South Africa’s Cape Route 62 + Safari + Cape Town + Winelands - Small group of 10

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our Representative. Canadian and American passport holders don’t need a visa to enter South Africa. Transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Today, embark on your journey through South Africa’s famous Garden Route. Meet your guide in the lobby, then depart for the Klein Karoo, known as the 'Little Karoo,' one of South Africa's most charming desert regions. Travel through Montagu, a picturesque historic town nestled among the mountains. Here, we stop to enjoy tea and scones at South Africa's only original Art Deco hotel, the Montagu Country Hotel, famous for its iconic stained-glass doors, 1930s-rebuilt architecture, and Art Deco furnishings. Continue to Barrydale, a village on the border of the Klein Karoo. You will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school (subject to the school being open), interact with children and teachers, spend time in the classroom, and learn more about this rural community. Next, stop in Calitzdorp, renowned as the port wine capital of South Africa, to sample top-quality port-style wines crafted in this fertile valley. Arrive in Oudtshoorn, famously known as the 'Ostrich Feather Capital of the World' and the heart of the global ostrich farming industry. After check-in and freshening up, enjoy dinner at a local ostrich farm, where you'll dine on regional specialties and experience authentic Karoo hospitality.

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders. Marvel at impressive dripstone formations such as Cleopatra’s Needle and the Organ Pipes, each uniquely sculpted by geological forces over millennia. Return to Oudtshoorn for a fun-filled, interactive tractor tour at an ostrich farm, where you’ll also enjoy a light lunch and learn about these fascinating birds. Travel along the scenic Outeniqua Pass to the coastal city of George. The pass, winding through the majestic Outeniqua Mountains, offers breathtaking views and connects the Little Karoo with the coast. In George, visit the Outeniqua Transport Museum, where you can explore the Garden Route’s rich railway heritage and admire a remarkable collection of vintage vehicles, locomotives, and transport artifacts. Continue to Knysna, a charming coastal town nestled on the banks of a picturesque lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. En route, stop at the renowned 'Map of Africa' viewpoint in the town of Wilderness for stunning panoramic views. From this lookout you can see how the Kaaimans River's path through the landscape creates a shape that strikingly resembles the continent of Africa.

After breakfast, embark on a day excursion to explore the breathtaking stretch of the Garden Route known as the Tsitsikamma Forest. Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park and the Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). You will see where the river meets the sea, beautiful coastal views, ancient forests, and exciting activities like walking across the famous suspension bridge.
Next stop is Plettenberg Bay, or “Plett” as the locals call it, a horseshoe-shaped bay with long, sheltered beaches and incredible views of the deep-blue Tsitsikamma Mountains.
Visit the award winning Monkey Land & Primate sanctuary where a variety of primates roam free in the forest followed by the Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest free aviary win the world. As you drive back to Knysna, stop at Nick Village and visit the Mungo textile Mill, known for its high-quality, natural-fiber homeware.
The Mill welcomes visitors, providing a fascinating glimpse into the sustainable, on-site production of heirloom textiles. Back in Knysna, return to your hotel after a great day of sightseeing.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting off on a scenic drive through George and Mossel Bay, following the renowned Garden Route to Albertinia, a charming town nestled at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains.
En route, stop at Victoria Bay, ideal for a coastal walk or a refreshing dip in the ocean. This hidden gem is one of the smallest yet most beautiful bays along the Garden Route. Continue to Albertinia, where your safari adventure begins. Arrive at your safari lodge on time for an afternoon safari game drive.
Your safari lodge is in a private game reserve set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg Mountain Range. It is home to an abundance of wildlife, including the Big 5. Enjoy close-up wildlife sightings and sundowner stops while on safari.
End your day with a South African Boma dinner as you discuss the day’s game viewing.

Wake up early before sunrise for an early morning safari game drive. Game drives are in an open Land Rover with an experienced game ranger, who will bring you sightings of lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and cheetahs. Return to the lodge for breakfast followed by departure to the picturesque Cape Dutch town of Swellendam. Swellendam, the world’s largest Youngberry-growing region. Renowned for its stunning mountain backdrop, abundant nature reserves, and excellent restaurants, Swellendam is a true gem. Continue to the seaside resort town of Hermanus, the heart of the Whale Route. From August to November, Hermanus offers some of the world’s best land-based whale watching, with these gentle giants often visible right from the shoreline. Conclude the day with dinner at the Heritage restaurant, one of the oldest fisherman’s cottages in Hermanus celebrated for its fresh, locally inspired cuisine.

After breakfast, depart Hermanus and travel to historic Stellenbosch.
Enjoy a scenic drive along one of the oldest wine routes in the country.
Set amongst quaint, traditional Cape Dutch houses, magical trees, vineyards, and majestic mountain surroundings, you might think you are in Bordeaux. Stellenbosch, is one of the most famous wine regions in South Africa along with Paarl, and Franschhoek. Upon arrival check-in at your Hotel.

After breakfast and check-out, you will be collected from your hotel for your Wine Tram and winelands tour. Experience two of South Africa’s famous Cape Wine Towns: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek.
The Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the winelands, picturesque vineyards, and breathtaking scenery. Passengers aboard the hop-on, hop-off tour will experience a unique, leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in a double-decker tram and an open-air tram bus, stopping at some of South Africa's oldest and most distinguished wine estates. One wine tasting is included. After the tour, depart for Cape Town.

After breakfast meet your guide in the lobby for your half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour. Take a trip to the top of the world, high above the clouds, on the famous Table Mountain. This iconic landmark in Cape Town is one of the most photographed sights in the country. At the upper cable station, several footpaths lead to incredible views. Explore Cape Town’s city center on a drive that showcases landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope (1666), City Hall, and the Grand Parade. Along Adderley Street, you'll see St. George's Cathedral and pass by the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap]. After the tour, return to your hotel.

After breakfast meet your guide in the lobby for your full day Cape Point Peninsula tour. Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. Travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called 'Nature's Greatest Show'. Chapman’s Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. At the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point), visitors are treated to excellent views from both lighthouses that adorn the most southwesterly point in Africa. You can get there by the Flying Dutchman funicular. ‘Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of Simon's Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Optional: Take the funicular to the lighthouse to see the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. The funicular fee is paid locally, approximately USD 10.