Garden Route & Cape Town
DAY 1 CAPE TOWN
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you proceed through passport control and collect your luggage. In the arrivals Hall you will be met by a company representative who will assist you to collect your hired car and take you through your itinerary and hand you over your information travel pack. Now you proceed to a Guesthouse in the luxurious suburb of Fresnaye or alternatively to your Hotel in the trendy suburb of Sea Point.
Overnight: Sundown Manor, Fresnaye on Bed & Breakfast basis
Overnight: The Hyde Hotel, Sea Point on a Bed and Breakfast basis
DAY 2 CAPE TOWN/WINELANDS
Depart Cape Town and travel along the N2 taking the Stellenbosch turn-off. Travel to the town of Stellenbosch the second oldest town in South Africa. Walk around quaint town visit Oom Samie se Winkel and admiring the architecture of Dorp Street. Continue over Helshoogte Pass and visit Babylonstoren for wine tasting and walk around this interesting farm. In the Franschhoek Valley there are many wine estate to visit for wine tasting, La Motte, Allee Bleue, Backsberg, Boschedal just to name a few. Arrive at hotel late afternoon and in time to relax and see the sun set over the Valley.
Overnight: Boschendal Wine Farm Estate on a Bed and Breakfast basis
Overnight: La Petite Ferme Lakeside Lodge on Bed & Breakfast basis
DAY 3 FRANSCHHOEK/OUDTSHOORN
Breakfast at the hotel followed by check- out. Depart Franschhoek and travel via the pass to Grabouw and join the N2 freeway then head inland driving through the wheat producing area to Swellendam. After Swellendam take the Tradouw Pass and proceed via Barrydale & Calitzdorp ot Oudtshoorn. The towns of Oudtshoorn and De Rust are in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world. The world’s biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty. The region is home to the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system visits to the Cango Caves and the Ostrich Farm is a highlight of this area.
Overnight: De Zeekoe Guestfarm on Bed & Breakfast basis
DAY 4 OUDTSHOORN/KNYSNA
Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. Depart Oudtshoorn and proceed over the Quteniqua Pass to the town of George and continue along the N2 freeway towards Knysna. Knysna Heads must be the most striking geological features along the entire southern African coastline. They flank a deep but potentially treacherous channel through which the sea pours in to flood the wide and breathtakingly pretty lagoon at the mouth of the Knysna River. Knysna is one of the Southern Cape coast’s best known holiday destinations, situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful lagoon – it offers many activities and attractions of a wide variety. A lookout has been erected on the Eastern Head, commanding spectacular views of the lagoon, Leisure Isle and Knysna. The Western Head is a privately owned nature Reserve – Featherbed Bay. The Knysna Lagoon is one of the few places along the coast and in the world that supports a oyster hatchery. And the Knysna oysters are reputedly among the tastiest in the world. Millwood House Museum in Queen Street houses material relating to the history of the town, and includes artefacts once owned by George Rex. The Knysna Forest is the largest indigenous forest in South Africa comprising of tall and ancient trees of local and exotic species, including stinkwood, yellowwood, blackwood, ironwood, white alders and Cape chestnut. Not forgetting the ferns, creepers and wild flowers which add colour to this endless green collage. Home to the once great herds of Knysna Elephants, it is believed that only one lonely cow remains today.
Overnight: Isola Bella Guest House on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Overnight: The St.James of Knysna on a Bed & Breakfast basis
DAY 5 KNYSNA
Explore the surrounding area of Plettenberg Bay, Tsistkamma Forest and visit to the Bird, Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary in the Crags is also a highlight of this area. Or just exploring Knsyna itself with Oyster beds, Waterfront and boat trips.
Overnight: Isola Bella Guest House on Bed & Breakfast basis
Overnight: The St.James of Knysna on a Bed & Breakfast basis
DAY 6 KNYSNA/MOSSEL BAY
Depart Knysna and drive back along the N2 past George to Klienbrak River. Early afternoon check-in to Botlierskop Game Reserve followed by an afternoon game driver at approximately 15h00 with sundowners in the bush. Return to the lodge to freshen-up before dinner
Overnight: Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Full board – 2 game drives)
DAY 7 MOSSEL BAY
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. This morning you can enjoy a lovely gamedrive on the Reserve. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive followed by dinner
Overnight: Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Full board – 2 game drives)
DAY 8 MOSSEL BAY/CAPE AGULHAS
Depart the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and proceed along the N2 freeway to just pass Swellendam the turn off to Cape Agulhas to most southerly point of Africa. Travelling along the R319 passing the towns of Bredasdorp, Napier and Strusibaai. Check in your lodge late afternoon. Dinner at the lodge (own account).
Overnight: Agulhas Country Lodge on a Bed & Breakfast basis
DAY 9 CAPE AGULHAS
After a leisurely breakfast explorer the area and visit the Lighthouse and the beach front area with it’s plague with
details of the most southerly point of Africa. A visit to the De Hoop Nature Reserve is an option too.
Overnight: Agulhas Country Lodge on a Bed & Breakfast basis
DAY 10 CAPE AGULHAS/CAPE TOWN
After breakfast depart Agulhas and head back to Bredasdorp then taking the R316 until the turn off to Stanford
(R326) and travel along the coastline via Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, Gordons Bay and return to the N2 freeway heading
back to Cape Town.
Arrive late afternoon in Cape Town to check-in for your over night.
Overnight: Sundown Manor on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Overnight: The Hyde Hotel, Sea Point on a Bed and Breakfast basis
DAY 11 CAPE TOWN
Explore the city of Cape Town with the Cape Peninsula, Cape Point, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Robben Island, Table
Mountain to mention a few sights to visit.
CAPE TOWN: In which ever way, the area of Cape Town in South Africa is one of the most beautiful and interesting to visit in the world…. Here, other than a fascinating city, with many historical points, museums, markets, restaurants along the sea, one can enjoy views of majestic mountains, rocky coastlines, golden beaches, magnificent gardens, excellent wines, and superior hotels, Cape Town is known for its very friendly people.
The mountains surrounding the city have the most spectacular view points onto the coast and ocean below. Visit Cape Point, Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens, or Monkey World or Bird World in Hout Bay, or even visit the Butterfly farm on the wine route.
As the Legislative Capital of South Africa, with over 2 million inhabitants, Cape Town is definitely the most vibrant city in South Africa. There are so many places to visit, such as the Castle of Good Hope, originally built between 1666 and 1679, and being the oldest building in South Africa, the Houses of Parliment, the Market Square, or the Company gardens, set out as the original gardens in 1652, The South African Planetarium (found at the top of Company Gardens) and the South African Museum hosts an incredible quantity of fossils as well as a gallery dedicated to whales, with a skeleton of over 20 meters of one of these majestic sea creatures.
Overnight: Sundown Manor on Bed & Breakfast basis
Overnight: The Hyde Hotel, Sea Point on a Bed and Breakfast basis
DAY 12 CAPE TOWN/ONWARD
Time at leisure before you proceed to the Cape Town International Airport for your flight out.