Day /1
Fly to Cape Town
Depart London Heathrow on an overnight flight to Cape Town.
Cape Town, Franschhoek, Hermanus, Garden Route & Safari /Itinerary
Day /2-4
Cape Town
Transfer to Kensington Place for a 3 night stay. In Cape Town, revisit South Africa’s recent past on a boat trip to Robben Island, enjoy the sites of Table Mountain National Park, or take a walk around the emotive District 6 Museum. (BB)
Kensington PlaceDay /5-6
Cape Town to Franschhoek
Drive to Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek for a 2 night stay. The Franschhoek valley is the gastronomic heart of the country, where creative chefs pair fine foods with the excellent local wines. The main street of the village offers plenty of galleries and shops to browse. Visit local wineries on the Wine Tram for an innovative tasting experience. (BB) Approximate driving time 1 hour.
Le Quartier FrançaisDay /7-8
Franschhoek to Hermanus
Drive to Hermanus for a 2 night stay at The Marine. The 12 kilometres of cliff path around Hermanus and Walker Bay provide ample opportunities to spot the incredible migrating whales – the Southern Right whales gather in the Cape’s shallow waters between July and November to calve. Boat trips for closer viewings can be arranged. (BB) Approximate driving time 1 hour 15 minutes.
The MarineDay /9-10
Drive the Garden Route
Drive along the Garden Route to Plettenberg Bay and spend 2 nights at The Plettenberg. A classic road trip through mountain passes, valleys and along the dramatic Atlantic coastline. Visit ostrich farms and caves at Oudtshoorn, dine on fresh oysters at Knysna and unwind on one of Plettenberg’s blue flag beaches. Active pursuits include hiking or biking in the forests of Tsitsikamma National Park. (BB) Approximate driving time 5 hours.
The PlettenbergDay /11-13
Big 5 Safari
Fly from Port Elizabeth Airport to Sabi Sands via Johannesburg for your Big 5 safari experience. (FI)
Savanna Private Game ReserveDay /14
Fly Home
Fly back to Johannesburg for the overnight flight to the UK