For breakfast, expect continental buffets with fresh fruit, cereals, bread, yogurts and tea and coffee. Lunches can consist of a good spread of fresh salads, cold meats, cheese, bread, condiments, fresh fruit and a selection of cold drinks. For evening meals, expect a large braai (barbecue) with lots of locally sourced steaks, sausages and vegetables. Restaurant menus are very varied and our guide will be available to recommend the best options for your personal tastes and budget. You can expect stews, pasta, curry and steaks.

Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday – please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.

Drinking water: While the tap water in South Africa is generally considered safe to drink, we recommend avoiding drinking directly from the taps during your stay. Standards and sensitivities can vary, and we want to make sure you stay well throughout your trip. For your comfort and peace of mind, we recommend using filtered or bottled water instead. The water we provide on our vehicles are either from water outlet shops or they’ve been treated with water purification tablets.

Explore Bontebok National Park, a pocket reserve created to save its namesake antelope from extinction. Drive in and wander short riverside paths to spot rare bontebok, mountain zebra and prolific birdlife along the Breede River, with the Langeberg peaks beyond and self-guided nature trails under open skies.

Established in 1931, the park protects threatened renosterveld and fynbos habitats. Keep an eye out for South Africa’s graceful blue crane, kingfishers and sun-loving reptiles warming on rocks.

Cycle the Atlantic seaboard to the kite-surfer beaches north of the city, reaching Bloubergstrand for the classic postcard view of the Table Mountain backdrop. Follow smooth coastal tarmac with sea spray in the air and Robben Island on the horizon, and pause for photos and reflection on this blue-water stretch.

These shoreline suburbs reveal Cape Town’s beach culture and brisk Cape winds, with cafés and surf shacks lining the way. The panorama across Table Bay sets the scene for your Cape riding adventure.

Ride the vine-lined ascent of the historic Hellshoogte Pass into the oak-shaded streets of Stellenbosch. Sweeping views to the Simonsberg and Jonkershoek ranges accompany you before rolling between white-gabled farms and cellar doors, where Cape Dutch architecture meets modern wine country style.

Once a wagon route linking valleys, Hellshoogte rewards with granite peaks, protea-clad slopes and glimpses of storied estates such as Boschendal and Tokara. Expect smooth roads, gentle gradients and a heady sense of place.

Tackle the sinuous switchbacks of the Franschhoek Pass, climbing from the Huguenot village of Franschhoek to a high vantage above vineyards and dams. The road hangs dramatically on the mountain flank, opening to wide skies and exhilarating descents.

French refugees settled these valleys in the 17th century, bringing viticulture and a culinary identity that endures today. From the crest, gaze over the Wemmershoek catchment and fynbos slopes alive with sunbirds and proteas in season.

Pedal quiet backroads through the Little Karoo’s semi-arid valleys, where aloes and succulents stud red-earth plains. Roll into Barrydale for a hosted visit at the Barrydale Co-op Cellar to learn about small-scale production and sample regional chardonnay and other local styles.

This frontier landscape sits between the Langeberg and Tradouws plateaus, with clear air, old trading villages and roadside farm stalls. The co-op model sustains growers across the Overberg, offering an authentic taste of place.

Visit Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point in Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. Stroll the rugged shoreline to the geographic marker and the striking Agulhas Lighthouse, feeling the wind and hearing surf crash against rock-strewn reefs.

This wave-washed coast has claimed many ships; exhibits at the lighthouse recount tales of sailors and currents. Boardwalks protect fragile dunes as cormorants and terns sweep over the headland.

Ride through the palm-lined streets of Elim, a historic Moravian mission village, across rolling wheatlands to the coast. Pause in Stanford to tour and taste at Birkenhead Brewery, before finishing in Hermanus on the cliff-edged shores of Walker Bay.

Founded in 1824, Elim preserves whitewashed cottages and communal gardens. The Overberg’s craft-beer scene complements its farms and fisheries, while Hermanus is famed for shore-based views of southern right whales from June to November.

Ride the Whale Coast via the dramatic Clarence Drive, a cliff-hugging road with vast False Bay panoramas. Sweep past fishing hamlets and kelp-fringed coves beneath the crags of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, with the scent of sea spray and fynbos on the wind.

This UNESCO-designated biosphere hosts the richest floral diversity on earth for its size. Keep watch for Cape baboons on the slopes and surfers carving the breaks below.

Walk the headland from the Cape of Good Hope to the old lighthouse at Cape Point, then cycle through the Cape Point Nature Reserve and along the coast toward Simon’s Town. Expect sweeping ocean vistas, salt-scarred cliffs and endless fynbos.

Part of Table Mountain National Park, this reserve shelters ostrich, eland and bontebok amid endemic flora. The roller-coaster coastal road reveals False Bay in cinematic frames as you freewheel toward naval heritage.

Ride the iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive, chiselled into near-vertical sandstone above the Atlantic. Continue past Hout Bay to Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles, tracing a leg of the famed Cape Town Cycle Tour route on one of South Africa’s most photogenic stretches.

Engineers opened “Chappies” in 1922, creating a masterpiece of coastal road-building with tunnels and lookouts. Expect azure water, ochre cliffs and frequent stops for photos.

Ascend the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for a slow-turning ride to the sandstone plateau and far-reaching views over Table Bay and the Twelve Apostles. Wander well-marked pathways through endemic fynbos and photograph the city bowl from above. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Part of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site, the summit hosts rock hyrax, sunbirds and centuries-old rock formations. Weather can affect operations; your Tour Leader can advise on the best window.

Sail across Table Bay to Robben Island, touring the prison complex with guides who share lived experience. Step quietly into Nelson Mandela’s cell and reflect on South Africa’s journey at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

The ferry approach frames Cape Town against Table Mountain, a striking counterpoint to the island’s austere past. Museum capacity is limited; your Tour Leader can assist with arrangements.

Wander Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden at the foot of Table Mountain, exploring themed fynbos beds and the sinuous Boomslang Canopy Walkway high in the treetops. Seasonal blooms and sculpture lend texture to this serene green space. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Founded in 1913 to preserve indigenous flora, Kirstenbosch is celebrated for showcasing the Cape Floristic Region. Bring a camera for mountain backdrops and jewel-toned sunbirds.

Taste cool-climate wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley just inland from Hermanus, visiting cellar doors renowned for elegant pinot noir and chardonnay. Learn about ocean breezes, clay-rich soils and hands-off winemaking from local hosts. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Meaning “Heaven and Earth,” the valley’s rolling vineyards meet fynbos-clad ridges and sea mist drifting up from Walker Bay, a distinctive terroir you can taste in the glass.

Visit an African penguin colony either at Stony Point Nature Reserve, Betty’s Bay or along the Boulders Beach boardwalks near Simon’s Town. Watch birds preen, nest and waddle between boulders at arm’s-length viewing platforms. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Once in decline, the species benefits from protected rookeries and careful boardwalk design that keeps human impact low. Expect salty air, braying calls and superb coastal scenery.

Meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers over a convivial welcome dinner at the lively V&A Waterfront. Settle in as you meet your Tour Director and hear about the week’s rides while you sample South African flavours paired with regional wines. Views of Table Mountain and the working harbour frame a relaxed first evening.

Soak up Cape Town’s maritime heritage, where historic warehouses, quays and public art create a characterful dining scene. Expect Cape Malay spice, Karoo produce and ocean-fresh seafood for an inviting warm Cape Town welcome before the cycling begins.