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Cape Town, Garden Route and Eastern Cape 11 Days / 10 Nights

Experience many of South Africa’s highlights on this varied and well-paced itinerary. Begin with some time in Cape Town, before embarking on the famed Garden Route. Pass historic towns, take in the incredible mountain and coastal scenery, and tour a farm in the ‘ostrich capital of the world’, staying in boutique guesthouses along the way. Finish with a top-tier safari experience in the Amakhala Game Reserve. 

Tour Nights
  • Cape Town: 4 nights
  • Prince Albert: 1 nights
  • Oudtshoorn: 1 nights
  • Knysna: 1 nights
  • Amakhala Game Reserve: 3 nights
  • Tour code: AWSA10
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Group Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Take in the cultural sights of Cape Town
  • Explore the spectacular Cape Peninsula on a private tour
  • Discover the scenic Garden Route, staying in boutique guesthouses
  • Stay in a luxurious, intimate lodge in the Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Join guided ‘Big Five’ safari experiences

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 Cape Town
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    Cape Town

    You will be welcomed at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to the Kloof Street Hotel in Cape Town. Check in to a Luxury Room for a 4-night stay and enjoy close proximity to Kloof Street’s trendy bars and artisan eateries. Facilities at your hotel include a first-floor deck with a pool and loungers, and an excellent restaurant. 

  • Day 2 Cape Town
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    Cape Town

    Today you’re at leisure to explore the delights of Cape Town. Consider riding a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, explore the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or take a boat trip to Robben Island,home of Nelson Mandela during his time as a political prisoner.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 3 Cape Town - Peninsula Tour
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    Cape Town - Peninsula Tour

    Take in the spectacular coastline and indigenous wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on a full-day private tour. Take an optional cruise to Seal Island, wind along Chapman’s Peak Drive, and explore the attractive beaches and quaint high street of Simon’s Town. Finish by seeing the penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 4 Cape Town
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    Cape Town

    A final day to tick-off the remaining sights of Cape Town. A guided walking tour is a great way to discover the city’s street food, independent shops and heritage buildings.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 5 Cape Town - Mossel Bay
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    Cape Town - Mossel Bay

    You will be met by your guide and set off along the magnificent Garden Route. Take in the views along Sir Lowry’s Pass and make your way to Grabouw and Elgin, surrounded by majestic mountains. Continue to Cape Agulhas - the southernmost tip of Africa - and pass through historic Swellendam on your way to Mossel Bay, where you’ll stay the night.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 6 Mossel Bay - Oudtshoorn
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    Mossel Bay - Oudtshoorn

    Visit the significant archaeological site of Cape St Blaize Cave,then continue to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. Tour an ostrich farm, enjoy a wine tasting at an estate in the scenic Schoemanshoek Valley, then explore the Cango Caves; one of Africa’s most spectacular naturalrock formations, its vast caverns are filled with striking stalagmitesand stalactites. Enjoy dinner at your boutique guesthouse.
    Meals included: Breakfast and dinner 

  • Day 7 Oudtshoorn - Knysna
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    Oudtshoorn - Knysna

    Travel over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass, tour the historical landmarks of the city of George, and take in the breathtaking scenery of Wilderness, a coastal resort town surrounded by forests, lakes and mountains. Continue to Knysna, set on the banks of a beautiful lagoon fed by five rivers and the Indian Ocean. Explore the magical Knysna Forests, stamping ground of elusive Knysna elephants, where you’ll have lunch. Overnight in Knysna.
    Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 8 Knysna – Gqeberha - Amakhala Game Reserve
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    Knysna – Gqeberha - Amakhala Game Reserve

    Drive to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), the end point of your Garden Route tour. Then transfer to Amakhala Game Reserve – one of the most exclusive wildlife reserves in the Eastern Cape, offering world-class ‘Big Five’ safari experiences.A Luxury Suite at the intimate Hlosi Game Lodge will be your home for the next 3 nights.
    Meals included: Breakfast and dinner 

  • Days 9-10 Amakhala Game Reserve
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    Amakhala Game Reserve

    Enjoy daily game drives in the company of an experienced ranger in an open-top safari vehicle. You can also spot wildlife from the bar at the main lodge, which overlooks a waterhole. Dine in style in the elegantdining room or on an expansive outdoor deck, and cool-off in the lodge’s swimming pool.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

  • Day 11 Amakhala Game Reserve - Gqeberha
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    Amakhala Game Reserve - Gqeberha

    Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your onward flight. 

Dates & Guide Prices

  • PERIOD OF TRAVEL
  • PRICE (PP)

Hotels

  •  The Rex Hotel
    The Rex Hotel
    Star Rating Knysna
  • La Plume Boutique Guest House
    La Plume Boutique Guest House
    Star Rating Oudtshoorn
  • Hlosi Game Lodge
    Hlosi Game Lodge
    Star Rating Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Kloof Street Hotel
    Kloof Street Hotel
    Star Rating Cape Town
  • Swartberg Hotel
    Swartberg Hotel
    Star Rating Prince Albert

The Rex Hotel Star Rating

Knysna
  •  The Rex Hotel

Located on the World Famous Garden Route, The Rex Hotel is a celebration of urban style and impeccable service making it one of the most exhilarating getaways in its class. The Rex is close to Knysna Quays, Knysna Elephant Pa

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La Plume Boutique Guest House Star Rating

Oudtshoorn
  • La Plume Boutique Guest House

La Plume is perfectly situated to explore the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn, and its surroundings. Located in Oudtshoorn, La Plume Boutique Guest House is within a 15-minute drive of Safari Ostrich Show Farm and C.

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Hlosi Game Lodge Star Rating

Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Hlosi Game Lodge

Situated in the Greater Addo and Frontier Country area of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is the malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve - a mere 50 minute drive north-east of Port Elizabeth’s national airport.

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Kloof Street Hotel Star Rating

Cape Town
  • Kloof Street Hotel

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Lifestyle On Kloof, South African Museum And Planetarium and Long Street. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 18 km from Kloof Street Hotel.

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Swartberg Hotel Star Rating

Prince Albert
  • Swartberg Hotel

A national monument with over 150 years of history, the Swartberg Hotel offers comfort, outstanding rural hospitality and great local food to guests from all over the world. Situated at the very heart of the small town of Pri

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What's Included?

  • International flights.
  • Silver Welcome on arrival at Cape Town International Airport.
  • Private return transfers from Cape Town International Airport and Hotel.
  • 4 Nights at Cape Town on  Bed & Breakfast board.
  • Private Peninsula Tour – Full Day.
  • 3 Nights on Magnificent Garden Route Tour - Comfortable Option – Accommodation, 3 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, porterage, transportation and sightseeing.
  • Private return transfers between Port Elizabeth Airport and Amakhala Game Reserve.
  • 3 Nights at Amakhala Game Reserve - Accommodation, Meals, selected house beverages, 2 game drive activities (night drives and guided walks are subject to availability and at discretion of ranger at selected lodges) and Conservation Levy.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Health requirements, immigration requirements.
  • Any tips and gratuities.
  • Air and rail fares (unless specified as part of a package).
  • Personal items (beverages, cigarettes, telephone calls, room service, laundry and other extras).
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing. 
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