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This vast country is undoubtedly one of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth. Fondly known by locals as the 'Rainbow Nation', South Africa has 11 official languages and its multicultural inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches of Cape Town; enjoy a local braai (barbecue) in the Soweto township; browse the bustling Indian markets in Durban; or sample some of the world’s finest wines at the myriad wine estates dotting the Cape Winelands. Some historical attractions to explore include the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. Above all else, its remarkably untamed wilderness with its astonishing range of wildlife roaming freely across massive unfenced game reserves such as the world-famous Kruger National Park. With all of this variety on offer, it is little wonder that South Africa has fast become Africa’s most popular tourist destination.

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Cities : Cape Town (3N) Knysna (2N) Eastern Cape (2N)

  • 3 Nights Stay in SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Hotel or Similar at Cape Town
  • 2 Nights Stay in Knysna Log Inn Hotel or Similar at Knysna
  • 2 Nights Stay in Kwantu Private Game Reserve or Similar at Eastern Cape

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Inclusions :

  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Private Transfers in Cape Town, Knysna and Oudtshoorn
  • 2 x Dinners at the Lodge and 1 x Lunch at the lodge (time permitting)
  • 4 x Scheduled Game Drive at Kwantu (time permitting)
  • Entrances and Activities as mentioned

Meals :

  • Breakfast
  • Full board in Eastern Cape

Flight Tickets & Visa Extra.

Itinerary

Cape Town Resting at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, sandwiched between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain and the glistening sapphire waters of Table Bay, the exceptionally scenic city of Cape Town is in a class of its own. Some cities boast rich culture, vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and extraordinary architecture, while others boast breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary natural wonders. Cape Town is lucky enough to be blessed with all of these attractions and so much more. With its bustling harbour, world-class beaches, top-notch vineyards, and its mountainous surroundings brimming with diverse flora and fauna, Cape Town consistently captivates the hearts of all who visit. Day Itinerary On arrival in Cape Town you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl With so much to do and see in Cape Town, you need to stay somewhere central. Situated, on the corner of Buitengracht and Strand Street, the bustling location of SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl inspires visitors to explore the hip surroundings and get to know the city. This new Cape Town hotel has 5 levels of basement parking for those travelling by car and planning to explore beyond the City Bowl. The hotel has 202 bedrooms made up of standard rooms with queen size beds, family rooms each with 2 double beds, 5 executive rooms, 2 suites and 2 wheelchair-accessible rooms.The stylish bar on the 18th floor is a welcome retreat for SunSquare guests looking to relax in style. The bar also offers access to the enclosed pool deck and opens onto an outdoor patio overlooking the picture perfect Cape Town harbour and Lions Head. The gym located on the top floor of the hotel will satisfy guests looking to keep fit or work up an appetite before venturing out into the surrounding foodie district. With panoramic views of Table Mountain, you can determine this wondrous mountain’s mood before stepping out of the hotel. Basis Bed & Breakfast

Day Itinerary Today you will enjoy a half day City Tour including Table Mountain (weather permitting). HIGHLIGHTS: • South African Museum & the Company Gardens • Parliament buildings • City Hall & Castle of good Hope • Malay Quarter/ Bo-Kaap • Green Market Square • Signal Hill • Camps Bay & Clifton Should the cableway up Table Mountain not be operating you will be taken to Table View for a “postcard view” of Table Mountain. The afternoon you are at leisure, we can recommend spending some time at the V&A Waterfront which has a wide variety of shops, entertainment and restaurants on offer. Activities Table Mountain Company Gardens Castle of Good Hope Bo Kaap Signal Hill Camps Bay Table Mountain Without a doubt it is Table Mountain that makes Cape Town the unique city it is. Rising up over 1000m above sea level, it is the icon that makes Cape Town instantly recognizable. It is a symbol, a playground, a spiritual retreat and a big draw card for tourists. So intertwined with the identity of Cape Town is Table Mountain that a visit to the city isn’t complete without having walked or taken the cable car to the top. Company Gardens The Company Gardens is a treed haven in the middle of the city and is surrounded by museums and fascinating buildings - St Georges Cathedral, the Salve Museum, The National Art Gallery and the Jewish Museum to mention a few. Castle of Good Hope The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving building in South Africa. Built between 1666 and 1679, this pentagonal fortification replaced a small clay and timber fort built by Commander Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 upon establishing a maritime replanishment station art the Cape of Good Hope for the Dutch East India Company, better known as the VOC (Verenigde Oos-Indische Compagnie). Bo Kaap The colourful suburb of Bo Kaap was exclusively for coloured Muslims during the Colonial and Apartheid times and today, this group still makes up the majority of residents. The quaint cobbled streets, the museum, the authentic purveyors of Cape cuisine and Cape Town’s oldest spice emporium are all worth a visit. Signal Hill For awesome views of Table Mountain, the City, the harbour, Waterfront, 2010 Stadium, the suburbs of Green Point & Sea Point and sunsets. Camps Bay Camps Bay is a wealthy coastal suburb located just ten minutes from the city bowl. Set on the slopes of Table Mountain, it overlooks a series of beautiful sandy bays and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Camps Bay is home to Cape Town’s most glamorous beach. Basis Bed & Breakfast

Day Itinerary Today you will enjoy a full day guided tour of the beautiful Cape Peninsula. HIGHLIGHTS • Clifton & Camps Bay • Twelve Apostles • Llandudno • Hout Bay (optional boat trip to Seal Isalnd) • Chapmans Peak Drive (if open) • Noordhoek • Ostrich viewing (drive by) • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve • Cape Point • Cape of Good Hope • Boulders Beach Penguin Colony • Simons Town • Muizenberg • Constantia • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Activities Hout Bay Cape of Good Hope Cape Point Boulders Beach Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Hout Bay The originally small fishing village of Hout Bay is now a popular suburb of Cape Town. Over and above being a lovely family beach, it has many tourist attractions which include the World of Birds, a township tour to the vibrant ImizamoYethu, arts and crafts, boat rides out to Seal Island and some great, casual restaurants where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. Cape of Good Hope Part of the Table Mountain National Park that extends from Signal Hill in the north all the way to Cape Point in the south, the Cape of Good Hope is not the southern tip of Africa, despite lying at the south-west corner of the Cape Peninsula, just a little south of Cape Point on the south-east corner. Cape Agulhas, roughly 150 kilometres southeast of here, holds this title instead. The Cape of Good Hope, however, remains a significant headland in the sense that from here one travels more eastward than southward, and it is not hard to imagine that rounding of the cape in 1488 was a major achievement. This said, the Cape of Good Hope is one of two world-renowned landmarks within the Table Mountain National Park, the other is Table Mountain. These two familiar attractions are what draws thousands of visitors to Cape Town, not a new attribute to the Cape of Good Hope that functioned as something of a beacon for sailors for years and is still widely referred to as ‘The Cape’ by sea farers. the Cape Peninsula, just a little south of Cape Point on the south-east corner. Cape Point Cape Point is a spectacular sight, covered in endemic fynbos and home to breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys, just 60km outside of Cape Town. Cape Point falls within the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. The Cape Floral Region is one of the richest areas for plants in the world – it is home to nearly 20% of Africa’s flora. Cape Point is open daily and is a must-see. Boulders Beach Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town is ideal for kids as immense boulders shelter the cove from currents and large waves - but please always take care. It is a rare pleasure to swim with the penguins but don't touch or feed them. They might look cute and cuddly but their beaks are as sharp as razors and if they feel threatened they have no qualms about nipping the odd finger or nose. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens On the lower slopes of Table Mountain, the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens showcases some of the Cape’s rich flora. Taking centre stage here is the unique ‘fynbos’ vegetation. Those who work up an appetite while exploring this garden paradise can visit the restaurant or tea room, which are fully stocked with delicious meals, yummy treats and refreshing beverages. In summer, Sunday music concerts provide sunset entertainment. Kirstenbosch is rated as the seventh best of its kind in the world. Basis Bed & Breakfast

Knysna Sandwiched between the towering Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Knysna is known as the ‘Garden of Eden’. It is surrounded by world-renowned forests, lovely lagoons and pristine beaches. Visitors can look forward to an array of markets offering delicious food and organic locally-made goods, explore the town’s picturesque waterfront and quaint streets, adventure through the lush forest, skip over streams and catch a glimpse of the multicolouredKnysnaLoerie, take a ferry trip to the famed Knysna Heads and sample the local oysters. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of exciting activities including: surfing, swimming, yachting, jet skiing, boating, fishing, and golfing. Day Itinerary Today you will travel to the Garden Route, your destination is Knysna and you will enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Overnight: Knysna Log Inn Built in 1998, the Knysna Log-Inn Hotel embodies an "indigenous" concept that combines the character and the spirit of the surrounding indigenous forests with Knysna's romantic history. Harking back to the logging history of Knysna exquisitely solid Yellowwood trunks tower upwards to the magnificent Scandinavian hammer trusses and rays of sunshine flooding through the stained glass windows, illuminating the solid Yellowwood staircase. 57 en-suite luxury bedrooms invite you to unwind in comfort and style. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, electronic safes, remote control TV's (M-Net, Sport and local channels), direct dial telephones, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. The lush tropical pool area is home to an all season’s swimming pool, wooden sun deck, Jacuzzi and sauna. Activities Garden Route Featherbed John Benn Garden Route Sandwiched between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains and the glistening Indian Ocean, this lush 200-kilometre stretch of coastal plain between Mossel Bay and Storms River Mouth provides one of the world’s most spectacular drives. Visitors typically base themselves at the heart of the Garden Route - either in Knysna, complete with its scenic lagoon; or neighbouring Plettenberg Bay, famous for its excellent beaches - and then spend a few days exploring countless surrounding attractions. Whether you are seeking pristine, uncrowded white-sand beaches, world-class golf courses, ancient forests, top-notch surf spots, extraordinary nature reserves, excellent hiking opportunities or exhilarating outdoor adventures such as bungee jumping or ziplining, the Garden Route has it all. Featherbed John Benn The John Benn is a double-decker floating restaurant offering daily lagoon cruises to the Knysna Heads. A memorable family activity on Knysna Lagoon. One of the best floating restaurants in Knysna. The John Benn is a fully enclosed luxury ferry, beautifully appointed with her upper and lower decks constructed from Yellowwood sourced from the Knysna Forest. This legendary floating restaurant is for eating, drinking and having fun! The galley team onboard the vessel is young and energetic, serving tasty food made from the freshest local selection. Eating out in Knysna can become a whole new experience as a family activity. This wonderful floating restaurant offers a wide dining selection from the a la carte menu, has a bar on each of the upper and lower decks and is fully enclosed. The John Benn is an ideal venue for corporate functions, staff parties and weddings, or simply to have a good time! Basis Bed & Breakfast

Day Itinerary Today you will be taken on a full day visit to Oudtshoorn where you will enjoy guided tours of the Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch and an ostrich farm. Return to your Knysna hotel in the late afternoon. Activities Oudtshoorn Cango Caves Cango Wildlife Ranch Safari Ostrich Showfarm Oudtshoorn Located along the well-known Route 62 in South Africa’s beautiful Klein Karoo, the charming town of Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms and the golden arid landscape of the Karoo. Visitors can enjoy the locally produced wine and port; sample ostrich meat and biltong; learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum; and visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, the largest cave system in Africa featuring ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Other popular activities include: mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, and taking a day trip to the quaint town of Prince Albert over the scenic Swartberg Pass. Cango Caves The spectacular Cango Caves are a subterranean wonderland of magnificent stalactite and stalagmite rock formations that attracts thousands of visitors annually. They extend more than two kilometres into the Swartberg Mountains and visitors can take guided tours that wind through narrow passageways and steep stairways linking the massive caverns. Cango Wildlife Ranch The Cango Wildlife Ranch promotes awareness and conservation of endangered species, while encouraging supervised interaction – making this a wonderful destination for children of all ages. Housing the oldest and largest cheetah contact centre worldwide, visitors can view these powerful, speedy cats in a natural bushveld environment from elevated walkways. From predators of the land to predators of the water, visitors can then move on to the crocodile and alligator enclosures to study more of the world’s most dangerous beasts. Safari Ostrich Showfarm Safari Ostrich Show Farm is an operating farm where visitors will see large flocks of ostriches at different stages of development in the surrounding fields. Visitors are assured of personal attention and upon their arrival are greeted by one of our multi-lingual guides who will, during the course of the tour explain every aspect of ostrich farming, from breeding to rearing. The tour starts in the breeding camp, with a nest of ostrich eggs, where the first stage of the ostrich life cycle is explained. Visitors will get the opportunity to test the strength of the eggs by standing on them - a great photo opportunity. During the breeding season visitors get to see ostrich eggs hatching in the incubator rooms. Basis Bed & Breakfast

Eastern Cape As South Africa’s ‘wild’ province, the Eastern Cape features magnificent stretches of untouched beach, peaceful river estuaries, lush forests, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the arid Karoo Desert landscape. Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) serves as the province’s primary commercial and industrial centre as well as a gateway to the popular Garden Route where visitors can enjoy ancient forest walks, surfing in the world-renowned surf spot of Jeffrey's Bay, and even bungee jumping from the world's highest bridge bungy above the Bloukrans River. Beyond the Garden route lie some spectacular malaria-free wildlife reserves including the remarkable Addo Elephant National Park, now the only place in South Africa where you can see the Big Seven - elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, whale and shark. Further east, don’t miss the Wild Coast region which, as it is far less developed than the rest of South Africa, offers visitors a glimpse of rural African village life. Day Itinerary Today you will travel into the Eastern Cape to your Big Five private game reserve for a safari experience. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive, followed by dinner at the lodge. Overnight: Kwantu Private Game Reserve Kwantu Private Game Reserve is situated a mere 85km from Port Elizabeth on the N2 national highway towards Grahamstown. In addition to the Big Five, Kwantu Game Reserve has many other facilities and offerings. These include a various accommodation types, swimmings pools, a touch farm, cricket field, tennis courts, entertainment area and much more. Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers you a feast for the imagination catering from a Big 5 African adventure to five-star hospitality. The Kwantu Game Reserve offers a variety of accommodation to suit your style. From the family styled Pollards Inn Hotel, Elephant Ridge and Lions View Villas, to the Luxury Bush Lodge which overlooks the tranquil waterhole. Enjoy a relaxed stay with complete peace and privacy, with each accommodation type offering a slightly different "bush" experience. Therefore, for a true African experience where one can experience more than just the Big Five in a family friendly environment, Kwantu is the ideal destination. Upon visiting the game reserve, the Halaal Afro-Asian traditional cuisine with a touch of spice is an absolute must have because it is one of the lodge’s main attractions. Experience Africa, Experience Life, Experience Kwantu. Activities Kwantu Private Game Reserve Kwantu Private Game Reserve Kwantu Private Game Reserve is situated a mere 85km from Port Elizabeth on the N2 national highway towards Grahamstown. In addition to the Big Five, Kwantu Game Reserve has many other facilities and offerings. These include a various accommodation types, swimmings pools, a touch farm, cricket field, tennis courts, entertainment area and much more. Kwantu Private Game Reserve offers you a feast for the imagination catering from a Big 5 African adventure to five-star hospitality. The Kwantu Game Reserve offers a variety of accommodation to suit your style. From the family styled Pollards Inn Hotel, Elephant Ridge and Lions View Villas, to the Luxury Bush Lodge which overlooks the tranquil waterhole. Enjoy a relaxed stay with complete peace and privacy, with each accommodation type offering a slightly different "bush" experience. Therefore, for a true African experience where one can experience more than just the Big Five in a family friendly environment, Kwantu is the ideal destination. Upon visiting the game reserve, the Halaal Afro-Asian traditional cuisine with a touch of spice is an absolute must have because it is one of the lodge’s main attractions. Experience Africa, Experience Life, Experience Kwantu. Basis Full Board Basis

Day Itinerary A full day on safari with morning and afternoon game drives. Basis Full Board Basis

Day Itinerary Today after your final morning game drive (time dependent) you will be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for your departure flight. Basis Bed & Breakfast


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Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Private Transfers in Cape Town, Knysna and Oudtshoorn
  • 2 x Dinners at the Lodge and 1 x Lunch at the lodge (time permitting)
  • 4 x Scheduled Game Drive at Kwantu (time permitting)
  • Entrances and Activities as mentioned

Exclusions
  • Additional meals and drinks
  • All Personal Items: Gratuity Beverages, Room Service, Telephone Calls etc.
  • Entrance fees to any of the attractions, Prices quoted above separately.
  • Travel insurance (please note that we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance to cover yourselves against any medical emergencies, cancellations, curtailment, etc.)
  • All Flights
  • Anything not mentioned as included

General Notes

  • All quotes are subject to availability of the hotels. No bookings are made at the time of quoting.
  • Confirmation of hotels/services are initiated only upon receiving the formal acceptance of quotes
  • Supplement charges may apply – where the quoted hotels are either not available / yielded contracted rates / higher category rooms available
  • We recommend you issue flight tickets only after we have confirmed hotel availability, as you may have to change the routing to suit hotel availability
  • South African visas may take 5-20 working days, please book early to secure bookings
  • All confirmed bookings are liable to cancellation terms for SA360 LH and Hotels
  • It is deemed you have read & understood all the terms & conditions of the booking