Explore the enchanting southern coast of South Africa on this tailor-made 11-day tour, beginning in vibrant Cape Town, with a wealth of unmissable sightseeing and activities, including visiting infamous Robben Island and the spectacular V&A Waterfront. On day four, you will embark on a scenic drive east towards the Winelands and stay in the fabulous Delaire Graff Estate, surrounded by vineyards and mountain views. After two nights you will embark eastwards again towards Swellendam, which offers an abundance of outdoor activities and stunning views, then end your tour with a drive along the famous Garden Route to Plettenberg, staying for your final three nights in Tsala Treetop Lodge, nestled amongst the forest canopy, for a truly unique and memorable end to your trip.
Touring Highlights
Day 1-4 Check-in Cape Grace for a 4 night stay
Day 5-6 Check-in Delaire Graff Estate for a 2 night stay
Day 7 Check-in Schoone Oordt Country House for a 1 night stay
Day 8-11 Check-in Tsala Treetop Lodge for a 3 night stay
Itinerary
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Day 1-4
Check-in Cape Grace for a 4 night stay
Enjoy 4 nights exploring the city of Cape Town, affectionately known as the Mother City. ‘Must see’ visits include Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was famously incarcerated, Penguin Island, Table Mountain and even a visit to an urban Township to experience ‘real’ South African life. In the evening there are plenty of bars and restaurants in either the V&A Waterfront or on many of Cape Town’s historic streets.
Your car will be delivered on day 2
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Day 5-6
Check-in Delaire Graff Estate for a 2 night stay
Welcome to the Winelands with a scenic drive from Cape Town to the historic university town of Stellenbosch, an area famed for its wine, music, art and sport. From here you can visit some of the region’s 200 wineries and experience the culinary delights this pretty town and the neighbouring areas have to offer.
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Day 7
Check-in Schoone Oordt Country House for a 1 night stay
The Swellendam area offers guests an abundance of activities. Hiking, horse trails, bike trails, watersports as well as visits to the nearby Nature Reserves are a must. A trip to the De Hoop Nature Reserve for seasonal whale watching cannot be missed, a short journey over the Tradouw’s Pass to quadbike in Barrydale as well as a day trip wine-tasting in the Robertson Wine Valley. Along with a nine-hole golf course, quaint coffee shops, the renowned Drostdy museum, berry & lavender-picking, good restaurants and a feast of art, Swellendam spoils its visitors for choice.
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Day 8-11
Check-in Tsala Treetop Lodge for a 3 night stay
Start along the Garden Route, 300km of stunning natural beauty with its Indian coastline, dense indigenous forests, dramatic ravines, lagoons and Outeniqua Mountains. Stay 3 nights in Plettenberg and enjoy15km of beaches as well as the areas many bars and restaurants. Local activities include The Elephant Sanctuary and Monkey Land.
Drop the car off at Port Elizabeth before connecting with your flight to Cape Town and then onwards to the UK.
10nts from £4,160 per person Low Season
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| Low Season, 10nts from £4,160 per person |
| High Season, 10nts from £4,990 per person |
Guide price includes VIP meet & greet, accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis, car hire and Private transfers. Prices are based on low & high season, subject to change and availability. Flights included. Terms and conditions apply.
Cape Grace
The Cape Grace is a five-star luxury boutique hotel situated in the heart of Cape Town’s V & A Waterfront. Positioned on its own private quay between the working harbour and the international yacht marina, and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, this world-class establishment epitomises style and sophistication.
The hotel has 120 luxury rooms and suites, all custom-designed and decorated with stylish interiors that celebrate Cape Town’s heritage and floral kingdom in ways that juxtapose modern and period. The main guest areas include a spacious lounge, a private library, the Signal Restaurant, the Bascule Whisky, Wine and Cocktail Bar, a 15 metre heated swimming pool, rooftop fitness studio and Spa.
Delaire Graff Estate
Expect to discover the world’s most exceptional accommodation, art, design, food and wine in one of the most exceptional natural settings.
Delaire Graff Estate is surrounded by sweeping views across stunning vineyards and mountains towards Stellenbosch, one of the world’s leading wine destinations. This incredible location provides a sense of escape and privacy for guests of the Estate’s Lodges and Spa. The ten sumptuously decorated lodges, each with its own private plunge pool, invite complete relaxation in an idyllic setting. For a more active experience, excursions include vineyard walks, wine tasting and visits to the historic towns of nearby Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Schoone Oordt Country House
Schoone Oordt Country House is a charming country hotel in Swellendam and has just 10 luxury bedrooms set in lush gardens, an intimate restaurant, a saltwater pool. There is something quite magical about this striking Victorian Manor House, lovingly restored over many years and as a result, has been instilled with charm and grace. The emphasis here is on unpretentious, unaffected luxury, elegance, quality and attention to detail.
The Swellendam area offers guests an abundance of activities. Hiking, horse trails, bike trails, watersports as well as visits to the nearby Nature Reserves are a must.
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Ideally situated in the heart of the Garden Route between the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay is the magical and lavish Tsala Treetop Lodge. High above the forest floor, set amidst the treetops of an age-old indigenous forest, Tsala has breathtaking views encompassing lush forests and extending across rolling valleys towards the distant hills.
Tucked into the forest canopy, this enchanting luxury hideaway offers 10 private suites and six two-bedroomed villas. The impressive stone-masonry entrance leads to a magnificent foyer from where the Afro-Baroque décor flows. There is an exotically appointed glass-walled dining room, a spectacular dining deck, relaxed dining or sundowners at Zinzi, a hidden wine cellar, an intimate glassed-in lounge, a well-stocked library and various large open decks high above the forest floor. The lodge and suites are linked by wooden elevated walkways.
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