DAY 1: Cape Town
Upon arrival at Cape Town Airport, otherwise known as South Africa’s "Mother City" we will transfer to our vehicle and make our way to our accommodation and check-in.
After freshening up we will make our way to Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront – Cape Town’s premier shopping and entertainment complex and enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants followed by an excursion to Cape Town’s most famous landmark - Table Mountain. No visit to Cape Town would be complete without a cable car ride to the top of the mountain.
Overnight: Cape Town (D)

DAYS 2 & 3: Cape Town
Whilst in Cape Town, you will have your guide and vehicle at your disposal throughout the day, including dinner transfers should you decide to eat out!

Optional extra activities to see & do whilst in Cape Town with your guide:
• Cape Point
• Robben Island
• Chapman’s Peak Drive
• Kirstenbosch Gardens

Overnight: Cape Town (B & D)

DAY 4: Winelands
We depart Cape Town and travel towards the beautiful Robertson area, situated in the Heart of Route 62, the longest wine route in the world which stretches all the way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. From Cape Town it’s an easy 1.5 hrs drive via Paarl and Worcester.

Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy wine-tastings at some of the local award-winning wine estates.

Nearby is one of South Africa's primary unusual destinations called Soekershof Private Maze and Botanical Gardens. See website for further details www.soekershof.com

Overnight: Robertson (B & D)

DAYS 5 & 6: Oudtshoorn
We continue our journey towards the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, where you can enjoy an excursion to one of the many local Ostrich Farms in the area and of course one cannot miss out on Oudtshoorn’s most popular tourist attractions:
• The Cango Caves (www.cangocaves.co.za)
• Cango Wildlife Ranch (www.cango.co.za), This breeding centre is carefully designed so that its more than 47 species of animals and reptiles can roam peacefully in comfortable natural enclosures, giving visitors the opportunity to closely observe, and in some cases, interact with a wide variety of unusual and endangered animals.
Overnight: Oudtshoorn (B & D)

DAY 7: Graaff-Reinett
Our next destination is Graaff-Reinett, the gem of the Karoo. Step back in time as you overnight in one of South Africa’s fourth oldest towns in the Eastern Cape.

Graaff Reinett is a frontier town that had its beginnings in 1786 and is home to beautiful architecture, interesting building, museums and galleries. It is the centre for many cattle, sheep, horse and dairy farms and is the place where the South African mohair industry was started.

Here are just a few suggestions you can possibly do whilst enjoying your stay in Graaff-Reinett:

• Visit the Valley of Desolation
• Owl House / Fossil Park
• Succulent Nursery

Overnight: Graaff-Reinett (B & D)

DAYS 8 & 9: Addo Elephant National Park
Arrive at Addo Elephant National Park, where the impenetrable spekboom kept hunters at bay and saved the last herds of elephant and buffalo from extinction in the Cape. The park is home to the Big 5 and has the great advantage of being in a malaria-free area.

Once at your accommodation, you can book game drives in open 4x4 vehicle as well as other activities including guided walks in the park and horse riding.

Overnight: Addo (B & D)

DAY 10: Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth is well known for its role in the political struggle in South Africa so after checking into your guest house, you have the choice to either relax at the guest house or be collected by a representative Calabash Tours and get taken on an insightful Real City Tour of the townships, culminating in dinner at one of the local shebeens (Taverns).

Overnight: Port Elizabeth (B & D)

DAY 11: Tsitsikamma National Park

The Tsitsikamma area is famous for its wild, scenic beauty, sea-scalloped beaches and it is also the adventure centre of the Garden Route with the Bloukrans Bungi-jump *(216M) which is one of the highest in the world!

Other optional extras, which you may like to include whilst visiting the area:

• Stormsriver Canopy Tour (www.stormsriver.co.za)
• Walk in Tsitsikamma National Park
• Visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary (www.monkeyland.co.za)
• Wilderness National Park
• Eden Adventures Canoe Hire

Overnight: Tsitsikamma National Park (B & D)

DAY 12: Swellendam
Two hours north of Cape Town in the scenic Klein Karoo Winelands region is a working farm established in 1723.

Nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam has much to offer visitors who have an interest in history, nature and outdoor activities. Situated on the N2, approximately 240km from both Cape Town and George, Swellendam is the perfect choice for a halfway stopover or as a base from which to explore the area.

A great optional extra which you may want to include is one of the greatest Swellendam hits - a boat cruise on the Buffeljachts Dam, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, on a fully kitted-out double-decker wooden raft. Sit and enjoy the magical scenery, take a swim, paddle an inflatable 'croc' up a twisting rocky gorge or try your hand at bass fishing. Then light the fire, watch the sun go down and look for shooting stars. Whether you want to party the night away or quietly immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, this is the place to be. A braai can be prepared on deck and a full catered service is optional.

Overnight: Swellendam (B & D)

DAY 13: Hermanus
We continue our journey along the Garden Route towards the coastal town of Hermanus.

There is a quite a lot to see and do in the village including shark cage diving with Marine Dynamics Tours www.sharkwatchsa.com or seasonal whale watching (land and boat based) as well as a number of excellent art galleries and craft shops to explore.

Overnight: Hermanus (B & D)

DAY 14: Return to Cape Town Airport
Last minute shopping before being dropped off at Cape Town International airport and checking-in for your return flight back to Durban.

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