Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari

On landing at Cape Town International Airport, you will be greeted by one of our representatives and escorted to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is yours to relax or explore at your own pace. Get some rest to enjoy the upcoming thrills and fun to the fullest. Your stay at a luxury property with daily breakfast will be included in the holiday.

Garden Court Victoria Junction

Garden Court Victoria Junction is a stylish 4-star hotel in Green Point, Cape Town, just a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium. The property features 177 modern, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, 32″ TVs, tea/coffee makers, work desks, and soundproofing. It offers a 24-hour gym, an outdoor pool surrounded by loungers, and flexible meeting venues. Dining includes the Connexxion restaurant for tapas-style fare and an 18-hour bar. There’s on-site parking, conference facilities, and a shuttle service to the airport.

One of our guides will meet you in the hotel lobby and lead you on a condensed introduction to Cape Town, highlighting the city’s layered heritage and diverse communities. The experience begins with an ascent by cable car to the summit of Table Mountain, one of the world’s great natural landmarks. Once at the top, you can stroll along scenic paths and admire sweeping views over the city centre, Table Bay, the Atlantic coastline, and the wider peninsula.

After descending, the tour continues through the historic heart of Cape Town, including a stop in the brightly painted Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, known for its cultural significance. You’ll also wander through the leafy Company’s Garden, browse the lively Greenmarket Square, and enjoy a short city drive that points out notable structures such as the Castle of Good Hope and other key heritage sites.

Get ready for another amazing day, as you meet our guide in your hotel lobby before setting off on a full-day journey around the Cape Peninsula. This immersive excursion highlights why Cape Town is celebrated as one of the planet’s most striking destinations. The route unfolds through rugged coastlines, dramatic viewpoints, and a remarkable diversity of plant life unique to the region. As you travel, you’ll encounter sweeping ocean panoramas, thriving wildlife habitats, and countless chances to capture unforgettable photographs.

The experience also includes passage through the famed Cape Floral Kingdom, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary richness of endemic species. Overall, the tour offers an engaging mix of scenery, nature, and insight into one of South Africa’s most treasured landscapes for every visitor.

Meet our guide in your hotel lobby before setting out on a full-day journey through the Cape Winelands. This renowned region, less than an hour from Cape Town, is surrounded by striking mountains and expansive vineyards shaped by generations of cultivation. It includes the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, each offering its own character, notable architecture, and deep-rooted wine traditions.

With over 150 estates and farms producing exceptional wines across numerous styles, the area provides ample opportunities to enjoy celebrated vintages. Its culinary offerings are equally distinguished, with many establishments earning top accolades. Visitors can expect an itinerary focused on landscapes, insightful tastings, and the rich cultural legacy that defines this destination.

Today, you will have to meet our driver-guide in the hotel lobby at 09:00, who will be assisting you with your departure after checkout and packing. Today, you begin the next stage of your South African journey, following the iconic Garden Route. The drive traces Route 62 through the Cape Winelands toward Oudtshoorn, a road celebrated internationally for its scenery and often highlighted as one of the world’s top road-trip experiences. Along the way, you will find several worthwhile spots to explore, including Barrydale, a convenient midpoint with a selection of places to buy lunch at your own expense.

Later, you will arrive at your lodging, set within a tranquil ostrich farm where you can enjoy the rural landscape. After settling in, you may choose to dine either on the property or at a restaurant in town, with transfers for dinner already provided as part of your arrangements, ensuring a seamless close to your day’s travels in South Africa. Your luxury stay with breakfast will be included in the holiday.

La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa

La Plume Boutique Guest House in Oudtshoorn is a luxurious 5-star retreat set on a sustainable ostrich, alfalfa, and cattle farm, offering sweeping views of the Swartberg Mountains and Olifants River Valley. Housed in a charming 1902 Victorian homestead, its suites and villas feature antiques, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and private entrances. You can dine in the elegant Le Belle Vue restaurant, enjoy Clarins spa treatments at Le Bonheur Spa, or relax by the saltwater pool. Activities include farm tours, hiking, birdwatching, and mountain-biking.

One of our guides will meet you in the hotel lobby at 09:00 to begin a full-day excursion in Oudtshoorn. The journey starts with a scenic drive to the Cango Caves, about half an hour from town, where you will join the 11:00 Heritage Tour. This relaxed walk leads you through several impressive chambers, including the African Drum room, while a specialist guide shares insights into the cave’s early occupants and its cultural significance.

The experience lasts roughly an hour. Afterwards, you will continue to Safari Ostrich Farm for a one-hour tractor-led tour that introduces you to the region’s famous birds and their role in shaping Oudtshoorn’s history. There will also be time to browse the farm’s leather goods before departing. Once the activities in Oudtshoorn are complete, you will travel toward Knysna, crossing the dramatic Outeniqua Pass and entering the renowned Garden Route.

Expect to reach your Knysna accommodation in the late afternoon. This final leg of the trip offers landscapes and a relaxing transition from the Klein Karoo to the coastal forests. For the next 2 nights, you will stay at a premier property with daily breakfast.

Premier Resort The Moorings

Premier Knysna Moorings is a stylish 4-star retreat set along the peaceful Knysna Lagoon, offering modern comfort and scenic surroundings. The property features contemporary rooms and spacious apartments, many with private balconies or patios overlooking landscaped gardens or waterways. You can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with amenities such as an outdoor pool, jetty access, and a tranquil marina setting ideal for strolls. The hotel also provides a welcoming restaurant and bar, secure parking, and convenient proximity to Knysna’s shops, waterfront attractions, and natural highlights. It’s an excellent base for exploring the Garden Route while enjoying comfort and calm.

Your day includes a visit to Plettenberg Bay, where you will explore the renowned Monkeyland sanctuary and learn about the many primate species that roam freely in the forest. After the guided experience, the remainder of the afternoon is open for you to unwind or take part in optional outings around Knysna.

Several optional activities range from paddling across the lagoon by kayak or stand-up paddleboard to joining a whale-watching trip, a relaxed sunset cruise or sail, a champagne-and-oyster outing, or a scenic lagoon voyage that highlights the region’s beauty.

Begin your day with breakfast before travelling into the Eastern Cape, stopping at the striking Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma for a gentle forest walk. After arriving at Bellevue, settle into a stylish tented suite and head out on your first afternoon game drive, returning later for dinner at camp. Bellevue Forest Reserve, a peaceful and malaria-free hideaway close to Addo Elephant National Park, immerses you in the region’s wildlife through Big Five outings, guided giraffe tracking, and open-vehicle safaris.

Its blend of comfort, knowledgeable rangers, and pristine landscapes creates an experience that is both deeply personal and rooted in conservation values. Every moment captures the spirit of the region’s wild natural beauty, leaving lasting impressions that travellers carry long after departing. You will be spending the next 3 nights here at a luxury property, and your stay on a half-board plus basis will be included in the holiday.

Bellevue Forest Reserve

4* Bellevue Forest Reserve is a serene retreat nestled in lush indigenous forests, offering a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. The property features well-appointed chalets and lodges with modern amenities, blending comfort with rustic charm. You can enjoy guided forest walks, birdwatching, and scenic hiking trails that showcase the area’s rich biodiversity. The reserve emphasises sustainability and conservation, providing an eco-friendly stay. On-site facilities include a cosy lounge, dining area serving fresh, locally sourced meals, and outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation or photography. Its secluded setting makes it ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, couples seeking tranquillity, or families wanting a nature-focused getaway.

This morning begins with a guided giraffe-tracking adventure on foot across a 2,500-hectare private reserve, offering an unusually close look at these towering animals in their natural world. A skilled guide and conservation ranger lead a combination of short game-drive transfers and gentle walks, explaining how giraffes feed, communicate, and move through the landscape.

The experience highlights conservation awareness and respectful wildlife viewing, allowing you to observe their calm presence while keeping a safe distance. Moving quietly through the bush beside these remarkable creatures creates a sense of stillness and connection that few wildlife encounters can match.

In the afternoon, the focus shifts to a classic Big Five safari drive through the same wilderness. Knowledgeable rangers navigate through varied terrain where elephant herds, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and elusive leopards may appear at any moment. Each outing reveals the reserve’s rich ecosystems and the dramatic contrasts of the African bush.

Morning excursions often bring crisp air, birdsong, and warm drinks enjoyed in scenic spots, while afternoon departures showcase golden light settling across the plains. As the day fades, sightings become more atmospheric, and returning to camp beneath emerging stars adds a sense of quiet wonder to the journey. This combined day blends close-up encounters on foot with expansive wildlife viewing by vehicle, creating a well-rounded immersion in the reserve’s natural rhythms daily.

Today you will have a chance for a half-day guided safari into Addo Elephant National Park, an easy trip from Bellevue Forest Reserve. Travel in open vehicles as you traverse changing habitats alive with animals such as Addo’s famed elephant families, zebra, kudu, warthog, and abundant bird species. Knowledgeable guides interpret the park’s natural systems, its conservation efforts, and the stories that shaped this protected area. This experience is ideal for travellers wanting a richer understanding of Eastern Cape wildlife and a closer look at one of South Africa’s most significant ecological sanctuaries and its remarkable biodiversity waiting to be discovered today.

If time allows, begin your day with a final game drive before travelling to Port Elizabeth Airport, where you will check in and board your scheduled departure flight.