Hire Car Cape Town

Hire Car Cape Town for the freedom to discover the Cape at leisure. Day trips are an excellent way to tour the Western Cape. Here are five diverse and wonderful day excursions:

Cape West Coast: National Park and Fossil Park

Taking a day to tour the Cape West Coast makes for a great day trip. The wild West Coast has about it an irresistible beauty and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. The shoreline is populated with small coastal towns and fishing is a common occupation, so seafood is predominant on the local menus! The West Coast National Park is a great place to visit for bird-watching and wildlife viewing. Coastal birds flock to the park as it’s situated around the Langebaan Lagoon. The nearby Fossil Park is utterly absorbing for adults and kids.

V&A Waterfront and the Two Oceans Aquarium

A few hours at the V&A Waterfront is likely to result in full shopping bags, a full tummy, and full senses. The V&A is one of the most popular attractions in South Africa. There is fabulous shopping, fantastic eateries and a plethora of entertainment including theatres, movies, a craft market and live music. Some restaurants overlook the working harbour and lucky guests might spot a seal while eating their lunch. Walking around the harbour with a backdrop of Table Mountain seems almost surreal, so a camera is a good idea to capture the moment. The Two Oceans Aquarium is also on-site and a delightful place to explore.

Durbanville Wine Route

For a memorable day trip, meander the Durbanville Wine Route. The beautiful Durbanville Wine Valley is twenty minutes from Cape Town and there are nine vineyards which make up the wine route. The farms are unique in their offerings, personalities and history. The wineries include:

• Altydgedacht
• Bloemandal
• D’Aria
• De Grendel
• Diemersdal
• Durbanville Hills
• Hillcrest
• Meerendal
• Nitida

Asking the cellar representatives about the farm, its history and its wines will give a richer insight into, and enjoyment of the whole wine tasting experience. In addition to wine tasting, particular estates have restaurants, picnics, live music and child care available.

Game viewing at Aquila Game Reserve

Hire Car Cape Town for the glorious drive from the city to Aquila Private Game Reserve in Touws Rivier. It’s worth the trip because of the breathtaking scenery alone! Aquila offers unforgettable day packages including meals and a safari of your choice. Safaris include game drives, horseback riding in the reserve for close-up observation of the animals, and quad bike safaris. Education about wildlife and conservation is part of Aquila’s vision and visitors leave the reserve with a whole new understanding of the environment.

Cape Overberg Coast and Hermanus

Take a self-drive tour for a rewarding day trip to the Cape Overberg Coast. The Cape Overberg Coast is populated with charming seaside towns that are renowned for their popularity during the whale season from June to December. Part of the coastline is known as the Cape Whale Coast because of the prolific activity when Southern Right, Bryde’s and Humpback whales move in for a few months to mate and calve in the local waters. The charming town of Hermanus is famous for its incredible land-based whale watching (from a 12km long cliff path) and its remarkable “whale crier” who announces the presence, number and type of whales.

The Western Cape is a diverse and beautiful area, waiting to be discovered. Hire Car Cape Town and day-trip the Cape to your heart’s content.