Where
Oceans Meet
A seamless journey through South Africa’s most iconic region - where Cape Town, the Winelands, the Whale Coast, and its delicious food and culture unfold in one natural rhythm. For Families and Groups of 4 and more. With optional extensions into the Garden Route and Safari.
From city energy to coastal stillness - Western Cape, fully lived.
Cape town | FRANSCHHOEK | Hermanus
10-17 Days
private travel
Hotel
4 Star
| From 3400€ per person sharing
Exploring the western cape
Defined by contrast and natural flow, the Western Cape brings together landscape, culture, and experience in a way that feels both complete and unforced. Over ten days, this journey is shaped not by pace, but by rhythm - each place arriving at exactly the right moment.
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In Cape Town, beneath the flat-topped silhouette of Table Mountain and along the edge of the Atlantic, the journey begins with a balance of energy and ease. Culture unfolds through the streets of Bo-Kaap, the city opens from above, and the coastline draws everything outward. Days move between mountain, ocean, and neighbourhood life, while evenings gather around the water with a drink in hand - where the city softens and settles into its nocturnal rhythm.
From here, the pace shifts as the route moves into the Winelands. In Franschhoek, time slows almost without noticing. Mornings arrive gently, afternoons stretch across vineyard views, and long lunches become part of the day rather than a pause within it. It is a place defined not by movement, but by stillness, where each moment is given space. Home to some of the worlds finest wines.
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The journey then follows the curve of the Whale Coast towards Hermanus, where the focus turns fully to the ocean. Here, everything quiets. Walks trace the cliffs above Walker Bay, meals unfold with uninterrupted sea views, and, in season, whales move slowly through the bay below. It is less about what you do, and more about allowing the setting to take over - a place to reset, breathe, and simply be present.
For Families and Groups of 4 and more. With optional extensions into the Garden Route and Safari.
Cape town
Franschhoek
Hermanus
knysna
14 Days
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Day 1 - 5
Cape town
Begin in Cape Town, where the journey opens with energy, contrast, and space to settle in. From the city’s vibrant streets to its dramatic coastline, each day moves naturally between culture, nature, and time to simply enjoy where you are.
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Table Mountain & cable car experience
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Bo-Kaap & privately guided city experience
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Cape Peninsula journey - penguins, coastal villages & Chapman’s Peak
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Beach time at some of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches
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Helicopter experience over the city & coastline
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Open days shaped around you - culture, relaxation, or unique experiences
settle in → explore → breathe
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Day 6 - 7
Winelands
Leaving the city behind, the landscape softens into vineyard valleys and mountain backdrops. Time stretches here - mornings begin gently, afternoons unfold over long lunches, and the pace slows without needing to try.
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Boutique stay in Franschhoek
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Wine Tram experience
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Curated Cape wine farm tastings
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South African braai - a relaxed, local experience around fire and food
wild retreat → wine → reconnect
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Day 8 - 10
Hermanus
The journey settles at the coast, where everything quiets and the ocean takes over. This is where the pace drops completely - shaped by sea air, open views, and time to simply be.
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Beach time and coastal walks
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Fresh, locally inspired food
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Seasonal whale watching along the coast
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Space to rest, reset, and recharge
coast → calm → wonder
Continue the journey
ADD-ONS
Extend your experience beyond Where Oceans Meet
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Optional Experiences
Bungee jumping | Golf | Kayaking | Canopy zipline
beyond the cape
the garden route
ADD ON JOURNEY
5 DAY | 2000€ per person sharing
Scenic drive into the Garden Route
With curated stops in Arniston, Swellendam & Wilderness
Tsitsikamma National Park
Suspension bridges, forest walks & dramatic coastline
Knysna Heads Cruise
A calm introduction to the lagoon and coastline
Elephant Sanctuary
Walk alongside elephants and learn about their stories in a guided, hands-on encounter
Beaches & Nature Reserves
Plettenberg Bay & Robberg Nature Reserve
Extending east from the Whale Coast, the Garden Route introduces a different side of South Africa - one defined by indigenous forests, sheltered lagoons, dramatic coastline, and a landscape shaped by the meeting of mountains, rivers, and the Indian Ocean.
Widely regarded as one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, the route unfolds gradually through the agricultural landscapes of the Overberg, historic towns, expansive mountain ranges, and ever-changing ocean vistas before reaching the waterways and forested hills that characterise this region.
Based in Knysna, days are spent exploring both land and water, from the calm waters of the lagoon to the surrounding coastline and nature reserves that make this one of the country's most diverse environments. Further east, Tsitsikamma reveals a wilder landscape where ancient indigenous forests extend towards rugged shores, creating a striking contrast between forest, river, and ocean. Wildlife encounters, coastal exploration, and time on the water are balanced with slower moments, allowing space to appreciate the natural rhythm of the area.
Curated by SouthBound Stories, this extension offers a deeper exploration of South Africa's southern coastline, where diverse ecosystems, dramatic scenery, and a relaxed pace combine to create one of the country's most distinctive regions.
A Moment between worlds Cape Safari
Located in South Africa's Eastern Cape, the Addo region is characterised by a remarkably diverse landscape of dense spekboom thicket, open grasslands, river valleys, and low mountain ridges.This unique ecosystem supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the country, providing habitat for elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and an exceptional variety of birdlife.
Unlike the vast savannahs found elsewhere in southern Africa, Addo's vegetation is greener, denser, and more varied, creating a different safari experience where wildlife moves through a mosaic of habitats.
Days are spent exploring this landscape on guided game drives, following seasonal movements and wildlife activity across the reserve. Between drives, the surrounding wilderness offers a sense of calm and seclusion, with uninterrupted views across the plains and valleys.
Evenings are spent outdoors beneath the Eastern Cape sky, where the pace of the day slows and the sounds of the bush become part of the experience. Curated by SouthBound Stories, this journey offers an immersive introduction to one of South Africa's most distinctive wilderness regions.
ADD ON JOURNEY
4 DAY | 2800€ per person sharing
Big Five Safari Experience
Elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino & more in their natural habitat
Game Drives
Early mornings and late afternoons when wildlife is most active
Luxury Lodge Stay
No moving - arrive, settle, and fully switch off
Time between Drives
Pool, spa, or simply taking in the landscape and stillness
Evenings in the Bush
Open-fire dinners and quiet moments under the stars
All Meals Included
From early breakfasts to fireside dinners, everything is taken care of
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