Highlights of South Africa

Itinerary :

Day 1: Cape Town (Arrival): Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by your driver-guide, who will be with you for the duration of your time in Cape Town, and transferred to your hotel. Your guide will meet you in the arrival hall with a name board showing your name. Your hotel is located in the heart of Cape Town’s vibrant city centre. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your own leisure, depending on your arrival time there are several options of things to do in the city. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town (Half Day Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain):After breakfast, You will be met by your guide in your hotel reception area and taken on a Half Day Cape Town City Orientation Tour to learn about Cape Town’s rich history and vibrant cultures. The day starts with a cableway trip to the top of one of the World’s Natural Wonders – Table Mountain, also the city’s most iconic and recognisable landmark. Explore the walking trails at the top and take in the many different views point across the City Bowl, Table Bay, Atlantic Seaboard and Peninsula. From Table Mountain your guide will take you back down into the city to visit the colourful Bo Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter), enjoy a walk through the Company Gardens and Greenmarket Square and an orientation drive taking in some of the important historical buildings (for example the Castle of Good Hope – South Africa’s oldest building), streets and features. The rest of the day will be at your own leisure, you can choose from a wide range of optional activities and excursions that Cape Town has to offer. Overnight in Cape Town. (B)

Day 3: Cape Town (Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour): After breakfast today You will be met by your guide in your hotel reception area and taken on a Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour. Cape Town is frequently acknowledged and awarded as being one of the world’s most beautiful places – this tour will show you why! Experience the spectacular natural splendour and abundance of life of the Cape Peninsula. With scenic views to take your breath away and photo opportunities galore this trip also takes you through a World Heritage Site – the Cape Floral Kingdom. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, passing magnificent beaches and the coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno. From the busy fishing harbour at Hout Bay you have the option of a boat trip to see the thousands of Cape Fur Seals living on a rocky outcrop. Browse for souvenirs at the Hout Bay Craft Market or take a walk on the beach and paddle your feet in the sea. The tour continues over Chapman’s Peak, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world, all the way along the Peninsula to the southern tip at Cape Point. An invigorating walk takes you to the two lighthouses at the top and bottom of the headland, from where you will enjoy extraordinary views of the cliffs and the ocean below. Alternatively, you could take an optional short funicular ride to the top. Take a photo down at the most south-western point of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope beach. Lunch will be enjoyed at a seaside restaurant (excluded and for your own account) before we make our way along the False Bay coastline to the Naval village of Simon’s Town. You will visit the delightful African Penguins of Boulders Beach and then the drive takes us back via Cape Town’s coastal and southern suburbs. Overnight in Cape Town. (B)

Day 4: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn (Via Route 62): Breakfast at the hotel. This morning your driver-guide will meet you at your hotel reception (please ensure your bags are packed and you have checked out of the hotel) at 09.00 to depart on the next leg of your South African adventure – exploring the beautiful Garden Route. Travel along the famous Route 62 from the Cape Winelands en route to Oudtshoorn. This route has previously been named “World’s Best Road Trip Destination” by CNN! There are lots of interesting stops and places to discover along the way and it is also known to be “The World’s Longest Wine Route”. A good place to stop about half way through the journey is Barrydale, where there a few options for lunch (for your own account). Check-in at your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful and picturesque setting on a working ostrich farm. Dinner (for your own account) can either be enjoyed at your accommodation or at a restaurant in the town – dinner transfers are included in the services. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. (B)

Day 5: Oudtshoorn (Full Day Tour) – Knysna: Breakfast at the hotel. You will be met by your guide in your hotel reception area and taken on a full day trip in Oudtshoorn. After the tour you will travel to Knysna which lies 120km (2-hours drive) from Oudtshoorn, traveling over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass and onto the Garden Route. Your first stop will be at the Cango Caves, which are situated 30km / 30-minutes’ drive outside of Oudtshoorn. Here you will join the Heritage Tour – an easy walk through the first six largest and most spectacular halls and continuing through to the “African Drum room”. This tour commences with information on the real discoverers and inhabitants of the cave and then winds its way through the rest of the Caves’ cultural and historical heritage. A comfortable walk through the most majestic of the cave chambers. Experienced and knowledgeable guides will accompany you on this journey of discovery and knowledge which takes around 1-hour to complete. Next you will go on to the Cango Wildlife Ranch in time for a quick lunch at the restaurant there, followed by a guided 1-hour tour of the facility. The ranch has been in existence for 35 years and comprises of over 90 different species of animals. The guided tours provide a voice for each species and create animal and environmental awareness. Enveloped in a fun and unique setting, this is a one-of-a-kind centre that has something for everyone, 365 days of the year! Your last stop for the day is Safari Ostrich Farm for a guided tractor tour where you will get to meet and learn more about these large flightless birds that have had such a big impact on the economy of the town. This tour also takes 1-hour, after which you can shop for some ostrich leather products in the shop. You will then travel to Knysna, arriving at your hotel in the early evening. Overnight in Knysna. (B)

Day 6: Knysna (Day at leisure): After breakfast, Enjoy the day exploring the area, there is a wide variety of activities and excursions to enjoy around Knysna. All entrance fees, activities and excursions will be at an additional cost and for your own account. Overnight in Knysna. (B)

Day 7: Knysna to Greater Kruger (Kapama Private Game Reserve): This morning will be an early start with a transfer to George airport for your morning flight to Johannesburg and onward flight to Hoedspruit. In Hoedspruit you will be met and transferred a short distance to your lodge in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger area. Check-in will be followed by your first afternoon game drive and then dinner back at the lodge. Overnight in Kapama River Lodge. (B, D)

Day 8: Kapama Private Game Reserve (Full day on Safari): An early morning wake up call for a game drive with a coffee/tea stop and breakfast on your return. Enjoy some leisure time around the pool or enjoy a spa treatment (not included and optional cost). Lunch will be served before departing on an afternoon game drive after some relaxation time. Later that evening enjoy dinner back at the lodge. Overnight in Grand Kruger Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Kapama Private Game Reserve (Departure): This morning after you last game drive and Breakfast at the lodge you will be transferred back to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onwards. (B)