Cape Town and the Garden Route
9 days
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9 Days, 1 Country. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Come with us as we explore the many marvels of sunny South Africa.
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Overview
Trip type
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- Discover the very best of the Rainbow nation
- starting with the vibrant city of Cape Town and the beautiful winelands of the Western CapeExplore the stunning scenery of the Garden Route
- including Knysna
- Tsitsikamma National Park and the Eastern Cape
What's this trip about?
9 Days, 1 Country. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Come with us as we explore the many marvels of sunny South Africa.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City Cape Town
End City Cape Town
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Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- 8 nights' accommodation in twin rooms with private en-suite facilities
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room
- Services of your Expat tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip
- You can also book any of the optional excursions available during your tour with your tour leader – please see the 'Essential Information' tab for more details
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinnersModern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for showing DVDs, and toilet
- 15 Experiences (including guided walking tours, orientation walks, driving tours of cities plus other exciting experiences) Free Expat Explore tour souvenir – a memorable gift of your once in a lifetime trip
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town
Wamkelekile e iKapa! Welcome to Cape Town! The Mother city is South Africa's oldest city and one of three official capital cities. For flights arriving today, an Expat Explore team member will meet and greet you at Cape Town airport. A complementary airport transfer is o...
Day 2: Cape Town city tour
On your first full day in the Republic of South Africa, we take you on a driving tour of Cape Town. We visit the Castle of Good Hope and the beautiful St George's cathedral. Then we show you the colourful Cape Malay quarters and Company's Gardens (the oldest garden in SA...
Day 3: Cape Town - Free day
Today you have the whole day to explore Cape Town on your own. Some of the most famous attractions include Robben Island and the Two Oceans Aquarium. You can also go wine tasting in Constantia or visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Ask your tour leader for ideas!
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Day 4: Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus
Today we're off to the Cape Winelands! South Africa has 100 000+ hectares of vineyards. The wine industry is also the oldest outside of Europe. Top wine varieties include Chardonnay and Shiraz. There is also a cultivar called Pinotage, which is unique to SA. We have brea...
Day 5: Shark Diving Excursion - Swellendam - Mossel Bay
Today we set off for the Garden Route! This morning you can still enjoy free time in Hermanus. Between June and November there are lots of whales in the water, and you can spot them from the shore! You can also join in on the optional shark cage diving experience. SA is ...
Day 6: Garden Route: Game Drive - Knysna - Garden Route
Are you ready for your first South African wildlife experience? We are going to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve for a safari. You will have the chance to see wildebeest, rhinos, giraffes, elephants and lions!
Over lunch we’ll be in Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route...
Day 7: Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape
Today you can get adventurous in the Garden Route National Park. The Tsitsikamma forest is filled with rivers, gorges and mountains. There are lots of fun things to do in this beautiful place. You can go on a zipline tour through the trees or bungee-jump off the Bloukran...
Day 8: Fruit Route: Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Excursion
Today we head into a semi-desert area. The Karoo is a very unique place known as the 'land of the thirst'. We reach it via the scenic Route 62, which takes us through the Langkloof. Here you'll see many fruit and vegetable farms along the road and among the foothills of ...
Day 9: George - Cape Town
This is the last day of this wonderful tour of the Garden Route, as we make our way back to Cape Town with our driver for the end of the tour.
Experiences
Travel back to Cape Town for the end of the tour; make sure you have exchanged contact details with your new fou...
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Dates & Availability
Price From $1,310
Price per day$146
Last Updated: 9/11/2018
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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