the whole world. Enjoy visibility over some 70km, and take a close look at the city below and the inspiring ocean views through numerous telescopes. 

From Hout Bay we travel to the Rondevlei Nature Reserve, an important reserve for waterfowl. This permanent vlei has viewing hides and lookout towers which offer views of the many species. 

Once on the island you will be transported around in a bus, and the tour may be guided by one of the former prison inmates, many of whom are now employed as guides. The prison housed President Nelson Mandela for 18 years. 

Another township we will visit is Khayelitsha, where nearly half a million Capetonians live. Adjoining Khayelitsha is Mitchells Plain, established by the Cape Town City Council in 1974 to eradicate the backlogging colored housing caused by forced removals of thousands of Capetonian's from other areas in terms of the Group Areas Act. 

We pass St. George's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and the National Art Gallery en route to Signal Hill. We then make our way to the Waterfront for a sunset cruise out into the bay. 

With its dramatic Table Mountain backdrop and inspiring ocean view, Cape Town is indisputably one of the world's most beautiful cities. 

Then it's on to a traditional South African dinner at one of the Cape's specialist restaurants. 

South African cuisine has been influenced by all the culinary traditions that converge here from the East, West and Africa. The most influential is probably that of the Malay people, whose unique contributions are characterized by the art of seasoning. So prepare yourself for some unique, mouth-watering dishes.