Escape To The Cape

Escape To The Cape

This is by far the most popular route for first-time visitors to South Africa, as it includes many of the best-known highlights of the country. It is an easy holiday route to self-drive, as the roads are good and the driving distances are comfortable.

Cape Town is usually top of the 'must-do' list for most first-time visitors to the country and these itineraries all start with a few days to immerse yourself in the city and tick-off the many sights such as Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront and the nearby beaches.

When you leave Cape Town you can either stop off in the Cape Winelands to enjoy the beautiful scenery (and of course the food and wine!), or maybe go to Hermanus for some whale-watching - or indeed, do both! The whale watching season usually runs from July to November and the peak time is September and October when daily sightings are almost guaranteed.

Your next destination is the Garden Route. Take a few days to visit the many attractions, shop for arts and crafts, walk along deserted sandy beaches or explore forest trails and waterfalls, visit ostriches and caves, or relax on a sunset boat cruise. It is also home to some spectacular and challenging golf courses.

To end your trip, the safari lodges of the Eastern Cape offer an unforgettable malaria-free Big 5 safari experience. Morning and afternoon guided game drives take you in search of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, as well as zebra, giraffe and antelope and you can get closer to Africa's wildlife than you have ever dreamed possible.

This holiday offers a real taste of South Africa's diversity and many people return time and again to revisit favourite places or explore further afield. You can, of course, do the itinerary in reverse - starting with the safari and ending with Cape Town - either way round, it will be a memorable holiday.

 

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Classic Escape to the Cape

12 nights

3 and 4 Star Accommodation

Periwinkle Lodge
Periwinkle Lodge
The Garden Route
Cape Town
Kensington Place
Woodbury Tented Camp
Woodbury Tented Camp
Amakhala Game Reserve
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
The Klein Karoo
La Fontaine
La Fontaine
The Cape Winelands

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Garden Route, Cape Town, Amakhala Game Reserve, Klein Karoo and Cape Winelands.

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Whales, Wine and Wildlife

12 nights

4 Star Accommodation

Southern Sun The Cullinan
The Cullinan
Cape Town
Abalone Guest Lodge
Abalone Guest Lodge
Hermanus
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Game Reserve
Oude Werf Hotel
Oude Werf Hotel
The Cape Winelands
The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel
The Garden Route

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Cape Town, Hermanus, Kariega Game Reserve, Cape Winelands and Garden Route.

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Cape Town, Garden Route and Big 5 Safari

12 nights

5 Star Accommodation

The Last Word Franschhoek
Last Word Franschhoek
The Cape Winelands
St James of Knysna
St James of Knysna
The Garden Route
Amakhala Bush Lodge
Amakhala Bush Lodge
Amakhala Game Reserve
The Dock House
The Dock House
Cape Town

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Cape Winelands, Garden Route, Amakhala Game Reserve and Cape Town.

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Shamwari Safari and Garden Route Explorer

15 nights

5 Star Accommodation

The Marine
The Marine
Hermanus
Hunter's Country House
Hunter's Country House
The Garden Route
Queen Victoria Hotel
Queen Victoria Hotel
Cape Town
The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk
Port Elizabeth
Long Lee Manor
Long Lee Manor
Shamwari Game Reserve
Rosenhof Country House
Rosenhof Country House
The Klein Karoo

Destination: South Africa.

15 night itinerary including Hermanus, Garden Route, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Shamwari Game Reserve and Klein Karoo.

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Luxury Self-Drive Holiday for 12 Nights

12 nights

5 Star Accommodation

Le Quartier Francais
Le Quartier Francais
The Cape Winelands
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge
The Garden Route
One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Great Fish River Lodge
Kwandwe Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Cape Winelands, Garden Route, Cape Town and Kwandwe Game Reserve.

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