15-Day South Africa Adventure with Safari, Wine and Garden Route
About This Tour
Experience the best of South Africa on this immersive 15-day journey from Cape Town through the scenic Winelands, the Garden Route, the rugged Klein Karoo, and...
Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Franschoek, Hermanus, Robertson, Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Agulhas National Park, Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Wilderness National Park · Languages: Afrikaans, Dutch, English
Know before you go: You can sit back and relax while we drive and point you toward all the best sights.; No need to hire a car.; No need to buy maps or rent a GPS; we know the way.; No worries about getting lost or driving on the wrong side of the road.; Petrol (fuel) costs are included.; At all times, you will have a driver with local knowledge at your disposal.; Your safety is our concern and part of our business.; You will receive an estimate in advance of what your organised vacation spending will be.; For this trip, we use comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover Discoveries. Each Land Rover can accommodate up to 6 passengers; the larger your group, the lower the cost per person will be.; The total distance driven during this trip will be close to 2500 km.; Our tours take place in a malaria-free area, so no anti-malaria precautions are necessary. However, you are advised to bring insect repellent during the summer.; All our drivers speak fluent English and Dutch.
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What's Included
- Enjoy 15 days of accommodation with bed and breakfast based on a minimum of 3-star accommodations.
- Travel in luxurious vehicles with all fuel costs, road tolls, and a driver or guide included.
- Access Tsitsikamma National Park, Addo Elephant Park, Cango Caves, Ostrich Safari, Cape Point, and Stony Point Penguin Colony with entrance fees covered.
- Experience 4 game drives, including 1 night drive and a full-day drive in Addo.
- Savor a special dinner in Schotia.
- Participate in wine tasting with the opportunity to create your own wine bottle.
- Stay in accommodations with bed and breakfast rated a minimum of 3 to 4 stars.
Not Included
- Book and pay for airplane tickets to and from Cape Town, with assistance available for ticket booking if needed.
- Pay for food, including lunches and dinners, drinks, and items bought along the way.
- Cover tips, with a 10 percent recommendation if you are satisfied with the service.
- Arrange personal insurance for illness, lost items, and other incidents.
- Pay entrance fees to additional parks or attractions not mentioned above.
- Cover costs for Table Mountain, hop-on hop-off bus, Robben Island, and similar activities.
- Manage all personal expenses.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Cape Town and Scenic Drive to Montagu
Warm welcome at Cape Town International Airport. Enjoy a short guided tour of Cape Town's city centre, time permitting. Enjoy a short guided tour of Cape Town's city centre, time permitting. Drive through the historic Winelands to Montagu, the "Town of Roses". Drive through the historic Winelands to Montagu, the "Town of Roses". Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu. Meals: None. Included: Short visit to Cape Town (time permitting). Distance/Time: 230 km - approx. 3 hrs.
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2Day 02
Wine Tasting in the Robertson Wine Valley
Visit up to four renowned wine estates. Learn the art of winemaking and blend your own wine. Learn the art of winemaking and blend your own wine. Label your personalised wine bottle as a keepsake. Label your personalised wine bottle as a keepsake. Optional river cruise (weather permitting) - R100 pp. Optional river cruise (weather permitting) - R100 pp. Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Wine tasting, guided cellar tour, wine blending (1 bottle per couple). Distance/Time: 90 km - 4-5 hrs.
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3Day 03
Route 62 Through the Karoo with Cango Caves and Ostriches
Enjoy a scenic drive along Route 62 through mountains and arid plains. Visit Ronnie's Sex Shop, a quirky local bar. Visit Ronnie's Sex Shop, a quirky local bar. Take a guided tour of the Cango Caves. Take a guided tour of the Cango Caves. Experience an ostrich safari in Oudtshoorn. Experience an ostrich safari in Oudtshoorn. Overnight in Wilderness. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Cango Caves tour, ostrich safari, visit to Ronnie's Sex Shop. Distance/Time: 400 km - 4-5 hrs.
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4Day 04
Garden Route Coastline and Addo Safari Experience
Drive along the Indian Ocean coastline. Pass Wilderness NP, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and Garden Route NP. Pass Wilderness NP, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and Garden Route NP. Arrive at Addo Elephant Park for an afternoon game drive. Arrive at Addo Elephant Park for an afternoon game drive. Enjoy a bush dinner followed by a night safari. Enjoy a bush dinner followed by a night safari. Optional bush lodge upgrade - R1500 pp. Optional bush lodge upgrade - R1500 pp. Overnight in the Addo area. Meals: Breakfast, tea time, dinner. Included: Three game drives including night safari. Distance/Time: 380 km - 4-5 hrs.
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5Day 05
Full-Day Addo Exploration and Transfer to Tsitsikamma
Spend the day exploring Addo Elephant Park. Look out for elephants, buffalo, rhino, antelope, and rare dung beetles. Look out for elephants, buffalo, rhino, antelope, and rare dung beetles. In the afternoon, transfer to Tsitsikamma for a forest stay. In the afternoon, transfer to Tsitsikamma for a forest stay. Overnight at Tsitsikamma Lodge and Spa. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Park entrance and guided drive. Distance/Time: 250 km - 3 hrs plus park time.
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6Day 06
Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bridge
Walk across the iconic Tsitsikamma suspension bridge. Stop at Bloukrans Bridge, the world's highest commercial bungee jump. Stop at Bloukrans Bridge, the world's highest commercial bungee jump. Optional kayak adventure - R695 pp. Optional kayak adventure - R695 pp. Optional Bloukrans bungee jump - R1600 pp. Optional Bloukrans bungee jump - R1600 pp. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Tsitsikamma NP entrance. Distance/Time: 150 km.
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7Day 07
Garden Route to the Klein Karoo via Scenic Passes
Visit the Knysna Heads viewpoint. Enjoy a scenic inland drive via Montagu Pass and Swartberg Pass. Enjoy a scenic inland drive via Montagu Pass and Swartberg Pass. Optional Knysna Heads boat tour - R450 pp. Optional Knysna Heads boat tour - R450 pp. Overnight in Prince Albert. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Knysna Heads viewpoint visit. Distance/Time: 320 km - 4.5 hrs.
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8Day 08
Karoo Landscapes and Matjiesfontein Ghost Walk
Journey through the Karoo desert landscapes. Visit Matjiesfontein, a preserved Victorian ghost town. Visit Matjiesfontein, a preserved Victorian ghost town. Enjoy a guided ghost walk and an optional museum visit. Enjoy a guided ghost walk and an optional museum visit. Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Ghost walk, bus ride (if available). Distance/Time: 380 km - 4.5 hrs.
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9Day 09
Leisure Time in Montagu
Relax and enjoy Montagu at your own pace. Optional hot springs visit, hiking, or sparkling wine tasting. Optional hot springs visit, hiking, or sparkling wine tasting. Optional Rolls Royce drive - R400 pp. Optional Rolls Royce drive - R400 pp. Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu. Meals: Breakfast.
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10Day 10
Agulhas and the Whale Coast to Hermanus
Visit Agulhas National Park, the meeting point of two oceans. Enjoy seasonal whale watching (July-November) along the Whale Coast. Enjoy seasonal whale watching (July-November) along the Whale Coast. Continue to Hermanus. Continue to Hermanus. Optional whale-watching boat trip - R1050 pp. Optional whale-watching boat trip - R1050 pp. Overnight in Hermanus. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Agulhas NP visit. Distance/Time: 270 km - 3 hrs.
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11Day 11
Penguins, Whale Route, and Cape Point
Visit the penguin colony at Stoney Point. Drive along the scenic Whale Route to Cape of Good Hope NP. Drive along the scenic Whale Route to Cape of Good Hope NP. Experience Chapman's Peak Drive. Experience Chapman's Peak Drive. Optional funicular ride - R50-R75 pp. Optional funicular ride - R50-R75 pp. Overnight in Cape Town. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Penguin sanctuary visit, park entrance, Chapman's Peak Drive. Distance/Time: 235 km - 3 hrs.
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12Day 12
Tailored Cape Town Exploration
Enjoy tailored sightseeing with your private driver-guide. Possible visits include Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Bo-Kaap, Robben Island, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Possible visits include Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Bo-Kaap, Robben Island, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Optional hop-on hop-off bus - R225 pp. Optional hop-on hop-off bus - R225 pp. Optional Table Mountain cable car - R380 pp. Optional Table Mountain cable car - R380 pp. Optional Robben Island tour - R360 pp. Optional Robben Island tour - R360 pp. Overnight in Cape Town. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek trip, diamond museum, sunset beach trip, guided city walk.
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13Day 13
Departure from Cape Town
Enjoy free time for sightseeing before your airport transfer. Enjoy free time for sightseeing before your airport transfer. Meals: Breakfast. Meals: Breakfast. Included: Airport shuttle. Included: Airport shuttle. Distance/Time: 50 km. Distance/Time: 50 km.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cape Town International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower, Cape Town International Airport, Kaapstad, Zuid-Afrika · Tour start: Cape Town, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.