Cape Town Experience, Self-drive
Cape Town Experience, Self-drive
$627
Cape Town Experience, Self-drive
4 Days Starting and ending in Cape Town
Visiting: Cape Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
36127
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
From the sparkling waters of the ocean to the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town will leave you breathless! Join our 4-day self-drive tour and discover at your own pace the charm of one of the most diverse cities in the world! Admire its rejuvenated facades and get lost in the bustling streets, accompanied by the music of traditional street artists. Drive through the most breathtaking scenery of the Cape Town peninsula, including the Cape of Good Hope or seaside village Fish Hoek. Cape Town is an adventure that awaits you to explore! TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Cape Town: This extraordinary city is juxtaposed between sea and mountains and offers a vibrant culinary scene, great nightlife and lively culture. Cape Peninsula: Enjoy the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of the Cape Peninsula of South Africa on this day trip from Cape Town.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Cape Town / Car Pick Up (20Km – 30Min)
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a local guide, who will hand over all necessary documents, and escort you to your rental car collection point. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure or explore the numerous museums, beaches and restaurants. In 1652, Cape Town was founded by the Dutch East India Company as a refreshment station for its ships on the way to the riches of the east. The Castle and the Company Gardens go back to these humble beginnings. A visit to the city centre with its many historical buildings and different architecture as well as a trip with the cable car to the top of Table Mountain are highly recommended. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is considered one of the main attractions. Here you will find numerous bars, restaurants, boutiques and shops, cinemas and the aquarium. Outside the amphitheatre, there is regular live entertainment. All combined with the continuous activity of a working harbour.
Overnight in Cape Town.
Day 2 : Cape Town – Peninsula Drive – Cape Town (160Km – 3Hrs)
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens
Indulge in a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Today’s we suggest that you drive to the Peninsula, a road that leads through an ever-changing landscape of majestic mountains, vast oceans, rugged cliffs and indigenous ‘fynbos’ vegetation. The route follows the Atlantic Seaboard to the fishing harbour of Hout Bay where you can stop to take a boat trip to Duiker Island, home to a colony of Cape Fur Seals. The route over scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive leads through the rural villages of Noordhoek, Oceanview, Kommetjie and Scarborough to the entrance of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Here, the landscape is rugged and it is no wonder that the Portuguese seafarers called the cape “Cabo Tormentoso”, meaning the Cape of Storms. Visit the Cape of Good Hope, the most south-western tip of the African Continent. The Old Lighthouse at Cape Point offers a spectacular viewing platform over False Bay. It takes approx. 30 minutes to walk from the visitor’s car park to the Lighthouse summit or a few minutes on the funicular railway. The next stop is Boulder’s Beach, where a colony of African Penguins settled in the early 1980s. Access to the Penguin Colony is managed by the National Parks Board. The Penguin Colony can be safely viewed from elevated boardwalks, overlooking their nesting grounds and beach. The Penguins mate for life, generally lay 2 x eggs, and the parents share responsibility for taking care of the nest and their young. The journey continues through Simons Town where the South African Naval Headquarters are located. The seaside towns of Fish Hoek and Muizenberg border the False Bay coastline and are popular for their swimming beaches in summer and the viewing of Southern Right Whales in winter.
Overnight in Cape Town.
Day 3 : Cape Town (30Km – 1Hr)
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens
Enjoy a rich breakfast at the hotel. Cape Town has so much diversity to offer, why not explore the following at leisure. The centrally located Company’s Gardens were established by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century to grow fruit and vegetables to supply its fleet, and to trade with the visiting Mariners. Here a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers are grown around the historical buildings, including the South African Parliament and the State President’s guesthouse, the “Tuinhuis”. The City Hall, Built in 1905 in Neo-Classical style from sandstone shipped in from Bath in England, City Hall is reminiscent of British rule in the Cape. The clock tower was modelled on the Big Ben of London. President Nelson Mandela delivered his first public speech from the City Hall’s balcony after his release from prison. The Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Cape Malay Quarter, is situated on the slopes of Signal Hill. Founded in the 18th century it is characterised by mosques, brightly painted Georgian terrace houses and narrow cobbled streets. Most of the inhabitants are descendants of slaves from the East. The Bo Kaap Museum tells of the area’s history and Muslim heritage. End of the day with the option to visit Table Mountain (aerial cableway not included, available as an optional extra, weather permitting), or some shopping at the V&A Waterfront.
Overnight in Cape Town.
Day 4 : Departure Cape Town / Car Drop Off (20Km – 30Min)
Location: Cape Town
Spend the morning at leisure, before driving back to Cape Town Airport. Drop off your car before boarding your flight home. We look forward to welcoming you back to Southern Africa!
What's Included
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3 night’s accommodation
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3 Breakfasts
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4 Day car hire
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Pick-up and drop-off from/ to Cape Town International Airport
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Unlimited mileage
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Personal Accident Insurance
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Airport surcharge
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PAI
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Windscreen & Tyre and rim damage hubcaps
The tour includes coverage for windscreen, tyre, rim damage, and hubcaps.
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Theft and Collision Damage Waiver
What's Not Included
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Tour guide
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Entrance or tour fees
The tour does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees.
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Visa fees
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Domestic flights
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International flights
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Drinks during meals
The tour does not include drinks during meals unless specified otherwise.
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Optional tours
The tour does not include optional tours, if any.
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City tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
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Porterage and gratuities
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Visits not mentioned in the program
The tour does not include any visits not mentioned in the program.
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Expenditures of a personal nature
The tour does not include expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
The tour does not include any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, or camera/video camera fees, if any.
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Travel Insurance
The tour does not include travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays or accidents.
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Driver's license and credit card
The driver needs to be in possession of a valid international driver's license and an international credit card.
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Minimum age of driver
The minimum age of the driver is 21 years.
Drivers younger than 21 require special permission. -
Rental calculation
Rental calculation is based on a 24-hour rate.
Additional days will be charged for late returns. -
No refund for early return
There is no refund for the early return of the vehicle.
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Fuel
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Document Administration Fee
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Additional Driver charge
The tour does not include an additional driver charge per rental, per driver.
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2nd Additional Driver
The tour does not include a charge for a second additional driver.
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E-tolling Fees
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Young Driver Surcharge
The tour does not include a young driver surcharge per driver, per day.
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Bond deposit
The tour does not include a bond deposit from/to the depot.
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Delivery and Collection fees
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Claim Administration Fee
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Claim Handling Fee
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Assessor’s fee
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Traffic Fine Administration fee
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One way drop off charges
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Negligence, abuse, water and undercarriage damage
The tour does not include coverage for negligence, abuse, water, and undercarriage damage to the vehicle.
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Cross Border Charges
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GPS
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Please note that this tour is a suggested itinerary. While the sites listed may be visited independently the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees
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Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
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Optional tours (if any)
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City tax not included payable on the spot
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
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Minimum age of driver: 21 years driver younger than 21 only with special permission
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The driver needs to be in possession of a valid International drivers licence and an international Credit Card
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Rental calculation is based on a 24hr rate (07:00 – 07:00 = 1 day 07:00 – 09:00 = 2 days) – additional day will be charged for late returns
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There is no refund for the early return of the vehicle
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Additional Driver charge per rental per driver
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2ND Additional Driver
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Young Driver Surcharge (per driver per day)
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Bond deposit (from/to depot)
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Negligence abuse water and undercarriage damage to the vehicle
Mode of Transport
This self-drive tour includes a 4-day car hire with unlimited mileage, personal accident insurance, and pick-up/drop-off from Cape Town International Airport.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at Sun Square Cape Town Gardens, offering a relaxing environment after your daily adventures in Cape Town.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of insurance is included with the car hire?
The car hire includes Personal Accident Insurance, Theft and Collision Damage Waiver, and coverage for windscreen, tyre, and rim damage, as well as damage due to sandblasting.
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Are there any additional charges for returning the rental car late?
Yes, the rental calculation is based on a 24-hour rate. If the car is returned late, an additional day will be charged.
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Is there a minimum age requirement for the driver?
Yes, the minimum age of the driver is 21 years. Drivers younger than 21 can only drive with special permission.
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What should I do upon arrival in Cape Town?
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a local guide who will hand over all necessary documents and escort you to your rental car collection point.
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What are some recommended activities on the first day in Cape Town?
On the first day, you can explore numerous museums, beaches, and restaurants. A visit to the city center, the Castle, the Company Gardens, and a trip with the cable car to the top of Table Mountain are highly recommended. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is also a main attraction with bars, restaurants, boutiques, shops, cinemas, and an aquarium.
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What can I expect on the drive to the Peninsula?
The drive to the Peninsula offers an ever-changing landscape of majestic mountains, vast oceans, rugged cliffs, and indigenous 'fynbos' vegetation. You can stop at Hout Bay to take a boat trip to Duiker Island, visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and see the African Penguins at Boulder's Beach.
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What historical sites can I visit in Cape Town?
In Cape Town, you can visit the Company's Gardens, the South African Parliament, the State President's guesthouse 'Tuinhuis', the City Hall, and the Bo-Kaap area. The Bo-Kaap Museum tells the area's history and Muslim heritage.
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What should I do on the last day before departure?
On the last day, you can spend the morning at leisure before driving back to Cape Town Airport to drop off your car and board your flight home.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.