Aerial view of the Knysna Garden Route
Aerial view of the Knysna Garden Route
V & A waterfront, the Garden Route, Robben Island and Penguins on Boulders Beach, Cape Town
V & A waterfront, the Garden Route, Robben Island and Penguins on Boulders Beach, Cape Town
The Garden Route & Congo Caves
The Garden Route & Congo Caves
Eastern Cape Safari
Eastern Cape Safari
Plattenburg Bay, Table Mountain cable car & South African safari
Plattenburg Bay, Table Mountain cable car & South African safari

Cape Town, Garden Route and Eastern Cape Safari

8 nights from €2,449 per person Including Flights

Overview

This itinerary is based on 3 nights’ accommodation in Cape Town with breakfast, 1 nights accommodation in Hermanus with breakfast, and 2 nights’ accommodation on the Garden Route with breakfast, and 2 nights’ accommodation in Eastern Cape with full board and Game Drives included, but can be tailormade to suit your needs.

South Africa is brimming with natural splendour, and this wonderful eight-night adventure takes you on an exploration of this country's most impressive and breath-taking scenery.

Starting in Cape Town, you'll have the chance to discover the city's brilliant attractions, including Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the adorable penguins on Boulders Beach. Next, you'll drive to Hermanus for a spot of whale watching before driving through the Garden Route to explore the charming town of Knysna before ending at the Lalibela Game Reserve for a couple of days of exciting safari (FM).

  • Spend a few days exploring Cape Town, stopping by iconic attractions and enjoying the coast
  • Drive to Hermanus for a spot of whale watching
  • Drive along the Garden Route, including a stay in beautiful Knysna
  • Encounter incredible wildlife during your game drives at Lalibela Game Reserve
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  • Flights & taxes
  • Accommodation
  • Transfers
  • Checked baggage
  • CAR licensed & bonded
  • In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
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Day 1-3

Cape Town


Fly overnight into the coastal city of Cape Town, on arrival collect your car, drive the short distance through the city centre and check into your selected hotel on the oceanfront. Spend the rest of your day at leisure exploring your surroundings, take a trip down to the lively V & A waterfront harbour side, do a sightseeing bus tour or ride the cable car up the mountain and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Overnight: The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town (Breakfast included)

Day 2

Cape Town


You have the full day to explore today, giving you plenty of time to explore the city and perhaps take a trip over to Robben Island, visiting the historic prison island that once held Nelson Mandela.
Overnight: The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town (Breakfast included)

Day 3

Cape Town


Drive along the coast today, admiring the beautiful views and stopping off at the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-Western point of the African continent. Driving back up along the coastline you can stop at Boulders Beach for lunch, picnics are recommended here and of course you can see the wonderful penguin colony here learning more about Africa’s unique penguins.
Overnight: The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town (Breakfast included)

Day 4

Hermanus


Check out of your hotel this morning and take a short drive to Hermanus, the whale watching capital of South Africa. You will have plenty of time to take a cruise or do a spot of whale watching from the shoreline where these amazing creatures can often be seen.
Overnight: Harbour House Hotel & Apartments (Breakfast included)

Day 5

Garden Route – Knysna


Check out of your hotel this morning and spend the morning driving over to the beautiful seaside town of Knysna on the Garden Route, arriving just in time for lunch. You’ll have the afternoon at leisure exploring your surroundings.
Overnight: Pezula Hotel, Knysna (Breakfast included)

Day 6

Garden Route - Knysna


Today you have a full day to embrace the natural wonders here from the lakes and rivers to stunning coastlines and native forests, you can cruise the lagoon on a ferry, explore the forest by foot, mountain bike or non-motorised scooter or take a 2 hours’ drive to visit the cool Cango Caves in Outdshoorn before trying out one of the local restaurants.
Overnight: Pezula Hotel Knysna (Breakfast included)

Day 7-9

Eastern Cape Safari


On day 7 you will take the 3.5 hours’ drive over to the Lalibela Game Reserve located just past the city of Port Elizabeth. Check into your Game Lodge where you will stay for the next two nights and take the opportunity to view the amazing wildlife here, home to the Big Five as well as giraffes, hippo, zebra, antelope, red-hartebeest, springbok and many more.
You’ll have two Game Drive Activities included in your stay as well as all your meals and drinks (excluding Premium Brand Beverages and cigars)
Overnight: Lalibela Lentaba Safari Lodge, Classic room, Eastern Cape (Full board with Game Drives included)

  • International flights
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Cape Town with breakfast
  • 1 nights' accommodation in Hermanus with breakfast
  • 2 nights’ accommodation on the Garden Route with breakfast
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Eastern Cape with full board and Game Drives included
  • Car hire throughout - pick up in Cape Town and return to Port Elizabeth post Safari

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