Luxury Cape Town and Safari Self Drive - 14 Days (Code SD9)

Detailed Self Drive Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Clients are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport by a representative of African Sky Safaris and Tours who presents them with their self drive tour itinerary, a map book of South Africa as well as a GPS on which a suggested route has been pre programmed. The locations of the suggested activities and places of interest we suggest in this itinerary are also logged in the GPS. At this time clients are also presented with accommodation and other relevant vouchers which they will require on their self drive tour.

The Representative spends an hour with guests going over the route and offering suggestions and advice. All members of the African Sky Team have years of experience in conducting tours and safaris in South and Southern Africa. He or she should be able to answer any questions clients might have regarding their self drive holiday. The representative then assists them with collecting their rental car after which clients embark on their self drive holiday of South Africa.

Guests will now venture into the ''Mother City'' and make their way to the Atlantic House. The House is situated between the back slopes of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, with Camps Bay's Cosmopolitan Beach and Restaurant strip just down the hill.

Day 2-3: Cape Town
Guests can relax in the serene landscaped garden where the heated saltwater pool is the central focus. Lounge on the loungers placed around the pool – tempting decadent days of swimming, sunbathing, reading and enjoying life. The sunsets in Camps Bay are spectacular year round and the setting is very tranquil and quiet – you would not believe that you are in a city. For the more adventurous the Mother City has many attractions on offer. A trip up Table Mountain in the revolving cable car is a must for a breath taking view of Cape Town and the beautiful floral fynbos of the Table Mountain National Park. Kirstenbosch Gardens, V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are a few of the wonderful sites to explore.

Day 7-8: Franschhoek Winelands
After the thrill of the wild guests will now drive to the beautiful town of Franschhoek. The town itself takes its name from the French Huguenots who settled in the area in the early 1680s after fleeing from their home country. Franschhoek has since become one of South Africa's leading culinary and wine-tasting destinations. Guests will book into Le Franschhoek one of the most romantic Cape wineland getaways. Capturing the essence of four star luxury, the impeccably appointed Le Franschhoek offers unparalleled views of the Franschhoek Mountains and is the perfect setting for a taste of the legendary Cape Wine Route. The neighbouring estates are some of the wine route's finest. The picturesque vineyards are only a stone's throw away and allow you the opportunity to explore all that the Cape Winelands have on offer.

Day 9-11: Knysna
From the majestic Cape Winelands guests will now drive along a picturesque route through the mountains and along the coast to Knysna. Guests will make their way into the heart of the Garden Route where nestled on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon, with dramatic views, they will book into St James Country House Hotel.

Knysna is one of the Garden Route´s best known travel destinations. Situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful estuary it offers many activities and attractions to a wide variety of people.

Set in magnificent gardens, the St James Country House Hotel has two swimming pools. Other recreational facilities include boating picnics, sundowner cruises, water skiing, swimming, games room, angling, shopping & tavern tours.

Day 12-13: Shamwari
Guest will leave the beauty of the Knysna area and make their way along the Garden Route to Shamwari Private Game Reserve home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Bayethe is a splendid stone walled and thatch roofed lodge with a large deck area overlooking a waterhole. Here you will experience a safari of a lifetime. Game Drives, game walks and scrumptious meals to round off your day are all on the agenda. Two game drives on open 4X4 vehicles are included daily at Shamwari.