Best of Cape Town and the Garden Route

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

14 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

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Highlights

Experience the best of Cape Town and the Garden Route, with great accommodation to end each day

Enjoy two nights and four game drives at Amakhala Safari Lodge – each lodge includes a private plunge pool

Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and De Hoop Nature Reserve on foot

Visit two Stellenbosch wineries for a day of wine tasting with food pairings

Encounter African penguins among the granite rocks of Boulders Beach

Enjoy stunning views from the summit of Table Mountain

Itinerary

Encompassing some of the most majestic scenery in Africa, the journey between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town ranks among the finest coastal routes in the world. Pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs and gorges, fairytale forests and lively seaside towns adorn this shoreline. Starting at the secluded Amakhala Safari Lodge, game drives in the vast reserve will be complemented with time to relax in your private plunge pool. Along the way, we sample local wines and cuisine in Stellenbosch, look out for southern right whales as they come close to shore (in season) and enjoy nature walks to discover the abundant flora and fauna of South Africa. Our adventure ends at the stylish Blackheath Lodge, the perfect place to relax and take in magnificent Cape Town.

day 1Start Port Elizabeth; transfer to Amakhala Game Reserve

Welcome to South Africa. We gather at the airport and take a one-hour drive to Amakhala, a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape. The Amakhala crew will welcome you and help you settle into this spectacular safari lodge.
Say howzit to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. In the late afternoon, we embark on our first game drive for a chance to see the spectacular wildlife and topography of Amakhala. During the drive, we stop for a cheese and wine sundowner, a quintessential safari experience to round off your first day.
Your tour leader then ensures a big South African welcome over dinner.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Morning and afternoon game drives in Amakhala Game Reserve

day 3Morning game drive at Amakhala Game Reserve; forest walk in Tsitsikamma National Park

day 4Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve; free afternoon in Plettenberg Bay

day 5Drive to De Hoop Nature Reserve with stops at the Knysna Heads and Mossel Bay

day 6Full day in De Hoop Nature Reserve

day 7Continue to Stellenbosch via Cape Agulhas and Hermanus

day 8Wine tasting with food pairings at two Stellenbosch wineries

day 9Drive to Simon's Town; wander among African penguins at Boulders Beach

day 10Walk in Cape Point Nature Reserve; discover Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden; drive to Sea Point

day 11Cable car to the summit of Table Mountain; free time to enjoy Cape Town

day 12Adventure ends in Cape Town

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 8 Premium nights (hotels and lodges), 1 Superior Comfort night (hotel), 2 Comfort nights (hotel)

Meals

All breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (by private minibus) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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Itinerary

day 1Start Port Elizabeth; transfer to Amakhala Game Reserve

day 2Morning and afternoon game drives in Amakhala Game Reserve

day 3Morning game drive at Amakhala Game Reserve; forest walk in Tsitsikamma National Park

day 4Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve; free afternoon in Plettenberg Bay