10-Day Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Overberg, Garden Route & Eastern Cape Safari

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, clients will proceed to a COVID-19 screening before passing through customs and collecting their luggage. After passing through the arrivals terminal our guide will meet them with a signage board depicting clients’ name. The guide will assist clients with their luggage and disinfect all bags before loading, thereafter temperature checks will be done and hands sanitised before clients are able to enter the vehicle for their transfer to their hotel.

The Cresta Grande Cape Town  (check-in after 14h00) is located in the heart of the city and within walking distance to most tourist attractions, large corporations, shopping, museums, Cape Town International Convention Centre, and restaurants and nightlife.

Dinner (optional) can be enjoyed at the in-house restaurant, or at the V&A Waterfront. Alternatively clients preferring an Indian meal can enjoy dinner at The Raj in Camps Bay  - serving traditional North Indian Cuisine with an unobstructed view of Camps Bay Beach known for its white sands, nightlife and memorable sunsets. An early or late dinner can be arranged as per request. An early dinner in Camps Bay leaves them free time to take in the vibrant atmosphere of the strip, which includes several well-known bars and other nightlife spots or to enjoy a stroll along the beachfront enjoying the sounds of the crashing waves and breathing in the fresh sea air.

Today clients will be taken on a Scheduled Half day City Orientation Tour - to learn all about Cape Town’s rich history and vibrant cultures.  Some of the highlight stops will be the beautiful Company Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope, a historical fort which is the oldest building in the country. You will also visit the colourful Bo Kaap area, previously known as the Malay Quarter, situated on the slopes of Signal Hill this is the spiritual home of Cape Town’s Muslim community and one of Cape Town’s most popular stops for Instagrammers. 

We then take a trip up Cape Town’s landmark and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Table Mountain. A 5-minute cableway ride takes you to the top of the mountain from where you will enjoy uninterrupted views over the city bowl and across the peninsula. 
*Please note, this activity is weather permitting and an alternative will be arranged by the guide should the cableway be closed.

The remainder of the day can be spent at leisure at the vibrant V&A Waterfront, where clients can do some shopping, have a meal, soak up the exciting atmosphere, take a trip on the observation wheel, visit the aquarium or perhaps do the Robben Island excursion… the choices are endless! Alternatively, clients may want to return to their hotel and enjoy the quietness and comforts provided.

This evening clients can enjoy either a local dinner or an Indian dinner (optional) at My Favor8 Restaurant in the city centre. The opulent setting offers a welcome retreat to the hustle and bustle of Cape Town CBD. An early or late dinner can be arranged as per the clients’ preference before returning to their accommodation prior to curfew (if this is in place).

After breakfast today your clients will head out for a Scheduled full day tour of the scenic Cape Peninsula travelling along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, passing magnificent beaches and the wealthy coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandadno. From Hout Bay Harbour they have the option to proceed on a boat trip to Duiker Island (not included), to see the thousands of Cape Fur Seals living on this rocky outcrop. Hout Bay Harbour is a busy fishing harbour sure to keep them entertained and their cameras snapping. Browse for souvenirs at the Hout Bay Craft Market or take a walk on the beach and paddle their feet in the sea.

The tour continues over Chapman’s Peak, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world, all the way along the Peninsula to the southern tip at Cape Point. An invigorating walk takes them to the two lighthouses at the top and bottom of the headland, from where they will enjoy extraordinary views of the cliffs and the ocean below. Alternatively, they could take a short funicular ride to the top (for own account). Take a photo down at the most south western point of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope Beach.

Lunch will be enjoyed at a seaside restaurant (for own account) before travelling along the False Bay coastline to the Naval village of Simon’s Town. They will visit the delightful African Penguins of Boulders Beach and then the drive takes them back via Cape Town’s coastal and southern suburbs for a final stop at the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (time permitting and for own account).

This evening clients can enjoy an Indian dinner (optional) at Vintage India Restaurant, at a time that is convenient for them. The Restaurants' soothing ambience is complemented by attentive service and an outstanding menu delicately planned by an executive chef from India, giving the taste of Indian culinary delights. Again, those clients who would prefer to sample some local cuisine or dine at a non-Indian restaurant, this is easily arranged.

After a leisurely breakfast clients will be met by our Car Rental Representative and be handed the keys to their vehicle with a detailed breakdown of agreement as well as any assistance required with GPS.

After check out, clients will travel to Stellenbosch via Cape Winelands.   De Zalze Lodge is the farm’s very own Cape Dutch vernacular style guest lodge overlooking the lush vineyards and breathtaking Stellenbosch mountains. Nestled against the first fairway of the De Zalze Golf Course, this luxurious four-star establishment provides relaxed yet pristine accommodation with an array of leisurely pastimes guaranteed to unwind the stresses of modern day living.

Guests are invited to enjoy wine tastings, cycling trails through the rolling vineyards, or simply to relax by the pool. All in all, our selection of offerings – coupled with the exquisite location and impeccable service – make for a pleasurable, revitalising and unforgettable stay.

After breakfast, you will drive  via the scenic route on R44 to the coastal town of Hermanus which is known as the home of the Southern Right Whales.  Enjoy the drive along the coast passing Strand, Gordons Bay, Pringle Bay and Bettys Bay, We recommend stopping at Stony Point to view the Penguins and Harold Porter Botanical gardens and one of the many restaurants along the way before checking in at your hotel after 14:00.  You are free to explore the town which includes the beaches such as Voelklip and Grotto Beaches, the Old Harbour Museum as well as the many adventure activities on offer such as Shark Cage Diving, Ziplining and Quad Biking. 

The luxurious Whale Coast Hotel in Hermanus is a modern Apartment-Hotel which combines all the comfort of a self-catering apartment with the luxury of a Fully Serviced Hotel. It is located within a 5-minute walk from the Old Harbour and Village Square, which are popular whale watching hotspots. The central location allows for indulgence in the beautiful coastal town as well as exploring the scenic beauty and many adventures it has to offer.

After check out, clients will travel to Knysna  via the Garden Route; passing through the spectacular landscapes of the Elgin Valley, through the picturesque town of Swellendam  at the foot of the Langeberg mountains and onwards past Mossel Bay and George. This drive will take between 5 and 6 hours, and a comfort and lunch stop will be made along the way.  

Knysna is a quaint coastal town located on the edge of a vast estuary which flows into the Indian Ocean through two giant sandstone heads situated in the heart of the Garden Route and the perfect base from which to explore the Garden Route.

The next two nights will be spent at Blackwaters River Lodge, a magical piece of paradise, tucked away in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Goukamma River. Set on several hectares of pristine gardens, it is surrounded by indigenous forest and offers peace, tranquillity and the opportunity for complete relaxation. Activities available on the property: mashie golf course and canoes for hire.

Today clients will end the evening with a visit the popular Knysna Waterfront, which boasts some boutique shops, a range of restaurants and a superior marina. Clients will depart on a John Benn Sunset cruise on the lagoon, the perfect ending to this day. Dinner (optional) can be enjoyed at any one of the local restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, or back at the hotel, which makes delicious pizzas. 

After breakfast, you will depart on to Oudtshoorn,  the Ostrich Capital of the world, and is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty. On arrival in the town a visit will be made to the famous Cango Caves where clients can experience a guided Heritage Tour -  an easy walk through the largest and most spectacular chambers of these limestone caverns, to marvel at the stalactite and stalagmite formations. 

The next stop is Safari Ostrich Show Farm, where your clients will learn more about these giant flightless birds and the history of their farming in the area. Lunch will also be enjoyed here and they cater to all dietary requirements.  The last stop for the day will be to Cango Wildlife Ranch, a unique world-class facility which strives to provide wildlife conservation through education by means of various projects, initiatives and informative guided tours.

This evenings dinner (optional) can be enjoyed at Rasooie Indian Restaurant which is located on a split level with outside seating arrangement to enjoy the cheerful activities on the main street of Knysna. The food is prepared by experienced & qualified chefs from India and served with ethnic style in copper kadai, handis, tavis and Balti. For those not wanting an Indian meal, there many great dinner options in Knysna.

After breakfast, you will depart to Port Elizabeth passing Plettenberg Bay known for its sandy beaches, vineyards and Horse-riding, the luscious forests of the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy a walk on the suspension bridge, bungee jump off the Bloukrans Bridge. You will drop your rental car at Port Elizabeth Airport and be met by a Lodge representative for your shared transfer to Kwantu Private Game Reserve.

Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers a feast for the imagination catering from 5 Star safari accommodation and and safari day visits in the Eastern Cape’s premium Big 5 Game Reserve. This magical enchanting big 5 wildlife game reserve is located in the Malaria Free Eastern Cape, and is situated close to Port Elizabeth.

This afternoon track a magnificent elephant herd as they move silently through the bush or admire stately giraffe as they effortlessly weave their way through spikey acacia thicket – stopping to enjoy the phenomenal sunset and a variety of scrumptious snacks – before returning to camp for a delicious dinner.

From the comfort of our specially equipped open Land Rovers, you encounter the impressive BIG 5 roaming freely on the Sidbury plains. Here the white rhino, monarchs of the African bush roam the plains as freely as they did hundred of years ago. Delight in the entertaining squabbles and games of the playful Vervet monkeys or Chacma baboons, the original comedians of the wild! Indulge your fascination as you stumble upon a family of warthog, digging for roots or speeding across the lains with their trademark “tails held high”. You’ll be awestruck by our zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, and many of the common and rare antelope who have roamed these plains for centuries. From the delicate solitary Blue duiker, who melts out of the brush at the edge of a clearing, to the towering kudu bull, who fixes his gaze on you as he browses nearby. At night the porcupine, aardwolf, caracal, and other nocturnal explorers and predators patrol the silent, inky darkness.

This morning clients will say a farewell to Kwantuand all the wildlife with a last morning game drive (time permitting) and breakfast before checking out and transferring to Port Elizabeth Airport for their departure flight.