High view of a Cape Town cove with granite boulders on white sand, surf rolling in and coastal villas among palm trees

October 3rd - 9th, 2027

From Cape Town to Franschhoek, a coastal journey of ocean and vine.

3 Stops6 Nights130 Miles

From Cape Town’s dramatic shores to Hermanus’s whale-rich waters and Franschhoek’s vineyards, a journey of extraordinary beauty.

Departure

Cape Town

Duration: 2 nights

A coastal highway cut into steep golden cliffs above crashing waves and a long sandy beach

Coastal drives | Ocean pools | Table Mountain

Cape Town, South Africa

An Atlantic seaboard villa

Begin above the Atlantic with long coastal drives, cold-clear ocean swims and slow mornings on the shoreline.

Stop

Hermanus

Duration: 2 nights

A gabled Cape Dutch country house with sage-green roofs behind a sloping field of purple blooms

Whale watching | Cliff paths | Harbour dining

Hermanus, South Africa

A cliff-side harbour retreat

Walk the cliff paths where southern right whales pass in season and dine on the day's catch by the water.

Arrival

Franschhoek

Duration: 2 nights

Woven wicker chairs on a stone terrace beside a pool, looking out over a garden of native shrubs and red flowers

Vineyards | Cape Dutch estates | Slow dining

Franschhoek, South Africa

A vineyard estate

End among the vineyards of the Drakenstein valley with long lunches, cellar tastings and mountain light.

Cape Town

Things to do, see, and discover

During your stay

Table Mountain Fynbos & Kirstenbosch Botanical Walk

Discover the remarkable diversity of the Cape floral landscape at Kirstenbosch, where garden paths reveal proteas, indigenous trees, and mountain views. A botanical guide can bring the region’s fynbos and cultural plant traditions into focus. For those seeking a longer outing, explore a suitable Table Mountain contour route with a qualified local guide. Walking plans should reflect weather, fitness, and current access conditions, with garden admission and guiding arranged separately.

During your stay

Tidal Pool Cold Immersion & Atlantic Seaboard

Begin the day with the fresh sea air of Cape Town’s coastline, from the tidal pools at Saunders’ Rock or Dalebrook to the promenades and beaches beyond. When conditions are suitable, a brief ocean dip can be followed by a relaxed coffee and a shoreline walk. Cold-water swimming is optional and not suitable for everyone; check tides, swell, local safety guidance, and your own health before entering the water. Pool locations can be selected around your day’s route.

During your stay

Contemporary African Art & Zeitz MOCAA

Explore contemporary African art at Zeitz MOCAA, set within the dramatically reimagined grain silos of Cape Town’s waterfront. Move through changing exhibitions, discover new perspectives, and appreciate the building’s sculptural architecture. Continue with nearby galleries or sculpture spaces for a broader introduction to the city’s creative life. Specialist or curator-led visits may be requested in advance, subject to museum availability; exhibitions, opening hours, and admission arrangements should be confirmed.