EXCURSIONS GUIDE · KOMMETJIE · CAPE TOWN
Cape Point, Table Mountain, Winelands and penguins — 12 day trips for every taste. All from Villa Austral, 13 Gannet Close, Kommetjie.
The most spectacular excursions are just minutes from Villa Austral
The south-westernmost point of Africa: dramatic cliffs, the historic lighthouse, the Flying Dutchman Funicular and wildlife including baboons, ostriches and zebras. Dias Beach below is one of the most remote beaches on Earth.
💡 Go in the morning (fewer tourists) and take the scenic route back via Scarborough — with a lunch stop at Amura or the Foodbarn.
114 curves along 600-metre cliffs above the Atlantic — Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world. Numerous viewpoints for stopping and photographing. Perfect as a sundowner drive in the late afternoon.
Swim alongside African Penguins in a sheltered granite cove. Boardwalks lead through the colony, and at Foulden's Beach you share the turquoise water with the curious birds. Unique in the world.
Cape Town's landmark: 1,085 m above the city, reachable by rotating cable car or on foot via Platteklip Gorge. On top: hiking trails, rock hyraxes (dassies), fynbos flora and a 360° panorama from Robben Island to the Cape.
💡 Buy tickets online in advance — queues on site are long. Morning usually has the best visibility.
35 km away — one of the most exciting cities in the world
The V&A Waterfront combines 450 shops, restaurants, the Two Oceans Aquarium and the spectacular Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) in converted historic grain silos. A whole day is worthwhile.
The island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour led by former political prisoners is one of the most powerful experiences in South Africa.
💡 Book tickets online weeks in advance — ferries are often sold out.
The colourful Cape Malay quarter Bo-Kaap, the historic Company's Garden, Bree Street with its restaurants and Long Street — a walking tour through Cape Town's heart connects 350 years of history with vibrant city life.
South Africa's most famous wine regions — 45–90 km from Villa Austral
Stellenbosch is the heart of South African wine production: over 150 wine estates in a stunning mountain landscape. The historic university town with Cape Dutch architecture, oak-lined avenues and first-class restaurants is the perfect day trip destination.
Franschhoek, founded by French Huguenots in 1688, is South Africa's culinary capital: top wine estates (La Motte, Boschendal, Babylonstoren), Michelin-worthy restaurants and the Franschhoek Wine Tram — a historic tram that runs between wine estates.
💡 The Franschhoek Wine Tram is the best way to explore the wine estates — and the driver gets you back safely.
For adrenaline junkies and sports enthusiasts
Kommetjie is one of South Africa's best surf spots: the Outer Kom is a legendary right-hand reef break for advanced surfers, while the Inner Kom and Long Beach offer more accessible waves. For beginners we recommend Muizenberg (22 km) with shallow water and surf schools.
The Cape Peninsula offers some of the world's most beautiful golf courses: Clovelly Country Club (12 km, overlooking Fish Hoek Valley) and Steenberg Golf Estate (15 km, on a historic 1682 wine estate). Both are accessible to guests.
Tandem paragliding from Signal Hill or Lion's Head with landing on the beach at Sea Point or Camps Bay. The flight offers an unparalleled view of Table Mountain, the city and the Atlantic. No experience needed.
The grand tour around the Cape Peninsula: Kommetjie → Chapman's Peak → Hout Bay → Camps Bay → Table Mountain Cable Car → Kirstenbosch → Muizenberg → Simon's Town → Boulders Beach → Cape Point → Scarborough → back to Kommetjie. All in one day, with stops to marvel.
💡 Start around 8 AM clockwise (Chapman's Peak first) — you'll have the best views and less oncoming traffic.