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Safari Holiday Ideas - ITINERARY-1

Cape Town, the Garden Route, and a Safari in the Eastern Cape

Summary of the Route

This is by far the most popular route for first-time visitors to South Africa and it is easy to see why as it includes some of the most popular highlights of the region, including Cape Town and a safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.

We can tailor this trip to meet your exact requirements, however there are a few example itineraries listed below which will give you a good idea of the properties and costs. You can also choose to do this route in reverse, if you would like to end your holiday relaxing in Cape Town.

Suggested Itineraries

Prices from US$ 1,600 pp*Holidaying on a Budget
14 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in May 2012

Prices from US$ 1,770 pp*Great Guest Houses and a 4* Safari
12 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in July 2012

Prices from US$ 2,213 pp*May Merriment
14 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in May 2012

Prices from US$ 2,814 pp*It's Pure Madness !
14 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in May 2012

Prices from US$ 3,385 pp*Whales, Wine and Wildlife
14 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in October 2012

Prices on requestEscape to the Cape
14 day itinerary.

Prices from US$ 4,669 pp*Ultimate 5* Luxury
13 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in September 2012

Prices from US$ 5,337 pp*Whale Watching and 5* Luxury Hotels
14 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in October 2012

*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.

Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.

Cape Town
The Cape Winelands
Whale Watching (in Season)
The Garden Route
Eastern Cape Safari
Getting Home

Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Cape Town Harbour at Sunset With a magnificent mountain as its centre, miles of sandy beaches, a colourful and moving history, and countless bars and restaurants, Cape Town captures the hearts of visitors from around the world.

During your stay here, you can take in some or all of the major attractions in the city, which include Table Mountain, Robben Island, township tour, Camps Bay, V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Gardens, and numerous museums and galleries.

Or you can make a day trip down to the Cape Peninsula, stopping on the way there or on the way back at Boulders Beach, which is one of only 2 mainland nesting colonies of African penguins in South Africa.

The Cape Winelands

The Cape Winelands are only a short drive from Cape Town, and staying in the university town of Stellenbosch or the beautiful village of Franschhoek allows you to enjoy the scenery, wines, and foods of this charming region.

Stellenbosch is South Africa's second oldest settlement (after Cape Town) and is a pretty university town, with whitewashed Cape Dutch architecture along oak-lined avenues set around a pleasant green. There is an excellent wine museum in the town, and the walking tour is also highly recommended.

Franschhoek has earned itself the title of ‘Food and Wine Capital of South Africa’, and quite rightly so. In the village itself, there are many award winning restaurants, and many of the surrounding vineyards also offer excellent lunches as well as wine tasting.

Whale Watching (in Season)

Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the Western and Eastern Capes. The peak time, when daily sightings are virtually guaranteed, is during September and October.

Whale Watching Humpbacks and Bryde's whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from boat, is the Southern Right whale.

These majestic giants migrate to the South African waters from the Antarctic Ocean to calf from June, and begin the long journey back again at the end of November or beginning of December.

Only 120 km from Cape Town, Hermanus is rated as one of the world's 12 best whale viewing sites, and has some of the best land-based whale watching spots and boat trip excursions.

Along the Garden Route (staying in one or 2 different places)

Beautiful coastlines, breathtaking mountains and valleys, tall forests, deep blue lakes and lagoons - these are the reasons why the Garden Route is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa.

There are a huge number of activities to enjoy along the Garden Route - whale watching in season from the cliffs at Plettenberg Bay, hiking in the Knysna Forest or Tsitsikamma National Park, watersports, fishing, horse riding, ostrich farms at Oudtshoorn, mountain biking, long beach strolls along the beautiful Wilderness beach, golf, boat trips on the Knysna Lagoon, shopping for arts and crafts - even bungee jumping!

On Safari in the Eastern Cape

Only a 90 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth, the lodges of the Eastern Cape are ideal for people who wish to combine the ever-popular Cape Town and Garden Route with an unforgettable malaria-free Big 5 safari experience.

Shamwari Lion There are many lodges to choose from, depending on your budget, and a stay at any of them will include not only your accommodation, but all your meals, 2 safari activities or guided game drives per day in open 4x4 vehicles, and many also offer the opportunity to go on a daily guided bush walk too.

Because the land in the reserves is privately owned, your experienced ranger can take you off-road to get you unbelievably close to the wildlife, giving you some wonderful photo opportunities and safari memories!

Getting Home

After your safari you can either drive back to Port Elizabeth and fly back home from there (flights connect in either Cape Town or Jo'burg), or alternatively, many visitors choose to either have a couple of days back in Cape Town or in Port Elizabeth before catching their flight home.