The Cape Kaleidoscope

Cape Town to Cape Town

Rates (Valid 01/12/2008 - 31/10/2009)

R9,125.00 per person sharing

R11,265.00 per single

Day 01
Depart Cape Town via Du Toit's Kloof Pass to Worcester and traverse the famous Route 62 passing through Montagu to the town of Robertson. Visit the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp where the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas to your quaint hotel in Oudtshoorn. After checking in to your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Return to the hotel and enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.
Hlangana Country Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 02
After breakfast, start the day with a visit to a local ostrich farm for a guided tour. Leaving Oudtshoorn, continue over the Outeniqua Pass and experience the sudden contrast of the semi-desert Klein Karoo to indigenous Fynbos vegetation as we approach South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After checking into your waterfront hotel, freshen up for a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront.
Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 03
After breakfast you have sufficient time to enjoy a boat cruise on the lagoon (not included) or a simple stroll through the village or waterfront. Enjoy a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historic Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with their relics of famous explorers. The day continues with an afternoon game drive in a malaria-free private game reserve, which is home to an abundance of animal and bird life. Set against the backdrop of the Langeberg Mountain Range, the Garden Route Game Lodge guards the entrance to South Africa's world famous Garden Route Coast. Dinner in an African Boma (weather permitting) provides us with a unique dining experience where a hearty array of tasty traditional cuisine can be enjoyed.
Garden Route Game Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities

Day 04
An early morning game drive followed by a sumptuous breakfast can be enjoyed. After this guests complete their stay with an informative guided tour of the lodge's Reptile Centre and Cheetah Breeding Centre. Our tour continues via Swellendam to your hotel at Waenhuiskrans, set in the beauty of white limestone cliffs, giant sand dunes, pristine beaches, stunning nature reserves and the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Freshen up for a delectable dinner featuring Cape Country cuisine blending old Cape Malay favourites with some modern eclectic innovations.
The Arniston Hotel or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 05
After a full South African breakfast, our final day begins with a short stop at the small town of Bredasdorp with a visit of the world famous Shipwreck Museum. Continue via Cape Agulhas (where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet) en route to Hermanus. Short rest stop in Hermanus, which is famed for being the best land based whale-watching site in the world. Our journey back to Cape Town continues as you travel via the wheat fields of the Overberg. Proceed via the spectacular coastal drive along the east coast of False Bay with its panoramic views of Cape Point and Table Mountain. Our tour ends with drop off at hotel or at Cape Town International Airport.

AT A GLANCE

Accommodation
- Upper 3 and 4 star hotels

Flights
- No flights

Driver / Guide
- Services of SA Tourism registered driver/guides throughout the tour

Main Attractions
- The ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn with a tour of an ostrich farm and fully guided tour of the Cango Caves.
- The 'oyster' capital of Knysna. Lagoon boat cruise opportunity.
- Game viewing in a malaria-free game reserve
- Visit to the Shipwreck Museum at Bredasdorp.
- Cape Agulhas where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet.
- Short stop in Hermanus for whale watching.