Cape Town and Garden Route – A Luxury Guided Tour
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Cape Town and Garden Route – A Luxury Guided Tour
South Africa is a country located at the southern end of the African continent and made up of different ecosystems. Inland, Kruger National Park is home to big game and safaris. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush vineyards around Stellenbosch and Paarl, rocky cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forests and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, located at the foot of the flat-topped Table Mountain
This magnificent country cannot be described, but experienced.
Therefore, do not hesitate to come and take a getaway to the tip of Cape Town, a little-known area of this magnificent country, towards which the majority. of visitors are directed towards the big five zone
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Cape Town is a port city located on the Cape Peninsula in the southwest of South Africa. Cape Town is built at the foot of the imposing Table Mountain. The hills of Signal Hill and the Lion’s Head at its summit give relief to this metropolitan city. An urban city which is home to abundant artistic and cultural activity and which provides access to the natural jewels of the Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope: mountains, natural parks and long beaches with tumultuous waters Discover the coastal city of Cape Town and the Peninsula before heading out to the Garden Route with Knysna and Mossel Bay, where you’ll experience some game drives.
This itinerary is just a starting point as all services are 100% customisable to suit your travel wants and needs. Looking for different hotels, other experiences or an alternative route?
Welcome to Cape Town – Guide on arrival
You will be met by our guide upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, from where you will be transferred to your accommodation. Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Accommodation: The Table Bay Hotel
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full day privately guided Cape Peninsula tour. Discover both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines. The first stop is at the charming fishing village of Hout Bay. Then continue along the Atlantic coastline to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point – the most south-westerly tip of Africa and the mythical meeting place of two great oceans. On the return trip, pass through the naval town of Simon’s Town and then traverse the fishing port of Kalk Bay and the lush suburb of Constantia.
Accommodation: The Table Bay Hotel
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to evoke unique flavour sensations with a chocolate and wine tasting at Waterford Wine Estate, nestled within the scenic Blaauwklippen Valley in Stellenbosch. Your wine and chocolate tasting are guaranteed to be a heavenly affair as selected Waterford wines are paired up with generous slivers of specially made Von Geusau dark and milk fine chocolate. Your wine tasting will include three Waterford Estate wines and three samples of Von Geusau fine chocolate.Then, Wander through the oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch. Lying at the foot of the Simonsberg mountains and within the grandiose Cape Winelands. Many leading wine estates are found here including Spier, Tokara and Delheim, as well as some of the country’s best restaurants where dining can be an informal al fresco affair or something more elegant and black tie.The gorgeous and world-renowned wine estate of Spier lies at the foot of the Heldeberg Mountains in Stellenbosch. The green and sprawling estate include a beautiful dam and patio area where guests can relax with views of the mountains and grassy lawns in front of you.After tasting you will be transferred to Oudtshoorn
Accommodation: Rosenhof Country House
After breakfast, spend some time exploring Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. A tour of an ostrich farm is naturally one of Oudtshoorn’s main attractions, where visitors can view the birds and browse boutiques full of exotic ostrich leather, and the brave can try to ride an ostrich. Another famous landmark in Oudtshoorn is the Cango Caves. They are located within the Swartberg Mountain range and form part of the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage site.
These amazing caves are a must-see for locals and visitors alike, carved into the mountains, holding hidden treasures and astounding sights. They are the biggest show cave system in Africa and the oldest tourist attraction in the country.
Accommodation: Rosenhof Country House
Combine adventure and relaxation in Knysna. The picturesque town of Knysna along the Garden Route is surrounded by magnificent coastal forests and an extensive lagoon that boasts the town’s most famous landmark, the Knysna Heads. While the Heads provide a treacherous channel into the ocean, the lagoon itself is peaceful and ideal for boat cruises and water sports. The Featherbed Nature Reserve lies on the southern Head and the beautiful Garden Route National Park is only a short drive from the town.
Lagoon cruise to the Knysna Heads on the John Benn, a fully enclosed luxury ferry. Enjoy the sea air and the sound of the water lapping around you as you cruise out onto the large lagoon towards its mouth, the Knysna Heads. The Heads are two imposing rocky outcrops that appear to stand sentinel at the mouth of the lagoon, with waves crashing on one side and smooth, calm water on the other. The beautifully appointed ferry has magnificent yellowwood decks, sourced from the local Knysna forests, and you will be treated to stunning scenery and a unique experience during the 90-minute cruise. Warm clothing is advisable as being out on the lagoon can get chilly; however, inside the ferry itself, the atmosphere and temperature are warm, cosy and hospitable.
Accommodation: St James of Knysna
After breakfast, travel to Garden Route and then discover Wilderness.Lying at the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains in a region of incomparable beauty, Wilderness is an attractive holiday village with vast stretches of beautiful beaches and numerous vantage points from which to watch the whales and dolphins. The long stretch of beach embraces the mouths of the Touw and Kaaimans Rivers and is backed by northward cliffs over which the fringe of the forest reaches down to sea level.Trace the beginnings of the South African postal system at the Post Office Tree, located within the Diaz Museum Complex in Mossel Bay.After that, arrive at Gondwana Game Reserve
. Gondwana is the only fynbos reserve in the world that is home to the free-roaming Big Five. It is conveniently located just outside Mossel Bay, a quick 45-minute drive from George Airport and four hours from Cape Town. Safaris to view the Big Five and a variety of African wildlife such as cheetahs and hippos can be taken either on a guided horseback tour or a 4×4 drive. Additional activities to be enjoyed in this protected reserve include hiking, bird watching, and fishing. Game activities included in your package are as per the program below.Have lunch and enjoy the afternoon Game Drive.
Accommodation: Gondwana Game Reserve
After breakfast, you can enjoy the morning Game Drive. Later, you will be transferred to Cape Town airport for the departure flight towards your next destination. We hope you enjoyed your stay in South Africa and hope to see you again!
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