Family Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari Self Drive

On arrival at Cape Town Airport and after meet & greet by our representative you will be privately transferred to Southern Sun The Cullinan. Accommodation at Southern Sun The Cullinan in a Standard Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 4 nights(s).

Southern Sun The Cullinan in a Standard Room on a Bed &
Breakfast basis for 4 nights(s)
 
Stylishly grand and perfectly majestic, Southern Sun The Cullinan offers travellers easy access to most of Cape Town’s exclusive venues. Within walking distance to the world-renowned V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town Convention Centre and the Cape Town CBD, the hotel offers an entertaining experience for all guests. Complementing the rich, cultural heritage of Cape Town through timeless architecture, the opulent décor creates a mood that is a world-away-fromhome, while service and attention to detail ensure your every need is taken care of. Amenities include the outdoor pool and the gym and fitness centre. A world-class dining experience is presented to every guest that chooses either one of the dining facilities that this hotel has on offer.
 
Standard rooms feature one queen bed or two double beds, plus en-suite bathroom, as well as a host of amenities to make you feel at home. Family Rooms include two double beds.
 
Option includes: Accommodation, breakfast, Government Tourism levy and 14% VAT

Day Tour: Private Full day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour  
 
This awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas and stretches from the City centre to Cape Point.

Note: The drive via Chapman’s Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg will be used as an alternative route when necessary.
 
Option includes: Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach penguin colony, Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens

Day Tour: Private Full day Robben Island & City Tour 
 
A tour designed to maximize on your time in Cape Town, we offer this tour which includes all the ‘must-sees’ when in the Mother City – Robben Island, Table Mountain and the city itself. The tour encompasses visits of historical, cultural and aesthetic significance to Capetonians and South Africans at large.
 
Option includes: Entrance to Robben Island Ticket, Castle of Good Hope & SA Museum  
 
Entrance Fee: Table Mountain Morning Peak Return - Per person per ticket  
 
The trip to the top is an outing in itself, as you are safely and gently transported from the lower cable station to the top of the mountain and vice versa.  
The journey takes a little more than 5 minutes and the high tech rotating cable car offers the best views of the city. There are trips up and down every 10 – 15 minutes and the cableway operates 7 days a week, with the first car heading up at 8h00. The departure time of the last car down depends on the time of the year, and varies between 18h30 and 21h30.  
Once at the top, over 3500ft above the city, you will find a vast network of well-marked paths to explore as well as strategically positioned lookout points.

Day Tour: Private Full day Constantia Wine Tour  
 
Constantia is the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa. As you drive through this historical valley, it becomes apparent why the first Governer of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, chose this situation for his farm, Constantia. The route is an easy day trip and the farms provide quality restaurants for lunches and tea.
 
Option includes: Wine tastings at 3 well-known Constantia Valley estates, historical tour at Groot Constantia, lunch

Pick up your car rental and make your way towards Spier Hotel, where you will overnight in a Signature Garden Terrace on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 1 night.
 
Village-style buildings, lush green lawns and spacious rooms situated next to the calming Eerste River are the defining characteristics of the 4 star Spier Hotel. The rooms are clustered around six private courtyards, each with its own swimming pool. The design is reminiscent of the Bo-Kaap or Mediterranean villages where pedestrians have right of way. Rolling lawns, gardens and walkways connect the rooms with the reception area, lounge, bar, terrace and restaurant.  The décor features a sophisticated, vibrant style with strong colours, patterns and textures that echo nature’s designs, and a collection of art that explores contemporary South African culture.
 
One of the distinguishing features of the Spier Hotel is its collection of six courtyards – each with its own swimming pool. Ground-floor Garden Rooms have direct access to the lush gardens and swimming pool situated in the beautiful central courtyards, as well as a shaded outdoor patio where you can unwind with a glass of award-winning wine. The rooms are decorated in a calm neutral colour palette with warm wooden furniture and splashes of vibrant colour. They feature king-size comfortable beds and original artworks from the Spier Collection. The en-suite bathrooms have separate showers and large baths. In keeping with the sustainability ethos, mini bars are energy efficient and showerheads water wise.
 
Option includes: Accommodation, breakfast, Tourism levy and VAT.

Accommodation at De Zeekoe Guest Farm in a Standard Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 1 night(s)
 
Situated only 7km outside Oudtshoorn, in the Garden Route, surrounded by the famous Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains, with 3 overlapping  flower zones. Surrounded by variety attractions like ostrich farms, longest wine route in the world, Cango caves, Wildlife ranch, waterfalls and museums, makes this the ideal destination for a visit or a stay over in the Klein Karoo.  
 
The fully equipped standard rooms are ideal for a one night's stay over. These basic rooms have a view from both sides - riverbed and mountain. The double standard rooms have a shower only and our twin standard room has an ensuite with a bath and separate shower. The twin beds are apart and cannot be moved together because of the layout of the room.  
 
Option includes: Accommodation, breakfast, Tourism levy and VAT.

Accommodation at Hog Hollow Country Lodge in a Standard Suite on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 3 nights(s)
 
Just 18km east of the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay along the renowned holiday destination of the Garden Route is Hog Hollow Country Lodge & Villa, set on the edge of indigenous forest with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. The Villa at Hog Hollow is 400m from the main Lodge overlooking the forests and mountains and is ideal for families or 3 couples travelling. Overlooking the Matjies River Gorge, this congenial hub is where it all happens. Kick off your shoes, grab an icy drink from the bar and relax. There are three lounge areas to escape to with a book, a pair of binoculars, or just your thoughts. The reading room offers a quiet haven and a leafy vista of the indigenous forest valley and Tsitsikamma Mountains. If you’re a bird lover we advise you to head straight for the Ficus lounge where an ancient fruit-laden tree is a favourite with Plett’s prolific bird community. The pool lounge leads out onto cool blue waters where you may find others lazing about on comfi-recliners. The Boma is a place for festive occasions and the day’s end where guests can kick back on a pile of comfy cushions, a fire crackling nearby, and their favourite night cap in hand.
 
The sixteen suites are all situated in the gardens surrounding the main house. Decorated in earthy colours, with hand crafted artefacts scattered throughout, all feature king size beds (or twin if you prefer), a well stocked mini bar and a hi-fi. Sit out on your private wooden deck listening to the sounds of a garden humming with life, enveloped in the warmth of the African sun.
 
Option includes: Accommodation and breakfast

Activity: Scheduled Dolphin Encounter 
 
Situated in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay (20 minutes from Knysna), Ocean Blue Adventure offers a rare and powerful experience through permitted boat based whale watching & dolphin encounters. We also offer an “at one with the ocean” kayaking tour, and township tours. All tours are guided with expert crew and tour operators who are internationally qualified. Call us today for a booking or more advice. Ocean Blue is a licensed SABBWWA permit holder, which enables us to approach whales from 50 metres instead of 300 metres. Should the whales approach our vessel we do not have to move away. The guests therefore get an up close experience with these majestic mammals in the bay.
 
In summer you have a great chance to see the rare Humpback Dolphins found in only certain areas of the South African coastline! You will also see Bottlenose Dolphins and Common Dolphins… We will also take you to the Robberg Seal Colony where you will see around 5,000 seals in their natural environment.
 
Option includes: Still water will be provided, snack pack / trail mix, mints, gift, Coffee and Tea on arrival and departure will be provided, guide and skipper, hydrophones will be available to ensure an adventure of a lifetime.

Day at leisure.

Accommodation at Sandals Guest House in a Standard Room on a Bed &  Breakfast basis for 1 night
 
Sandals is one of the top guest houses in picturesque St Francis Bay. The ambience of this boutique guesthouse is a blend of superb hospitality, cuisine and service. Our palm-fringed thatched house is decorated in a tropical-African flavour. Situated 150 meters from the main beach, Sandals offers you unsurpassed luxury with its pool bar, holiday setting and spacious wooden decks. Swimming pool is set in a lush semi-tropical garden. The vibrant and earthy African - Caribbean decor creates an elegantly charming and cheerful ambience for your dining enjoyment. Sandals' cuisine embraces South Africa's rich natural abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and shellfish. Sample imaginative local and international dishes infused with African spices and Indian Ocean flavours, capturing the essence of our South African cuisine.
 
Sandals have large en-suite luxury bedrooms, all with baths, showers and extra length beds. All of the accommodation is spacious and the individually decorated bedrooms with their African or Caribbean décor, all have sliding doors which open onto either a private balcony or into the sub-tropical garden, giving you the best of all worlds.
 

Accommodation at Kariega River Lodge in a Luxury Suite on a Fully Inclusive - Selected Local Beverages basis for 3 nights.
Including: 3 nights Conservation Levy.       
 
Kariega Game Reserve is a family-owned and operated private game reserve in South Africa stretching across 9,000 hectares of pristine wilderness in the Eastern Cape. The Reserve is situated along the famous Garden Route and is a 10 minute drive from the sleepy coastal village of Kenton-on-Sea, and a mere 140 km outside of Port Elizabeth. Incorporating luxury safari lodge accommodation, magnificent Big 5 and other game viewing as well as breath-taking vistas over the hills, valleys and rivers below. Experience close up viewing of the Big 5, as well as multitudes of other South African safari wildlife from the comfort of an open game drive vehicle. Complement your safari experience with a boat cruise down the Kariega River sighting abundant river birdlife, or take a kayak onto the river for a quiet paddle. River Lodge is one-of-a-kind, nestled on the banks of the Bushman’s River, this Lodge is unique in that it connects a Big-5 game reserve to the sea. The optional daily boat cruises ferry guests through the quaint village of Kenton-on-sea to its picturesque and user friendly beaches.
 
Spacious, luxuriously appointed, en-suite thatched suites. All air-conditioned with an overhead fan. Guests can relax, viewing game and enjoying the stunning vistas from their private patio.
 
Option includes: Accommodation, all meals, selected beverages and activities.
 
Option excludes: Certain beverages.

Day at leisure to enjoy activites at Kariega River Lodge and game reserve.

Day at leisure to enjoy activities at Kariega River Lodge and game reserve.

Your tour ends today. Drive to Port Elizabeth airport for car drop off and onward flight.