Cape Agulhas<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 where the warm Indian Ocean meets the cold Atlantic Ocean \u2013 is at the southernmost tip of Africa. Its stormy seas and rocky coastline have claimed more than 140 ships over the years, the best known being the sinking of the HMS Birkenhead<\/em>, where the concept \u201cwomen and children first\u201d <\/em>became known as the \u2018Birkenhead Drill\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overnight at one of the Cape Country Routes\u2019 hallmark properties, the Agulhas Country Lodge, <\/strong>a place of peace and tranquillity.\u00a0 Built from natural limestone stone, set against the hill, the lodge has spectacular sea views from nearly every vantage point. Here you\u2019ll enjoy hospitable service and exceptional cuisine with the emphasis on fresh seafood in the Country Lodge\u2019s own restaurant; also pleasant safe hiking trails, bird watching, boat trips, long beach walks and horse riding on a blue flag status beach, whale watching (in winter), stunning ocean views and relaxing evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cape South Coast<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 at the southernmost tip of Africa, this scenic stretch of the South African coastline is flanked by majestic mountains and the crashing Atlantic Ocean. Running from the quaint coastal hamlet of Rooi Els in the west to Quoin Point in the east, it is a premier wine-producing region that encompasses the wild Elgin Valley, the beautiful Bot River, Elim, Hermanus and Napier. It is also a world-renowned whale-watching mecca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overnight<\/strong> at Cape Country Routes\u2019 luxurious 4-star Arniston Spa Hotel \u2013 <\/strong>internationally known as one of the world\u2019s great getaways. Set in one of the Western Cape\u2019s most exquisite locations alongside the quaint fishing village of Arniston, it is surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves and is a leisurely two-hour drive from Cape Town. You\u2019ll enjoy breath-taking sea views, the comforts of a world-class hotel, breakfast buffets \u2013 a delicious spread of traditional and healthy foods \u2013 relaxed lunches, elegant dinners and its exclusive relaxation spa run by the renowned Ginkgo Spa & Wellness Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n De Hoop Nature Reserve<\/em><\/strong> in the Overberg region is known for its spectacular natural scenery, excellent hiking trails and abundant wildlife. It stretches over 34 000 hectares of beautiful landscape covered in indigenous fynbos and inhabited by a variety of mammals including bontebok, eland, Cape mountain zebra, and baboon. A short three-hour drive from Cape Town, the reserve \u2013 a World Heritage site \u2013 offers world-class whale-watching and is a paradise for bird enthusiasts with its more than 260 species of birds including the endangered Cape vultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overnight <\/strong>at De Hoop Collection<\/strong> that opened in the De Hoop Nature Reserve in 2007 as the first private\/public partnership in the South African hospitality industry. De Hoop Collection, with its wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, is a perfect holiday destination and an ideal stop-over en route from the Cape Winelands to Plettenberg Bay. It also offers a \u2018complete\u2019 outdoor experience \u2013 sea, sand dunes, vlei, rare fynbos, diverse wildlife, and the Potberg Mountains where a colony of vultures roost and nest; and a range of activities \u2013 walks through the rich fynbos plains or along the deserted coastline, mountain biking, scenic game drives, lazing on the beach, snorkelling in the many turquoise rock pools, nature drives, marine walks and eco boat cruises. Highlights are whale watching and the vulture experience. \u00a0With its unparalleled peace and tranquillity, this nature lover\u2019s paradise is situated in what may well be one of the Cape\u2019s last unspoiled gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip of Africa<\/em><\/strong> Tour<\/strong>: R2 418 per person sharing on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Excludes all other meals, entrance fees and additional activities. Valid until 30 September 2020. T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Booking is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/agulhasguesthouse_28-x_large-1024x577.jpg\")
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