South African Jewels

Arrival at Cape Town

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure, depending on your arrival time there are several options for things to do in the city. 

Cape Town

After Breakfast You will be met by your guide in your hotel reception area and taken on a Cape Town City Orientation Tour to learn about Cape Town's rich history and vibrant cultures. The day starts with a cableway trip to the top of one of the World's Natural Wonders – Table Mountain, also the city's most iconic and recognisable landmark. Explore the walking trails at the top and take in the many different viewpoints across the City Bowl, Table Bay, Atlantic Seaboard and Peninsula.
From Table Mountain, you will proceed back down into the city to visit the colourful Bo Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter), enjoy a walk through the Company Gardens and Greenmarket Square and an orientation drive taking in some of the important historical buildings (for example the Castle of Good Hope – South Africa's oldest building), streets and features.

Includes Breakfast

Cape Town

After Breakfast You will be met by your guide in your hotel reception area and taken on a Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, passing magnificent beaches and the coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno. The tour continues over Chapman's Peak, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world, all the way along the Peninsula to the southern tip at Cape Point. An invigorating walk takes you to the two lighthouses at the top and bottom of the headland, from where you will enjoy extraordinary views of the cliffs and the ocean below. Alternatively, you could take an optional short funicular ride to the top. Take a photo down at the most south-western point of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope beach.
Later make your way along the False Bay coastline to the Naval village of Simon's Town. We will visit the delightful African Penguins of Boulders Beach and then the drive takes us back via Cape Town's coastal and southern suburbs.

Includes Breakfast

Cape Town - Cape Winelands Tour

After Breakfast You will be met by your guide in your hotel reception area and taken on a Full Day Cape Winelands Tour. The Cape Winelands include the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl and are home to more than 150 wine estates and wine farms producing top-quality world-class wines. This region is also highly acclaimed for its many award-winning restaurants.
Head off to the heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch, boasting great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. Walk down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historical buildings. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, we are truly spoilt for choice when we enjoy our first wine tasting of the day.
Travel over the spectacular Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. Onward to Paarl, one of the Cape's first farming districts, for a final wine tasting. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. Return to the bustle of city life after an enthralling day in the countryside.

Includes Breakfast

Cape Town -  Oudtshoorn via Route 62

After breakfast leave for a tour of the Cango Caves - In Oudtshoorn, you go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded as one of South Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. Later enjoy a tour of the Ostrich Farm before your transfer to Knysna. (119 kms. Approx 2 hour) Arrive in Knysna, later you will go on a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. Evening, you check into the hotel.

Overnight stay in Oudtshoorn.

Includes Breakfast

Oudtshoorn - Knysna

After Breakfast, you will be taken on a full-day trip to Oudtshoorn. Your first stop will be at the Cango Caves, Here you will join the Heritage Tour - an easy walk through the first six largest and most spectacular halls and continuing through to the "African Drum room". This tour commences with information on the real discoverers and inhabitants of the cave and then winds its way through the rest of the cave's cultural and historical heritage. A comfortable walk through the most majestic of the cave chambers.  Next, you will go on to the Cango Wildlife Ranch to take guided tours which provide a voice for each species and create animal and environmental awareness. Enveloped in a fun and unique setting, this is a one-of-a-kind centre that has something for everyone, 365 days of the year!
Your last stop for the day is Safari Ostrich Farm for a guided tractor tour where you will get to meet and learn more about these large flightless birds that have had such a big impact on the economy of the town. Later proceed to Knysna, arriving at your hotel in the early evening. 

Overnight stay in Knysna.

Includes Breakfast

Knysna -  Tsitsikamma - Knysna

After Breakfast, you will visit the Tsitsikamma Storms River Mouth and enjoy an easy 2km hike through the forest along boardwalks to the swing bridges crossing the river mouth. You will also have the option to bungee jump from the Bloukrans Bridge - the highest commercial bungee jump in the world! In the late afternoon on return to Knysna enjoy a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon aboard the John Benn boat.

Includes Breakfast.

Knysna - George / Cape Town  Departure

Today is your departure day, you can choose to either be dropped off at George Airport for an onward flight or travel back to Cape Town for a drop off in the city or at the airport (if booking your flight this should not depart earlier than 20.00). It's time to say goodbye and have a safe flight home.

Includes Breakfast