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7 Day Capes Finest Tour |
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This tour of South Africa Includes :
Regional Flight from George to Cape Town One Way
All accommodation as per the itinerary
All meals as per the itinerary
All entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary
All land transportation in air conditioned vehicles
Services of a registered guide / resident rangers
Tour Excludes :
International airfare
Items of a personal nature, gratuities
Personal and medical insurance
Drinks
Price: Price List
Starting Point : Johannesburg or Pretoria
Ending Point: Johannesburg or Pretoria |
The tour can start on any date specified by clients.
All of our South Africa Tours are private and are conducted solely for the party reserving the tour
Click on the name of the property to view details about the Hotel, Lodge or Guest House |
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Day 1: Cape Town
Guests are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, or any other location of their choice in Cape Town. From here the day is spent exploring one the world's most beautiful cities. A cable car ride up Table Mountain is first on the agenda. From Table Mountain one of the most impressive views of the world can be enjoyed.
We also visit the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens which had its conception when the mining magnate and philanthropist Cecil Rhodes donated the land to the people of South Africa. The garden is home to 4000 of the 18000 species of Flora which is found in South Africa and creates a most remarkable display. The tour then makes its way to the hotel, which is situated on Cape Town's famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. |
| Overnight: Cape Grace |
Meals: Dinner |
Day 2: Cape Town
The spectacular Chapman's Peak drive cut into the 650 am high Chapman's Peak leads the tour through the Town of Noordhoek to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A botanical and scenic delight the reserve is home to several antelope species as well as a great diversity of flowering plants and birds. A highlight is sure to be the walk to the summit of Cape Point , where it is said the stormy waters of the Atlantic are met by the calming influence of the Indian Ocean. This Cape which has had such a central role in the tales and legends of the ocean was and remain an important landmark situated at the South Western Edge of Africa, proclaiming that this is where the two halves of the World, east and west meet. The tour traces the Indian Ocean Seaboard on the way back to Cape Town with a visit to Boulders Beach an attractive secluded haven, which comprises a tumble of huge round rocks on a sandy shore. The boulders are ideal vantage points for watching the antics of the colony of mainland-based African penguins. |
| Overnight: Cape Grace |
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 3: Boland ( Winelands)
Situated in one of the most picturesque valleys of the Cape , the town of Franschoek owes its existence to the first French settlers who worked the Drakenstein Valley. Some time is devoted to exploring the town and its memorial to the French Huguenots, set in a lovely garden. We then visit three of the fine wine estates in the valley. Renowned internationally for the exceptional quality of wines these fertile soils produce. All the noble cultivars and classic styles are on show here. From superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc to the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. During the late afternoon the tour makes its way to the imposing Grand Roche Hotel , situated in a vineyard. |
| Overnight: Grand Roche |
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 4: Boland ( Winelands)
The stark contrast between vineyards and harsh mountains create the perfect backdrop to a tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch. The town is the oldest in South Africa after Cape Town, and is undoubtedly the most scenic and historically-preserved town in Southern Africa. Oak-lined streets next to water furrows compliment the many fine examples of elegant Cape Dutch, Victorian and Georgian architecture - all part of this unique "Town of Oaks".
The town, ideally situated in a magnificent mountain valley, boasts a mild Mediterranean climate. The Stellenbosch Wine route is the oldest, largest, and probably the most visited of the Southwest Cape’s wine routes. Many of the estates are very old, their gabled, whitewashed Cape Dutch Homesteads, rolling vineyards and shade-dappled grounds lovely beyond measure. We visit two of these fine estates where the art of wine making in South Africa is experience first hand. A large variety of cultivars can be sampled and a specific cultivar which appeals to your palette is sure to be found. |
| Overnight: Grand Roche |
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 5: Garden Route
After breakfast the tour travels through the town of Somerset West and over Sir Lowry's Pass Swellendam, situated at the foot of the Langeberge. Unique architecture set against the backdrop of mountain scenery endows the town with a special character.. Following the N2 highway in a Northerly direction we reach the town of Mossel Bay. It is generally regarded as the southern entry point to the majestic garden route. The Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Dias first set foot on shore here in 1488 and we dedicate some time to visiting the museum which bears his name. The museum stands not far from the Milkwood Tree and fountain which served as respectively a post office and watering hole to sea farers in centuries past. It is also home to a replica of the vessel in which he reached these shores, a gift from the Portuguese to South Africa upon the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of his voyage. We reach the overnight destination during the late afternoon. |
| Overnight: St James of Knysna |
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 6: Garden Route
After breakfast the tour crosses the Knysna Lagoon by Ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. A unique 150 ha private Nature Reserve which encompasses the entire Western Head of Knysna with spectacular views across the Lagoon and the ocean as well as the treacherous passage between the two which claimed many a ship during Knysna's days as an exporter of timber. The reserve is one of South Africa's heritage sights. It is home to two of the Garden Route's icons, namely the Knysna Loerie and the Blue Duiker, one of Africa's smallest antelope species.
The afternoon brings the tour to Plettenberg Bay where the finest beaches in the Garden Route offer the perfect sunning experience , relaxing in the sun or braving the waves of the Indian Ocean. The tour makes its way back to the overnight destination after a wonderfully relaxing afternoon. |
| Overnight: St James of Knysna |
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast guests travel to Knysna Station where they board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe. The Choo-Tjoe is the very last of the scheduled South African steam railway services and it plies between Knysna and George daily. Some dramatic scenery which bring to life the grandeur of the garden route enjoyed by a means of travel which remind of a gentler and more romantic age is sure to make this a memorable experience. Guests are met at George Station from where they are transferred to George Airport for a flight to Cape Town where this tour of South Africa ends |
| Overnight: None |
Meals: Breakfast |
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| A brief description of this South African Tour |
A tour dedicated to experiencing the fines the Western Cape has to offer both in terms of areas and lodgings.
The tour is ideally suited to the discerning traveling party wishing to experience the Western Cape accompanied by an experienced guide, yet retaining levels of luxury in accommodation which are not normally experienced on tours.
All of our South Africa Tours can be customized to suit your specific requirements.
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