15 Day Cape Town - PE Safari 3/4 *

This tour takes you around the “Mother City” with all its diverse cultures.  Enjoy some scenic drives along the coastal routes and visit some of the highlights Cape Town has to offer.  Enjoy some of South Africa’s best wines in the Stellenbosch Wine Region.  Explore the seaside town southeast of Cape Town, Hermanus, known as the Whale Watching Destination Explore the Ostrich Capital.  The towns of Oudtshoorn and De Rust are in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains.  Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world.  The world’s biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty.  The region is home to the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system; an ecological hotspot where three distinct plant biomes (succulent karoo, cape thicket and fynbos) converge; and the Swartberg mountain range, which is part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site.  Plettenberg Bay is a seaside town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.  The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach both have surf breaks.  To the south, Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula with trails and the Stone Age Nelson Bay Caves. Northeast are Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary in indigenous forest, and an elephant sanctuary.  Whales come near the coast in migration season.  End this tour in beautiful Kenton-on-Sea. Kenton-on-Sea, more commonly known as Kenton, is a small coastal town on the Sunshine Coast, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.  It is situated between the Bushmans and the Kariega Rivers, and lies approximately halfway between the industrial centres of East London and Port Elizabeth.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• La Splendida Hotel (Mouille Point – Cape Town) – VIEW FACT SHEET OR  The President Hotel (Bantry Bay – Cape Town) – clients to choose – 3 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Van Der Stel Manor (Stellenbosch – Cape Town) – 2 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Windsor Hotel (Hermanus – Garden Route) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Buffelsdrift Game Lodge (Oudtshoorn – Klein Karoo) – 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Periwinkle Guest Lodge (Plettenberg Bay) – 3 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Kariega Ukhozi Lodge (Kariega Game Reserve – Kenton-on-Sea) – 3 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET

KEYS

• BB – Bed & Breakfast
• DBB – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• L – Lunch
• LD – Lunch & Dinner
• D – Dinner
• FB – Full Board (Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner)
• AI – All Inclusive (All Meals, selected drinks, Game Drives/Walk)
• G/Drive – Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive

Mouille Point or Bantry Bay – Cape Town
HOTEL:  LA SPLENDIDA HOTEL or THE PRESIDENT HOTEL

Perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere like Cape Town.  Cape Town, the Mother City”, is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years.  The unique topography of the region makes it easy to orientate oneself as long as you remember that with Table Mountain behind you and Robben Island before you, you are facing north, looking across Table Bay and up the west coast of Africa.  It is in Cape Town that the Rainbow Nation really covers the spectrum.  Between beautiful Cape Dutch homesteads, traditional dancers with painted faces performing in the streets, the smell of spicy Malay cooking and the taste of a well-made wine, this city will fill your senses.  Cape Town offers top attractions from Table Mountain which you can access via Cable Car OR Hiking, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Boulders Beach with Penguins, Robben Island, Cape Point and many more.  You will also have a chance to visit the wonderful Winelands of Stellenbosch. Sidewalk cafés, the expansive Atlantic Ocean and a bustling promenade set the scene where La Splendida is found, in Mouille Point.  This region is incredibly trendy and forms part of Cape Town’s upmarket Platinum Mile.  The hotel is ideally suited to its surrounding environment as it similarly exudes a fashionable look and modern feel.  La Splendida’s prime location, moments away from Cape Town Stadium, Green Point Park and the V&A Waterfront, add to the hotel’s appeal and the convenience it offers guests.  Although surrounded by much excitement, the hotel maintains a peaceful, seaside atmosphere.

OR Located in Bantry Bay between the vibrant city and the Atlantic Ocean, the President Hotel welcomes you to Cape Town and all its breathtaking sights, thrilling activities and inspiring experiences.
Sophisticated luxury and personal service come standard, while local style, authentic artwork and innovative design set us apart as the most-loved destination hotel in the Mother City.

Stellenbosch – Cape Town
HOTEL:  VAN DER STEL MANOR
Stellenbosch is a university town in South Africa’s Western Cape province.  It’s surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg.  The town’s oak-shaded streets are lined with cafes, boutiques and art galleries.  Cape Dutch architecture gives a sense of South Africa’s Dutch colonial history, as do the Village Museum’s period houses and gardens.  You will also have a chance to visit the wonderful Winelands of Stellenbosch.  Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (31 miles) east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste River at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain.  It is the second oldest European settlement in the province, after Cape Town. The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans and Dutch due to the large number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, to grace the streets and homesteads. Stellenbosch has its own municipality (incorporating the neighbouring towns of Pniel and Franschhoek), adjoining the metropolitan area of the City of Cape Town.  The town is home to Stellenbosch University.  Technopark is a modern science park situated on the southern side of the town near the Stellenbosch Golf Course.  Van der Stel Manor House is a lovingly restored Cape Dutch homestead (1910) within walking distance to Stellenbosch’s charming village centre and the ideal place to relax and enjoy your stay in the Winelands.

Hermanus – Southeast of Cape Town
HOTEL:  WINDSOR HOTEL 

Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.  It’s known as a whale-watching destination.  Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay.  The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum.  The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.  The independently owned Windsor Hotel and Self-Catering Apartments stand proudly on the edge of Hermanus’s breathtaking Walker Bay with a panoramic vista featuring the world’s best whale-watching available in most rooms.  Southern Right whales have been breeding and feeding here for centuries (July – November) and our guests have been returning, generation after generation, to delight in this spectacle.  The 120-year-old Windsor, near the town centre and its rich variety of restaurants, galleries and shops, has been modernised but steadfastly retains its family atmosphere with home-from-home hospitality.  A stunning 120km drive from Cape Town brings you to the famous champagne air of Hermanus, where you can relax in comfort at the venerable Windsor or enjoy a wide variety of gentle or adventurous activities.

Oudtshoorn – Klein Karoo
LODGE:  BUFFELSDRIFT GAME LODGE

Oudtshoorn is home to the world’s largest ostrich population, with a number of specialized ostrich breeding farms, such as the Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm.  Bhongolethu is a township 10 km (6 mi) east of Oudtshoorn. Derived from Xhosa, its name means “our pride”.  Oudtshoorn is the busy, vibrant commercial centre of the Little Karoo.  It is synonymous with superior ostrich related merchandise, feathers, art, culture and the renowned Cango Caves.  This modest Karoo town has transformed over the years to become a flamboyant and cosmopolitan town with unique character.  Oudtshoorn is the jewel on Route 62, longest wine route in the world, a paradise for outdoor lovers.  With so many ecological, geographical and botanical assets, the Klein Karoo is one of nature’s greatest masterpieces.  Breath taking mountain ranges surround this beautiful town, which provide endless opportunities for adventure, contemplation and rejuvenation, with sunshine almost every day of the year.  Once a year, in March and April, it kicks up its heels when the Klein Karoo Art Festival, a whirl of entertainment, theatre, art and craft, comes to town.  With its great variety of interesting curio shops that specialise in ostrich products, excellent restaurants and accommodation to suit every taste and budget, the town itself is rich in culture, with museums, galleries and historic buildings at every turn.  In June Oudtshoorn hosts a large ‘Youth Festival’.  The town bills itself as ‘The Ultimate Destination. This Game Lodge, a unique South African bushveld experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo within the Garden Route, only 5 hours drive from Cape Town.  Unique, understated elegance in our luxury tented accommodation in Oudtshoorn.  With the Swartberg mountains as backdrop and a magnificent waterhole at your doorstep, it’s the closest you’ll get to the wild of the Klein Karoo and true African accommodation.

Plettenberg Bay – Gardenroute
LODGE:  PERIWINKLE GUEST LODGE

Plettenberg Bay is a seaside town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.  The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach both have surf breaks.  To the south, Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula with trails and the Stone Age Nelson Bay Caves.  Northeast are Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary in indigenous forest, and an elephant sanctuary.  Whales come near the coast in migration season.  The town is highly seasonal, with a large proportion of second homes used exclusively during peak holiday periods.  Popular with domestic and foreign tourists alike, many make it a stop along the garden route to visit local attractions such as Robberg Peninsula Nature Reserve, the world’s largest free-flight aviary Birds of Eden, Sea Kayaking and Whale Watching, as a base to start the coastal Otter Trail, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary or a host of other outdoor activities on offer.  Although George and Port Elizabeth Airports are both within 1 and 2.5 hours drive away and offer frequent domestic and select international flights, CemAir also restarted regular direct flights from Plettenberg Bay Aerodrome to Cape Town International Airport and Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport in 2014, enhancing accessibility by air.  Periwinkle Guest Lodge is a 4 Star Luxury Lodge situated on Beachy Head Drive, Plettenberg Bay, directly across the road from the Robberg blue Flag Beach, a safe swimming beach.  The Lodge is on 3 levels and has breathtaking views of the famous Robberg Peninsula, Tsitsikamma Mountains and the sea.  All the rooms are very stylishly decorated and reflect the surrounding sea and mountains. Six of the seven rooms have balconies where guests can enjoy the panoramic view from the Robberg Peninsula to the right and the Tsitskamma Mountains to the left.

Kenton-on-Sea – Eastern Cape
LODGE:  KARIEGA UKHOZI LODGE

Kenton-on-Sea, more commonly known as Kenton, is a small coastal town on the Sunshine Coast, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.  It is situated between the Bushmans and the Kariega Rivers, and lies approximately halfway between the industrial centres of East London and Port Elizabeth.  Ukhozi Lodge truly captures the romance and intimacy of Africa. Superbly sculptured from stone, wood and glass, this stylish and uniquely designed lodge forms idyllic spaces and nestles subtly into the landscape.  Views are spectacular and the beautiful rim-flow pool on the valley edge is simply iconic – offering guests an unequalled panoramic view of the river plains teaming with wild animals.  Meandering bush paths connect 10 luxurious suites, each offering complete privacy with their own breath-taking vistas and private plunge pools.

NOTE:  Optional Add On’s & Room Upgrades –  Available at an Additional Costs – see day to day info below.

DAY 1:  LA SPLENDIDA HOTEL – Mouille Point – OR THE PRESIDENT HOTEL – Bantry Bay – clients can choose

On arrival in Cape Town.  Car Rental.  You collect your rental car & transfer to your hotel.  The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax and settle in.  City Tour & Waterfront can be visited today.  

• Included:  BB and overnight in Side View Room
• Optional/Ad On:  Car Rental

DAY 2:  LA SPLENDIDA HOTEL – Mouille Point – OR THE PRESIDENT HOTEL – Bantry Bay – clients can choose

Depart for Cape Point.  Drive along the scenic coastal drive of Chapmans Peak, visiting the Cape of Good Hope National Park (with its funicular railway and lighthouse) and the penguins at Boulders Beach, you could include a boat cruise to see the seals at close hand.  Tides permitting, you could even end the day with a swim among the penguins at Boulders Beach from the small secluded beach there.  All entrances at own cost.  

• Included:  BB and overnight in a Side View Room

DAY 3:  LA SPLENDIDA HOTEL – Mouille Point – OR THE PRESIDENT HOTEL – Bantry Bay – clients can choose

Head off to the historic heart of South Africa’s wine industry.  Explore Stellenbosch and walk down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings.  Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century, to when the French Huguenots first arrived.  Enjoy some wine tasting along the route at various Wine Farms.  Head up to Table Mountain with the Cable Car (own account) (this ticket will be valid for all 3 days in Cape Town, clients can decide which day they want to use it).  Dinner @ Bobo’s Brasserie in Mouille Point included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in Side View Room

DAY 4:  VAN DER STEL MANOR – Stellenbosch – CAPE TOWN

Only a short distance from Cape Town lies the Winelands region, an area of exquisite beauty with rocky mountains overlooking green vineyards; oak avenues leading to elegant Cape Dutch wine estates and some of the most charming towns and villages in South Africa.  Enjoy some Wine Pairings and Wine Tastings @ Lanzerac followed by 4 Course Dinner – included

• Included:  DBB + Wine Tasting & Pairing and overnight in Superior Suite

DAY 5:  VAN DER STEL MANOR – Stellenbosch – CAPE TOWN

Drive to Franschoek to enjoy some curio shops; restaurants and some good wine. You can visit the Cheetah Outreach today or just relax at the Manor.  Dinner @ the Manor included

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Superior Suite

DAY 6:  WINDSOR HOTEL – Hermanus – GARDEN ROUTE

If you don’t stay at Mosaic Farm, you can drive there today as it offers a range of activities including quad bike nature rides, 4×4 trips to deserted golden beaches, kayaking on the lagoon and walks.  Nature enthusiasts will discover the amazing Cape Floral Kingdom at Mosaic Farm with its magnificent fynbos, birds and insects.  You can explore the 933ha reserve on foot, mountain bike, quad bike or kayak.  Hop onto the open 4×4 vehicle for a sundowner excursion and discover fynbos, birds and deserted beaches in search of Southern Right Whales.    

• Included:  BB and overnight in Sea View Room

DAY 7:  WINDSOR HOTEL SEA FACING – Hermanus – GARDEN ROUTE

Today you can enjoy a Whale Watching (Aug – Nov) Boat Trip (weather depending – own account) and free of leisure to walk the markets and shops on the beachfront.  Dinner @ La Pentola included

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Sea View Room

DAY 8:  BUFFELSDRIFT GAME LODGE – Oudtshoorn – KLEIN KAROO

Continue to the semi-desert rugged region of the Little Karoo via the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain pass.  Visit Highgate Ostrich Farm for a Farm Tour & enjoy Lunch there – included.  Continue to the Congo Caves to enjoy a Heritage Tour (Own Account).   PM Game Drive & Dinner included @ the Lodge

• Included:  DBB + Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour including Lunch + PM Game Drive and overnight in Luxury Waterhole Tent

DAY 9:  PERIWINKLE GUEST LODGE – Plettenberg Bay – GARDEN ROUTE
Early morning AM Game Drive at Buffelsdrift included.  After Breakfast, head to the Garden Route for a three night stay.  Plettenberg Bay is a resort town with a stunning location overlooking the beautiful Walker Bay.  It is still known for its superb beaches, watersports and also Robberg Nature Reserve on the peninsula.  There are various restaurants to have Dinner at, please ask us should you wish for us to pre-book dinner for you. 

• Included:  BB + AM Game Drive and overnight in a Superior Sea Facing Room

DAY 10:  PERIWINKLE GUEST LODGE – Plettenberg Bay – GARDEN ROUTE

Hike Robberg early morning (entrance own account)  Continue to Knysna and enjoy a Featherbed Excursion to The Heads and enjoy Lunch on the boat – included.  

• Included:  BB + Featherbed Excursion including Lunch and overnight in a Superior Sea Facing Room 

DAY 11:  PERIWINKLE GUEST LODGE – Plettenberg Bay – GARDEN ROUTE

Day at Leisure.  Enjoy some activities in the area.  Bungy Jump; Horse Trails; Monkeyland (Entrance Own Account) or you can enjoy an AM Whale/Dolphin Watching Boat Cruise (weather depending – booking can be done through us too)  Dinner @ Grand Africa Lookout Beach included

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Superior Sea Facing Room
• Optional/Add On:  AM Whale/Dolphin Watching Boat Cruise

DAY 12:  KARIEGA UKHOZI LODGE – Kenton-on-Sea – EASTERN CAPE

Today you drive from the Garden Route to Kariega Game Reserve for a 3 night safari in this private game reserve.  For the next 3 Days, the following will be included per day:
All Meals; Game Drives/Walks; Canoeing; Complimentary mini-bar & river cruises  PLUS Selected Beverages

• Included:  All Meals; Game Drives/Walks; Canoeing; Complimentary mini-bar & river cruises  PLUS Selected Beverages and overnight in a Luxury Suite with Private Plunge Pool & Deck

DAY 13:  KARIEGA UKHOZI LODGE – Kenton-on-Sea – EASTERN CAPE

Enjoy some Activities on the reserve or just relax next to the pool.  Activities & meals included as mentioned above.

• Included:  All Meals; Game Drives/Walks; Canoeing; Complimentary mini-bar & river cruises  PLUS Selected Beverages and overnight in a Luxury Suite with Private Plunge Pool & Deck

DAY 14:  KARIEGA UKHOZI LODGE – Kenton-on-Sea – EASTERN CAPE

Leisure – choose from various activities at lodge.  Activities & meals included as mentioned above.

• Included:  All Meals; Game Drives/Walks; Canoeing; Complimentary mini-bar & river cruises  PLUS Selected Beverages and overnight in a Luxury Suite with Private Plunge Pool & Deck

DAY 15:   DEPARTURE from PE

Depart to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to JNB (Domestic Flight included)

• Included:  BB + Domestic Flight from PE – JNB

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•  Accommodation as stated (or alternative if not available – this will be communicated to the clients)
•  Breakfast daily
•  5 x Lunches (Highgate; Featherbed Excursion & other 3 at Kariega Game Reserve)
•  9 x Dinners
•  1 x Wine Tasting & Wine Pairing followed by 4 Course Dinner @ Lanzerac Wine Estate
•  1 x Whale/Dolphin Watching Boat Trip in Plettenberg Bay
•  1 x Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour (lunch included)
•  2 x Game Drives at Buffelsdrift Game Reserve
•  1 x Featherbed Excursion on Knysna Lagoon (lunch included)
•  All Game Drives (2 per day); River Cruises at Kariega as part of All Inclusive Packages + Mini Bar (see day by day)
•  Domestic Flight from PE – JNB

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

•  Porterage – not included
•  Transport (Car Rental available to add on / as Option)
•  Flights back & from your Hometown
•  Medical Insurance (for clients own account)
•  Visa’s (clients need to arrange where needed themselves)
•  Service Fees at Restaurants / Lodges not included for staff
•  Entrances at own costs (as indicted on the day to day information)
•  Meals not included in itinerary (see day by day)
•  Drinks not included in itinerary (see day by day)

OPTIONAL ADD ON’s:  Available on various days of the Tour (See Day to Day) at an Additional Costs