Extraordinary local experience, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Cape Town

Authentic, memorable & personal

Foraging for botanicals in the fynbos

Create your own craft gin in The Gin Lab at The Leopard Bar and discover the botanical bounty of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Let our talented mixologist be your guide through the fragrant world of craft gin, as you watch the sunset beyond the Atlantic Ocean. Using hand-harvested fynbos botanicals discover the essence of this classic spirit, an experience that ends with creating your own bespoke bottle of gin to take home.

Prices: Available on request

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Sunset hike & sundowner

Work up a thirst with a guided hike to the summit of Lion’s Head and enjoy sundowners at 669 metres above sea level. It’s a gradual ascent, with only moderate fitness required, but you’ll need a sense of adventure when tackling the short chains and ladders to reach the summit. It’s worth the adrenalin boost though, with the peak famous for some of the best views Cape Town has to offer.

Price: From R1620 per person for a private tour. R1120 per person as part of a group

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Catamaran in the tropical sea at sunset. Yachting / Luxury Sailing theme.

Catamaran & clay shooting adventure

Enjoy a unique perspective on Cape Town, with a side order of adventure. Step aboard a luxury catamaran charter from the V&A Waterfront, cruising out on the Atlantic Ocean to enjoy superb views of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard as well as Robben Island, Table Mountain and the peaks of the Twelve Apostles. Then, with the anchor dropped, try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, under the eagle-eye of an expert instructor.

Price: R21 500 for up to 20 people on the boat charter. Clay shooting is an additional R550 per person (minimum 10 participants)

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Bouchard Finlayson View over the fields of Fynbos

The Fynbos Trail

Savour unforgettable captivating mountain and ocean views while embarking on a 3km guided Fynbos hiking trail at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa. A jam-packed day filled with amazing company, fabulous curated experiences and awe-inspiring vistas at the river crossing.

Price: From R 1 655 for two people

Suitable for larger groups of up to 10 - 15 people. Please see the below link for more information.

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The Statue of Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, South Africa

Nelson Mandela Freedom Flight

An unforgettable day out in the company of Christo Brand; the former prison warder, and later a personal friend, of former president Nelson Mandela. Leaving from the V&A Waterfront a helicopter whisks you above Robben Island, where Mandela spent 18 years behind bars, as Brand unpacks the inside story of Mandela’s prison years. Flying above the Atlantic coastline, and then the Cape winelands, land at the magnificent Mont Rochelle Estate in the Franschhoek valley, for a guided wine tasting and gourmet lunch, before flying back to the city.

Price: From R73 450 for up to three passengers. Subject to availability

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Take to the skies at sunrise

Savour unforgettable views with a hot-air balloon flight over the scenic Cape winelands. With the balloons fired up before dawn, you’ll watch the first rays of light wash across the vineyards, with vistas stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Drakenstein Mountains outside the historic town of Stellenbosch.

Price: R3900 per person. Available from November to April (weather permitting)

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The art of flight

Savour unforgettable views with a helicopter flight over the scenic Atlantic Seaboard before landing at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa.

Indulge in a selection of curated food experiences, from sushi and wine pairings to our loved Tea by the Sea.

Prices: Available on request
Departure times: From the V&A Waterfront, between 12.30pm and 4.30pm.

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African penguin on the sandy beach. African penguin ( Spheniscus demersus) also known as the jackass penguin and black-footed penguin. Boulders colony. Cape Town. South Africa

Paddle with the penguins

Get up close and personal with the African Penguins of Boulders Beach. Starting in the historic naval village of Simon’s Town, this two-hour guided kayak excursion leads you across the crystal-clear seas of False Bay to admire the thriving penguin colony from the water. Cape Fur Seals are common here too, while in Winter and Spring the waters of the bay are home to migrating Southern Right whales.

Price: R350 per person

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Heritage wine tasting

Just 20 minutes’ drive from The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa you’ll find the verdant winelands of Constantia. It’s a region with a rich history, and wine has produced here since 1685. Of the valley’s boutique estates, Constantia Glen offers perhaps the finest views and an expert-guided tasting that unpacks the heritage and terroir of the Constantia vineyards. With it cool-climate, high altitude and coastal winds, look forward to elegant white and red wines.

Price: From R90 per person
Time: Open 11am - 6pm Sunday to Friday, 11am - 8pm on Saturday

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Bespoke fragrance workshop

Delve into the ancient art – and science – of perfumery, with an expert-guided workshop at Perfume Prive in the heart of the Franschhoek winelands. Explore the notes and nuance of scent, and enjoy the opportunity to create your own signature perfume oil, 60ml Perfume and Perfumed Body Cream. Suitable for both men and women, the experience includes a tour through Africa’s first perfume museum.

Price: From R520 per person

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