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South Africa: Cape Town, the Garden Route and Safari
Private Travel
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Self-drive
14 Days & 11 Nights
Lead-in price: £2955
This popular self-drive route ticks off many of the ‘must do’ features of South Africa in one well-paced and beautifully scenic itinerary. Begin with some time in Cape Town, learning about the city’s history and seeing its impressive sights. Then head to the nearby Winelands and sample some of the world’s most exclusive and popular brands. Continue east to the famed ‘Garden Route’, named for its seductive natural beauty and pockets of lush vegetation. End your journey in style with a stay in Amakhala, one of the most exclusive wildlife reserves in the Eastern Cape, which offers thrilling ‘Big Five’ safari experiences.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Uncover the story of Nelson Mandela & his rise to the presidency
- Opportunities to visit an ostrich farm & observe meerkats
- Relax on spectacular Garden Route beaches
- Safari experiences in a ‘Big Five’ private wildlife reserve
- Stay in 4- & 5-star accommodation
Tour variations
Superior Private Tour in brief
Day 1: Fly to Cape TownFly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Cape Town. (N)
Day 2: Cape TownOn arrival, you will be met by our VIP meet and greet service before transferring to the Trevoyan Guesthouse for a 3-night stay. Afternoon at leisure. (N)
Day 3: Cape TownAt leisure to explore or take part in optional excursions. Popular choices include visits to Robben Island, Table Mountain and local townships. We also offer an intriguing ‘Prisoner to President’ tour, where you can delve into the history of Nelson Mandela’s momentous time in the city. (B)
Day 4: Cape TownYour premium package category B car hire will be delivered in the morning and you then have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city’s surrounds. The Cape of Good Hope and the penguin colony of Boulders Beach are both within easy reach and together make for an excellent day out. (B)
Day 5: WinelandsDrive to the picturesque Winelands and stay 2 nights at the charming Angala Boutique Hotel & Guest House. (B)
Day 6: WinelandsAt leisure to relax or take part in some of the many wine tasting and culinary experiences on offer in this fabulously scenic region. (B)
Day 7: OudtshoornDrive to Oudtshoorn and stay overnight at Surval Boutique Olive Estate. Oudtshoorn, known as ‘the feather capital’, is set in the picturesque semi-desert region of the Little Karoo. Popular visits from Oudtshoorn include the dramatic Cango Caves and a local ostrich farm. (B)
Day 8: The Garden RouteYou may wish to rise early and join an optional meerkat viewing excursion, before driving east to Christiana Lodge, near Plettenburg Bay, where you will stay for 3 nights. (B)
Days 9-10: The Garden RouteDays at leisure to explore the Garden Route’s stretch of picture-postcard beaches, lakes, rivers, indigenous forests and impressive mountain passes. Other activities include boat trips to spot whales and dolphins around Plettenburg Bay. (B)
Day 11: Eastern CapeContinue east to Port Elizabeth, where you will drop off your hire car before transferring to Woodbury Lodge in the Amakhala Private Game Reserve for a 2-night stay. (B, D)
Day 12: Amakhala Game ReserveThe malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve offers world-class ‘Big Five’ safari experiences and with wildlife drives and bush walks both included in your lodge accommodation, this is the perfect way to cap any Garden Route itinerary. (B, L, D)
Days 13-14: Fly home via JohannesburgTransfer to Port Elizabeth Airport and fly home via Johannesburg. (B) (N)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Superior tourThis tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.
Tailor-made travelFor a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Superior private tour accommodation
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The Trevoyan Guest House
Located in a quiet residential street in the Cape Town suburb of Tamboerskloof, Trevoyan Guest House is a beautifully restored Victorian property close to the slopes of Table Mountain. Trevoyan offers seven spacious rooms, some of which are located in the main house and some in a garden villa. The guest house has an inviting lounge, a veranda and a small library. The beautiful garden is shaded by a large oak tree and features patio areas and a solar-heated pool with city and Table Mountain views.
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Angala Boutique Hotel
Centrally located between the famed winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek at the foothills of the Simonsberg mountains, Angala offers a serene and unpretentious retreat amid the splendour of mountain and vineyard scenery. This charming haven is attractively decorated in French country cottage style, set among manicured gardens. Each of the nine spacious rooms and suites are furnished in light, neutral colours, each with authentic sculptures and decorative items. Various room configurations accommodate 2 to 4 guests, with private verandas, gardens and landscape views. The main house boasts elegant spaces with magnificent vistas, where guests may savour fine wines and gourmet meals. The bar, dining room and wide verandas open out to an eco-pool. There is a minimum 2-night stay between November and March
Dates & prices
BGR2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £2955 per person
High season from £3225 per person
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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- • 4- & 5-star accommodation
• VIP meet & greet service on arrival
• Premium car rental package with VW Polo (or similar)
• 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
• Guided safari activities at Amakhala
Destinations on this tour
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