14 Day Cape Town, Garden Route and Eastern Cape Safari

Day 1: Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International airport you will collect your luggage and proceed through customs, proceed to collect your rental vehicle from the rental kiosk and self drive to your hotel.

After arrival and check-in you are free to explore the city which offers a variety of activities and attractions.

Sweet Orange Guesthouse Offers:

  • Conveniently located for sights and activities like visits to Table Mountain, Cape Point, Kirstenbosch, Waterfront, city centre beaches
  • Outdoor Pool

Day 2: Cape Town

While enjoying the next two full days at leisure in Cape Town where you can select from a range of optional tours and activities. The most popular Cape Town tours are: 

  • Go hiking in Table Mountain National Park or take a rotating cable car to the top for 360-degree views.
  • Visit Boulders Beach to see the only colony of African penguins in the world. 
  • The Cape of Good Hope is also a popular excursion for visitors staying in Cape Town 

Activities and Services

Optional

Day 3: Cape Town

You'll have the next two days to explore Cape Town at your own pace! There is much to see and do in South Africa's most sophisticated city—a melting pot of people and cultures, including Africans, Europeans, and Malays, topped off with magnificent scenery and abundant outdoor life. 

Suggestions include:

  • Walk around Bo-Kaap, one of Cape Town's most colorful and historic neighborhoods, for homes and mosques painted in vibrant rainbow colors including blues, purples, pinks, yellows, and greens.
  • Experience Cape Town through the eyes of passionate, local guides and storytellers on a gentle  cycle through the heart and soul of the city of Cape Town.
  • Visit historical sites like the Castle of Good Hope, a fort from the 17th century, and St. George's Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Southern Africa.
  • Sample fresh seafood and international cuisine at a range of restaurants all over town.

Activities and Services

Day 4: Cape Town

Today you have the choice of the following activities: 

  • There is a little walk that winds its way between Muizenberg and St. James, which is perfect for a gentle stroll with family and friends. Interestingly, this coastal stretch used to be known as Cape Town’s Golden Mile.
  • Soak up the urban creativity on a street art tour in Woodstock. This trendy neighbourhood boasts a number of walls adorned with art in an array of colours and designs.
  • Take a trip to the historic Robben Island, home to the prison that housed many political prisoners under apartheid, the most famous being Nelson Mandela.
Muizenberg Beach St James Beach

Activities and Services

Day 5: Stellenbosch

After breakfast and check out and make your way to Stellenbosch your home for the next two nights.

After arrival at the hotel and check-in you are free to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. This could include using complimentary services and facilities at the hotel (where applicable).

Stellenbosch Hotel Offers:

  • Conveniently located for sights and activities like visits to Museums, Art Galleries, Coffee Shops and Restaurants
  • Restaurant on site

Day 6: Stellenbosch

After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day at your leisure and explore the surrounds of the quaint little town.

We can recommend the following activities:

  • Wine Tasting at any number of the wonderful wine estates in the area
  • Vine Hopper Day Tour
  • Day Trip to Franschhoek

Activities and Services

Day 7: Hermanus

After breakfast and check out and make your way to Hermanus your home for the next two nights.. 

After arrival at the hotel and check-in you are free to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. 

Day 8: Hermanus

After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day at your leisure and explore the surrounds of this beautiful sea-side town.

We can recommend the following activities:

  • Boat Based Whale watching tour (in season)
  • Whale Walking Tour
  • Wine Tasting
  • Museum Visits

Activities and Services

Day 9: Knysna

After breakfast and check out and make your way to Knysna, your home for the next three nights via R62 passing Swellendam, Mossel Bay and George. 

After arrival at the hotel and check-in you are free to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. This could include using complimentary services and facilities at the hotel (where applicable).

Blackwaters River Lodge Offers:

  • Complimentary High Tea
  • Challenging 9 hole par 3 (mashie) Golf Course for the beginner or to hone your short Game (clubs available for hire)
  • Canoeing in Single or Double Canoes on the Goukamma River
  • Stand Up Paddling
  • Wine Tasting
  • Bird Watching

Day 10: Knysna

After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day at your leisure and explore the surrounds of this beautiful sea-side town.

We can recommend the following activities:

  • Featherbed Experiences
  • Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Bloukrans Bungee Jump
  • Quad Biking Tsitsikamma Adventure Land

Activities and Services

Day 11: Knysna

After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day at your leisure and explore the surrounds of this beautiful sea-side town.

We can recommend the following activities:

  • Cango Caves
  • Safari Ostrich Farm
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch
Cango Caves

Activities and Services

Day 12: Amakhala Game Reserve

After breakfast and check out self drive to your lodge in the Eastern Cape. 

After arrival at the hotel and check-in you are free to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. This could include using complimentary services and facilities at the hotel (where applicable).

Amakahala Game Reserve:

  • Restaurant on site
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Big Five Game Drives
  • Guided Walking Safari
  • Bird Watching
Amakhala Game Reserve Amakhala Game Reserve Amakhala Game Reserve

Day 13: Amakhala Game Reserve

After breakfast you are free to enjoy the day at your leisure and make use of the optional activities as mentioned.

Some of the activities can be:

  • Horse Trails
  • Game drives
  • Boat Tours
Amakhala Game Reserve Amakhala Game Reserve Amakhala Game Reserve

Day 14: End of Itinerary

After breakfast and check out, self drive to the Port Elizabeth Airport to return your rental vehicle and board your flight.

We trust you enjoyed your visit to South Africa and wish you a safe flight home.

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