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Cape Town Car Hire will give you the opportunity to truly discover the Western Cape. Day trips are an excellent way to explore the area. Try these five for a variety of coastal, wildlife and viticulture experiences: For a superb day trip, meander the Durbanville Wine Route. There are nine winegrowing farms that are part of the route which is located in the lovely Durbanville Wine Valley, twenty minutes from Cape Town. The wine estates are distinct in their offerings, personas and heritage. The cellars include: Altydgedacht, Bloemandal, D’Aria, De Grendel, Diemersdal, Durbanville Hills, Hillcrest, Meerendal and Nitida.

Asking the winery representatives about the farm, its legacy and its wines will give a fuller understanding of the whole wine tasting experience. As well as wine tasting, certain estates offer fine dining, picnics, live music and child care.

Aquila Private Game Reserve is a four star lodge and game reserve located in Touws Rivier, just north of the fertile Winelands and picturesque table grape vineyards. This beautiful reserve is a two hour drive from Cape Town along the striking N1 that runs through the Breedekloof Valley. Aquila is an exceptional game reserve that serves not only to entertain guests but to educate them on the critical importance of nature conservation (especially wildlife) and environmental protection.

Choose from: A daytime game drive safari, A daytime horseback safari and a 2 hour quad bike safari, a leisurely return drive to Cape Town through the magnificent mountains becomes even better with a detour through one of the stunning mountain passes.

A marvellous day trip to the Cape Overberg Coast is a must-do. The Cape Overberg Coast is home to enchanting coastal towns that are celebrated 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 abundant activity when Southern Right, Bryde’s and Humpback whales move into the bays for a few months to mate and calve. The charming town of Hermanus is renowned for its unbelievable land-based whale watching (from a 12km cliff path) and its unusual “whale crier” who announces the individual whale’s arrivals. Take the pressure off yourself worrying about public transport Cape Town Car Hire.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 11:02 pm and is filed under Cars, Commercial Trucks, General, Passenger Vehicles, Trucks.