Travelpack

Highlights: Cape Town, Safari, Garden Route

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.
Overnight: 4 Nights at Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront - Standard Non-Sea Facing Room - Bed & Breakfast

Day 2 Authentic Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Included tour Cape Town

Departs Daily between 07h35 and 08h30. Returns at ±12h30

Since the depth of history as you drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge before stopping for a short visit of the Castle of Good Hope (optional), originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa! Alternatively, we walk around the Grand Parade square which has its own historical significance. We hear of the brief history of District Six en-route to a visit at the Company Gardens where we walk through the landscaped gardens. Learn more about the history of the Bo-Kaap and its people as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Trace the moves of a professional diamond cutter as he creates every girl's dream stone with a visit to a diamond cutting factory. After learning more about the history of diamonds and gold in South Africa, we drive past the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay as we make our way to Table Mountain, return to the hotel or stay on top of the mountain and find your own way back to your hotel.

Scheduled Cape Town City Tour - Half Day - Including return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Tickets

Your experience highlights:
• The Castle of Good Hope (Optional )
• Parliament Buildings, City Hall, Grand Parade and the Slave Lodge
• The Company Gardens
• Malay Quarter
• Diamond cutter visit
• Cable car to the summit of Table Mountain (weather permitting)

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront - Standard Sea Facing Room - Bed & Breakfast

DEPARTURE DATES IN CAPE TOWN:
Minimum 2 guests / Maximum 18 guests
Jan 22: 6;20;27

Feb 22: 3;10;17;24

Mar22: 3;10;17;24;31

Apr 22: 14;28

May 22: 12

Jun 22: 9

Jul 22: 7;28

Aug 22: 11;25

Sep 22: 1;8;15;22;29

Oct 22: 6;13;20;27

Nov 22: 3;10;17;24

Dec 22: 1;8

Day 5 Garden Route Safari Winelands

CAPE TOWN - OUDTSHOORN
This morning you will be met at your hotel by your representative and depart for the ‘Little Karoo’, travelling via
Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. En route, stop off in the town of Barrydale, where we will have the
opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the
classroom learning more about the local farming community, before continuing to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich feather
capital’ and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. (The school visit is subject to the school being open).
Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Enjoy dinner at an Ostrich Farm, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich Steak. [Dinner]
Overnight: La Plume Guest House
Distance travelled today: 418 km

DAY 6 OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA
After breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural
wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Return to Oudtshoorn for a tour and light lunch at an Ostrich Farm.
Our journey continues over the scenic Outeniqua Pass to George, the administrative hub of the Garden Route area
and then onto Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the
heart of the Garden Route.
Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast & Lunch]
Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar
Distance travelled today: 204 km

DAY 7 KNYSNA
Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where we can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western
Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for a sumptuous lunch. The afternoon is at leisure
to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.
Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast & Lunch]
Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar
Distance travelled today: 15 km

DAY 8 KNYSNA - ALBERTINA
After a leisurely breakfast, travel via George and Mossel Bay to Albertinia, a town set against the backdrop of the
majestic Langeberg Mountain Range. Enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game drive, at a malaria free private game
reserve, that is home to an abundance of animal and birdlife, including the Big Five. Overnight in the region of
Albertinia. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Overnight: Garden Route Game Lodge or similar
Distance travelled today: 150 kms

DAY 9 ALBERTINA - HERMANUS
Our safari adventure continues with an early morning open vehicle game drive. Our expert guide will endeavour to
spoil us with sightings of the ‘Big Five’, general game and prolific birdlife. Leaving the bush behind, our journey will
take us to the picturesque Cape Dutch town of Swellendam. This charming town was founded in 1745 and is famous
for its youngberries, eclectic architecture and National Parks, as well as outdoor activities. Our journey further
continues to the seaside resort of Hermanus, known as the heart of the whale route, offering the best land-based
whale watching (August to November) in the world. Dinner at the Heritage Restaurant, one of the oldest fisherman’s
cottages in Hermanus, where delectable dishes are created using seasonal, local produce. Overnight in Hermanus.
[Breakfast & Dinner]
Overnight: Misty Waves
Distance travelled today: 370 km

DAY 10 HERMANUS - CAPE TOWN
After a leisurely breakfast depart Hermanus and travel to Franschhoek, a picturesque village surrounded by
spectacular vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300 years ago, bringing with them their age-old
French wine and food culture. Our storytelling guide will take us on a tour through Franschhoek village, sharing with
us the fascinating history of the French Huguenots. Then finally onto Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa,
spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 180 km

INCLUDES ON GARDEN ROUTE
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

Day 3 Day at leisure.

Optional Activity

Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour
Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront - Standard Sea Facing Room - Bed & Breakfast
Day 4
Day At leisure

Optional Activity

Scheduled - Stellenbosch Winelands Tour - Half Day

Departs at 12h45 and 13h45. Returns at approximately 17h30.

Explore the fine art galleries, the architecture, the history, and the curious and quaint shops of historical, glorious Stellenbosch (on Sundays not all galleries and shops are open). A leisurely drive will acquaint you with the beauty of this world-renowned region, before inducting you into the wine-making process in a fascinating cellar tour. And when the wine's made, it needs to be tasted, so prepare to test and taste.

Your experience highlights:

Art galleries
Shopping
Cellar tour
Wine wasting

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront - Standard Non-Sea Facing Room - Bed & Breakfast

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