A stay in the "Mother City" with expert guides in Italian for the planned daily excursions and assistance in Italian during the evenings.,
Characteristics
Group tour
Italian-speaking local courier / guide. Departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request
max. 16 participants
Itinerary
Day 1 — Cape Town
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, time at leisure for lunch (not included) and for a walk, Adjacent to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, the Radisson RED Hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, about a 5-minute drive from the business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre, and a 20-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. Featuring artwork on the walls and modern furnishings, the rooms offer a 55-inch Smart LED TV, customizable lighting, a refrigerator, and a tiled bathroom with an artistic touch, equipped with a rain shower, hairdryer, and toiletries. In the common areas, you can enjoy temporary art exhibitions and live music performances. Free high-speed WiFi is available in all areas., At 6:00 PM, meeting with the local assistant, with a certified driving license, for an informative briefing on the excursions and experiences during your stay in the "Mother City". Our assistant will be the one who will stay with you every evening during dinner and will be at your complete disposal for any additional information regarding the program for the following day., dinner at the hotel, accommodation Harvest Inn,
Day 2 — Cape Town
Breakfast, Departure at around 08:00 from your hotel. Departure from Cape Town via Elgin, towards Hermanus. Stop at the Old Harbour Museum, which provided a rocky but safe shelter for small fishing boats whose owners were attracted to Hermanus by the abundance and variety of fish. The Old Harbour was declared a "Museum" in 1972. We continue towards the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Here, a wine tasting is planned at one of the estates in the region that boast unique wines. Panoramic tour to the town of Kleinmond for a visit to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. The garden is renowned for its waterfalls and amber-colored pools. The high coastal road that leads from Cape Hangklip to Gordon's Bay is one of the most spectacular in the world., lunch en route, return to the hotel at 17.30, At 7:00 PM, meeting with the Italian guide and walking towards the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for dinner at Sevruga Seafood restaurant., accommodation Harvest Inn,
Day 3 — Cape Town
Breakfast, Cape Town is located on a spectacular mountainous peninsula that juts out into the ocean. From the city, you follow the Atlantic coastline along the beaches and through upscale residential suburbs such as Clifton Beach and Camps Bay. In Hout Bay, you board a cruise for a close-up visit to Seal Island, home to hundreds of Cape fur seals and cormorants. Next, you travel along Chapman’s Peak Drive, with its 114 curves over 9 km, considered one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world (subject to closure in adverse weather). The route leads to Cape Point, the famous Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The first landmass directly south of the Cape is Antarctica. You can take the funicular to reach the top. The journey continues to Simon’s Town for lunch, followed by a visit to nearby Boulders Beach to see the rare and endangered African penguins., return to the lodge around, At 7:00 PM, meeting with the Italian-speaking guide for a typical Cape Malay-style dinner with entertainment at the Portswood hotel restaurant. This evening celebrates the recent publication of a small recipe book, full of authentic recipes of traditional Cape Malay meals. Cape Malay cuisine was brought to South Africa in the late 1600s when the first group of Malay prisoners landed from Java and the nearby Indonesian islands. The spicy and aromatic dishes prepared by the Malay people were quickly assimilated into many Cape kitchens. Today, Malay-Portuguese terms such as "bobotie," "sosatie," and "bredie" are considered iconic vocabulary in South African cuisine., accommodation Harvest Inn,
Day 4 — Cape Town
Breakfast, morning visit of the city, Departure from your hotel at approximately 8:00 a.m. The tour begins with a visit to the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The garden encompasses five of South Africa's six distinct biomes and is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of its Cape flora and its magnificent setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Next, continue to Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car ticket not included). Enjoy panoramic views of the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard, with Robben Island resting sleepily in Table Bay harbor. After visiting Table Mountain, head to the city center. Walk through the Company Gardens, where you can admire squirrels and a variety of plants, creating a cheerful atmosphere to soak up some of the city's vibes. Visit the Slave Lodge, which explores the history of involuntary immigrants and their contribution to the richness and diversity of South Africa's history, creating an atmosphere that can be felt throughout the journey through the city., return to the lodge around, At 6:00 PM, meeting with the English-speaking driver at the reception for the transfer to the Gold Restaurant where, upon your arrival, you will have the pleasure of participating in a special "Djembe Drumming Session" during which you will dance and move to the powerful African music. This will be followed by a 14-course dinner with delicious African and Cape Malay flavors, a mix of intense tastes and aromas, all prepared with fresh and typical ingredients. Drinks are not included. Return to the hotel around 9:30 PM., accommodation Harvest Inn,
Day 5 — Cape Town
Breakfast, Airport transfer with English-speaking driver, end of the tour.,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the coach.
ROOMS: triple rooms are not available. A standard room cannot fit three adults., TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
MINIMUM AGE: At least 7 years, although we recommend a minimum of 10. Children from 6 to 12 years are allowed to join the safari at the rangers’ discretion.
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-outs amount to an extra night's charge
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
MEALS: not included when not specified
SAFARI: safari vehicles are open off-roaders (Land Rover- or Land Cruiser-style) that can fit 6 to 9 passengers. Your guides will be English-speaking rangers, sometimes with the help of professional trackers. You will ride both along the paths the cross the private reserves and off-road, to have a better chance to see the animals
PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFER / VEHICLES: air-conditioned vehicles for all scheduled transfers, excursions and visits. Depending on the number of participants, there will be different vehicles. Indicatively: 2-3 pax > mid-sized vehicle; 4-7 pax: 7-seater; 8-13 pax: 15-seat minibus; 14+ pax: 9-, 25- or 44-seat coach. The vehicle used during the safari will be an open 6- or 9-seat off-roader
Cape Town By Hand — NAAR
Starts from
5 days / 4 nights – from Cape Town to Cape Town,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners, admission to parks and sanctuaries, visits, excursions and game drives: as scheduled ans Green seat, private transfer by air-conditioned coach, minivan or car depending on the number of the participants, 24/7 assistance from our local office, with Italian-speaking staff, local Italian-speaking guide during the visits, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, hotel/airport transfer upon departure,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, entry visa for non-UE citizens, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Upon arrival in South Africa you will be given a 90-day visa. Your Italian passport must have at least two blank pages and has to be valid for at least 30 days after returning from South Africa., Customers must arrive in Cape Town by 5pm to enjoy dinner., Table Mountain: the ascent is subject to weather conditions and the annual closure for cableway maintenance from July 28th to August 3th, 2025; if not accessible, Signal Hill is visited. the planned excursions and restaurants may be subject to change. In the event of changes, alternatives of equal experiential and economic value will be proposed.,
Cancellation policies
No penalty up to 44 days before the start of the tour - 44-20 days 50%, 19-0 days or no show 100%,
