Fishing boats on the beach at Paternoster on the West Coast

Cape Town & Beyond · Guided short tour

West Coast Three-Day Explorer

Discover fishing villages, rugged coastal scenery and the character of Paternoster, Velddrif and Lamberts Bay over three days.

3 days / 2 nightsCape Town return
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The experience

A closer look at your journey.

Give the West Coast more than a day, travelling from Cape Town through fishing villages and coastal landscapes towards Paternoster and Lamberts Bay. The proposed route takes in the Cape Columbine and Velddrif areas, with time to appreciate the places and stories that give this coastline its character. Your two overnight stays are planned in Paternoster and Lamberts Bay.

On the return journey, explore inland towards Clanwilliam and Rooibos country before heading back to Cape Town. Accommodation, meals and guided transport are part of the package. Your final itinerary will identify the selected properties, confirmed experiences and any admissions, including whether conditions allow a visit to Bird Island.

  • Paternoster and the Cape Columbine area
  • Velddrif and West Coast fishing heritage
  • Lamberts Bay and coastal scenery
  • Clanwilliam and Rooibos country
  • Two nights with meals and guided transport

Places along the way

Your route at a glance.

Your final itinerary, timings and included stops are confirmed with your booking.

  1. 01

    Day 1: Cape Town to Paternoster

    Travel north with selected coastal or village stops before arriving in Paternoster for your first overnight stay. Your final itinerary will confirm the stops and accommodation.

  2. 02

    Day 2: Paternoster to Lamberts Bay

    Explore the proposed Cape Columbine and Tietiesbaai route, then continue through the Velddrif area towards Lamberts Bay for dinner and your second overnight stay.

  3. 03

    Day 3: Rooibos country and Cape Town

    A Bird Island visit is subject to access and conditions. Continue inland towards Clanwilliam and the Rooibos region, with the final stops confirmed before returning to Cape Town.

Good to know

Before you travel.

What does per person sharing mean?

The R12,450 rate is for each traveller sharing a room. Your quotation will confirm the room arrangements for your group.

Can I have my own room?

Single-room accommodation carries a R2,750 supplement, subject to availability. Request a single room when you enquire.

Which meals are included?

The planned package includes breakfast on both mornings, three lunches and two dinners. Your final itinerary will confirm the meal arrangements.

Are the hotels and attractions fixed?

The planned overnight destinations are Paternoster and Lamberts Bay. Properties and experiences are confirmed with your quotation, and visits such as Bird Island depend on access and conditions.

Does the tour return to Cape Town?

Yes. This is a three-day Cape Town departure and return tour. Collection and drop-off arrangements will be confirmed before booking.

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