A
leisurely tour through the spectacular setting of the Cape
Point Nature Reserve with the option to ride a bike
or sit in the tour bus. This is the best way to experience
the unique plant and animal life of this area. Biking allows
you to participate in this experience rather than observe
it from the window of a bus. This unique mode of transport
will allow close sightings of ostriches, antelope,
baboons and mountain zebra.
The
nature reserve has spectacular costal views, beautiful indigenous
flora, over 1100 different species of Fynbos and a 300 - 500
meter cliff view from the most southerly tip of the Cape Peninsula
. This is a natural environment that should not to be missed.
The
drive to Cape Point is one of the most scenic in the world,
with some fantastic views of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans
, not to mention the indigenous Fynbos. Once at the Nature
Reserve the bicycles are unloaded. We have the best bikes
in town, each of our high performance Trek's or Gary Fisher's
come with front suspension as standard. Cycling through this
area it is an awe inspiring experience, smell the unique scent
of the Protea, get close to the indigenous animals, feel the
sea breeze in your face, and truly feel alive!
After
the optional easy leisurely ride we have lunch on the beach
at Cape Point and take in the vistas. Its moments like these
that have made Cape Town one of the world's most popular tourist
destinations.
After
lunch we pack up and head for the Constantia wine
lands. Constantia is home to some of the Capes finest
vineyards. Try out the selection of reds, whites and desert
wines. We visit two of the top South African wine farms -
Constantia Uitsig and Groot Constantia. Find out why South
Africa is hailed as one of the finest wine producing countries
in the world.
This
combination allows our clients to experience two of the biggest
attractions in Cape Town on the same day. It is however in
no way rushed. Spend a day with us and take home an experience
that will last a lifetime.
The day is
normally structured as follows:
10am --depart from Cape Town
10:45 --Visit the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach
11:15--Enter the Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve
11:20 --Cycle through the reserve along a choice of beautiful
routes taking in the flora, fauna & coastal views. Depending
on the wishes and fitness of the clients the route is between
10-20Km of relatively easy cycling.
12:00 --Enjoy a walk up to the Site of the original lighthouse
at Cape Point or take the Flying Dutchman fenicular.
13:00 --You have the option of taking a 40 minute walk along
the Clifftop route from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope.
13:40-- Enjoy another cycle along the coast and across the
peninsular to a deserted beach for lunch
14:30-- Leave the Nature Reserve
15:00 --Wine tasting at Constantia Uitsig wine farm
15:30 --Depending on the time available there is the option
of another short ride through the wine region
16:00-- Wine tasting at Groot Constantia, South Africa's oldest
wine farm
16:45-- Leave for Cape Town
17:15 --Arrive back at Downhill Adventures office or your
accommodation.
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