Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply.

Guide

An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 9 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

Protea Fire and Ice Windsor Garden Route Game Lodge Protea Knysna Quays

Others

City orientation tour includes Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. Visit Table Mountain via Aerial Cableway Visit the whale watching capital of South Africa Visit the southernmost tip of Africa where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Oceans meet Explore the Knysna Quays area Three included safari vehicle game drives, in a reserve home to the ’Big 5’ Cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted. Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Cape Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town

Aweh (hey), Cape Town! Before exploring all the magnificent sights, sounds and flavours of the city, you’ll meet up with your Costsaver representative at the airport and be transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. You’re staying in the midst of the buzz, so make the most of your time exploring before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner and trip briefing.
Day 2 Day 2: Cape Town Orientation And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cape Town Orientation And Free Time

Ready for an exhilarating day, Cape Town style? Kick things off by exploring the suburb of Bo-Kaap, where rainbow-hued houses and facades turn the streets into works of art. Get your first dose of nature during a visit to the Company Gardens, before taking a spin around the 17th-century Castle of Good Hope. Then, leave the city below to catch a ride up Table Mountain, where the local furry residents (hyraxes) are the only things that may steal your attention from the view. Later, check out the golden beaches of the area on an optional e-bike ride, followed by a sunset beach braai (barbecue). For the musically-inclined, consider jamming your way through a djembe drumming session, followed by a delicious and traditional African feast.
Day 3 Day 3: Cape Town - Hermanus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cape Town - Hermanus

Put away your camera and just enjoy the ride as you wind your way along one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring drives from Cape Town to Hermanus. The Hottentots Holland mountains plunge dramatically into the Atlantic for most of the route, so you’ll want to simply stare out over the epic scenery. Arrive in Hermanus and enjoy lunch with stunning views of the ocean. Then, hit the water on a Choice Experience Walker Bay or unleash your inner wine connoisseur on a visit to a renowned vineyard in the aptly named Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven-and-Earth) Valley.
Day 4 Day 4: Hermanus - Garden Route Game Reserve
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hermanus - Garden Route Game Reserve

Before heading into the wild, expect to be wowed by the swirling waters of the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas, where the Indian Ocean collides with the Atlantic. Then, get your game face on for your safari adventure at the Garden Route Game Reserve, keeping your eyes peeled for the wonders of the African bushveld—glimpses of impala, zebra and giraffe are highly likely.
Day 5 Day 5: Garden Route Game Reserve Safari Drives
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Garden Route Game Reserve Safari Drives

The one thought on everyone’s minds today: will you spot the Big 5? Rise with the Cape turtle doves and let their songs kickstart another magnificent day in South Africa. We’ll get out into the bush early to avoid the heat of the day, so after grabbing a cup of coffee, don your safari hat for a morning adventure through the fynbos-clad landscape in search of wildlife. You may be lucky enough to spot lions lazing in the shade of a tree, Buffalo weavers stripping the trees to craft their nests or perhaps even a lonely dung beetle rolling his ‘treasure’ uphill. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast and afternoon siesta to recharge, before grabbing your binoculars for another safari late this afternoon.
Day 6 Day 6: Garden Route Game Reserve - Knysna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Garden Route Game Reserve - Knysna

You don’t need green fingers to enjoy South Africa’s lush Garden Route. Take a quick side trip to Victoria Bay and stretch your legs or soak in its refreshing salty waters. Your next stop is a bit of a tongue-twister. Knysna, pronounced ‘Naaisnah’ (the ‘k’ is silent), sits sheltered on the edge of a lagoon, shielded from the Indian Ocean by two mountainous outcrops, referred to as the Knysna Heads. With the rest of the day to do as you choose, perhaps opt to join a guided walk through lush, flora dense forests where hundreds of elephants once roamed. Or, if you want to relax until the evening, why not join a sunset dinner cruise on board a traditional paddle steamer, that will sail you along the tranquil waters of the lagoon.
Day 7 Day 7: Knysna Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Knysna Free Day

You’ll be grateful for an extra day to explore Knysna your way today. There’s plenty to do in this pretty town and its surrounds, but we’d recommend joining our boat ride across the Knysna Lagoon, to Featherbed Nature Reserve. Once here, buckle up and enjoy a 4X4 ride along the western headland, stopping along the way to appreciate the contrast of the bright blue sea, sandy beaches and lush green headlands. If a slower pace is more your vibe, take a stroll down Sedgefield beach with a Local Guide to learn about the Strandlopers, who once roamed these beaches to gather food.
Day 8 Day 8: Knysna - Cape Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Knysna - Cape Town

End your epic journey in South Africa’s Fairest Cape the same way you started it, in what locals call the “Mother City”. You’ll return to Cape Town this morning, stopping in Swellendam, the third-oldest town in South Africa. The centre of a large farming community, Swellendam is particularly renowned for its Cape Dutch architecture – whitewashed walls, thatched roofs and the characteristic gable which makes them unmistakably Dutch in heritage.
Day 9 Day 9: Cape Town Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Cape Town Free Day

Get your final fix of Cape Town with a full day to spend your way. If you want to relax, consider kicking back at a craft beer tasting experience and tucking in to a beach braai (barbecue) at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve. Keen to fit in one last adventure? Why not explore the rugged Cape Peninsula coastline, passing the Twelve Apostles, Cape Point and Boulders Beach to check out the colony of African Jackass penguins. However you choose to enjoy the day, you’ll have plenty of stories to share over our final dinner.
Day 10 Day 10: Depart Cape Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Depart Cape Town

The time has come to say totsiens (until we see each other again) as you prepare to return home after your soul-stirring visit to South Africa’s fairest Cape. All that’s left is to plan for your return as you transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight home. Your Airport Shuttles are due to depart your hotel at 11am and 3pm.

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Wonders Of The Western Cape (10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Wonders Of The Western Cape (10 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town

Day 2: Cape Town Orientation And Free Time

Day 3: Cape Town - Hermanus

Day 4: Hermanus - Garden Route Game Reserve

Day 5: Garden Route Game Reserve Safari Drives

Day 6: Garden Route Game Reserve - Knysna

Day 7: Knysna Free Day

Day 8: Knysna - Cape Town

Day 9: Cape Town Free Day

Day 10: Depart Cape Town

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