|
Cape Town & Cape Town Tours are pleased to present an Itinerary for private groups, such as two or three couples travelling together. In the company of your own South African Tour Guide you will experience all of the major attractions of Cape Town and the Garden Route region, from Cape Point to the Shamwari Game Reserve. Please note that the Itinerary may be taken as illustrated or amended to meet any requirements that you may have. |
| ITINERARY |
Day 1 ~ Fly from London to Cape Town
Check in, board the aircraft and head due south to Cape Town.
Overnight:- On the aircraft | |
Day 2 ~ Welcome to Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by your South African Tour Guide, who will be providing the local expertise, trade secrets and humour for the next two weeks! You will firstly be taken to the Portswood Hotel on the Waterfront to check in and settle into the Capetonian way of life. In the afternoon carry out a casual city orientation, including various areas of historical and cultural interest in and around the city centre, which provides an insight into the backgrounds of South Africa's diverse communities. The highlight of the afternoon, a trip to the top of Table Mountain by aerial cableway, weather permitting that is, which provides some of the world's most spectacular views.
Overnight:- Portswood Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town |  |
Day 3 ~ The Cape Peninsula Tour
After an evening of rest and recuperation, a full day Peninsula excursion to the natural attractions of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and the many panoramic viewpoints around Cape Point. You will experience a combination of diverse coastal environments, mountain passes, suburban vineyards, and penguins!
Overnight:- Portswood Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town |  |
Day 4 ~ Day at Leisure
A day at leisure to do exactly as one pleases, even if it is absolutely nothing! Suggested activities could be - a visit to Robben Island, a browse around the city centre complete with it's craft market on Green Market Square, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, optional excursions to lesser visited areas, or merely let the day take care of itself.
Overnight:- Portswood Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town |  |
Day 5 ~ False Bay, Hermanus and maybe a Whale
After breakfast it's a case of checking out of the Hotel for a while, into the coach and departing Cape Town via the lesser commercialised, eastern side of False Bay, via Gordons Bay and Kleinmond en route to the relaxing coastal resort of Hermanus. There is a particular bonus when visiting this area during the months of July through to November, as there are spectacular whale viewing opportunities from some of the best land based sites in the world!
Overnight:- Portswood Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town |  |
Day 6 ~ The Winelands Tour
A true treat for any lover of fine wines. The day will be spent ambling around the winelands regions, starting with a relaxing introductory tour of the nearby, historical Vergelegen Wine Estate. Spend some time wandering around the beautiful university town of Stellenbosch, before visiting the original French Huguenot town of Franschoek, completing yet another piece of the mosaic that is South Africa's heritage. Wine tastings, and a cellar tour are included during the course of the day.
Overnight:- Portswood Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town |  |
Day 7 ~ The Little Karoo and Ostriches
Leave the winelands via Du Toits Kloof Pass, and head into the fruit and vineyard areas of the Breede River Valley, before spending a good part of the day travelling through the different environment of the Little Karoo. End the day in Outdshoorn, ostrich capital of the world, with a tour of one of the local ostrich farms, and concluding with a unique, and typically local ostrich dinner (optional!).
Overnight :- Hlangana Lodge, Outdshoorn |  |
Day 8 ~ Caves, and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe
Start the day with a visit to the well known Cango Caves before heading over the Outeniqua mountains via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass, and back to the contrastingly different coastal and forestry environment around George, administrative capital of the Garden Route. Spend some time browsing around the fascinating railway museum before boarding the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, and a trip back in time for a relaxing few hours by steam train, via the coast, forests and lakes of the Wilderness area, to Knysna.
Overnight:- Protea Knysna Quays, Knysna |  |
Day 9 ~ The "Featherbed Experience"
Enjoy the "Featherbed Experience". A casual cruise across the lagoon, to the privately owned Featherbed Nature Reserve, where a tractor trailer ride to the top of the Western Head will provide magnificent views over coastline, and the lagoon itself. Taking an optional walk back through forests, caves, and a lagoon side path, lunch is served under the milkwood trees before returning to the mainland. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to browse around this quaint town, possibly in search of genuine local mementoes!
Overnight :- Protea Knysna Quays, Knysna |  |
Day 10 ~ The Plettenberg Experience
Travel the short distance to the contrastingly up market resort of Plettenberg Bay, starting the day by taking a casual cruise up the tranquil Keurbooms River in the company of a knowledgeable river guide. Returning for lunch in the vicinity of Plettenberg Bay, spend some time exploring the town and beaches of this popular holiday centre, including a visit to the Robberg Nature Reserve.
Overnight :- Protea Knysna Quays, Knysna |  |
Day 11 ~ Storms River Mouth
The morning heralds a farewell to Knysna, with the journey east via the rugged coastal environment of Storms River Mouth, where there is an opportunity to walk through the indigenous forest to the impressive river mouth. On leaving Storms River, the official eastern end of the Garden Route, head for the "friendly city" of Port Elizabeth en route to the historic, family owned Leeuwenbosch Guest Farm, where the welcome is as warm as the ambience of the rustic farm pub.
Overnight:- Leeuwenbosch Guest Farm, nr Port Elizabeth |  |
Day 12 ~ Elephants!
After breakfast, depart for an excursion to the nearby Addo Elephant Park, arriving in time for lunch in the Park. The afternoon will be spent in search of the biggest of the "Big 5", as well as many other forms of wildlife, including various species of antelope, cape buffalo and zebra, to name but a few.
Overnight:- Leeuwenbosch Guest Farm, nr Port Elizabeth |  |
Day 13 ~ Meet the 'Big 5'
A leisurely mid morning departure to the very well appointed facilities of the internationally acclaimed Shamwari Game Reserve. Arrive in time for a traditional South African lunch at the Born Free Centre, overlooking the Bushman's River. Visit the Khaya Lendaba African Cultural village before embarking into Big Game territory on a 4 x 4 safari, and then returning to Leeuwenbosch.
Overnight:- Leeuwenbosch Guest Farm, nr Port Elizabeth |  |
Day 14 ~ Checking Out
After breakfast check out of the Inn and drive to Port Elizabeth, where you will be dropped off to catch the internal flight to Cape Town and in turn the overnight flight back to London.
Overnight:- On the aircraft | |
Day 15 ~ The Arrivals Hall at Heathrow
Perhaps a good opportunity to start planning the next trip to the 'Fairest Cape.' | |
| PRICES PER PERSON |
| Four people in the party from | £985 |
| Six people in the party from | £880 |
|
PRICE INCLUDES
12 nights twin / double share accommodation in South Africa
Daily Breakfast
Lunches on Days 9 & 13
Dinners on Days 7, 11, 12, 13
Transportation by Combi Minivan - all transportation covered by Passenger Liability Insurance
Services of mature South African registered tour guide / driver
Entrances to reserves and attractions stated in the itinerary
Gratuities - for escorted schedules
Internal airfare from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
|
PRICE EXCLUDES
Flight from London to Cape Town (prices on request)
Optional excursions, either mentioned in the itinerary, or during the course of the tour.
Items of a personal nature, and alcoholic beverages.
Lunches & dinners except where stated
|
