LUXURY GARDEN ROUTE & PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

14 Days in South Africa

What To Expect From This Luxury tour

Begin your tour in South Africa’s iconic mother city, Cape Town. Enjoy activities geared around the mountains and the sea, or indulge in some wine tasting. Then enjoy the university town of Stellenbosch, experiencing the cafes, boutiques, art galleries and historical Cape Dutch architecture. Oudtshoorn is next and ostriches, the Swartberg Pass, Cango caves and a meerkat encounter will be on your list. Knysna offers golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, beach visits, and water sports. Lastly, enjoy the big 5 as you end your holiday with a stay in a magnificent, tented suite at Kariega Settlers Drift.

This tour includes the following stops:

Ideal Duration: 14 days
Price per person: on request

Vibrant cities, beautiful scenery and untamed wilderness

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS

PICK UP RENTAL CAR AT CAPE TOWN AIRPORT AND DRIVE TO TINSWALO ATLANTIC

CAPE TOWN

Cape Town, South Africa’s beautiful “mother city”. No journey to South Africa is complete without visiting this coastal city situated beneath the famous Table Mountain. Cape Town offers something for every tourist.

3 Nights in Tinswalo Atlantic (5*)

This 5-star boutique lodge situated on a pebbled beach alongside Table Mountain National Park showcases Cape Town’s 2 attractions: ocean and mountain views. The 8 luxury suites and the 2-bedroom luxury suite are named after famous islands. Chefs Warehouse Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Go snorkelling with seals, horse ride on Long Beach, hike on Table Mountain, surf at Clifton or explore Constantia Wine Route.

Recommended Optional Activities:

⦁ Cape Peninsula Tour
⦁ Cape Town & Table Mountain Tour
⦁ Robben Island Tour

DRIVE FROM TINSWALO ATLANTIC TO MAJEKA HOUSE

STELLENBOSCH

Stellenbosch, a historic university town, surrounded by Cape Winelands and the mountain reserves of Jonkerhoek and Simonsberg. The oak-shaded streets are lined with cafes, boutiques and art galleries. The Cape Dutch architecture is a reminder of South Africa’s Dutch colonial history.

2 Nights in Majeka House (5*)

Majeka House was voted Best Design Hotel in 2017. Garden rooms have an enclosed garden and plunge pool, as do the Poolside Rooms, Mountain View rooms offer views of the surrounding Helderberg Mountains and the 10 Premier rooms are suited to small groups. Breakfast is served from 8 am to 11 am and lunch until 5 pm. The bar is open from 5 pm to 10 pm, offering cold platters, soup and desserts until 9 pm. Relax at the spa or explore Stellenbosch.

Recommended Optional Activities:

⦁ Full Day Wine Tour

drive from majeka house to la plume boutique guest house

OUDTSHOORN

Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. This popular tourist destination is about 5.5 hours drive from Cape Town. It offers visitors countless activities to enjoy in an idyllic, tranquil and safe environment.

2 Nights in La Plume Boutique Guest House (4*)

La Plume is a 1902 Victorian Manor House on an ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm with 19 luxurious rooms and suites. It has spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains and the Olifants River Valley. The on-site restaurant, Le Belle Vue, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and an in-room menu; the Deli offers picnic baskets and platters. Head off to mountain bike, drive the Swartberg Pass, hike, run, visit the Cango Caves, skydive, star gaze or experience a meerkat encounter.

Recommended Optional Activities:

⦁ Cango Caves Tour
⦁ Ostrich Farm Tour

drive from la plume boutique hotel to kanonkop guest house

KNYSNA

Knysna, about 1.5 hours drive from Oudtshoorn. It lies at the mouth of the Knysna River on the scenic Garden Route. Knysna boasts magnificent beaches, hiking, walking, cycling and water activities.

3 Nights in Kanonkop Guest House (5*)

Kanonkop House, a refined family home, voted in the Top 25 Hotels in Africa. Luxurious suites guarantee your every comfort. Witness breath-taking views of the Knysna lagoon and the famous ‘Knysna Heads’. The hotel has a swimming pool, sundeck, outdoor lounge, terrace and bar. Breakfast and all drinks from the bar, internet, safe parking and service are included in the rate. Enjoy golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, beach visits, and water sports. Restaurants and shops are just a 5-minute drive away.

Recommended Optional Activities:

⦁ Featherbed Reserve Tour
⦁ Visit of Tsitsikamma National Park

drive from kanonkop guest house to kariega settlers Drift

KARIEGA GAME RESERVE

Kariega Game Reserve, a family owned and operated 11 500-hectare Private Game Reserve. The special features of this reserve are its 2 rivers, the fact it is malaria-free and that it has the Big 5.

3 Nights in Kariega Settler’s Drift (5*)

Kariega Settlers Drift, a 5-star luxury tented lodge. Stay in one of the spacious tented suites (110m²), with opulent bedroom and living areas, full bathroom, indoor/outdoor shower, mini-bar, and private viewing deck. The lodge has a restaurant, bar, wine cellar, pool, boma, curio shop, library and spa . All meals, selected beverages and morning and evening game drives are included. Guests can also enjoy boat cruises on the Bushman’s river, a guided bush walk, canoeing or fishing.