Discover the Western Cape & Klein Karoo

Welcome to South Africa!

Upon your arrival you will be met by an ExecuTour Representative.  He/She will hand over your Travel documentation.

Private Road Transfer to Sindile Camp, Shamwari Game Reserve.

Enjoy a 3 Night stay on a Fully Inclusive basis

Enjoy a full day taking part in the included services offered  by your Lodge.  

Depart to Tsitsikamma via St Francis Bay (+-2h30minutes driving)

Seafood Lunch at St Francis Bay or similar including limited Beers & local Wines & Water

After lunch continue to Tsitsikamma Village Inn.  The afternoon is at leisure.

Today you will have the opportunity to experience what Tsitsikamma has to offer with a Canopy Tour in the morning and an afternoon Kayak Trip.

10h00 Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour (2.5-3 Hours duration)

Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour - A first in Africa. Enjoy the unequaled beauty of the indigenous forest high up on ten treetop platforms. Gently glide along in a harness, on steel cables 30 meters above the forest floor. Birdlife is abundant (including Knysna Loeries and the elusive Narina Trogon), and your guides will explain the ecology of the lush primeval forest. Safety is paramount, and the system has been built to the highest civil engineering standards. Guides are fully-trained professionals.

15h00 - Storms River Kayak & Lilo adventure Tour  (2-3 Hours duration)

“Our favourite!” The 2-3 hour Storms River kayak & lilo adventure is our most popular adventure activity where you can experience the best that Tsitsikamma has to offer! If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge, and experience the long, deep, quiet pools with deep caves and ancient forests then the kayak and lilo trip is for you! No experience required.

Continue your trip to Knysna for your included Featherbed Excursion. 

Afterwards you have time at leisure to explore Knysna with your guide. 
 

Today your journey takes you to the Klein Karoo.  Drive via the scenic 7 Passes route (depending on condition of road at time of travel) and the Robinson Pass.

Arrive lunch time at the Lodge. 

In the afternoon you an included Bush Safari.

Enjoy Breakfast and an Elephant Feeding Tour.

After check-out meet your drivers at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge.

Embark on the Gamkaskloof Die Hel 4x4 Drive; includes experienced drivers, 3x 4x4 vehicles, Fuel  (2 guests per vehicle with Experienced Driver) - Guide to drive with guests; Includes Snacks & Drinks while traveling

Gamkaskloof (The Hell) represents one of the most hidden-away valleys in SA, formed by the cleavage caused by adjacent iron-ore and scaly sandstone formations in the Swartberg Mountain Range. No wonder that it had been declared a World Heritage Site in 1997 and therefore not to be missed. The road into the valley below follows this cleft in the mountains and therefore is winding, narrow and contains a fair number of passes.

It is a trip not easily forgotten: the mountains, gorges, vegetation and clear air bedazzle the visitor. Although the road department always tries to keep the road in a good state, sudden mountain storms can cause it to become quite rough. The first 37 kilometers follows the contours of the mountains, but as the Kloof itself is reached the road forms a winding and spectacular pass leading to the valley floor far below. In the valley the road now passes through riverine shrubs and an abundance of thorn and wild olive trees.

History unfolds itself as old dwellings, the old school house and remnants of farming activity is passed. The Gamka River is crossed by a low water crossing and should be crossed with care. Our gate lies right at the end of this road – past Annatjie Joubert’s “Fonteinplaas”, across the Gamka River and past Cape Nature’s “Ouplaas” – a distance of approximately 20 kilometers on the valley floor.

Accommodation includes Rustic Cottages for sharing. 

After breakfast drive back to Oudtshoorn, from there continue your journey to Mossel Bay. 

In the afternoon, embark on a Point of Human Origins Tour with Dr Peter Nilssen, Co-founder of this discovery.

This is a rare opportunity to visit a famous Middle Stone Age archaeological site in the company of the archaeologist who made the discovery in 1997 and who introduced the sites to scientific research that began in 2000 under his and Dr Curtis Marean's directorship.

Depart to Cape Town (approximately 4.5-5 hours driving time)

2 Course Set Lunch at the V&A Waterfront including limited Beers & local wines & water

25 Minute afternoon Helicopter Flight (Two Oceans) - Exclusive basis

Enjoy Dinner at Nobu Restaurant

Full day Cape Peninsula Tour with your Guide

2 Course Set Lunch at Harbour House Restaurant Kalk Bay including 10% gratuity on meals only

Afternoon arrival back at the Hotel - leisure time 

Set Dinner at Gold Restaurant -  14 Dish African feast and entertainment

One Way Vintage Car Transfer from Hotel to Franschhoek

Enjoy a Franschhoek Guided Cape Gourmet Delights Tour with Wine and Food pairings that will delight you.

The rates will include the wine and food pairing fees at the 3 wine estates mentioned as well as lunch (choice of starter and a main OR a main and a dessert), one large bottle of still / sparkling water and a warm drink of your choice.  Please just keep in mind that there are other exciting estates that we can include on the Cape Gourmet Delights Tour if we have to change the itinerary for whatever reason. Now, more about the fabulous Cape Gourmet Delights Tour.
 
Our first stop in the Gourmet Tour is at the beautiful Moreson Wine Estate. Moreson’s Charcuterie and wine tasting is their own twist on novel wine tasting. Stretch out at the Farm Grocer bar counter while you sample a range of Moreson wines, each individually paired with mouth watering yummy homemade charcuterie. You get to experience two different wine and food pairings at Moreson as part of the Cape Gourmet Delights Tour. We prefer to keep at least one of them a secret.
 
Our next stop will be at the Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate where you will enjoy a wine and food pairing in their modern tasting centre. This wine and food is a match made in heaven and is for many the highlight of the gourmet tour. During the winter months you will enjoy our wine and food pairing close to the crackling fireplace while during summer you will be able to tickle your taste buds in the air-conditioned tasting room and enjoy the view of the majestic mountains outside. The beautiful wine estate also offers visitors amazing gardens and buildings – making for excellent photo opportunities.
 
The gourmet pairing at this beautiful estate changes every couple of months to reflect the season and fresh products available.
 
Believe it or not, but by now it should be time for a spot of lunch (included in the Gourmet Tour).
 
After lunch, at the Lust Bistro, the day will come to a delightful end.
This Gourmet Tour has been described by many as the highlight of their trip to South Africa. The wine areas of the Cape Winelands are known as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa.
 
Time permitting we can also visit a local Franschhoek coffee roaster to see how they roast their delicious coffee beans. If we are lucky we might even be able to taste some of the coffees that they offer. This visit is however, strictly time permitting.
 
Please note that this tour can only be done Mondays to Fridays.
 
X-Factors about the Full Day Cape Gourmet Delights Tour:
 
• Wine and Food pairings that will delight you.
• Qualified Cape Wine Academy trained wine tour guides.
• The most amazing views and settings.
• Unique tasting experience.
• Small, intimate and private.

Afternoon Table Mountain Return Ticket (Weather dependent)

Today your journey has come to an end.  After breakfast & check-out you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight back home. 

We hope you had a wonderful time and unforgettable experience!

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