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CHAUFFERED CAPE TOWN, GARDEN ROUTE & EASTERN CAPE GAME RESERVES

Tailor Made Sample Itinerary No.9

Garden Route

Enjoy the manifold attractions of the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa with the benefit of a private driver to show the way.  Visit vibrant Cape Town with its stunning position with Table Mountain behind and lovely coast in front, as well as the scenic Cape Peninsula.  Then enjoy the Garden Route highlights of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma Forest, before heading to the exclusive Shamwari Private Game Reserve for fabulous wildlife safari game drives in search of lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and more, before relaxing in luxury at stunning Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve.  An entirely malaria-free itinerary.

 

 Day 
  1. Depart London.
  2. Arrive Cape Town. Met and transfer to the hotel. Private half day city tour of Cape Town, with Table Mountain by cable car (weather dependent - ticket not included). O/n Radisson Blu V & A Waterfront (Sea Facing Room), BB.
  3. Private full day Cape Peninsula Tour including Table Mountain National Park, Chapmans Peak scenic drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach etc. O/n Radisson Blu V & A Waterfront (Sea Facing Room), BB.
  4. Transfer to the airport. Fly to George. Met and transfer to Knysna. O/n Kanonkop House, BB + local beverages.
  5. Day to explore beautiful Knysna and surrounds. Optional: Explore the Knysna Lagoon on a luxury sailing yacht, or cross the Knysna Lagoon by ferry and visit Featherbed Nature Reserve. O/n Kanonkop House, BB + local beverages.
  6. Drive to Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, visiting Nature's Valley. Continue to Plettenberg Bay. O/n The Plettenberg (Luxury Sea View Room), BB.
  7. Day at leisure at Plettenberg Bay. Optional whale-watching boat trip in season (Jun-Oct) and/or walk in Robberg Nature Reserve. O/n The Plettenberg (Luxury Sea View Room), BB.
  8. Drive to Storms River Mouth. Short walk, then continue the drive to Shamwari Private Game Reserve. O/n Bayethe Tented Lodge, FI.
  9. Morning and afternoon open vehicle safaris in Shamwari Private Game Reserve. O/n Bayethe Tented Lodge, FI.
  10. Another day on safari in Shamwari Private Game Reserve. O/n Bayethe Tented Lodge, FI.
  11. Morning safari. Then transfer to Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve. O/n Oceana Ocean Suite, FI.
  12. Day to relax at the beach or at the stunning lodge, or take game drives on the reserve as you wish. O/n Oceana Ocean Suite, FI.
  13. Another day at leisure in luxury at Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve. O/n Oceana Ocean Suite, FI.
  14. Transfer to Port Elizabeth. Depart South Africa.
  15. Arrive London.

Trip Tip:  There are various safari lodges in the Eastern Cape to choose from. Alternatives to Shamwari (or additions if time/budget allow) include KwandweGorah Elephant Camp in its private concession of Addo Elephant National Park and Kariega.

2012 Prices  

From £4490 per person sharing double/twin rooms and including international flights. 

Please contact us for a definitive quote based on your requirements.

NB: Flights are based on South African Airways direct to Cape Town, returning from Port Elizabeth via Jo'burg.  Cheaper flights may be possible - usually with more connections - by using other airlines.  We can quote based on any airline and will be pleased to discuss the options.

 

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