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Self Drive Winelands, Safari, Karoo, Whales
Self Drive Winelands, Safari, Karoo, Whales
BA

Highlights: Cape Town - Winelands - Safari - Karoo - Whales.


Other Departures: Glasgow - £3029, Edinburgh - £2819, Birmingham - £2819, Manchester - £2825, Belfast - £3085, Newcastle - £3029


Itinerary:
Day 1: Flights
International flight to Cape Town.


Day 2: Arrival - Cape Town.
Silver Meet and Greet on arrival at Cape Town International Airport
Private 1-3 pax transfer, Cape Town International Airport to Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: The Rockerfeller hotel.
Standard Courtyard View.
Meals: Breakfast.


Day 3: Scheduled Full Day Cape Point Tour.

Departs at 07h45 and 08h45. Returns at approximately 18h00.
Cruise along Millionaire's Paradise from Clifton to Camps Bay and on to Llandudno before an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise.
Wind along Chapman's Peak Drive with lunch (own account) at Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park before meandering back along the coast,
visiting Simon's Town and ending your day at the penguin colony at Boulders Beach where you get to watch these entertaining, waddling characters

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 harbor.
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 its own account).
Stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (own account) before returning to your hotel.

Option includes:
Cape Point gate entrance, Chapman`s peak entrance and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens entrance.
Option excludes: Seal Island cruise ticket, Cape Point funicular ticket, lunch and Boulders beach entrance.

Overnight: The Rockerfeller hotel.
Standard Courtyard View.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4: Cape TownHop on Hop off Cape Town Red Bus.

South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature.
With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to make over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'.
Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.

Included Excursions Tickets.
Included Bus Ticket Only.
Included Table Mountain Cable car Ticket Only.
Included Robben Island Ferry ticket Only.
Overnight: The Rockerfeller hotel.
Standard Courtyard View.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5: Winelands - Franschhoek.

Vehicle.Compact - Toyota Corolla Quest or similar - Premium Insurance,

Wine Tram Experience.
Ticket Only.

Early transfer from Cape Town to catch the 10am Wine tram departure.

The hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of Franschhoek.
A combination of tram and tram-bus transports you around a loop of stops allowing you to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer,
be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards.
When you're ready, hop-on to continue the tour with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley,
and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards.

Tour Experience:
Passengers on board the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as,
They journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and openair tram-bus stopping in some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.

A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer,
be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour.
The experience takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley,
with unparalleled views of the vineyards and a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley.

The tram offers six separate tours to choose from:

The ‘BLUE LINE’ departs on the tram‐bus first and showcases Franschhoek’s breath‐taking mountain views while stopping at the following wine estates:
La Bri, La Bourgogne, Holden Manz, Glenwood, La Couronne, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence.
The cost of the wine tastings differs at each estate and can range anywhere from R 60.00 – R 200.00 per person depending on the guest’s selections at the various estates.

Inclusions
Tram ticket only.
Commentary Guided tour.

Exclusions
Wine tastings. (Pay direct)
Lunch.
Tips and personal purchases on the day.
Transfers to and from Cape Town City hotel.

Overnight: Franschhoek Boutique hotel.
Luxury Double Room.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 6: Winelands - Franschhoek.

Relaxation by the pool.

Overnight: Franschhoek Boutique hotel.
Luxury Double Room.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 7: Aquila Private Game Reserve,
The Aquila Private Game Reserve is located on 7500 hectares of pristine game filled conservancy in the southern Karoo outside of Touws River.
Located on a game rich reserve and boasting home to the Big 5.
Standard Lodge room.
Afternoon game drive.
Meals: Full Board & Game activities.
COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITY - Stay two nights and substitute the Game Drive for a Horseback Safari subject to availability.

Day 8: Aquila Private Game Reserve,
Morning game activity.
Afternoon game activity.
Standard Lodge room.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 9: Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve - Karoo.
Experience the wonders of the Koue Bokkeveld with a range of adventures and excursions to delight.
Traversing the spectacular landscape on foot or by vehicle provides a different perspective to the magic Kagga Kamma has to offer.

Optional Guided Excursions @ £55 each. Guideline price only.

Gain valuable insight into the history, wildlife and Cederberg region through the eyes of Kagga Kamma's Nature Guides.
Kagga Kamma’s guest experiences focus on the unique, natural environment and cultural history embedded in the heart of the Kagga Kamma story.
Nature Drives
Sundowner Tour
Rock Art Tour
Quad Bike Adventures
Premium Cave Suite.
Meals:Breakfast & Dinner.

Day 10: Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve - Karoo

Optional Guided Excursions @ £55 each - Guideline price only.

Nature Drives
Sundowner Tour
Rock Art Tour
Quad Bike Adventures
Premium Cave Suite }
The singular Premium ‘Cave’ Suite is situated at the top furthest right end,
allowing for a wide-angle view of fynbos plains and majestic mountains in the background; the perfect nook to enjoy a morning cuppa’ with the fantastic view.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Open Air Sky Suite - Upgrade £38 per person per night. Guideline price only.
The Sky Suite is slightly further afield and makes for the perfect romantic break.
Here, couples can sip bubbly while watching the sunset from the comfort of the private boma or seated in the wood-fired hot tub.

Guests are required to be booked into a Cave or Hut Suite and have the option to ‘upgrade’ for the night to an Open Air Suite.
This is to ensure that guests have a unit to return to, should the weather turn.
Couples are guided to the Suite at 17:00 and must make their dinner selection prior to departure, by 14:00, at Reception.
Open Air guests then return to the Main Lodge the following morning for breakfast by 10:00.
Please take note that there is no electricity at either of the Open Air Suites.

Day 11: Hermanus.
Lovely mountainous drive.

Hermanus Lodge On The Green - 8 Fernkloof Dr Hermanus
Hermanus Lodge on the Green is nestled at the foot of the majestic Overberg mountain range and is perfect for exploring all the wonders of Hermanus.
We overlook the 25th green of the picturesque Hermanus Golf Club and are only minutes away from pristine beaches,
the world famous Cliff Path as well as the restaurants and boutique shops in the village of Hermanus.
Standard room.
Meals: Breakfast.
Standard room.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12: Whale Watch Tour with Transfer ex Hermanus.

Depart Time : 09h30 Return Time : 15h30
Dyer Island Cruises lives by the motto Discover and Protect, and we strive to provide you with the utmost conservation oriented ethos offered on the market.
We aim to show you the Marine Big 5 - Whales, dolphins, seals, the great white shark and the endangered African penguin.
Our company is Fair Trade certified and our whale boat has been awarded Blue Flag status.
January - May: You might be so fortunate to see the oceans marine big 5.
This is not the Southern Right Season, but we have Humpback and Brides whales that pass through our water on a regular basis.
All morning trips include coffee / tea and muffins on arrival and a light lunch after the trip.
Guests doing an afternoon trip can enjoy a light lunch on arrival followed by warm soup and bread after the trip.
June - December: Experience the oceans marine big 5, including the Southern Right Whales.
Coffee / tea and muffins are served upon arrival followed by warm soup and bread after the trip.hotel transfer Hermanus.

Hermanus Lodge On The Green
8 Fernkloof Dr Hermanus
Standard room.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 13: End of holiday.
Drop car Cape Town Airport.



Offer Includes

  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • Airport taxes
  • 11 nights accommodation as per Itinerary

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary