South Africa - Cycling the Cape & Winelands (12 days)

Escape to the open roads of South Africa's favourite province on this classic cycling tour. Widely recognised as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Cape Town and its surrounding countryside and beaches provide a stunning backdrop for this tour. In addition to Table Mountain and the chance to sample the produce of the world famous wine estates of Stellenbosch, the wild coastline and rugged interior provide some classic riding on peaceful roads with very little traffic.

The stunning scenery, a rich cultural history, unique flora, and some unusual wildlife encounters in the form of penguins, plains game, whales (in season) and baboons make this a fantastic destination to discover by bicycle.

Day 1: Start Cape Town.
Day 2: Ride to Stellenbosch and the wine estates.
Day 3: Ride over Hellshoogte, passing vineyards, to the quaint village of Franschhoek.
Day 4: Transfer through Breede Valley and ride through the beautiful semi-arid desert of the Great Karoo.
Day 5: Ride down through Langeberge Mountains to Bontebok N.P., home to rare antelope, mountain zebra and endangered cranes.
Day 6: Ride and transfer to Cape Agulhas N.P., Africa's southernmost point.
Day 7: Transfer to Gansbaai; Indian Ocean ride to Hermanus (seasonal whale watching).
Day 8: Free day to relax in Hermanus, optional shark diving.
Day 9: Ride the Whale Coast to Gordon's Bay.
Day 10: Cycle to Cape Town via the surf beach of Muizenburg.
Day 11: Stunning Cape Peninsula ride through historic coastal villages; visit penguin colony.
Day 12: Optional morning visit to Robben Island; end Cape Town.

Operated by Exodus Travel (MZC)

Departures: September to April - excluding January.