Cape Town, Garden Route & Winelands Tour -
12 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
We start the tour on roof of Cape Town, the Table Mountain, while looking at the sun sinking into the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 2: The Cape Peninsula
On this first day, we visit the entire Cape Peninsula: We visit the lively fisherman's town of Houtbay, from where we take a boat to Duiker Island, home to more than 6000 “cape fure seals”.
We continue our journey via the world-famous ‘Chapman’s peak’, a spectacular route cut out of the mountain rocks, and enjoy the views over the Atlantic Ocean.
Then it's further via ‘Misty Cliffs’ to Cape Point, the Southern-most tip of the African continent. Hiking - or the little train - takes us to the lighthouse, from where we get another spectacular view on the Atlantic, and further down to the Cape of Good Hope.
Our next stop is Simonstown, home to the Boulders' Penguins. The African Penguin is the smallest variety within the penguin-family, but their funny moves will get you chuckling.
Then it's off to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, to enjoy the natural beauty of the proteas, wild dagga, strelitzia, jacaranda, and many more.
Day 3: Cape Town
Any visit to Cape Town should include a visit to Robben Island, officially recognized World Heritage Site, and world-famous as the prison that jailed freedom fighter Nelson Mandela for 27 years. Ex-inmates tell us passionate stories about suffering and heroism, we are introduced to South Africa's racial and violent past, and we enjoy beautiful views of Cape Town.
Back in Cape Town, we visit the Waterfront, and in town, we go and see the Parliament, the Castle, the Gardens, the Bo-Kaap and the District Six Museum.
Day 4: Mosselbay
We’re driving through the historic village of Swellendam to the Garden Route. Mossel Bay, a small harbour town with a big heart. Over the years, Mossel Bay has developed a powerful tradition of unhurried hospitality to complement the natural beauty and rich cultural history of South Africa’s Garden Route. We will visit Dias Museum and the Old Post Office tree, a replica of Bartholomeus Dias’ Caravel.
Day 5: Bottelierskop
Situated between the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains and unspoiled beaches of the Indian Ocean, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve ensures its visitors of a unique safari experience. Bottelierskop is blessed with a great diversity of habitat and wildlife. Come and enjoy a three hour guided game drive with close encounters with rhino’s, giraffe, buffalo, lion, the rare black impala and a large variety of other antelope. Bottelierskop offers visitors a complete South African experience.
Day 6: Knysna
Knysna, situated between lush forests and the shores of a peaceful lagoon offers a wide variety of activities and attractions.We enjoy a trip on a ferry across the lagoon, where we can see the beautiful flora of the area.
Day 7: Tsitsikamma National Park
The Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa’s pioneering marine reserve protects the dramatically beautiful coastline, which encompasses fynbos and forestlands as well as the delicate and unusual marine environment of the Tsitsikamma Shore.
Day 8: Addo Elephant Park
Drive through the Addo Elephant Park looking for any of the Big Five - Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Of course there are many species of antelope and other little species of game which are very interesting to learn about on our safari trip.
Day 9: Graaff Reinet
Graaff-Reinet, nestled in the horseshoe bend of the Sundays River and protected by the Sneeuberg Mountains, the 200 year old town of Graaff-Reinet is the 4th oldest town in the country and steeped with history, both indigenous and settler. We will visit the Valley of Desolation with his cliffs and precariously balanced columns of Dolerite rise 120 metres from the valley floor, against the timeless backdrop of the vast plains of the Camdeboo.
Day 10: Oudtshoorn
The charming town of Oudtshoorn, situated in the Klein Karoo is home to South Africa’s ostrich farm industry. We will learn about these unique birds while visiting an Ostrich farm. The Cango Caves are the oldest and most popular attraction and one of the great natural wonders of the world.
Day 11: Franschhoek
An exciting journey through South Africa’s pride and prestige; we taste wine at selected, top-of-the-range wine estates spread across the idyllic and historical Franschhoek.
Day 12: Stellenbosch and Departure
The town of Stellenbosch, which lies at the heart of this winemaking area, is a gorgeous, historical university town with some of the best-preserved Victorian and Georgian buildings along Dorp Street, itself a national monument. Its oak-lined streets are home to a number of excellent restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and galleries.
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