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Day 1
Sunday
Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town airport, transfer to your hotel
(30 km – approximately 30 minutes). Spend the day
exploring Cape Town. We suggest a visit to the V&A
Waterfront, a cable car ride up Table Mountain, or a trip
to Robben Island (payable locally). Overnight: Protea
Hotel President.
Day 2
Monday
Cape Peninsula
Depart this morning on a full day tour to the Cape
Peninsula. Drive along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay,
to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic
viewing point. Stop at Boulders Beach to see the African
penguins, and then travel through the naval port of
Simon’s Town. Overnight: Protea Hotel President. (b)
Day 3
Tuesday
Cape Winelands
Spend a day meandering around the Cape Winelands,
sampling wines that are among the finest in the world.
Your full day excursion takes in the tranquility and beauty
of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in the Cape
Winelands. Overnight: Protea Hotel President. (b)
Day 4
Wednesday
Cape Town–Oudtshoorn
Depart Cape Town and travel via the town of Montagu
on the scenic ‘Route 62’ to the pretty village of Barrydale.
Then on to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of
the world’, thanks to its huge ostrich industry (450 km –
approximately 5 hours 30 minutes). In the afternoon,
enjoy a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm. Overnight:
Queen’s Hotel. (b)
Day 5
Thursday
Oudtshoorn–Knysna
In the morning, marvel at the stalagmites and stalactites in
the Cango Caves. Drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass
to the town of George, then to Knysna (130 km –
approximately 2 hours), perhaps South Africa’s most
stunning resort, in the heart of the Garden Route. Rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight: Knysna Hollow Country
Estate. (b,d)
Day 6
Friday
Knysna
Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon, and then visit the
Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the
imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea
entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests,
marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch
spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Knysna
Hollow Country Estate. (b,l)
Day 7
Saturday
Knysna–Eastern Cape Game Reserve
Travel via the ‘Friendly City’, Port Elizabeth, to one of the
game reserves in the Eastern Cape (400 km –
approximately 5 hours). This afternoon enjoy an open
vehicle safari through the game park, before returning
after sunset to a wonderful dinner served under the
African stars. Overnight: Kariega Game Reserve, Main
Lodge. (b,d)
Day 8
Sunday
Eastern Cape Game Reserve
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives to
coincide with the times when the animals are most active.
Overnight: Kariega Game Reserve, Main Lodge. (b,l,d)
Day 9
Monday
Port Elizabeth–Johannesburg
After your morning game drive and your last opportunity
to enjoy Africa’s wildlife, return to Port Elizabeth (140 km
– approximately 2 hours). Fly to Johannesburg for your
onward travel arrangements. (b)
Where Next
Add to your experience by extending your vacation to one
of these easy to combine destinations: Victoria Falls,
Mozambique, Malawi, Seychelles, Mauritius or Dubai.
Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari
RRR
3 nights Cape Town – 1 night Oudtshoorn – 2 nights Knysna – 2 nights Kariega Game Reserve
Cape Town ‘The Mother City’ is where this tour
begins. The cosmopolitan beauty of this city is
hard to ignore against the imposing backdrop of
Table Mountain. Based in Cape Town, enjoy three
days of touring to discover the city sights and
surrounds. Between Cape Town and the Eastern
Cape runs an astonishingly beautiful stretch of
coastline dotted with quaint towns and villages; a
journey in itself which only ends when the safari
starts in the malaria-free Eastern Cape private
game reserve of Kariega.
This is a partly guided tour.
