14 day Private Cape Town, Garden Route & Kruger Safari

Upon arrival into Cape Town International Airport, you are transferred to your hotel in the V&A Waterfront.

A full day exploring the Cape Peninsula with its many highlights including Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Chapmans Peak and Boulders Penguin Colony among others.

We can also use this day for those that wish to go White Shark Diving in Gansbaai.

Today we will explore the Mother City of Africa, hopefully go up Table Mountain (cableway fare for own account as weather dependant) and in the afternoon board the ferry for a 4 hour tour of Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 or his 27 years in the political prison.

With the soaring Table Mountain behind us we travel inland on the N1 highway via Route 62 towards Oudtshoorn. As soon as you leave Cape Town, the scenery starts to change dramatically. It’s often said that South Africa has one of the most varied landscapes of any country, and there’s nowhere better to see this than on the drive from green, lush Cape Town to the semi-arid desert like Klein Karoo. Enjoy a comfort stop in the small artists town of Barrydale at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains that rise out of the plains surrounding them.

Back onto Route 62 we head towards the heart of the Klein Karoo. In a secluded valley, which was once a lake, we’ll discover Calitzdorp, South Africa’s port wine capital where we will enjoy lunch (own account). Port can be a bit of an acquired taste due to its strength and sweetness, but that’s a journey we are happy to help you start on. In the late afternoon we can embark on an optional ostrich farm tour (own account) to learn about these exotic birds and their industry, then dare to ride the world’s biggest bird species. They may have eyes larger than their brains, but they are nevertheless, very impressive (and taste wonderful).

Relax and enjoy the friendly Klein Karoo hospitality, with dinner (own account) either at the lodge or in town.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we make our way to a 20 million year old natural treasure at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, the Cango Caves. Descend the 200 steps of Jacob’s Ladder into the Great Hall and continue into King Solomon’s Mine.

Leaving this subterranean wonderland and weather permitting, we head up the Swartberg Pass to marvel at the views over the Little Karoo. Your guide will only go as far as they are comfortable with as it can get rather tricky, especially in bad weather but a good chance that you will reach the top!

We descend and head back towards Oudtshoorn, which boasts the highest number of sunny days compared to any other place in South Africa. Enjoy dinner (own account) either at the lodge or in town.

Depart the Klein Karoo, and travel over the Outeniqua Pass towards the Garden Route via George to Wilderness. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, lakes and lagoons Wilderness makes for a tranquil and splendid destination. Enjoy the stunning and unspoilt scenery at Dolphin Point and Map of Africa look out points (weather permitting).

Dinner (included) tonight will be enjoyed at famous JJs restaurant in the Knysna Waterfront.

Today is a full day of adventure in Knysna & Plettenberg Bay where we can enjoy ...

> Ocean Safari to view dolphins and whales in Plettenberg Bay
> Hike along the Robberg Peninsula in Plett
> Featherbed Eco Experience
> Knysna Elephant Park
> Hog Hollow Horse Trails
> Enjoy a 10km beach walk from Brenton on Sea to Buffalo Bay.

We also explore the Tsitsikamma region where you will have the chance to do the worlds highest commercial bungy jump at Bloukrans Bridge, enjoy a gentle hike to the suspension bridge over Storms River Mouth (included) and then tuck into lunch (own account) in the Tsitsikamma National Park.

The list of optional activities seem endless in this adventure region:
> Treetop Canopy tour through the forest canopy.
> Monkeyland
> Birds of Eden
> Tenikwa Wildlife Centre
> Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary

Dinner (excluded) can be enjoyed at one of the great restaurants on Thesen Island.

After breakfast we travel back down the coastline via Wilderness, Mossel Bay, Swellendam and Bredasdorp before we arrive at the rugged, windswept beauty of the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas. A place where the warm Indian Ocean meets the cool Atlantic, the Cape of Storms has caused many an ancient mariners to brave its waters and wreck their ships in the name of exploration and adventure.

In the late afternoon we arrive at the seaside town of Hermanus where you can enjoy some whale watching from the cliff paths surrounding the village and overlooking Walker Bay.

You are dropped off at Cape Town International Airport for your morning flight (excluded) to Nelspruit (Flight SA 8663 departing 10:00am).

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your private lodge in the Kruger National Park, arriving just in time for lunch and an afternoon nap before your evening game drive.

The general daily program at all game lodges offers time to really unwind and relax in luxury and comfort while still offering the excitement of being deep in the bush surrounded by game.

The general activities run along the following lines:

An early morning wake up call before dawn, a quick cup of coffee and some fruit or a biscuit followed by a 3 hour game drive where you have the chance to spot not only the Big 5, but also a wide variety of other game species.

You will then return to the lodge for an awesome breakfast and then have time to relax. Enjoy the sun at the pools edge, sleep in comfort of your luxury room, or on a hammock overlooking the bushveld

You also have the option of a bush walk with a qualified game ranger, a highly recommended activity. The times of these walks will differ depending on the time of the year and the heat of the day. Will be arranged locally in consultation with your ranger(s)

The order of the day is usually:
Early morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast.
Thereafter, guests can enjoy the luxury of the camp until lunch.
Afternoon game drives include sundowners and culminate in a night drive.
Dinner is served under the African sky or in the dining areas. 

Normal Day:
Wake up 05:30am
Tea/Coffee 06:00am
Morning Safari 06:30am
Breakfast 09:30am
Lunch 1:00pm
Tea/Coffee 3:30pm
Sundowner Safari 4:00pm
Dinner 7:30pm

Activities:
4x4 landrover safaris with private vehicles) , guides and expert trackers

After your early morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred through the Kruger National Park to your next lodge in the prestigious Sabi Sands private reserve.

Enjoy lunch upon arrival and settle into your new surroundings before heading out on your evening game drive.

After your last game drive we bid the Kruger farewell and head for a full day exploring the Panorama Route.

You will stop at places like Gods Window, Wonderview, Lisbon Falls, Mac Mac falls, Bourke's Luck Potholoes and eventually arrive at Blyde River Canyon, where you will overnight.

Enjoy the last morning at leisure overlooking the Blyde River Canyon before your 5 hour road transfer to Johannesburg and drop off at your OR Tambo Airport hotel to be close by for the early morning homebound flight the next day.

Here we’ll say hamba kahle, good bye.