Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel, for a nice 4 days stay in the "Mother City".
Departure on a historic drive through the city.
Your guide will point out various land marks, e.g. Company Gardens, Houses of Parliament, Greenmarket Square, Jewish Museum and SA Museum.
You will also enjoy a visit to the Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town, formerly known as the Malay Quarter.
We take a short break at Greenmarket Square, the oldest market in the city. Set on a cobbled square between Short and Long Market Streets you will find Capetonians buying their clothing, jewellery, sandals, crafts and nick-nacks as they have done for years.
Transfer to the base of Table Mountain, from where you will board the famous rotating Table Mountain Cableway to reach the summit of Cape Town’s landmark. The mountain is sculpted from sandstone and it rises 1086 metres above the bay. Its flat summit measures nearly 3km from end to end. The exhilarating ascent of Cape Town's Table Mountain is a must for any visitor and provides breath-taking views over the city and its beaches. The panorama stretches from Table Bay to False Bay and around the mountain to the Hout Bay Valley and Kommetjie.
On the lower slopes of Table Mountain, the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens showcases some of the Cape’s rich flora. Taking centre stage here is the unique ‘fynbos’ vegetation. Those who work up an appetite while exploring this garden paradise can visit the restaurant or tea room, which are fully stocked with delicious meals, yummy treats and refreshing beverages. In summer, Sunday music concerts provide sunset entertainment. Kirstenbosch is rated as the seventh best of its kind in the world.
Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the V&A Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments. The Waterfront is the heart of the tourist industry in Cape Town.
Depart for Cape Point along the Atlantic Seaboard and the prestigious suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay, with their beautiful beaches. The tour continues over the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive and onto Cape Point, where traditionally two marine ecosystems are said to meet. Walk or take the "Funicular" up to Cape Point. You can feel the extent of fury of the wild ocean beneath you as the sharp point of the Peninsula rises majestically out of the tumultuous crashing waves with its lighthouse perched above.
Depart for Boulder’s Beach, which is a beach that adjoins a sanctuary for the African Penguin living freely between the high rocks. We stop here – an excellent opportunity to take pictures before enjoying a delicious fish lunch at Harbour House Restaurant located on the edge of the ocean in the quaint village of Kalk Bay.
After lunch at leisure to enjoy shopping in Kalk Bay. Arts, crafts, antiques, books, beadwork, ceramics, jewellery, fabrics and everything from street side stalls for gifts and souvenirs can be found in these unique, arty and bohemian shops along the main street.
We return via the scenic Boyes Drive, the upmarket leafy suburbs of Constantia and Bishops Court, past the University of Cape Town and the famous Groote Schuur Hospital to the hotel.
Walk to the Robben Island ferry station at the waterfront and embark on an exciting travel back in time to learn more about the history of South Africa.
The remaining day is at leisure.
Your guide picks you up after breakfast and together, you will explore the winelands around Cape Town today. Included are 2 wine tastings on two different wine estates.
Distance: 78km, about 1 hour and 30min travelling time
You are travelling on to Knysna today. You will explore the Knysna heads, and enjoy a boat cruise on the lagoon.
Distance: 458km, about 5 hours and 30min driving time
Today, you will explore the nearby city of Oudtshoorn which is famous for its Ostrich farms.
Take the road up to Plettenberg Bay, where we have organised a whale watching cruise for you in the afternoon.
Distance: 40km, about 40min travel time
Take the whole day to explore the Robberg Nature Reserve with your guide.
Your next stop is the beautiful tranquil town of St Francis bay.
En route you will stop in the green heart of the Garden Route - Tsitsikamma National Park - and will explore the area during a walk.
Your guide will say goodbye after your arrival and you can enjoy your final days at the beach or in your boutique Hotel.
Distance: 165km, about 1 hour and 50min travel time
Your driver will pick you up after breakfast and drive you all the way to the Kariega Game Reserve.
Relax in your beautiful Lodge and enjoy African Wildlife on two guided game drives daily.
Your tour ends today. You will be brought back to the airport in Port Elizabeth. We hope you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you back in South Africa soon.
Distance: 120km, about 1 hour and 30min travelling time
