Over the Rainbow

A trip where you enjoy beautiful nature, exciting activities, good food and of course the very best of Pride weekend! Magnificent views, unique flora, good food, pride weekend and exciting activities. That's what waiting for you on this fantastic trip to Cape Town and its surroundings. 

Itinerary

Day 1

Cape Town

After your arrival at Cape Town International Airport, kick off your day with a visit to Signal Hill, a vantage point offering stunning panoramic views of Cape Town take in this breathtaking view while enjoying a glass of good Cap Classique (South African sparkling wine) to toast the beginning of your adventure followed by city sightseeing. As evening approaches, savor a delectable dinner at the Life Grand Café, where you can enjoy culinary delights in a beautiful setting.

Day 2

Cape Town

Start your day with a hot and cold breakfast at the hotel before you embark on an incredible journey around the Cape Peninsula with a experienced gay guide. On this tour you will learn the interesting history of the Cape Peninsula and the perspective of South Africa in the current time. Then continue to the quaint seaside village of Simon’s Town, where you will have a lovely lunch by the sea, at Black Marlin Restaurant. After lunch visit the famous and comical African penguins in their natural habitat at the exquisitely beautiful Boulders Beach. Take a walk and get up close and personal with these special creatures. Dinner will be at Bouchon bistro restaurant.

Day 3

Cape Town

Start your day with a hot and cold breakfast at your hotel. Today is a relaxing beach day. Visit our excellent beaches such as the nude beach Sandy Bay. Grab your pool towels and put on good sunscreen. Get some snacks at Woolworths and head of to the beach. Sandy Bay is situated just south of Llandudno it is known for its beautiful white sandy beach, naked sunbathing and surf. Lunch will be at your own leisure. In the afternoon enjoy a Sunset Champagne Boat Cruise. As the sun gracefully descends toward the horizon, casting a golden glow across the tranquil waters, witness this breathtaking spectacle from the deck of a vessel. Cape Town has one of the best locations to see the sunset from the sea. Dinner will be at your own leisure.

Day 4

Cape Town

Start your day with a hot and cold breakfast before venturing to Kirstenbosch botanical gardens which is acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. Have lunch at the Kirstenbosch Tea room-Fynkos restaurant. After lunch head to Muizenberg beach and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Muizenburg with a rainbow surfing session. Enjoy dinner at Utopia restaurant, crowned Africa's 'Best Rooftop Restaurant' in 2021 by the World Culinary Awards. The night concludes at either Cafe Manhattan, which is one of Cape town’s oldest gay bars or at Crew bar, These iconic venues are nestled in De Waterkant, both are great for after-dinner drinks.

Day 5

Cape Town

Start your day with a hot and cold breakfast at your hotel. A new day begins with the Bo-Kaap Cooking experience. This tour will take you on a voyage into the life, food and culture of the Cape Malay's in Bo-Kaap whilst offering you a hands-on, practical lesson on how to cook like a real Cape Malay "Auntie" Let yourself be transported by this interactive experience. For dinner you will experience the trendy Elgr restaurant, which is run by a Swedish chef Jesper Nilsson. Taking its cue from minimalist Scandinavian design. Expect a slew of fresh flavours, plenty of seasonal plant-based offerings and also artisanal pizza.

Day 6

Cape Town

Start your day with a hot and cold breakfast at your hotel. Sporty morning with a kayaking tour. Enjoy a carefree morning gliding across the Atlantic ocean with a guide to lead the way. After Kayaking, make your way to Pride. Pride provides a platform for every part of Cape Town's LGBT+ community to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues and campaign for the freedoms that will allow you to live on a genuinely equal footing. The annual Parade through the heart of Cape Town City Centre gives a chance to be visible and speak loudly to the rest of the city and recall how far we have come and what is still needed. Lunch and dinner at your own leisure.

Day 7

Cape Town to paternoster

Start your day with a delicious hot and cold breakfast at your hotel. Check out from the hotel and head to Paternoster. On your way to Paternoster, stop at !Khwa ttu nature reserve and join a San guided tour, This is a remarkable reserve that offers a unique and immersive experience into the rich cultural heritage of the San people. Enjoy lunch at their inhouse restaurant boasting a wide variety of cuisines. After lunch, head to Paternoster and check in at the welcoming Guesthouse, your new coastal haven in Paternoster. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner at Noisy Oyster restaurant.

Day 8

Paternoster

Start your day with a hot and cold breakfast at the guesthouse. Gear up for an eBike tour, Paternoster beckons with its pristine shores, where the endless expanse of the ocean meets soft sands in a mesmerizing display of natural beauty. As you glide along the coastline on your electric bike, the gentle sea breeze caresses your skin, and the rhythmic sound of waves crashing against the shore creates a serene soundtrack to your journey or along the Cape columbine nature reserve. Embrace the leisurely pace of the day with a relaxing time by the pool or a stroll along the pristine beaches. Lunch will be at your own leisure. Enjoy a delightful dinner at Voorstrandt restaurant.

Day 9

Paternoster

Start your day with a hot and cold breakfast the guesthouse. After breakfast, enjoy the beauty of Paternoster on horseback. Paternoster offers an ideal setting for horseback riding, with its wide-open beaches and pristine natural beauty, you'll meander along the shoreline, feeling the soft sand beneath your horse's hooves and the salty sea breeze on your skin. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to soak in the breathtaking scenery, from panoramic ocean views to hidden coves and rocky outcrops. Riders of all levels of experience are welcome. Afternoon at your own leisure. Lunch will be at your own leisure. Enjoy a delightful dinner at Gaaitjie restaurant

Day 10

Paternoster to Stellenbosch

Start your day with a delicious hot and cold breakfast at the guesthouse. After checking out, head to Stellenbosch, on the way to Stellenbosch visit Babylonstoren, one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, fine food and wine, and a sense of wellbeing. Enjoy a stroll around the garden and then stop for lunch at one of their well known eating places, Greenhouse restaurant. The journey continues, check in at Stellenbosch manor, This manor dates back to 1904 and is the second oldest home in Mostertsdrift, Stellenbosch. In the afternoon after checking in, enjoy some leisure time at the pool. On your first evening enjoy a wonderful dinner at De Volkskombuis. A classic South African dining with a modern twist in an elegant and recently renovated restaurant.

Day 11

Stellenbosch

Start your day with a delicious hot and cold breakfast at the manor. Today you are in for a real treat. The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden is without doubt one of the most beautiful gardens around The Cape. Easy walking and a totally immersive experience with one of South Africa's leading artists. Then head over to Boschendal Wine Estate, one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa, with a tale dating back to 1684. Here you enjoy a good picnic lunch in the shade of the old oak trees against the backdrop of the Drakenstein mountains. After lunch do some winetasting and after walk around and explore the estate. After Boschendal estate head to Tokara wine estate for more wine tasting. Enjoy dinner at The Fat Butcher restaurant, the food is unique and the restaurant's ambience is warm and inviting.

Day 12

Stellenbosch to Cape Town

Start your day with a delicious hot and cold breakfast at the manor. Check out from the manor. Some of us will head to Cape town international airport with memories, new friends and great golf experiences, while other continue to the private game reserve for a safari experience.

Day 13

ADD ON : If you want a rich and complete experience, we offer you the possibility to add an optional 2 night Safari stay.

SAFARI (OPTION 1) This Game Reserve is situated along South Africa’s
popular Garden Route, 45 minutes from George Airport, the reserve offers a distinctive and luxurious malaria-free nature experience. Set on 11,000 hectares, this game reserve is the only authentic free roaming Big Five game reserve in the Southern Cape. Indigenous Fynbos cloaks the undulating valleys adding vivid colour and interest to your wilderness experience and draws endemic birdlife

Day 13

ADD ON : If you want a rich and complete experience, we offer you the possibility to add an optional 2 night Safari stay.

SAFARI (OPTION 2) With this option you take a domestic flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport, then your transfer will be waiting for you at Hoedspruit Airport to take you to the Safari lodge. In 1993, the fences between the Timbavati and the Kruger were removed to allow for wildlife migration and this pristine wilderness area became known as the Greater Kruger National Park. This Bushcamp is situated in the heart of the Timbavati, making it a prime destination to visit as it allows you to explore a large portion of the reserve not only in search of wildlife but also to experience the rich diversity that this reserve has to offer. This bushcamp prides itself on a home away from home experience and whilst it is rustic in its authenticity, it is more than comfortable. It is what a safari was and should always be about - connecting with nature rather than simply spending time in nature.