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Experiences

Hike and cycle

Hike and cycle the mountains

Hike and cycle

What you'll do

The mountains and valleys of the Winelands are a paradise for eager hikers and mountain bikers. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, there's a trail to suit you. Choose from easy hikes among beautiful scenery or more serious treks, from gentle forest bike tracks to advanced technical tracks that will challenge you.

Hike and cycle Trips

Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch

South Africa in a nutshell

South Africa in a nutshell

10 nights from $5.2K per person

Cape Town The Franschhoek Valley Cape Winelands

Vic Falls and Kruger with Wine and Waves in the Cape

Zambia + South Africa

Vic Falls and Kruger with Wine and Waves in the Cape

12 nights from $6.2K per person

Victoria Falls in Zambia (Livingstone) Kruger National Park and surrounds Cape Winelands

The road less travelled in the Western Cape

The road less travelled in the Western Cape

10 nights from $3.3K per person

Cape Town Cape Winelands Cederberg Mountains

Grapes and game parks in South Africa

Grapes and game parks in South Africa

12 nights from $13.1K per person

Madikwe Game Reserve Tswalu Kalahari Cape Town

South Africa’s classic bush, beach & city escape

South Africa + Mozambique

South Africa’s classic bush, beach & city escape

13 nights from $9.9K per person

Cape Town Cape Winelands Kruger National Park and surrounds

A self-drive Garden Route expedition

A self-drive Garden Route expedition

9 nights from $3.2K per person

Cape Town Cape Winelands Hermanus

Design a Custom Trip

Articles

Hike and cycle the mountains in the blog

Top 10 private safari lodges

Top 10 private safari lodges

For special occasions, celebrations or a romantic trip for two…

See South Africa in luxury

See South Africa in luxury

Experience South Africa’s magic in style

Best Wellness Safaris

Best Wellness Safaris

Indulge in one of these top spa retreats

The 10 best lodges for a gourmet safari

The 10 best lodges for a gourmet safari

Africa on a plate

The best honeymoons in Africa

The best honeymoons in Africa

“Out of Africa” reloaded

Plan your christmas safari now

Plan your christmas safari now

Swap the snow for the sand!

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11 Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2025

No. 1 & No. 2 Tour Operator in Travel + Leisure's Best Awards 2024 & 2025

Best Booking Platform in Women's Health Travel Awards 2025

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