Cape Town, South Africa’s “Mother City” is the start of this iconic trip. Your adventure begins as you arrive, take in breath-taking scenery, enjoy world-class cuisine, experience fine wines, and stay at award-winning accommodation establishments.  The Garden Route highlights some of the most stunning landscapes, whilst boasts epic coastlines and showcasing Shamwari Game Reserve an all-time favourite safari destination of the British Royal Family!

 
 

Day 1 & 2

Start your trip in Cape Town / Cape Town International Airport, either transfer or pick up your rental vehicle and drive to your hotel

Overnight at accommodation of your choice in Cape Town.

Our Product Touch recommendation:
Tintswalo Boulders Beach

Luxurious seaside accommodation in the charming suburb of Simon’s Town in Cape Town. The villa enjoys the beauty of local fynbos and unobstructed views over Boulders Beach with its internationally famous colony of endangered African penguins. Known for its pristine swimming beaches, and with the colony of penguins as star attraction, the North-facing Tintswalo at Boulders is located on route to Cape Point, enjoying sublime views
of the Indian Ocean.

Arrival day:
Explore the beautiful city at your own leisure, perhaps consider one of these optional extras to add on.

Optional Extras:
Hike or take the cable car to the top of table mountain
Visit the V&A Waterfront
Have dinner at an award-winning restaurant
Take a helicopter flight to get a birds eye view of Cape Town

Day 2:

Full Day Peninsula Tour

Experience all that Cape Town has to offer on this tour. The trip starts in Cape Town City all along the quaint seaside with magnificent mountain views. Continue along to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and then off to see the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. End the day with a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, founded in 1913 that encompasses five of the six South African biomes.

 
 
 
 

Day 3

Transfer or drive from Tintswalo Boulders Boutique Villa to the Winelands

Overnight at accommodation of your choice in Franschhoek.

Our Product Touch recommendation:
Rickety Bridge Manor House

Nestled against the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains overlooking the majestic Wemmershoek Mountain range, where guests can sample the superb Rickety Bridge Winery wines.

Paulina’s restaurant occupies a stunning location among the vineyards – perfect for pensively sipping on your wine while enjoying a meal off the bistro-style menu. Every detail has been considered in this Franschhoek luxury accommodation: classic Cape Dutch furniture, a fire-warmed lounge and country kitchen, dramatic yellow wood-beamed ceilings and pine floors polished with layers of history all contribute to the timelessness of your experience.

Arrival Day:
Spend the day exploring Franschhoek and all the magnificent wine farms by means of hopping on and off the Franschhoek Wine Tram and Bus.

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300-year history.

Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in a vintage style railway tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.

A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour.

 
 
 
 

Day 4

Transfer or drive from
Rickety Bridge to Hermanus

Overnight at accommodation
of your choice in Hermanus

Our Product Touch recommendation:
The Marine Hermanus

One of South Africa’s most spectacular seaside hotels. Located on Hermanus’ famous cliff path, overlooking the breathtaking Walker Bay in the Western Cape’s Overberg region, the Small Luxury Hotels of the World property is the ultimate location for whale watching during whale season – often directly from the comfort of the sea view bedrooms.

Arrival day:
Explore the beautiful city at your own leisure, walk through the town, see the little shops and enjoying good food or perhaps consider one of these optional extras to add on.
 
Optional Extras:
Cruise to see whales, dolphins and penguins

 
 
 
 

Day 5 & 6

Transfer or drive from The Marine Hermanus to Oudtshoorn
Overnight at accommodation of your choice in Oudtshoorn

Our Product Touch recommendation:
La Plume Boutique Guest House

Situated on a working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm with spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains and the Olifants River Valley. A warm welcome awaits you at this charming 1902 Victorian homestead with its tranquil surroundings where Karin, the owner, has combined old-world charm with modern comforts to ensure extraordinary service and personal attention.

Arrival Day:
Explore the beautiful city at your own leisure, perhaps consider one of these optional extras to add on.

Optional Extras:
Visit an ostrich farm
Take a day trip to Knysna and have some of the best Oysters to be found
Explore the Featherbed Nature Reserve by ferry

Day 2:
Explore the magnificent Cango Caves and visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch.

 
 
 
 

Day 7

Transfer or drive from La Plume Boutique Guest House to Plettenberg
Overnight at accommodation of your choice in Plettenberg

Our Product Touch recommendation:
The Plettenberg Hotel

Situated on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay, along the famous Garden Route – is the ultimate South African seaside escape. The five-star Small Luxury Hotels of the World property showcases the most breath-taking vistas in Southern Africa, with views of the ocean, mountains and endless stretches of golden sand. Guests may enjoy world-class cuisine courtesy of SeaFood at The Plettenberg, where fresh seafood is the order of the day.

Arrival Day:
Explore the beautiful city at your own leisure, perhaps consider one of these optional extras to add on.

Optional Extras:
Birds of Eden
Explore the elephant sanctuary at
The Crags
Head off to Tsitsikamma to jump off Bloukrans bridge the highest bungee in the world
Zip line through the forest
Take in the beauty at
Robberg Nature Reserve
Do a kayak or lilo tour

 
 
 
 

Day 8 & 9

Transfer or drive from Plettenberg Hotel to Port Elizabeth
Overnight at accommodation of your choice in Port Elizabeth

Our Product Touch recommendation:
Shamwari Game Reserve

Home to the coveted Big 5 and luxurious experiences. It’s a place where guests can exist in harmony with nature, however fleeting the moment, where wildlife roam the landscape under the relentless African sun at one of the best Eastern Cape Game Reserves.

Arrival Day:
Explore the wild Africa by going on guided walks or in open game drive vehicles.

Optional Extras:
Visit the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Guided Bush Walks
Spa Treatments
Family Bush Picnics
Stargazing
Visit to the Born Free Big Cat Rescue & Education Centre

 
 
 

 

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