The Itinerary
Daily: Private Departures
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Cheetah Outreach
Depart Cape Town and head to Somerset West where the Cheetah Outreach facility is located. Created to raise awareness of the plight of the cheetah and to campaign for its survival Cheetah Outreach is continually evolving and taking on new challenges. The facility is home to various small predators as well as ambassador dogs that are part of the ongoing educational programme designed to inform people about non-lethal predator control methods. Enjoy a tour of the facilities and get to know more about the mission and work of the centre before heading off to Stellenbosch.
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Stellenbosch
Arrive in Stellenbosch for your first wine tasting of the day. In Stellenbosch town, drive down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and past the beautifully preserved historic buildings.
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Franschhoek
Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, which was also subsequently settled by the French Huguenots in the 17th century. Billed as the gourmet capital of South Africa, this charming town, in the most picturesque valley, retains a strong French Huguenot style represented in the longstanding architecture and lifestyle. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking the time to enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award-winning restaurants (to own account).
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Paarl
Onward to Paarl, one of the Capes first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. Renowned for its haunting scenic beauty and deep viticulture and fruit-growing heritage, Paarl's fertile soil and Mediterranean-like climate provided the perfect conditions for farming. Settlers planted orchards, vegetable gardens and grape vineyards, thus rooting Paarl's long and continuing history as a major wine and fruit producing area of South Africa. Enjoy a final wine tasting before returning to the bustle of the city after an enthralling day in the countryside. The tour ends with drop off at your hotel.