ITINERARY - Tour to South Africa -
Day 1 CAPE TOWN: - Arrive Cape TownAirport – Self Drive vehicle available or our tour guide will collect you for a city tour en route to your Hotel. Visit signal hill / the castle and take a walk – through the history of South Africa. Hop On Hop off bus tours - available daily. Hotel is close proximity to Water Front..
B B - overnight - Commodore Hotel- V & A waterfront Or similar
DAY 2 - CAPE PENINSULA TOUR
Today you depart for excursion to the CapePeninsula. You will drive along the Atlantic Coastline visiting Seapoint, Clifton and CampsBay before arriving in HoutBay. This is a small fishing village dominated by the scenic Chapman’s PeakPass. You will continue to Simons Town where the Naval Base is prominent. . Later we head for Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, with its 40km coastline – comprising of indigenous flora and many species of antelope and abundant bird life. Visit to KirstenboschGardens
At the southerly tip of the reserve where you can climb to the lighthouse and enjoy the view of the meeting of the Atlantic and IndianOceans. Dinner at Richard Loring Supper Club. A lively show with a Buffet Dinner. Enjoy the locals as they tell their story of their history in Cape Town. Each singer has amazing musical talent.
D B B Commodore Hotel - V & A Waterfront
DAY 3 - GARDEN ROUTE - VIA HERMANUS
Depart after breakfast for scenic tour via Kleinmond to Hermanus en route for Garden Route. We drive along the magnificent cape coast line and pass through the coastal town of Hermanus, which is very popular for whale watching. (seasonal) Check in and relax on your private deck at Garden Route Game Lodge / relax around the swimming pool. Late afternoon Game Drive followed by Boma Dinner.
D B B Garden route Game Lodge
Day 4 - GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE
Early morning Game Drive and scrumptious breakfast. Reluctantly it is time to depart for Mosselbay. Just a short trip to this little fishing village with a charm all of its own. At the harbor you board the Ramonza and sail off to seal Island. You may be lucky enough to spot the Great White Sharks which feed in this area. On your return a visit to DiazMuseum – to catch up on the history of this town. Opportunity to board a replica boat that the settlers sailed on when they arrived in Mosselbay. Lunch at the Café Gannet – for a gourmet treat. (not included in quote) Late Afternoon check in to FANCOURT HOTEL - Just 50 kilometers Dinner Bed & Breakfast
Day 5 - 4th /5/6/7TH MAY 2017 - ISC Conference – Full Package for Conference and Day tours available.
4th May – Full Day Travel Trade show - at Fancourt – see what the Western Cape has to offer.
5th 6th and 7th Day tours – to Knynsa –PlettenberyBay – Oudtshoorn
KNYSNA –PLETTENBERGBAY
After breakfast a day tour to Plettenberg Bay & The Craggs. Visit Monkeyland – Birds of Eden and Jukani home of the Big Cats. This establishment has previously won the Skal sustainable award. Afternoon sundowner cruise to the heads with champagne and oysters. B B
OUDTHOORN
This morning you meander over the Spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Range – en route to Oudtshoorn, for a Ostrich tour – followed by lunch and a game drive orelephant encounter. These Gentle giants are so gracefull and yet so powerful. Afternoon Cango wildlife ranch / and Zip line. End the day with cocktails at MountNoah– a totally unique property – managed by our young skal member.
Day 9 - 8TH MAY 2017 - OUDSTHOORN - CALITZDORP
Early meerkat tour - at Buffelsdrift Game Reserve -These little soldiers will capture your heart – as they stand and survey the land, and begin the hunt for food. Ostrich Tour - Cango Wildlife – Olive tours – Cango Caves some of Afternoon visit to Calitzdorp - To visit the wine estates and sample some incredible ports and Overnight Calitzdorp Country Manor. D B B
DAY 10 - 9TH MAY 2017 - CALITZDORP T0 FRANSCHHOEK / WINE TRAM TOUR
Driving through the R62 to Franschhoek, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes.. Have the cameras ready. Stop over in Franschhoek for a WINE TRAM TOUR – ExperienceFranschhoekValley – this picturesque vineyard and its breath taking scenery, with world class cuisine.
Choose from the Blue/Red/Green or Yellow line and join the Hop on –Hop off Tram that meanders through 300 years of history. Franschhoek has a French flair to their town, with quaint cafes and boutiques.
Overnight Franschhoek - Bed & Breakfast
DAY 11 - 10TH MAY 2017 - STELLENBOSCH
This morning a visit to Stellenbosch which is well known as student town. Stellenbosch boasts of one of the best Universities in South Africa. Enjoy the museums as you get in touch with the history of this beautiful town,
Stellenbosch is well known for its wine estates with world class wines - There are many to choose from – enjoy a wine tasting and lunch on one of the estates. Ovenight Devonvale Hotel – Bed & Breakfast
Day 11 -11/12/13 th MAY 2017 - CAPE TOWN
Check in to your hotel - you have 3 days to unwind and enjoy Cape Town.
Your hotel is situated on the Victoria Waterfront Hotel - you are able to walk to the waterfront.
Opt for a Robben Island Tour or TableMountain – ( these tours are weather dependent)
Take a Hop on Hop off bus – to all the sights of Cape Town and surrounding areas.
Day tour to Aquilla Game Reserve can be arranged. –
All tours are tailor made. - Email Pam @ Up Close & Personal Tours, for further information for a quote. Telephone 27 44 343 2729