Full Day Cape Winelands Tour

Come sample some of the finest wines South Africa has to offer on a full day Cape Winelands Tour. This fun, exciting and informative day will leave you with a lifetime of memories.

Visiting beautiful historical towns, guests have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines produced in the Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch regions.

Guests are collected at their central Cape Town accommodation, or met at a central meeting point. By 9am, everyone is settled into their comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle with qualified tour guide and a leisurely 40 minute drive gets you to the start of the world-famous Winelands region. Your first stop is a visit to Paarl where you will be struck by the beauty of the Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting and guided cellar tour at one of the estates. Continue to Franschhoek, founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious prosecution in Europe. A memorial in town commemorates the arrival of these settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismark and royalty.

Guests can choose where they would like to stop for lunch (for your own account) and another wine tasting at a vineyard or in the town of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa.

In 1679 Dutch East India Company governor, Simon van der Stel, recognised the fertility of this valley as perfect for vineyards. A blend of 18^th century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street.

Enjoy a final wine tasting before returning to Cape Town.

A minimum of three wine estates will be visited during the day. Dual language tours are available on selected days only. This tour might also be done in reverse.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have had a wonderful day and made a few friends. Guests are safely returned to their accommodation at 5pm by their guide for the day, who would have imparted some delightful, interesting and humorous facts about the regions you visit.

Price: R 680 per person.

To book, please call 072 288 3366 or email info@theholidayzebra.co.za

The Noordhoek Villa – Exclusive Luxury Accommodation for up to 12 Guests

Are you looking for a comfortable, luxurious, stylish, spacious, homely, and welcoming property for your holiday accommodation? This is one of the first short-term holiday rental properties to be listed in our database of over 500 properties around South Africa, and it offers guests exceptional value-for-money.

This completely refurbished Cape Dutch holiday villa offers double-volume living areas, tremendous outdoor space and expansive views of the sea and beach, mountains and protected Wetlands. The property also offers 24-hour high-tech security systems bringing you additional peace of mind. The beach is not within walking distance but is a mere 3 minutes drive away. Fish Hoek beach is less than 10 minutes drive away.

Okay, so 12 people under one roof sounds like a lot to me, but there’s so much space available, you could easily find a quiet spot on the property and go unnoticed for a few hours. And it’s not just one roof but two as the main house offers 4 double bedrooms (all with own private en-suite bathroom) and there is a separate full self-catering double-storey cottage offering 2 bedroom (both with own private en-suite bathroom too), large kitchen, dining area and lounge just a few steps away from the Villa. So that’s 8 guests in the main house and 4 guests in the separate luxury cottage - more than enough space for everyone.

The owners live in the United Kingdom, and there is a dedicated 24-hour property manager who lives 10 minutes drive away. The property is available for short-term holiday lets throughout the year. The Holiday Zebra is on stand-by 24/7 too if things aren’t up to your expectations, and we’ll sort it out for you.

What we really like the property is that it is situated in a lovely location on the apex of Sea Cottage Drive in Noordhoek. The property offers peaceful views of the Noordhoek Protected Wetlands Area, a beautiful tranquil view of the 11 km stretch of beach in the distance (watch the ships go by day and night), and mountains all around. Wake up to a different view every day! You won’t want to leave.

Secondly, Cape Dutch architecture is like taking a step back in time. The property however offers all the modern comforts you would expect from a 21^st Century home – heated infinity swimming pool, spacious outdoor entertainment areas, and wooden decks with BBQ facilities, complimentary wireless internet access, and gourmet chef’s kitchen with modern appliances and fittings.

Thirdly, you’re not in the hustle and bustle of the city or Camps Bay, so you really get away from it all, while still being just 30 minutes out of the city centre and 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.

Noordhoek is a rural, peaceful and safe neighbourhood situated on the greater Table Mountain National Park at the foot of the most beautiful scenic drive in the world – Chapman’s Peak which offers access to Hout Bay and the city centre. A large shopping centre is located an easy 2 minute drive away from the property with every convenience you could want – clothing, groceries, coffee shops, take-aways, cinema, and petrol / gas station, pharmacy and doctors offices.

The property is serviced twice a week, bath and beach towels are provided, and bathroom amenities, tea, coffee, milk, bread, wine and flowers are provided too.

For entertainment, guests can bring their own laptop as an internet router is available, a large flat screen TV, Sky TV and Sky Sports, DVD / VHS player, iPod docking station, CD player, Radio and MP3 players are provided.

Private Chef services can be arranged, and there are many local craft shops, coffee shops, restaurants and pubs at the Noordhoek Village or near the beach at the Red Herring Trading Post.

Local attractions include the penguins at Boulders Beach, historic Simon’s Town, golf, tennis, horse riding on the beach, hiking trails through Silvermine Nature Reserve, surfing and sea kayaks, seasonal whale and dolphin watching, Cape Point and the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive to Hout Bay.

Rates are from R 5300 for low season, R 6300 for mid season and R 7300 during peak season. Rates are charged per night for full exclusive, private use up to 12 guests. Rates are subject to change and are currently under review. For up to date rates, please contact info@theholidayzebra.co.za or call +27 722 88 3366.

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