15 Day Cape Town - PE Safari 4/5 *

This tour takes you around the “Mother City”with all it’s 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.  Wellington is a town in the Western Cape Winelands, a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, in South Africa with a population of approximately 62,000. Wellington’s economy is centered on agriculture such as wine, table grapes, deciduous fruit, and a brandy industry.  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 Amakhala Game Reserve.  You will visit the town, Paterson is a settlement in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.  The town is located some 80 kilometres (50 miles) north-west of Alexandria and 21 kilometres (13 miles) north of Nanaga in the Eastern Cape.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Azamare Luxury Guesthouse (Camps Bay) – VIEW FACT SHEET OR  The Table Bay Hotel (V&A Waterfront – Cape Town) – VIEW FACT SHEET – clients to choose – 3 Nights
• Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate (Wellington – Cape Town) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Schulphoek House (Hermanus – Garden Route) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Sonas Boutique Guesthouse (Oudtshoorn – Klein Karoo) – 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Sky Villa Boutique Hotel (Plettenberg Bay) – 3 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Bukela Game Lodge (Amakhala Game Reserve – Eastern Cape) – 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

Camps Bay – Cape Town
HOTEL:   AZAMARE LUXURY GUESTHOUSE

Camps Bay is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, and the small bay on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula after which it is named.  In summer it attracts many South African and foreign visitorsUpmarket Camps Bay draws crowds to its namesake beach, known for its fine white sand, natural rock swimming pool and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains.  Behind the beach, posh seafood restaurants, mellow cafes and cocktail bars with patios overlook the promenade.  Nearby, Promenade Mall has boutiques selling fashion and beachwear, while the intimate Theatre on the Bay stages drama, musicals and comedy.  Close to Cape Town City Centre for all the top attractions Cape Town has to offer 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.

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V&A Waterfront – Cape Town
HOTEL:  THE TABLE BAY 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.  The Table Bay offers the ultimate in 5-star luxury hotel accommodation in Cape Town.  Considered to be the best address in Cape Town, this sophisticated Sun International property was opened in May 1997 by former South African president, Nelson Mandela.

Wellington – Cape Town
HOTEL:  VAL DU CHARRON WINE & LEISURE ESTATE

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.  After visiting Stellenbosch, continue to Wellington to this beautiful Guesthouse.  With its unmistakeable mountain views, the award winning Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate is situated in the picturesque Bovlei, ten minutes from the town of Wellington and under an hour’s drive from Cape Town.  With a history of winemaking dating back to 1699 Val du Charron’s wines are available worldwide but are best enjoyed surrounded by the vineyards themselves at one of the Estate’s restaurants or from your own balcony at the 4 star Guesthouse or 5 star Coach house suite.

Hermanus – Southeast of Cape Town
HOTEL:  SCHULPHOEK HOUSE

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. Founded in 1999, Schulphoek House offers understated luxury and Cape refinement to its guests.  The house overlooks the bay from which it receives its name; an idyllic cove where whales often visit.  A well known eco-conscious refuge, this protected reserve and its shoreline is also home to many birds, small mammals and marine life which can be viewed on the seashore paths nearby.  Whales visit from late August through to December and often stop by in front of the House.  We are situated 4 km from Hermanus Town Centre, 2 km from Hemel-en-Aarde intersection; gateway to the wineries.

Oudtshoorn – Klein Karoo
HOTEL:  SONAS BOUTIQUE GUESTHOUSE

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.  Set in an exclusive enclave of Oudtshoorn, just a few kilometres from the Town Centre & with magnificent views of the stunning Swartberg Mountains.

Plettenberg Bay – Gardenroute
HOTEL:  SKY VILLA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

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.  A world-leading luxury destination for hospitality, weddings, wine and art in an unrivaled setting.  Welcome to Sky Villa. Stumbling upon an unexpected discovery is one of the true joys of travelling, and perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire, beautiful Plettenberg Bay, is our home of Sky Villa.  A passion project of the highest order, this boutique hotel delivers on opulence, striking design and offers five-star facilities with warm hospitality that ensures a wholly unique experience for all those we have the pleasure of hosting.  Sky Villa Boutique Hotel offers unrivaled tranquility and as the names alludes to, 360 degree views of the ocean as well as Keurbooms lagoon from its elevation base of Baron Estate.  Offering the ultimate escape, designed with the discerning global traveler in mind and seamlessly blending warm hospitality with cutting edge interior design, a stay in one of our Sky Villa suites is an unforgettable experience.

Paterson – Eastern Cape
LODGE:  BUKELA GAME LODGE (Amakhala Game Reserve)

In the foothills of the Zuurberg Mountains, bang in the middle of game reserve country, lies the little village of Paterson – named after its founder, John Paterson.  Not quite midway between Shamwari and the Addo Elephant Park, you would be right to assume it an obvious stopover for game viewing enthusiasts, just off the N10 en route to Cradock – its six grain silos a significant mark against the skyline otherwise dominated by thicket.  Bukela Game Lodge is a romantic and secluded safari destination tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley.  Our tranquil Lodge, suites and luxury tents are the perfect setting for the intimate guest experiences for which we’re renowned.  Connected by a wooden walkway, our thatched suites and luxury safari tents offer a remarkable private wildlife-¬viewing experience.  Savour a crisp glass of wine in your sun-¬soaked spa bath, opening onto trees alive with birdsong.  Indulge in sumptuous high teas, private candlelit dinners or exciting fireside boma dinners under African stars.  And as you fall asleep, hear the silence broken by the unmistakeable sounds of elephant and buffalo making their stately progress through the unfenced camp.

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

DAY 1:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – OR THE TABLE BAY HOTEL – V&A Waterfront – CAPE TOWN – 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 a Luxury Room at Azamare OR a Luxury Mountain Room at The Table Bay
• Optional/Add On:  Car Rental

DAY 2:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – OR THE TABLE BAY HOTEL – V&A Waterfront – CAPE TOWN – 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.  

• Included:  BB and overnight in a Luxury Room at Azamare OR a Luxury Mountain Room at The Table Bay

DAY 3:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – OR THE TABLE BAY HOTEL – V&A Waterfront – CAPE TOWN – 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 a Luxury Room at Azamare OR a Luxury Mountain Room at The Table Bay

DAY 4:  VAL DU CHARRON WINE & LEISURE ESTATE– WELLINGTON – 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 Tasting with pairing &  Dinner @ Lodge included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Coach House Suite 

DAY 5:  VAL DU CHARRON WINE & LEISURE ESTATE– WELLINGTON – CAPE TOWN 

Drive to Franschoek to enjoy some curio shops; restaurants and some good wine or visit Cheetah Outreach.  Dinner @ the Lodge included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Coach House Suite 

DAY 6:  SCHULPHOEK HOUSE – Hermanus – GARDEN ROUTE

As 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.   Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Superior Sea Facing Room

DAY 7:  SCHULPHOEK HOUSE – Hermanus – GARDEN ROUTE

Today you enjoy a Whale Watching (Aug – Nov) Boat Trip (weather depending – own account)    NOTE:  If you travel between Dec-Jul and don’t get to enjoy this Whale Watching Boat Tour today, then you will get a Dolphin Watching Boat Trip on Day 11 when staying in Plettenberg Bay.  Free of leisure to walk the markets and shops on the beachfront.  

• Included:   BB and overnight in a Superior Sea Facing Room

DAY 8:  SONAS BOUTIQUE HOTEL – 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 with Lunch included & continue to the Congo Caves to enjoy a Heritage Tour (Own Account).  PM Game Drive at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge & Dinner @ the Lodge included. 

• Included:  DBB + Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour including lunch + PM Game Drive and overnight in a Superior King Suite

DAY 9:  SKY VILLA BOUTIQUE HOTEL – Plettenberg Bay – GARDEN ROUTE

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.  Dinner @ the Hotel included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Sea Facing Room

DAY 10:  SKY VILLA BOUTIQUE HOTEL – 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. There are many restaurants to choose from in Plettenberg Bay – contact us should you want any recommendations.

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

DAY 11:  SKY VILLA BOUTIQUE HOTEL – 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 Sea Facing Room
• Optional/Add On:  AM Whale/Dolphin Watching Boat Cruise

DAY 12:  BUKELA GAME LODGE – Paterson – Amakhala Game Reserve – EASTERN CAPE

Today you drive from the Garden Route to Bukela Game Lodge in Amakhala Game Reserve for a 3 night safari.  For the next 3 Days, the following will be included per day:  Accommodation, all meals, selected house beverages and 2 game drives per day (AM & PM).  Enjoy some Game Drives and Dinner 

• Included:  All meals, selected house beverages and 2 game drives per day (AM & PM) and overnight in a Luxury Safari Tent

DAY 13:  BUKELA GAME LODGE – Paterson – Amakhala Game Reserve – EASTERN CAPE

Leisure. AM or PM Safaris included at the Lodge.  All meals included at the Lodge

• Included:  All meals, selected house beverages and 2 game drives per day (AM & PM) and overnight in a Luxury Safari Tent

DAY 14:  BUKELA GAME LODGE – Paterson – Amakhala Game Reserve – EASTERN CAPE

Leisure. AM or PM Safaris included at the Lodge.  All meals included at the Lodge

• Included:  All meals, selected house beverages and 2 game drives per day (AM & PM) and overnight in a Luxury Safari Tent

DAY 15:   DEPARTURE from PE

Depart to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to JNB (Domestic Flight included).  Maybe enjoy an early morning Game Drive if time allows – included

• Included:  BB + AM Game Drive (if time allows) + Domestic Flight PE-JNB

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•  Accommodation as stated (or alternative if not available – this will be communicated to the clients)
•  Breakfast daily
•  5 x Lunches (Featherbed Excursion; Highgate Ostrich Farm & other 3 at Bukela Game Lodge)
•  8 x Dinners
•  6 x Game Drives at Bukela Game Lodge 
•  1 x Wine Tasting & Pairing at Val du Charron
•  1 x Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour (lunch included)
•  1 x PM Game Drive at Buffelsdrift Game Reserve
•  1 x Featherbed Excursion on Knysna Lagoon (lunch included)
•  Domestic Flight from PE to 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 indicated 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 additional costs.