Welcome!
You arrived in Cape Town and it is time to get into holiday mode. A 45 minutes drive from the airport will bring you to your hotel. From your window you can see the Atlantic Ocean.
The first 2 days will be spent in and around the hotel. The hotel is comfortable and relaxing, but as soon as you rested enough, there is plenty you can do in just a short walking distance. You can walk along the promenade just outside your hotel - an easy stroll to the lighthouse or find a nice beach to chill and look for sea shells. There are also some bikes to rent if you want a longer journey, and the beautiful Green Point Park is in a short walking distance, with a lovely playground, restaurants and huge lawns.
The 4rd day will be dedicated for sightseeing - Table Mountain and the waterfront, with the Aquarium, shops and restaurants. You can relay on public transport such as Uber for those first 4 days.
Transfer from airport to Winchester Hotel
Still in Cape Town, but today you will pick up the rented car and drive to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope. In the reserve, you will do a short hike to the lighthouse, explore the beautiful beaches and see some wildlife - look out for ostriches, baboons and antelopes that live here at the tip of Africa.
On the drive back towards Cape Town, you will pass through the lovely village Simon's Town. You MUST stop at Boulders Beach to explore the penguins Colony, and if it is warm enough - you can jump to the water along with the penguins - at the beach right next to the colony.
Drive back to the hotel for your last night in Cape Town.
Goodbye to Cape Town, the real journey begins with a long drive through the green hills and the autumn bloom towards the Garden Route.
After a long drive with many beautiful stops, you will get the Wilderness, where the mountains meet the ocean. During the 2 days here you will have the opportunity to see the forest, the rivers and the sea. Pop into a restaurant overlooking the ocean or take a lilydvir@yahoo.comazy canoe in the lake.
Family Room with garden & side sea view
including breakfast
King bed + double sleeper couch
We continue along the Garden Route passed the beautiful town of Knysna with marine beauty and stunning shops and homes.
Not far after Knysna you will find your hotel - between the forest trees and the ocean.
In Plettenberg Bay you will meet the seals - weather during a sail or on the hike in the stunning Robberg Nature Reserve. Tsitsikamma forest starts here so go explore the beaches, the rivers and the special view on the reserve. You must see the Birds on Eden and the monkeys of Monkeyland - it is an easy walk in the leafy forest and all these animal around you!
A visit to Plettenberg Township will enrich your experience as you explore the lives of South African and understand one or two things about the complexity of life in this special country. Dont hasistate to ask all your questions!
Orchard Suite with 2 extra beds
Entrance fee to nature reserve and attractions
Visit to township
Another long trip awaits today, so say goodbye to Plett and the Tsitsikamma forest, and make your way to the Eastern Cape.
You want to arrive at Amakhala Game Reserve early enough to be taken to your special - a secluded tent inside the game reserve Amakhala.
Hillsnek is my favourite lodge here. If you are lucky, the elephants will come to visit you right in front of the lodge! While enjoying a great animal sightings, you will have plenty of time to relax. Enjoy the amazing food and special treatment of the special people here.
*Dont forget to tell them Leah says Hi!!
Check In time is between 13h00 and lunch served at 14h00 and the game drive commences at approximately 15/h0016h00. Check out from the lodge is at 11h00.
*Accommodation
*All meals
*Selected local beverages
*Two game drives for each night booked
*Levies - All levies will be collected by the Amakhala Foundation, a registered Public Benefit Organization
*Telephone calls
*Laundry
*Any items of personal nature
*Gratuities
*Conservation Levy
Out of the safari, a drive back to Port Elizabeth. Here you can visit the special beach, do some shopping or visit a penguin rescue project. Relax for the the last night and pack your suitcase, as your trip in the Garden Route is almost over!
Collect your second car, and a short drive of about half an hour will bring you to your last home in your trip - Spier wine farm. I picked this place for you as it is a heaven for children, with endless grass patches, huge old trees, and historical buildings, and some wildlife too.
Enjoy the farm life, walk around as much as you can, have a picnic by the lake, look for squirrels and birds, have a sip of wine too!
To mention a few of the new features Spier has to offer (optional, with additional fee):
80 luxury rooms and suites
Two restaurants and three bars
Heated main pool and bar
Wellness spa and private pool
Cape Herbal Bath House
Riverside gym
Our new Spier Buzz Club for kids
Your flight is waiting for you! A short way back to the airport, return the rented car and make your way back to the real life!
Kiss Africa goodby, and promise you will be coming back again!
