Travelpack

Other departures: Glasgow - £2189, Edinburgh - £2269, Manchester - £2189, Belfast - £2269, Newcastle - £2185

Itinerary:
Day 1: Upon arrival Silver Welcome Meet & Greet on arrival at Cape Town International Airport

This elegant hotel boasts a fantastic position just 50 metres from the ocean promenade and a short drive away from the city centre. Points of interest within close proximity of the hotel include the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Table Mountain National Park. Visitors will enjoy the exquisite dishes served at the on-site restaurants and will be able to relax at the outdoor swimming pool and bar.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point, Superior Room - Bed and Breakfast

Bold mountain views and refreshing ocean vistas are but a few of the warm and inviting amenities that create a comfortable stay for corporate and leisure travellers alike at the Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point. Those looking to experience the best of Cape Town while enjoying the convenience of accessible accommodation and intuitive service will find the beachfront hotel's tranquil beach house feel, charmed with discreet and modern elegance, an ideal destination. Located between the Cape Town CBD and fine beaches and within close proximity to major tourist attractions, the hotel's guest rooms and suites offer everything needed for a relaxed and productive stay. From an interactive lobby and outdoor plunge pool to steakhouse dining and a delicious breakfast buffet, guests can revel in amenities while exploring the sights and sounds of Cape Town. Superior guest rooms have a partial sea view and a private balcony.

Day 2: Scheduled Full Day Cape Point Tour

Daily Drive along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road as you pass the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to see the 12 Apostles Peaks. We see Hout Bay and the Sentinel with an optional visit to Seal Island (own account) or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbour. Drive along Chapman’s Peak (if open). Visit Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to ‘fynbos’, wild animals (like Cape Mountain Zebra, baboons and several species of buck and birds). We’ll stop for lunch along the way (own account). Optional funicular to the lighthouse (Funicular for own account). Visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins. Drive through Simons Town and see False Bay and the Indian Ocean. Stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (own account) before returning to your hotel. The option includes: Cape Point gate entrance, Chapman's peak entrance and Boulders beach entrance Option excludes: Seal Island cruise ticket, Cape Point funicular ticket, lunch and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens entrance

Day 3 Day at leisure

Option Activities:
Robben Island
Table Mountain

Day 4: Magnificent Garden Route

Departure Dates in Cape Town 2021:

Monday Departures in Cape Town
January - 11,25 February - 8,15,22 March - 1,8,15,22,29 April - 5,12,26 May - 10,24
June - 14 July - 5,19 August - 2,16,30 September - 13,20,27 October - 4,11,18,25 November - 1,8,15,22,29 December - 6,13
Cape Town - Prince Albert
Travel through the picturesque Hex River Valley, surrounded by magnificent mountains. This area is considered to be the biggest producer of table grapes in South Africa. Continue to Matjiesfontein, where a part of the local hotel served as a convalescent hospital for British officers during the Anglo-Boer War. The entire village was declared a National Heritage Site in 1975 and is today a charming, beautifully restored throwback to the late Victorian era. The journey continues to Prince Albert, another delightful village, dating back to 1762. The town is known for its sun-ripened fresh and dried fruit, vineyards, olives and local cheese. Overnight in Prince Albert.
Accommodation: Swartberg Hotel (standard room) or similar
Distance travelled today: 392 km

Day 5: Prince Albert - Oudtshoorn (B,D)
After breakfast, we have the opportunity to sample some of the locally produced olives before travelling through the spectacular Meiringspoort Pass and Waterfall, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with breathtaking rock formations and jaw-dropping beauty. The winding road takes us through the Swartberg Mountains to the quaint Little Karoo village of De Rust. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine estate before setting off on a tour of the Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. In the afternoon, visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Accommodation: La Plume Guest House (luxury room) or similar
Distance travelled today: 100 km

Day 6: Oudtshoorn - Knysna (B, L)
After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon. Overnight in Knysna.
Accommodation: Rex Hotel (standard room) or similar
Distance travelled today: 134 km

Day 7: Knysna - Port Elizabeth (B)
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Port Elizabeth. You'll head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, known as the 'friendly city', with a wonderful climate. The tour ends on arrival in Port Elizabeth. Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport.
Distance travelled today: 274 km
Inclusions
3 breakfasts
1 lunch
1 dinner
Accommodation
Porterage
Transportation and sightseeing as specified

Exclusions:
All other items not specified under inclusions.
Children under 8 years are not permitted

Courtyard Port Elizabeth, Studio - Bed and Breakfast
The Courtyard Hotel Port Elizabeth is situated on Marine Drive in the Boardwalk Casino and Resort complex, directly opposite the famed Humewood International Beach of the Eastern Cape. The hotel consists of 91 suites and studios, some with sea-facing views. Situated 8 minutes from the CBD and 5 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport. Facilities include an intimate lounge, courtesy bar, fitness room, boardroom, swimming pool and dining options from local restaurants. Studio rooms with well-appointed bathroom(s) and private access. Unobtrusive fully equipped kitchenette, electronic safe large enough to accommodate a laptop. All rooms have M-Net, selected DStv channels and Air-conditioning.

Airport Transfer,
Day 8 Durban

Airport to hotel transfer

PROTEA HOTEL FIRE & ICE! BY MARRIOTT DURBAN UMHLANGA RIDGE
Conveniently situated opposite Gateway Theatre of Shopping in the hub of the Umhlanga Ridge new town centre, this hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the many holiday attractions along the Dolphin Coastline, of which it's rich Zulu heritage and popular game parks are but a few. The hotel is located 15 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, and 20 minutes to the CBD and uShaka Marine World. The hotel offers 205 rooms including 74 semi self-catering rooms comprising 50 family apartments and 24 junior suites. Leisure facilities include a roof-level swimming pool, bar, gym, restaurant, outdoor deck area, secure underground parking as well as conferencing facilities.

Day 9 Scheduled Half Day Durban City Tour

Daily Be introduced to Durban, a multicultural City shaped by a complex collaborative history involving the early colonial settlers, the indigenous Zulu population, and the Indian community who arrived as indentured labourers in the 19th century. To call it a city of contrasts is often an understatement. The tour begins with a drive along the brand-new Golden Mile, the revitalized beachfront promenade which hugs the beckoning beaches of Durban. Move through the City, viewing the majestic City Hall, and enjoying its humorous history! Then uncover the past’s harsh system of labour control at the original offices of The Kwa Muhle Museum (closed Sundays). From history to nature, visit the peaceful Durban Botanic Gardens founded in 1849, a treasure trove of massive trees from Asia, Africa and America, and a magnificent orchid house. Lastly, in harmony with Indian culture and history, you’re going local...taste a unique Bunny Chow, traditional ‘take-away’ food of the Indian community... indeed of all South Africans! Then conclude the tour with a visit to an icon of Kwa-Zulu Natal, the Moses Mabhida Stadium where you will have the option of experiencing the cable car ride (own account) to the top of the stadium for that phenomenal view of Durban and its surroundings.

Day 10 Scheduled Full-Day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Tour

Departs between 06h30 and 06h45. Returns at approximately 18h30. Optional open safari vehicle game drive is available at a surcharge. This magnificent Big Five game park is not only home to 84 species of game, but it's the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa, world-renowned for its highly successful white rhino conservation programme. A day on safari in the magical Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park doesn't stop at the thrill of searching for the Big Five, but the hilly terrain offers spectacular views of the Reserve and your camera is going to love it. Lunch is arranged at the lofty Hilltop Camp or similar and it'll give you a chance to check how close your bird count has come to the 425 listed birds in the Park. Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park is Kwazulu-Natal's pride and joy, and after your visit, you'll understand why. Your experience highlights: - Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Big Five game drive - Lunch

Day 11 Departure

Taking your memories and pictures home,
Transfers to Durban airport King Shaka

Offer Includes

Meal Plans