Cape Town Experience, Self-drive

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Cape Town Experience, Self-drive

4 Days Starting and ending in Cape Town, South Africa

Visiting: Cape Town

Tour operator:

ATC South Africa

Tour code:

622162

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

21-

Tour operated in:

English

From: $662 $631 Travel Club discount: -$31

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating self-drive adventure with the "Cape Town Experience." This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and historical exploration. Begin your journey with a meet and greet at Cape Town International Airport, followed by a 4-day car hire to explore at your own pace. Discover the stunning landscapes of the Cape Peninsula, visit the iconic Castle and Company Gardens, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Enjoy scenic drives through the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, marvel at the Cape of Good Hope, and encounter African Penguins at Boulder's Beach. Stay in comfort with 3 nights of accommodation ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels, and savor daily breakfasts. This tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Cape Town's rich heritage and breathtaking scenery.

Highlights

Cape Town: This extraordinary city is juxtaposed between sea and mountains and offers a vibrant culinary scene, great nightlife and lively culture
Cape Peninsula: Enjoy the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of the Cape Peninsula of South Africa on this day trip from Cape Town
Visit the Castle and the Company Gardens, which date back to Cape Town's founding by the Dutch East India Company
Explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a hub of bars, restaurants, boutiques, shops, cinemas, and an aquarium
Drive through the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay and take a boat trip to Duiker Island, home to Cape Fur Seals
Visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the Old Lighthouse at Cape Point for spectacular views over False Bay
See the African Penguins at Boulder's Beach, where they have settled since the early 1980s
Explore the Bo-Kaap, known for its brightly painted Georgian terrace houses and rich Muslim heritage

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Cape Town / Car Pick-Up (20Km – 30Min)

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar

Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a local guide, who will hand over all necessary documents, and escort you to your rental car collection point. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure or explore the numerous museums, beaches and restaurants. In 1652, Cape Town was founded by the Dutch East India Company as a refreshment station for its ships on the way to the riches of the east. The Castle and the Company Gardens go back to these humble beginnings. A visit to the city centre with its many historical buildings and different architecture as well as a trip with the cable car to the top of Table Mountain are highly recommended. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is considered one of the main attractions. Here you will find numerous bars, restaurants, boutiques and shops, cinemas and the aquarium. Outside the amphitheatre, there is regular live entertainment. All combined with the continuous activity of a working harbour.

Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 2 : Cape Town – Peninsula Drive – Cape Town (160Km – 3Hrs)

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Indulge in a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Today’s we suggest that you drive to the Peninsula, a road that leads through an ever-changing landscape of majestic mountains, vast oceans, rugged cliffs and indigenous ‘fynbos’ vegetation. The route follows the Atlantic Seaboard to the fishing harbour of Hout Bay where you can stop to take a boat trip to Duiker Island, home to a colony of Cape Fur Seals. The route over scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive leads through the rural villages of Noordhoek, Oceanview, Kommetjie and Scarborough to the entrance of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Here, the landscape is rugged and it is no wonder that the Portuguese seafarers called the cape “Cabo Tormentoso”, meaning the Cape of Storms. Visit the Cape of Good Hope, the most south-western tip of the African Continent. The Old Lighthouse at Cape Point offers a spectacular viewing platform over False Bay. It takes approx. 30 minutes to walk from the visitor’s car park to the Lighthouse summit or a few minutes on the funicular railway. The next stop is Boulder’s Beach, where a colony of African Penguins settled in the early 1980s. Access to the Penguin Colony is managed by the National Parks Board. The Penguin Colony can be safely viewed from elevated boardwalks, overlooking their nesting grounds and beach. The Penguins mate for life, generally lay 2 x eggs, and the parents share responsibility for taking care of the nest and their young. The journey continues through Simons Town where the South African Naval Headquarters are located. The seaside towns of Fish Hoek and Muizenberg border the False Bay coastline and are popular for their swimming beaches in summer and the viewing of Southern Right Whales in winter.

Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 3 : Cape Town (30Km – 1Hr)

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a rich breakfast at the hotel. Cape Town has so much diversity to offer, why not explore the following at leisure. The centrally located Company’s Gardens were established by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century to grow fruit and vegetables to supply its fleet, and to trade with the visiting Mariners. Here a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers are grown around the historical buildings, including the South African Parliament and the State President’s guesthouse, the “Tuinhuis”. The City Hall, Built in 1905 in Neo-Classical style from sandstone shipped in from Bath in England, City Hall is reminiscent of British rule in the Cape. The clock tower was modelled on the Big Ben of London. President Nelson Mandela delivered his first public speech from the City Hall’s balcony after his release from prison. The Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Cape Malay Quarter, is situated on the slopes of Signal Hill. Founded in the 18th century it is characterised by mosques, brightly painted Georgian terrace houses and narrow cobbled streets. Most of the inhabitants are descendants of slaves from the East. The Bo Kaap Museum tells of the area’s history and Muslim heritage. End of the day with the option to visit Table Mountain (aerial cableway not included, available as an optional extra, weather permitting), or some shopping at the V&A Waterfront.

Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 4 : Departure Cape Town / Car Drop-Off (20Km – 30Min)

Location: Cape Town

Spend the morning at leisure, before driving back to Cape Town Airport. Drop off your car before boarding your flight home. We look forward to welcoming you back to Southern Africa!

What's Included

ACCOMMODATION:

3 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Cape Town

Standard Hotel Category = Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = The Hyde All-Suites Hotel or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar 5*

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

Standard Hotel Category: Car Group T = Kia Picanto or similar (Manual)

Superior Hotel Category: Car Group D = Toyota Yaris or similar (Automatic)

Deluxe Hotel Category: Car Group R = Toyota Rav or similar (Automatic)

MEALS:

3 Breakfasts

CAR HIRE:

4 Day car hire
Pick-up and drop-off from/ to Cape Town International Airport
Unlimited mileage
Personal Accident Insurance
Airport surcharge
PAI
Windscreen & Tyre and rim damage, hubcaps
Theft and Collision Damage Waiver
15% VAT
Tourism Levy
Carbon Emissions Tax
Damage due to Sandblasting

OTHER:

Meet & Greet

What's Not Included

Tour guide
Please note that this tour is a suggested itinerary. While the sites listed may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees
Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
City tax not included, payable on the spot
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

EXCLUSIONS & REQUIREMENTS CAR HIRE

Minimum age of driver: 21 years, driver younger than 21 only with special permission
The driver needs to be in possession of a valid International drivers licence and an international Credit Card
Rental calculation is based on a 24hr rate (07:00 – 07:00 = 1 day, 07:00 – 09:00 = 2 days) – additional day will be charged for late returns
There is no refund for the early return of the vehicle
Fuel
Document Administration Fee
Additional Driver charge per rental, per driver
2ND Additional Driver
E-tolling Fees
Young Driver Surcharge (per driver, per day)
Bond deposit (from/to depot)
Delivery and Collection fees
Claim Administration Fee
Claim Handling Fee
Assessor’s fee
Traffic Fine Administration fee
One way drop off charges
Cross Border Charges
Negligence, abuse, water and undercarriage damage to the vehicle
GPS

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in South Africa. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

The driver needs to be in possession of a valid International drivers licence and an international Credit Card.

Parents travelling with children will be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit.

Please Note

Please consider that the driving times and distances are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as the specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc.
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
See your doctor for advice in regards to vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Cape Town

Standard Hotel Category = Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = The Hyde All-Suites Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar 5*

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

Standard Hotel Category: Car Group T = Kia Picanto or similar (Manual)
Superior Hotel Category: Car Group D = Toyota Yaris or similar (Automatic)
Deluxe Hotel Category: Car Group R = Toyota Rav or similar (Automatic)

Mode of Transport

This tour includes a 4-day car hire with options from a Kia Picanto (manual) to a Toyota Rav (automatic), with pick-up and drop-off at Cape Town International Airport.

Accommodation

Enjoy 3 nights of accommodation in Cape Town with options ranging from the 3-star Sun Square Cape Town Gardens, the 4-star Hyde All-Suites Hotel, to the 5-star Radisson Blu Waterfront.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Cape Town

Standard Hotel Category = Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = The Hyde All-Suites Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar 5*

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

Standard Hotel Category: Car Group T = Kia Picanto or similar (Manual)
Superior Hotel Category: Car Group D = Toyota Yaris or similar (Automatic)
Deluxe Hotel Category: Car Group R = Toyota Rav or similar (Automatic)

Check out our Q&As

What type of car can I hire for this tour?

You can hire a car for 4 days with options ranging from a Kia Picanto (manual) to a Toyota Rav (automatic), with pick-up and drop-off at Cape Town International Airport.
What are the accommodation options available during the tour?

You can enjoy 3 nights of accommodation in Cape Town with options ranging from the 3-star Sun Square Cape Town Gardens, the 4-star Hyde All-Suites Hotel, to the 5-star Radisson Blu Waterfront.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour package includes 3 breakfasts.
What is included in the car hire package?

The car hire package includes 4 days of car hire, pick-up and drop-off from/to Cape Town International Airport, unlimited mileage, personal accident insurance, airport surcharge, windscreen & tyre and rim damage, hubcaps, theft and collision damage waiver, 15% VAT, tourism levy, carbon emissions tax, and damage due to sandblasting.
What are some of the key attractions I will visit during the tour?

You will visit the Castle and the Company Gardens, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Hout Bay, Duiker Island, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Old Lighthouse at Cape Point, Boulder’s Beach, and the Bo-Kaap.

Is there a guide provided for the tour?

No, a tour guide is not included. This tour is a suggested itinerary, and while the sites listed may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees.
What are the requirements for hiring a car?

The driver needs to be in possession of a valid International driver's license and an international credit card. The minimum age of the driver is 21 years, and drivers younger than 21 require special permission.
What should I consider regarding driving times and distances?

Driving times and distances are estimated and can vary due to many circumstances such as the specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, and road conditions.
What should I wear during the tour?

Comfortable and light clothing is most suitable for traveling in South Africa. Visitors should avoid wearing sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Are there any additional charges for the car hire?

Yes, additional charges may include fuel, document administration fee, additional driver charge per rental, e-tolling fees, young driver surcharge, bond deposit, delivery and collection fees, claim administration fee, assessor’s fee, traffic fine administration fee, one-way drop-off charges, cross-border charges, negligence, abuse, water and undercarriage damage to the vehicle, and GPS.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included
Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

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