The tour begins in the African savannah at the Amakhala Game Reserve, home to many of the country’s iconic animals. Then drive along the coast to Plettenberg Bay, a town right beside the Indian Ocean before visiting Knysna and the famous Knysna Heads sea cliffs. Next stop is Mossel Bay where the Garden Route comes to an end. You’ll be driving inland now to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa and the impressive Cango Caves before heading to the Cape Winelands and Stellenbosch. And then it's the Cape Peninsula and the penguins of Boulders Beach before arriving in the Mother City, Cape Town.
Day 1, 2 & 3: Amakhala - fully inclusive
Day 4 & 5: Plettenberg Bay - breakfast
Day 6: Oudtshoorn - breakfast
Day 7 & 8: Cape Winelands - breakfast
Day 9, 10 & 11: Cape Town - breakfast
Day 12: Cape Town (Departure) - breakfast
Day 1, 2 & 3: Garden Route Safari - Amakhala Game Reserve
( 3 nights )
On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, you will be met in the Arrivals Terminal and assisted with the collection of your rental car before setting off for Kuzuko Lodge. Set where the foothills of the Zuurberg Mountains meet the open Karoo plains, Kuzuko lies within a 35,000-acre private reserve in the Greater Addo Conservation Area. The lodge offers a peaceful, malaria-free safari experience with just 24 spacious thatched chalets, each designed to make the most of the surrounding views and privacy. During your stay, enjoy twice-daily game drives in search of the Big Five and the reserve’s diverse wildlife, with morning coffee stops in the bush and sundowners at scenic viewpoints adding to the experience.
Standard Accommodation
Kuzuko Lodge
Day 4 & 5: Garden Route - Plettenberg Bay
( 2 nights )
EAfter your final morning safari at Kuzuko, enjoy breakfast before leaving the bush behind and travelling south towards Plettenberg Bay. The journey follows the scenic Garden Route, with the option to stop at highlights such as Tsitsikamma National Park along the way. Your base for the next two nights is Lily Pond Country Lodge in peaceful Nature’s Valley, ideally positioned for exploring Plettenberg Bay and the surrounding coastline. Spend your time visiting nearby beaches and nature reserves, enjoying activities such as whale watching, sea kayaking or hiking, or exploring attractions including Robberg Nature Reserve, Monkeyland, the Elephant Sanctuary and nearby Knysna.
Luxury Accommodation
Lily Pond Country Lodge
Day 6: Garden Route - Sedgefield
( 1 night )
Your journey is only 60km today so you can take your time and stop in Knysna along the way. Surrounded by indigenous forest, mountains and waterways, Kambaku @ Sea offers a peaceful setting from which to enjoy this beautiful part of the coast. Spend your time relaxing at the lodge, kayaking on the estuary, enjoying a sunset cruise or simply taking in the views and abundant bird and wildlife. From here, your journey continues inland across the scenic Outeniqua Mountains towards Oudtshoorn and the Klein Karoo.
Standard Accommodation
Kambaku @ Sea
Day 7 & 8: Cape Winelands
( 2 nights )
Depart Kambaku and set off on a journey of approximately 450 km to Stellenbosch, travelling through changing landscapes as you make your way towards the Cape Winelands. Your base for the next two nights is the historic Oude Werf Hotel, located in the heart of Stellenbosch and within walking distance of restaurants, shops and many of the town’s historic buildings. With a full day to explore the Winelands, visit some of the region’s renowned wine estates for tastings and cellar experiences, with opportunities to sample local produce such as cheeses and olives along the way.
Standard Accommodation
Oude Werf Hotel
Day 9, 10 & 11: Cape Town
( 3 nights )
Today, enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive from Stellenbosch to Cape Town via the Cape Peninsula. Stop at St James to see its colourful beach huts, visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and continue to the Cape of Good Hope before travelling via Kommetjie, the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive and Hout Bay. You will then continue to Cape Town, where you stay for the next three nights at centrally located Abbey Manor Luxury Guest House. With plenty of time to explore the city, highlights include the V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, Table Mountain, the Company’s Garden and the historic city centre, while the hop-on-hop-off bus is an easy way to discover Cape Town at your own pace.
Luxury Accommodation
Abbey Manor
Day 12: Cape Town
( Departure / End of Tour )
You’re done. Just shy of a fortnight away but what a trip. Cape Town International Airport is just 30 mins away, drive over, hand back your car and check in for your flight - reminiscing about the merry roads of sweet SA.
2 guests - ZAR 61 075 per person sharing
Single Supplement - ZAR 35 380
* Peak season surcharge applies for travel between 15 Dec - 15 Jan
2 guests - ZAR 54 970 per person sharing
Single Supplement - ZAR 25 635
* Peak season surcharge applies for travel between 15 Dec- 15 Jan
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