Art & Soul of the Cape

Cape Town · 4 nights

Where Table Mountain watches over a creative soul

Begin in Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautifully situated cities, where Table Mountain watches over a creative soul unlike anywhere else on the continent. The spectacular Zeitz MOCAA, Africa’s largest contemporary art museum, set inside a converted grain silo at the V&A Waterfront, is an absolute must, while the Norval Foundation pairs world-class African art with sculpture gardens and sweeping mountain views. And when the galleries close, the city’s restaurant scene takes over, from inventive fine dining at the Waterfront to buzzing neighbourhood tables in Woodstock and De Waterkant.

Franschhoek · 3 nights

A village so beautiful, the setting feels like art

A scenic 45-minute drive through the winelands brings you to Franschhoek, a village so beautiful, framed by mountains and draped in vineyards, that the setting alone feels like a work of art. Its galleries and resident artists line the main road within easy walking distance of each other, and as South Africa’s culinary capital, its restaurants make every meal an occasion.

Hermanus · 3 nights

The perfect finale, above Walker Bay

Just over an hour further on lies the clifftop town of Hermanus, where the dramatic Walker Bay coastline has inspired artists for nearly a century. Over 23 galleries and studios await, and on the first Friday of every month the whole town comes alive for its celebrated Art Walk. It’s the perfect finale to a journey through some of South Africa’s most glorious scenery, finest food, and most inspiring creative culture.