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Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS
CAPE TOWN TOURS
Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS
Big 5 Marine Safari South Africa is well-known for its Big Five sightings of lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo. A lesser-known fact is that it is also home to the Marine Big Five - Common Dolphin, Cape Fur seal, African penguin, Great White shark and the Southern Right whale – all of which can be seen in False Bay. Your voyage starts in Simon’s Town which is an easy 45 minute drive from Cape Town city centre. Board a 36ft catamaran vessel at Simon's Town pier as we navigate False Bay starting with Boulders Penguin Colony. Boulders Beach is home to 3,500 African Penguins and we pass by this colony en route to Seal Island often encountering hunting parties of penguins out on feeding sorties. Seal Island is Africa’s largest island bound seal Colony and is home to an incredible 65 000 Cape Fur Seals as well as Cape Cormorants, Bank Cormorants and a wide variety of seabirds. We pass within 20 meters of this incredible spectacle. Great White Sharks move inshore from September to March – we will search the inshore areas in the hope of locating and interacting with these Apex Predators and smaller species of sharks. This part of the tour is purely for viewing the sharks from the boat and sightings vary daily. Southern Right Whale Season is from August to November: - Up to 3,500 Southern Right whales mate and give birth along the South African coast. Bryde's whales can be seen year round and Humpback whales may also occasionally be seen. Common Dolphins pods feeding on bait fish delight the ocean lover and are regularly encountered especially in the early part of each season. Occasionally Bottlenose and dusky dolphins are also seen. Roman Rock Lighthouse is the first fully automated lighthouse St James –famous for the Herbert Baker designed houses Kalk Bay is a traditional fishing village which still retains much of its original character. The town was first inhabited in the seventeenth century by shipwrecked seamen and deserters. The fishing harbour offers fresh fish that can be purchased from the boats as they come in with the days catch.
Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS Historical Sites Simon's Town Naval Base, Boulders Penguin Colony, Ex Whaling Station, Seal Island, Roman Light House, Muizenberg Beach, Cecil John Rhodes Cottage, Sir Herbert Baker designed Houses in St James and Kalk Bay fishing Harbour. Your trip will also include educational wildlife commentary on the area including historical comment on Simon's Town, Boulders, Muizenberg, St James and Kalk Bay.
Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS
Great White Shark Cage Diving Between the islands of Geyser Rock and Dyer Island is a narrow and shallow channel called Shark Alley – reputed to be the world’s best place for Great White shark cage diving. Due to the resident seal colonies in the area, Shark Alley has been dubbed “the supermarket for sharks”. A short boat ride from Gansbaai, Shark Alley is ideal for those who wish to experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with these giant predators, but who do not possess a dive certification. Your cage dive takes place just meters below the surface of the water so no diving experience is necessary.
Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS
Cape Township Discover the multicultural side of Cape Town and interact with the locals. From District Six where forced removals changed the lives of many people, to informal settlements where traditional healers and shebeens add to the rich culture of township life. HIGHLIGHTS *District Six Museum (closed on Sundays) · *Langa (oldest formal township) · *Community school / crèche · *Shebeen (option to taste traditional beer) · *Khayelitsha (largest township) · *Meet township entrepreneurs · *Charismatic church service (Sunday) · *Orange Wi-Fi on board
Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS
CITY AND TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR Our drive to the city centre takes us past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a baroque building and the Grand Parade. As we follow the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th century, thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town. After slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malay’s, settled here. Our route then leads us to Kloof Nek and the magnificent Table Mountain. We'll ascend to the top [weather permitting] by the revolving cable car. Here, we'll see wild flowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other. Descend from the Upper Cableway station to your awaiting vehicle and then proceed around Table Bay to the Milnerton area (time permitting). From here we can see Table Mountain from the same perspective as the early settlers did when they sailed into Table Bay. Visit to the Castle of Good Hope (time permitting).
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WINELANDS While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. Our drive today will include the country's principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschoek, with a stop en route for lunch (for own account). Our day starts with a visit to Paarl where you will be struck by the beauty of the Valley, the pristine blue sky, the rolling vineyards and the Pearl of Paarl set high above the valley. Paarl made headlines when President Mandela was released from the Groot Drakenstein prison (ex Victor Verster), on the outskirts of the town, to freedom and the start of the new South Africa. We enjoy a wine tasting and cellar tour at one of the local estates. From Paarl, we'll continue north-west to the beautiful village of Franschhoek, near the Drakenstein Mountains founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious persecution in Europe. A memorial in the town commemorates the arrival of these early settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismark and royalty such as Edward VII, the Prince of Wales. Here we will stop for lunch (for own account) and another wine tasting at a vineyard. We'll then head to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country's wine region. In 1679, Dutch East India Company governor
Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS Simon van der Stel, recognized the fertility of this long valley on the banks of the Eerste River, as perfect for vineyards. The rest is history, which has been carefully cultivated in this town. A gracious blend of 18th-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street, where massive oaks still shade original water furrows. Enjoy a final wine tasting before returning to Cape Town. Please note that this tour may run in reverse.
Red Hot Tours cc t/a The Safari Company CAPE TOWN TOURS
TABLE MOUNTAIN BIKING ADVENTURE Includes: Front suspension mountain bikes, helmets, water bottles, expert guide and national park permits Excludes: Lunch An ideal way to experience the glorious nature of Table Mountain. We guide you on the ‘Double Descent’ route on the lower slopes offering fantastic panoramic views. This adventure is suitable for experienced cyclists as well as those who want to try offroad biking.