Discover South Africa on this deluxe self-drive holiday taking in the hightlights of Cape Town, the famous winelands & Garden Route and a luxurious 5 star full board safari.
Highlights include: Cape Town · The Winelands · The Garden Route · Cango Caves · Knysna · Oudtshoorn · Deluxe Big 5 Safari
Day 1: Cape Town
Upon arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met by our local representative and transferred to the 5 star Table Bay Hotel where you will stay for 3 nights including daily breakfast. Occupying a prime position on Cape Town's waterfront, The Table Bay combines a subtle blend of elegance with luxurious relaxation, providing the ideal setting for your stay in Cape Town. The Table Bay has taken its place as one of the world's greatest hotels. Overlooking the historical water of Cape Town's harbour, the hotel recalls a more stately age. Each of the 329 rooms is positioned for a view across the bay to Robben Island, or the sheer crags of Table Mountain, and decortaed with understated elegance to capture the city's nuances of light. You will enjoy a memorable dining experience, with cuisine of international excellence and one of the most comprehensive wine lists on the continent.
Day 2: Cape Town
After breakfast, take delivery of your hire car and enjoy a day exploring Cape Town and its surrounds.
Day 3: Cape Town
After breakfast in your hotel, enjoy a day exploring Cape Town and its surrounds.
Day 4: Cape Town - Stellenbosch
After breakfast, drive to Stellenbosch in the famous Winelands region.
Spend 2 nights at the 4 star River Manor Country House & Spa, located in the heart of Stellenbosch. This historic boutique hotel is a two minute stroll from the village centre, museums and restaurants. Elegant rooms have added luxuries of sherry trays along with plush bathrobes and fresh flowers - colonial charm with touches of Africa. Room facilities include telephone, television, mini bars, overhead ceiling fans and heating (air-conditioned rooms on request). Leisurely breakfasts are enjoyed at the poolside or in the conservaotry, with the spacious gardens, two swimming pools and an exclusive Health and Beauty Spa creating a restful ambience where guests may indulge in relaxation and pampering.
Day 5: Winelands
After breakfast, enjoy a full day to discover the Winelands of the Western Cape.
Day 6: Stellenbosch – Oudtshoorn
Depart after breakfast and drive to Montagu and then on to Oudtshoorn. Tonight you will stay in the 4 star Hlangana Lodge for 1 night, highly recommended lodge is set on more than a hectare of exotic gardens, en route to the Cango Caves. Guests are treated to the highest standard of luxury and service. Hlangana Lodge is perfectly situated to serve as a haven from where you can explore Oudtshoorn and the surrounding sountryside and guests can return after a day's sightseeing to relax around the large saltwater swimming pool and enjoy the spectacular Karoo sunset.
Day 7: Oudtshoorn - Knysna
After breakfast, visit the famous Cango Caves and continue on to one of the many Ostrich Farms for a guided tour. Drive over the Outeniqua Mountains to George and then along the Lake District of the Garden Route to Knysna. Spend 2 nights at the 4 star Protea Knysna Quays, one of the finest hotels in Knysna, next to the Knysna Quays Waterfront.
Day 8: Knysna
After breakfast, enjoy a full day in Knysna, why not take a cruise on the lagoon or a steam train journey on the Outeniqua Choo-tjoe.
Day 9: Knysna – Shamwari Game Reserve
After breakfast, depart early and drive via Plettenberg, Tsitsikamma Forest and Port Elizabeth to Shamwari. Stay 2 nights at the famous Shamwari Game Reserve in Bayethe Lodge. The 5 star Shamwari Game Reserve is a 20.000-hectare malaria free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape, along the Bushmans River. All meals and two game activities included.
Day 10: Shamwari Game Reserve
Enjoy a full day at Shamwari, including meals and two game activities.
Day 11: Shamwari – Port Elizabeth
Leave Shamwari and drive to Port Elizabeth Airport to return your car the rental company. Depart Port Elizabeth Airport for return flight to Ireland.
PRICE VALID: 01 May - 30 Sept 2008
Price includes:
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International flights
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10 nts luxury accommodation as outlined above including 2 nights full board at Shamwari Game Reserve
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Cape Town Airport transfers
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10 days Car Hire - Group B vehicle including 100% insurance cover nil excess
