Cape Town, South Africa

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An African Story

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Waterfront Views
Wine Cellar
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Overview

COMFORT
AC
Bathtub
Fans
Fireplace
Laundry Service
Pool
QUICK FACTS
8
Rooms
Cancellation POLICY
Strict, typically 100% from 60 days
Kids POLICY
All ages, with a full-time childminder required for children under 8
An African Story is a four-storey villa in Camps Bay, set on the slopes of Table Mountain with sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. The property can be booked as a full 8-bedroom exclusive-use villa, a 6-bedroom combination, or as separate 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, each with private access. With multiple pools, generous living and dining spaces, fully equipped kitchens, daily housekeeping, and a dedicated villa manager, it works especially well for families, groups, and longer Cape Town stays.

Plan

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Access Type
Transfer Time from Airstrip
mins
Baggage limit
kg
Soft-bag only
Wildlife Highlights
Whales
Birding
Great for birders

Location

Getting there

Fly into Cape Town International Airport, followed by an approx. 30–40 minute road transfer to Camps Bay, depending on traffic.

Stay

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COMFORT
AC
Bathtub
Fans
Fireplace
Laundry Service
Pool
Vehicle
WI-FI
Available in all areas
Medical
Low risk of Malaria & Yellow Fever
Insect protection
Not required
Activities
Private villa living, beach time in Camps Bay, Cape Peninsula tours, city tours, Winelands excursions, Table Mountain, and V&A Waterfront access

Our Favorite Rooms

For the full experience, take the entire 8-bedroom villa. The 3-bedroom penthouse is the standout for elevated views, spacious entertaining areas, a butler’s pantry, plunge pool, and a strong sense of privacy. The 3-bedroom apartment is ideal for guests wanting all bedrooms sea-facing and a stunning infinity pool, while the 2-bedroom apartment works well for a smaller family or couple wanting a more compact base with its own pool.

Dining

Breakfast is included, while all other meals are self-catering unless arranged separately. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, and private chef services or stocked fridges can be arranged on request at an additional cost. Cape Town offers one of the best Restaurant scenes in the world- ask our RefinedRoutes concierge team for recommendations.

Tips

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Packing Tips

Pack relaxed Cape Town clothing, swimwear for the private pools, a light layer for windy evenings, and smart-casual outfits for dinners in Camps Bay or the city.

Insider Tips

Book it as the full villa for a multigenerational family or group stay. The flexible apartment layout gives everyone space while still allowing the whole group to gather across the villa’s dining, pool, and terrace areas.

Impact

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Reserve type
Conservation
Community partnership
Conservation fee
No Conservation Fee
per person per day

Conservation Efforts

RETURN Africa frames An African Story as part of its broader impact model, linking travel with community partnership, conservation, and storytelling.

Entire Villa, Per Night from
9900
Entire Villa
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