Somak South Africa 2022-23 Brochure

11 www.somak.co.uk With Cape Winelands from £655 6 nights – self-drive Daily Departure Includes Avis Car Hire – Group C (Toyota Corolla Quest Manual or similar) Day 1: Cape Winelands, Franschhoek Collect car from downtown Cape Town Avis depot (on request, car can be dropped to your hotel, charges apply, to be settled locally). Depart for the Cape Winelands region to the quaint town of Franschhoek. Enjoy wine tasting at the numerous wine estates, hop on the wine tram for a day, or take a stroll down the high street to explore the stores and enjoy the wonderful cuisine at the local restaurants. Overnight: a) Lavender Farm Guest House b) Franschhoek Country House & Villas Day 2: Cape Winelands, Franschhoek A further day to explore the Cape Winelands Region. Overnight: a) Lavender Farm Guest House b) Franschhoek Country House & Villas Day 3: Oudtshoorn After breakfast drive along the Garden Route to the 'feather capital of the world', Oudtshoorn, famous for its huge ostrich industry. You can visit an ostrich farm or explore the fascinating and beautiful Cango Caves. Also worth a visit is the Cango Wildlife Ranch, an endangered species special breeding facility. Overnight: a) La Plume Guest House b) Surval Boutique Olive Estate Day 4: Plettenberg Bay Continue to Plettenberg Bay, a stunning seaside town with beautiful sandy beaches and a lively atmosphere. Explore the town and take a walk along one of its many popular beaches, visit the local Old Nick Village and browse the eclectic collection of shops, hike at Robberg Nature Reserve, enjoy wine tasting at a local estate or visit nearby Knysna for the day. Overnight: a) Emily Moon River Lodge b) The Plettenberg Day 5: Plettenberg Bay A further full day to explore the region around Plettenberg Bay. Overnight: a) Emily Moon River Lodge b) The Plettenberg Day 6: Tsitsikamma Depart for the Tsitsikamma with its marine reserve, deep gorges and local vegetation like the Big Tree, a towering yellowwood. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and hike to Storms River Mouth or the Waterfall, take a drive down Natures Valley, hire mountain bikes or join a canopy tour. Overnight: a) Tsitsikamma Lodge b) Tsitsikamma Village Inn Day 7 Continue to the Eastern Cape. Visit a game reserve for a safari, or to Port Elizabeth airport for your onward journey. With Hermanus from £600 6 nights – self-drive Daily Departure Includes Avis Car Hire – Group C (Toyota Corolla Quest Manual or similar) Day 1: Hermanus Collect car from downtown Cape Town Avis depot (on request, car can be dropped to your hotel, charges apply, to be settled locally). Depart for Hermanus, one of the top whale-watching destinations in the world. Southern Right Whales are present in the bay from Jun - Nov. Calving takes place in Aug and Sept, and the whale population peaks in Oct. Spend the afternoon whale watching from the Cliff Path, or book a whale watching boat trip. Overnight: a) Abalone Guest Lodge b) Arabella Hotel & Spa Autograph Collection Day 2: Mossel Bay Mossel Bay is considered the start of the Garden Route and is a harbour town in the Western Cape Province. Make the most of the pristine blue flag beaches, explore the local town, and enjoy water sports or land-based activities such as cycling, hiking or horse riding. Overnight: a) Eight Bells Mountain Inn b) Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay Day 3: Oudtshoorn After breakfast drive along the Garden Route to the 'feather capital of the world', Oudtshoorn, famous for its huge ostrich industry. Visit an ostrich farm or explore the fascinating and beautiful Cango Caves. Also worth a visit is the Cango Wildlife Ranch. Overnight: a) La Plume Guest House b) Surval Boutique Olive Estate Day 4: Knysna Continue to Knysna, famous for its stunning lagoon setting and friendly vibe. Book an optional tour of the local Featherbed Reserve which includes a cruise across Knysna Lagoon, drive up to the Knysna Heads to admire the view, visit Leisure and Thesen Island for a coffee or lunch break, explore the local beaches, take a leisurely drive round to neighbouring Plettenberg Bay. Overnight: a) aha The Rex Hotel b) Belvidere Manor Day 5: Knysna Full day of exploration around this wonderful region. Overnight: a) aha The Rex Hotel b) Belvidere Manor Day 6: Port Elizabeth Depart for Port Elizabeth, take the opportunity to stop by Storms River Nature Valley or the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Overnight: a) The Beach Hotel b) Singa Town Lodge Day 7 Continue to the Eastern Cape. Visit a game reserve for a safari, or to Port Elizabeth airport for your onward journey. Self-Drive Garden Route Module