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Day 1
ARRIVE CAPE TOWN (3 NIGHTS)
Upon arrival in Cape Town you are transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day free for you to explore the city or the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 2
CAPE TOWN (CAPE PENINSULA)
A full day sightseeing of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula, the
spectacular southern tip of Africa. We drive past Camps Bay, Clifton
and Llandudno to Hout Bay where we will stop at the scenic harbour.
An optional cruise to Seal Island is available to watch the antics of these
natural performers. We continue along Chapman’s Peak Drive to the Cape
of Good Hope Nature Reserve. This afternoon we travel to the naval
port of Simon’s Town and visit the wonderful penguin colony at Boulders
Beach, before returning to Cape Town in the early afternoon.
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Day 3
CAPE TOWN
A full day free to explore this amazing city. Perhaps take the cable car up
Table Mountain or visit the V&A Waterfront.
Day 4
CAPE TOWN – STELLENBOSCH (WINELANDS) (2 NIGHTS)
This morning we depart for the Winelands and the town of Stellenbosch.
Free time this afternoon to take in the charms of this historic university
town & it’s stunning scenery.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 5
CAPE TOWN (WINELANDS)
Explore the beauty of the Stellenbosch Winelands on the Vinehopper.
Choose between either the Southern or Northern route and visit some of
the finest wine estates in the Stellenbosch area at your own pace.
Day 6
STELLENBOSCH – OUDTHSHOORN
We leave Stellenbosch and travel via the town of Montagu on ‘Route
62’, (South Africa’s version of America’s famous ‘Route 66’), to the pretty
village of Barrydale. We continue on to Oudtshoorn, known as the
‘feather capital of the world’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry. After a
fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we continue to our Oudtshoorn hotel
for check in and overnight.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
OUDTSHOORN – KNYSNA (2 NIGHTS)
This morning go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the
Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa’s
most spectacular natural wonders. We then drive via the spectacular
Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, and then onto Knysna,
perhaps South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the
famous Garden Route. Spend the rest of the day discovering the joys
of the town’s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 8
KNYSNA
Today we cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and then visit the Featherbed
Nature Reserve. We 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, enjoying this lovely and special
town.
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Day 9
KNYSNA – PORT ELIZABETH – KARIEGA GAME RESERVE (2 NIGHTS)
We depart Knysna this morning, by way of the glorious indigenous
Tsitsikamma Forest to arrive in Port Elizabeth mid afternoon.
We are then transferred to Kariega Game Reserve where we
enjoy a wonderful dinner served under the African stars.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 10
KARIEGA GAME RESERVE
We recommend that you enjoy an early morning and afternoon safari as
the animals are most active during this time. Experience close encounters
with the ‘Big Five’ and numerous other smaller animal, bird and reptile
species in open safari vehicles. The second largest of South Africa’s
nine provinces, the diverse Eastern Cape landscape ranges from the dry
desolate Great Karoo to the steamy forests of the Wild Coast and the
Keiskamma Valley. We dine again tonight at our lodge.
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Day 11
KARIEGA GAME RESERVE – DEPART PORT ELIZABETH
This morning after your game drive (time permitting) and breakfast, you
will be transferred back to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight.