This tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Cape Town. Depending on the number op people in your party, we travel in either a sedan vehicle for up to 3 people plus the Tour guide or in a minibus which can accommodate 7 people plus the Tour Guide. Both are very reliable, spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned.
DAY 1
The Tour departs Cape Town via the N1, over the dramatic Du Toits Kloof Mountain Pass into the Breede River Valley. At Worcester we link up to the very scenic Route 62, heading through the fertile Breede River Valley. This route takes us through a number of small historical villages, such as Montagu, Barrydale and Calitzdorp, where Guests can enjoy an optional light lunch at one of the rustic restaurants found here. From Barrydale, the scenery changes quite dramatically as we now enter the arid reaches of the Klein Karoo, making our way to Oudtshoorn, known as the Ostrich & Feather Capital of South Africa. Here we overnight in a superb Guest Lodge.
Touring Time: Full day |
DAY 2
Today, following an early breakfast, we commence our day with a guided Tour through the amazing Cango Caves. From here our journey takes us from the warm Regions of the Klein Karoo, over the Outeniqua Mountains into the coastal Region of the Garden Route. We explore our way through the Forests & Lakes Districts to Knysna, where we overnight. Guests are at their leisure for the rest of the day.
Touring Time: Full Day |
DAY 3
Today is a little more relaxed, as we spend the day exploring the greater Region of the Garden Route, as far as the Tsitsikamma National Park. We will visit the seaside Village of Plettenberg Bay, before returning to Knysna in the late afternoon. Guests are at their leisure to explore the Village, etc.
Touring Time: |
Full Day |
DAY 4
Today we commence our return journey to Cape Town, departing after breakfast. We return, via the N2, stopping off at the George Railway Museum, followed by a trip on the Outeniqua Steam Train from George to Mossel Bay. Here we visit the Diaz Museum, etc, in this historically rich village, before heading to our Hotel in the Village, where we overnight.
Touring Time: |
Full Day |
DAY 5
This morning, following a leisurely breakfast, Guests commence their return journey to Cape Town. A visit to Cape Agulhas, the Southernmost Point of Africa and a climb up the Lighthouse Tower is highly recommended, before arriving in the tranquil village of Hermanus, in time for lunch. From here the we travel along the Coast on the Eastern Side of False Bay, arriving at your Hotel in the City in the early evening.
Touring Time: |
Full Day |
DAY 6
Today, Guests will enjoy a Cape Peninsula Tour, including a visit to the Boulders Penguin Colony and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
Touring Time: |
Full Day |
DAY 7
This morning you will be enjoy a City Tour, including Table Mountain, and have the afternoon at leisure to explore the V & A Waterfront.
Touring Time: |
Half Day |
DAY 8 (Sunday, 03 February 2008)
This morning, Guests will be treated to an authentic Cultural Township Experience, capably guided through by our colleague, Thabang, followed by a guided tour of Robben Island after which you can relax for dinner at any of the superb restaurants at the Waterfront.
Touring Time: |
Full Day |
DAY 9
Today you check out of your Hotel and you will be at leisure until you are collected to transfer you to the Airport.
Touring Time: |
NIL |
GENERAL NOTES
All Tours are subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions.
The Tour Rate as quoted is inclusive of superb Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Dinners where indicated, Air-conditioned Vehicle, Qualified Ranger/Tour Guide, all South African National Parks Conservation Fees, Entrances to all Game Reserves, all Game Drives and all activities per Itinerary.
Excluded are all Lunches and Dinners unless otherwise indicated, all liquid refreshments, any additional Entrance Fees or Activities, any items of a personal nature and any activities not forming part of the Itinerary.
Please note, the Itinerary may vary to accommodate your particular Interests, local weather conditions, road conditions or other factors beyond our control. The localities we will be visiting are well known for their varying weather conditions, going from very hot during the day to cool in the evenings, with possible rain. Don't forget a sunhat, comfortable walking shoes, your camera and binoculars. A Warm Windbreaker Jacket and Ear Warmer for the Open Game Drives are highly recommended.