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Escape To The Cape

Escape To The Cape

Travel Butlers Safari Holidays

This is by far the most popular route for first-time visitors to South Africa, as it includes many of the best-known highlights of the country. It is an easy holiday route to self-drive, as the roads are good and the driving distances are comfortable.

Cape Town is usually top of the 'must-do' list for most first-time visitors to the country and these itineraries all start with a few days to immerse yourself in the city and tick-off the many sights such as Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront and the nearby beaches.

Tsitsikamma National Park along the Garden RouteWhen you leave Cape Town you can either stop off in the Cape Winelands to enjoy the beautiful scenery (and of course the food and wine!), or maybe go to Hermanus for some whale-watching - or indeed, do both! The whale watching season usually runs from July to November and the peak time is September and October when daily sightings are almost guaranteed.

Your next destination is the Garden Route. Take a few days to visit the many attractions, shop for arts and crafts, walk along deserted sandy beaches or explore forest trails and waterfalls, visit ostriches and caves, or relax on a sunset boat cruise. It is also home to some spectacular and challenging golf courses.

To end your trip, the safari lodges of the Eastern Cape offer an unforgettable malaria-free Big 5 safari experience. Morning and afternoon guided game drives take you in search of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, as well as zebra, giraffe and antelope and you can get closer to Africa's wildlife than you have ever dreamed possible.

This holiday offers a real taste of South Africa's diversity and many people return time and again to revisit favourite places or explore further afield. You can, of course, do the itinerary in reverse - starting with the safari and ending with Cape Town - either way round, it will be a memorable holiday.

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Classic Escape to the Cape

Featured Accommodation

Cape Town
Kensington Place
La Fontaine
La Fontaine
The Cape Winelands
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
The Klein Karoo
Periwinkle Lodge
Periwinkle Lodge
The Garden Route
Woodbury Tented Camp
Woodbury Tented Camp
Amakhala Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

This itinerary takes in many of our favourite properties. Staying at friendly guest houses along the way and ending with an authentic tented safari experience, this is a great holiday for visitors to South Africa who want to get the best out of their budget.

This is a 12 night itinerary including Cape Town, The Cape Winelands, The Klein Karoo, The Garden Route and Amakhala Game Reserve.

Based on 3 to 4 Star Accommodation:

  • 3 Nights at Kensington Place
  • 2 Nights at La Fontaine
  • 2 Nights at De Zeekoe Guest Farm
  • 3 Nights at Periwinkle Lodge
  • 2 Nights at Woodbury Tented Camp
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Whales, Wine and Wildlife

Featured Accommodation

Southern Sun The Cullinan
The Cullinan
Cape Town
Oude Werf Hotel
Oude Werf Hotel
The Cape Winelands
Abalone Guest Lodge
Abalone Guest Lodge
Hermanus
The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel
The Garden Route
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

A winning holiday which, if you travel during July through to October/early November, will give you the opportunity to spot whales from the shore or from a boat-based trip out into the ocean - or even from the comfort of your bed! Add onto this wine-tasting and Big 5 wildlife game drives and you will wonder why you haven't done this years ago!

This is a 12 night itinerary including Cape Town, The Cape Winelands, Hermanus, The Garden Route and Kariega Game Reserve.

Based on 4 Star Accommodation:

  • 3 Nights at Southern Sun The Cullinan
  • 2 Nights at Oude Werf Hotel
  • 2 Nights at Abalone Guest Lodge
  • 3 Nights at The Rex Hotel
  • 2 Nights at Kariega Main Lodge
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Cape Town, Garden Route and Big 5 Safari

Featured Accommodation

The Dock House
The Dock House
Cape Town
The Last Word Franschhoek
Last Word Franschhoek
The Cape Winelands
St James of Knysna
St James of Knysna
The Garden Route
Amakhala Bush Lodge
Amakhala Bush Lodge
Amakhala Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

Stay in 5* accommodation throughout your holiday, ending in a small, intimate safari lodge with your own private plunge pool and viewing deck overlooking a waterhole. Depending on when you travel, there are some Stay/Pay deals that you can also take advantage of at a couple of the properties, which will really make your budget stretch further!

This is a 12 night itinerary including Cape Town, The Cape Winelands, The Garden Route and Amakhala Game Reserve.

Based on 5 Star Accommodation:

  • 4 Nights at The Dock House
  • 2 Nights at The Last Word Franschhoek
  • 3 Nights at St James of Knysna
  • 3 Nights at Amakhala Bush Lodge
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Shamwari Safari and Garden Route Explorer

Featured Accommodation

The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk
Port Elizabeth
Long Lee Manor
Long Lee Manor
Shamwari Game Reserve
Hunter's Country House
Hunter's Country House
The Garden Route
Rosenhof Country House
Rosenhof Country House
The Klein Karoo
The Marine
The Marine
Hermanus
Queen Victoria Hotel
Queen Victoria Hotel
Cape Town

Destination: South Africa.

Feel the heartbeat of nature as you watch for whales from the shoreline and explore an award-winning Big 5 game reserve in an open 4x4 safari vehicle. Take in all the sights along the Garden Route and spend time in the Mother City. It is a lot to pack in - hence why the trip is 15 nights!

This is a 15 night itinerary including Port Elizabeth, Shamwari Game Reserve, The Garden Route, The Klein Karoo, Hermanus and Cape Town.

Based on 5 Star Accommodation:

  • 1 Night at The Boardwalk
  • 3 Nights at Long Lee Manor
  • 3 Nights at Hunter's Country House
  • 2 Nights at Rosenhof Country House
  • 2 Nights at The Marine
  • 4 Nights at Queen Victoria Hotel
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Luxury Self-Drive Holiday for 12 Nights

Featured Accommodation

One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
Le Quartier Francais
Le Quartier Francais
The Cape Winelands
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge
The Garden Route
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Great Fish River Lodge
Kwandwe Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

It's 5* all the way with this indulgent self-drive itinerary, offering outstanding luxury and style from start to end. World-class dining and Big 5 game viewing will be just some of the many highlights.

This is a 12 night itinerary including Cape Town, The Cape Winelands, The Garden Route and Kwandwe Game Reserve.

Based on 5 Star Accommodation:

  • 4 Nights at One&Only Cape Town
  • 2 Nights at Le Quartier Francais
  • 3 Nights at Tsala Treetop Lodge
  • 3 Nights at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
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*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.