9-Day Cape Town, Garden Route & Greater Kruger

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 Oudtshoorn along the famous Route 62 – recently voted as the World’s Best Road trip. The ever-changing colours of the majestic mountains, scenic passes, rivers, vineyards and orchards, as well as the multitude of interesting attractions. This drive will take between 5 and 6 hours, and a comfort and lunch stop will be made along the way.  

The small town of Oudtshoorn is ideally situated in the Klein Karoo between the beautiful Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Oudtshoorn is 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 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.

Enjoy a relaxed morning, with breakfast at your accommodation. The first stop on the itinerary today is a guided Heritage Tour at the famous Cango Caves, 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. Clients will then travel over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Knysna; a quaint coastal town located on the edge of a vast estuary which flows into the Indian Ocean through two giant sandstone heads.

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.

This evening dinner is booked 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. 

After breakfast, you will depart on a full day tour exploring the surrounding areas of Plettenberg Bay, known for its sandy beaches, vineyards and outdoor activity options. Visit the lush forests of the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, where you can walk over the suspension bridges that cross the river mouth, an awesome photo opportunity. There are also a number of optional adventure activities to be enjoyed in this area, including the world highest bungee jump off the Bloukrans Bridge, a Kayak and Lilo adventure, zip lining and Segway tours, to name a few.

Today clients will end their Garden Route experience 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 will be enjoyed at any one of the local restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, or back at the hotel, which makes delicious pizzas.

This morning clients will be departing the Garden Route via George Airport and will once again have to undergo COVID-19 screening before proceeding on their flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, clients will proceed to another COVID-19 screening before collecting their luggage. After passing through the arrivals terminal our driver will meet them with a signage board depicting clients’ name. The driver will assist 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 road transfer to Marloth Park.

Grand Kruger Lodge is nestled in a Wildlife Sanctuary sharing a common border with the Kruger National Park, known as the Crocodile river. They provide an ideal setting for relaxation, in the African bush veld. Grand Kruger Lodge and Spa is a unique holiday destination, as giraffes, wildebeest, kudu, zebra, impala, bushbuck, warthog, baboon, vervet monkeys and other small game roams freely through our property and the whole of Marloth Park. This gives you an opportunity to see the game up close and personal while relaxing on the deck, boma or pool. 

Your safari begins at sunrise and will be the start of your game spotting adventure. Upon arriving at the entry gate your friendly guide will begin each safari with an all-inclusive briefing on how to behave when entering the Kruger National Park. Together, with your guide, you will set out into the wild to spot the abundance of fauna and flora that the African Bush has to offer. Don’t be shy to ask questions as your qualified guide will do their best to give you the ideal game spotting experience and information.

The excitement of spending your morning searching to find predators and the big five could leave one a bit empty in the stomach making it a good time to stop for you to enjoy breakfast at lower Sabie.

After a filling breakfast, we continue with the safari and search for the “Big 5”. Filled with the chirps of over 500 bird species, alongside some of the 150 species of mammals including the masses of Impala, Kudu, Gnu, Elephant, Vervet monkey, Wild dog, Prides of lion, herds of buffalo, to name but a few. You will be guided back to the lodge, just in time for lunch to replenish the energy spent on the day’s excitement. 

This afternoon you are able  to relax at the pool or at the spa and end the day with a delicious dinner at the Lodge restaurant.

This morning clients will say a farewell to Marloth Park with breakfast before checking out and transferring to OR Tambo International Airport for their departure flight.