This expertly planned 12-day self-drive journey showcases some of the finest highlights of South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape regions. The adventure begins amid Cape Town’s lively café culture and continues into the culinary heart of the Cape Winelands, before concluding with an unforgettable, malaria-free Big 5 safari in a private reserve in the Eastern Cape.

Your holiday starts with a four-night stay at Cape Grace, ideally located in Cape Town’s vibrant V&A Waterfront. This central base allows easy access to the city’s many attractions, including a cable-car ride up Table Mountain, a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and relaxed evenings enjoying ocean-view sunsets along Camps Bay.

Next, you travel to the picturesque village of Franschhoek, celebrated as the gourmet capital of the Cape Winelands. Spend three nights at Le Quartier Français, renowned for its world-class dining and exceptional hospitality. Your days here are devoted to leisurely wine tastings, fine cuisine, and soaking up the valley’s scenic beauty.

The final leg of your journey takes you by flight to the Eastern Cape and onward to Kwandwe Private Reserve. This rugged wilderness area offers outstanding Big 5 game viewing in a malaria-free environment, providing a spectacular and relaxing finale to a truly memorable South African experience.