TOP PLACES TO VISIT

Table Mountain & Cape Peninsula

Rising dramatically above Cape Town, Table Mountain offers one of the most iconic views in the

world, its flat-topped summit reachable by cable car or, for the more adventurous, on foot. From

here, the Cape Peninsula unfolds further south, winding past Chapman's Peak, Boulders Beach

with its resident colony of African penguins, and finally reaching the wild, windswept meeting

point of two oceans at Cape Point.

Kruger National Park

Spanning nearly two million hectares, Kruger is one of Africa's great wildlife sanctuaries and

home to the legendary Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Vast open

savannahs, ancient baobabs, and winding rivers create the backdrop for what remains, for

many travelers, the definitive African safari experience.

Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch & Franschhoek)

Just an hour from Cape Town, the Cape Winelands unfold into rolling vineyards framed by

dramatic mountain ranges. Stellenbosch charms with its oak-lined streets and centuries-old

Cape Dutch architecture, while Franschhoek, founded by French Huguenot settlers, has grown

into one of South Africa's most celebrated culinary destinations.

TOP ACTIVITIES

Private Big Five Game Drive

Set out at dawn or dusk with an expert ranger in search of the Big Five, tracking lion, leopard,

elephant, rhino, and buffalo across the bushveld. Each drive is shaped by the rhythms of the

wildlife itself, offering an intimate, ever-changing encounter with Africa's most iconic animals.

Cape Winelands Tasting Tour

Spend the day moving between historic wine estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, tasting

award-winning vintages paired with the region's celebrated cuisine. Many estates offer cellar

tours and pairings set against sweeping mountain and vineyard views.

Robben Island Tour

A short ferry ride from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront leads to Robben Island, the former prison

where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years of incarceration. Guided tours, often led by

former political prisoners, offer a powerful and deeply personal look into South Africa's history.

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS

La Colombe

Perched on the Silvermist Estate above Constantia, La Colombe is widely regarded as the gold

standard of fine dining in Africa, having ranked as the continent's best restaurant on the World's

50 Best list. Its theatrical 12-course tasting menu, anchored by the iconic "Tuna La Colombe," is

paired with one of the country's most ambitious wine programs.

La Petite Colombe

The celebrated sister restaurant to La Colombe, set among the vineyards of Leeu Estates in

Franschhoek. Chef John Norris-Rogers' seven-course "Gourmand" menu brings vibrant,

technique-driven plates to a stunning space overlooking a sculpture garden and the surrounding

mountains, capturing the essence of the Cape Winelands on a plate.

Cyra

Located at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg, Cyra was named the Best Fine Dining

Restaurant in South Africa at the Luxe Restaurant Awards, with founder and head chef Candice

Philip earning Chef of the Year honors. It's the destination for those looking to experience

Johannesburg's growing reputation as a serious culinary capital.