Fly to Cape Town and stay 4 nights in a fabulous 4* hotel and explore this great city. Make the most of your FREE hire car to explore the city and surrounding sights.
Then drive to the stunning wine-lands region of Stellenbosch for 2 nights bed & breakfast at the Wedgeview Country House & Spa where you can explore the region and visit some of great vineyards and local attractions.
Then continue your drive to a private Game Reserve for a 2 night stay on Half Board that will include 2 FREE game drives, one morning and one evening, where you'll hope to see the 'BIG 5'! This reserve is renowned for it's quality hospitality, delicious food and exhilarating game drives where you'll have every chance of seeing the BIG 5.
The final part of your South African adventure sees you driving south towards the stunning coastline around the area of Knysna for 2 final nights of this wonderful experience of South Africa.
Day 01: London - Cape Town
Fly overnight from London to Cape Town.
Day 02: Cape Town
Once you arrive you have a FREE car to collect for the duration of your stay. Make your way to your hotel where the rest of your day is for you to relax and unwind after your long flight.
Day 03 - 05: Cape Town
Your time in Cape Town is free for you to explore this magnificent city. Get to the top of Table Mountain, go whale watching or even Shark Cage diving for those of you who are brave enough, visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years and take in all the amazing things to do around the Victoria & Albert Waterfront or Camps Bay. We have a range of excursions that can be pre-booked so look at the ‘Things to do’ section for suggestions and prices.
Day 06: Cape Town – Stellenbosch
Today you have a short drive of under an hour to Stellenbosch, one of the best wine regions in South Africa. Check-in to your hotel and explore the region and wineries at your leisure.
Day 07: Stellenbosch
You have a further full day to explore the winelands of Stellenbosch. One of our personal recommendations is Spier. This is a fabulous estate with great wines to taste and purchase and beautiful grounds to explore too.
Day 08: Stellenbosch – Botlierskop Game Reserve
Once you have arrived at the Botlierskop game reserve you have an evening game drive to experience and the chance of seeing some or all of the Big 5 if you are lucky!
Day 09: Botlierskop Game Reserve
A further day at your game reserve will see you have an early morning game drive and an evening game drive. In between you can relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings.
Day 10: Botlierskop Game Reserve - Knysna
Before your departure this morning to Knysna you’ll have your fourth and final game drive. After checking out of the lodge you’ll make the 1 ½ hour journey to Knysna where you’ll have the rest of the day to explore the area.
Day 11: Knysna
Today you have a full day to explore the area and we suggest taking a trip to either Plettenberg Bay or to the spectacular coastal rainforest of Tsitsikama. You can pre-book these wonderful day trips with us and view all the information by looking at the ‘Things to do’ section.
Day 12: Knysna – Cape Town
Today you have a long but leisurely drive back to Cape Town. This journey is about a 5 hour journey but you’ll have all day to take is slowly and make a few stops along the way and take in the breathtaking scenery before returning your hire car and catching your overnight flight back to the UK.
Day 13: London
Arrive back in the UK after enjoying what was hopefully a fantastic holiday!