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Cape Town, Winelands & the Garden Route

This is a suggested itinerary and can be changed to suit you and will also be better in various orders of itinerary at different times of the year - please ask us for details.  For example, if it's not whale watching time in Hermanus, take the scenic Route 62 all the way from the winelands through to Outshoorn, at other times of the year you could spend more time around the Hermanus - Cape Augulas peninsula.

A winning combination, based on self-drive, but using guides wherever they will add to your experience if you wish. We'’ve also based this on some gorgeous and interesting places to stay. If you wish to make the trip even more fair trade based, ask about using Hazel's Homestays in Oudtshoorn!

Working your way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (or the other way), you will see the sights of one of Africa's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, the winelands with their stunning scenery and fantastic food and wines and the pretty coastal villages and parks of the Garden Route, before a few days of safari at the end.

This is purely a suggested itinerary based on the most popular places to see, the list of accommodation choices is huge and these are just some of the options.  Ask us for recommendations and a tailor made quotation.

Trip highlights

  • Cape Town and its amazing beaches, table mountain, penguins, botanical gardens and more!
  • Winelands with fantastic food and drink and great walking country.
  • The Garden Route and pretty coastal locations.
  • Malaria free safari experience in the reserves of the Eastern Cape.

 

Itinerary

  1. Day 1:
    Arrive Cape Town and transfer to your guest house. Free afternoon.
  2. Day 2:
    Full day guided tour of Cape Peninsular. (B)
  3. Day 3:
    Your hire car is delivered today. Leave the city and head out into the winelands. Pass through Stellenbosch centre and continue to the Jonkershoek Valley. (B)
  4. Day 4:
    A day to explore the Winelands. (B)
  5. Day 5:
    Travel the scenic road to Hermanus. Your afternoon is free. There is quite a lot to do and see here including several art galleries and craft shops. It's also an excellent place for whale watching (seasonal) (B)
  6. Day 6:
    Take the scenic Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, where we recommend a stay at Hazel’s Homestay. (B)
  7. Day 7:
    Maybe visit some of Oudtshoorn'’s attractions, such as the Cango Caves, before heading out down the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to George and onto Knysna and Tstitsikamma. (B)
  8. Day 8:
    A day to explore the Tsitsikamma/Plettenberg Bay area. Take a Storms River adventure or hike or just relax. (B)
  9. Day 9:
    Travel to Port Elizabeth (about 1½hr). Afternoon Real City Tour, culminating with dinner in a local shebeen. (B, D)
  10. Day 10:
    This morning a representative from the car hire company will collect your rental vehicle from the hotel, while you will be collected and transferred to Amakhala Game Reserve. (FB)
  11. Day 11:
    A full day to explore game drives in Amakhala Game Reserve. (FB)
  12. Day 12:
    After your morning activity you will be collected and transferred back to Port Elizabeth in time for your onward flight. (B)

Price

2009: From £1625 per person based on twinshare accommodation. Single supplements will apply. This price does not include flights.

Call us for single supplement details

Duration and details

12 days

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, suitable for all.

Best times to go

From about October to March the weather is mostly hot and dry. December and January are very Mediterranean in climate. Whales are seen along the Hermanus area of the coast July - Nov.

View South Africa climate chart

Included

Arrival transfer, full day Cape Town city tour, 7 days car hire (Group B with aircon), Real City Tour, accommodation and meals as specified.

Not included

Flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, excursions not listed, tips.

Getting there

There are direct flights from the UK to Cape Town from about £600 plus taxes.

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