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 information

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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.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, suitable for all.

Best time

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.

Getting there

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

Weather and highlights

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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

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Duration: 12 days

Day 1:
Arrive Cape Town and transfer to your guest house. Free afternoon.
Day 2:
Full day guided tour of Cape Peninsular. (B)
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)
Day 4:
A day to explore the Winelands. (B)
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)
Day 6:
Take the scenic Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, where we recommend a stay at Hazel’s Homestay. (B)
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)
Day 8:
A day to explore the Tsitsikamma/Plettenberg Bay area. Take a Storms River adventure or hike or just relax. (B)
Day 9:
Travel to Port Elizabeth (about 1½hr). Afternoon Real City Tour, culminating with dinner in a local shebeen. (B, D)
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)
Day 11:
A full day to explore game drives in Amakhala Game Reserve. (FB)
Day 12:
After your morning activity you will be collected and transferred back to Port Elizabeth in time for your onward flight. (B)

Pricing guidelines for South Africa

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). South Africa combines well with Botswana, Mauritius and Mozambique.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £100
	£100 to £200
	£200 to £300
	£300 to £500
	Over £500

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week in the Western Cape (eg Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route, Cedarberg etc) using good guest houses & hotels, and with a hire car.Between £500 and £1000+
1 week safari based at private lodges or tented camps (for example in Kruger, Madikwe, Hluhluwe ...)Between £1000 and £3000+
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+
2 week Kruger and Cape holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+

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