Cape Town and Zanzibar: Cape Point meets paradise

Sunglasses, bags, camera, a yearning to explore – you've got everything you need, and you're headed to the airport! As your plane rolls down the runway, you get more and more hyped about what lies ahead. You lean back, snuggle up in your seat and start dreaming of all the adventures that await you in the African wilderness. One thing's for sure: this is going to be the trip of a lifetime!

Three, two, one, landed! Finally, your feet are on South African soil – thousands of miles away from home. Crazy, right? Now you're off to to your accommodation.You plunge into your city adventure right away and cruise through the old harbour district, passing rustic houses and cute shops with Cape Town's iconic landmark always in view: Table Mountain. The Cape Wheel also slowly creeps into your field of vision, and you consider treating yourself to a ride on the 131-foot-high Ferris wheel (optional, payable on site). The view from the top is totally breathtaking, and it might even show you the way to the next highlight! Now, how about a detour to the Castle of Good Hope (optional, payable on site)? The castle, built by the Dutch East India Company, is one of the oldest buildings in the city – a beautiful, preserved fortress that's chock-full of exciting history and offers the perfect place for your Cape Town selfie!

Today, you're exploring the city's lively townships with other curious travellers and a guide, getting to know the locals and experiencing first-hand how they live. You stroll through the narrow alleyways, visit the local art and craft shops and feel the strong sense of community that surrounds everyone that lives here. A visit to the Gugulethu Seven Memorial, which was built in memory of seven young political activists, rounds off your excursion, and then you’re on your way back having had tons of new experiences. The rest of the day is yours to do with a you please. If you haven't been to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, head over and check out the mix of cute boutiques and large malls. You'll be sure to leave you with a trove of new treasures. And if you're looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset in Cape Town, Signal Hill is where you want to be. Once you reach the top, you'll see that even the locals spend their evenings there. The view of the V&A Waterfront, downtown and Robben Island at sunset is simply too beautiful to miss.

It's time to check Cape Town's highlights off your bucket list! Join other adventurers and a guide and explore the must-sees. A little tip: have your camera ready! Admire the colourful houses of Bo Kaap as you stroll through its narrow cobbled streets, make a stop at Maidens Cove and watch seals at the harbour in Hout Bay before being greeted by Cape Town's cutest inhabitants: the adorable African penguins frolicking on Boulder's Beach. You won't be able to get enough of it, and you won't want to take your eyes off them, but the next highlight awaits. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope and buy a ticket for the funicular (optional, payable on site) or walk up the mountain and marvel at the spectacular view from Cape Point. Snap the perfect souvenir photos and then head back to the bus. What a great day!