731761967702946 Whines & Whales N$19 200 /person
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Whines & Whales N$19 200 /person

Location

Stellenbosch, De Hoop Nature Reserve

Travel Period

01 May - 30 Sep 2024

Price

N$19 200/person - 4 nights

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Luxury
Guesthouse

Zanzibar Beach Holidays

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𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗛
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱-𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: Stellenbosch is synonymous with wine excellence, boasting over 200 wine estates and producing some of South Africa's finest wines. Visitors can explore scenic vineyards, enjoy wine tastings, and indulge in gourmet food pairings at renowned wine estates, immersing themselves in the rich winemaking heritage of the region.

𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Stellenbosch is renowned for its well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture, with charming streets lined with historic buildings, museums, and galleries. Visitors can stroll through the town's picturesque streets, admiring the elegant architecture and learning about its colonial history through guided walking tours and heritage trails.

𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Stellenbosch is a culinary hotspot, offering an array of gourmet restaurants, farm-to-table eateries, and artisanal food markets. Visitors can savour delicious cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients, including farm-fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, and handcrafted chocolates, complemented by fine wines from the region.

𝗗𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗣 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: De Hoop Nature Reserve is a pristine coastal wilderness renowned for its rugged beauty and diverse ecosystems. Visitors can explore unspoiled beaches, towering sand dunes, and limestone cliffs, experiencing the tranquility and solitude of this remote natural paradise.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮: De Hoop is a designated marine protected area, home to a rich diversity of marine life, including whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds. Visitors can enjoy whale watching, snorkeling, and birdwatching along the coast, witnessing spectacular wildlife encounters in their natural habitat.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: De Hoop is one of the best whale watching destinations in South Africa, particularly during the winter months when southern right whales migrate to the area to calve and nurse their young. Visitors can observe these magnificent marine mammals from coastal vantage points or join guided boat tours for up-close encounters.

𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: The reserve offers a network of hiking trails that meander through diverse habitats, including fynbos-covered hills, coastal dunes, and ancient forests. Visitors can explore the wilderness on foot, encountering rare plant species, abundant birdlife, and breathtaking vistas along the way.

Overall, Stellenbosch and De Hoop Nature Reserve offer distinct yet complementary experiences, allowing visitors to explore the cultural richness of the Winelands and the untamed wilderness of the Overberg, making them both must-visit destinations in the Western Cape of South Africa.

𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦

  • Return economy class flights to Cape Town subject to specific booking class available

  • Airport taxes

  • 4-days Group D - POLO or similar ( Automatic) - car rental with full insurance and unlimited mileage included.

  • 2 Nights' accommodation Evergreen Manor and Spa Stellenbosch - Includes Breakfast

  • 2 Nights accommodation De Hoop Collection - includes Breakfast and dinner

    𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗢 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗

  • 1 Guided E-Bike Tour Stellenbosch

  • Vine Hopper Experience

  • Bird Walk in De Hoop Nature Reserve 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦 : Additional meals and drinks that are not mentioned , All Personal Items, Visa Costs where applicable , Travel Insurance , Anything not mentioned as included under inclusions , Overnight accommodation en-route due to flight connections where applicable

    𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

WHY WE LIKE IT!

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗥

Experience friendly luxury and warm hospitality in the Historical Core of Stellenbosch, Heart of the Cape Winelands. Evergreen Manor and Spa is situated in the historic core of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. Guests can take a leisurely 4 minute walk to the centre of Town with it’s many fine restaurants, art galleries, museums and historical buildings.


𝗗𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Few other reserves offer as complete an outdoor experience as De Hoop – sea, sand dunes, the vlei, a floral sensation of rare fynbos plants, diverse antelope and the Potberg Mountains. Birders observe wading birds on the shores of the vlei while the Potberg Mountains are home to a colony of endangered Cape vultures. Hikers and cyclists have close-up encounters with bontebok, Cape mountain zebra, eland, baboons and ostrich. Activities are diverse and guests choose between various day walks through the rich fynbos plains or along the deserted coastline, or mountain biking along the many gravel roads or scenic game drives. Lazing on the beach and snorkeling in the many turquoise rock pools is simply another way to pass a rewarding day.

Fig Tree Restaurant open daily

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