Unique & Boutique Garden Route & Safari

Day 1  Fly to Cape Town    

Days 2-4  Cape Town  
With its striking setting against Table Mountain, Cape Town certainly boasts the ‘wow factor’. The stylish 4★+ Clarendon Bantry Bay is located in a trendy area and is an excellent base from which to explore the city.      

Days 5-6  Cape Town to Franschhoek  
Pick up your car and journey through picturesque rolling vineyards to beautiful Franschhoek. The friendly 4★ Franschhoek Boutique Hotel is nestled in the heart of the village, where you can sample world-class food and wine.      

Day 7  Franschhoek to Swellendam      
Meander along the famous Route 62 towards the quaint town of Swellendam. The family-run 4★+ Schoone Oordt Country House boasts gorgeous, traditional architecture and fabulous home-cooked meals.    

Days 8-9  Swellendam to Oudtshoorn  
As you enter the desert-like Karoo region, notice the dramatic contrast in scenery.  The charming Cape Dutch inspired 4★+ Rosenhof Country House is situated in Oudtshoorn, renowned as the ostrich capital of the world!      

Day 10  Oudtshoorn to Knysna      
Travel south over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Pass towards Knysna for a stay at the unique 4★+ Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa. Restored from its former power station days, this quirky property is located on the water’s edge where you can opt for a spot of kayaking or a scenic lagoon cruise.      

Days 11-14  Knysna to Plettenberg Bay      
Split your Plettenberg stay to make the most of this diverse area. Your hideaway for the next two nights is the beautiful 5★ Tsala Treetop Lodge, an intimate oasis of calm built within a canopy of indigenous forest. Continue for two nights at the luxurious 5★ Old Rectory, a boutique haven just a few minutes from the town centre and stunning white sand beaches.      

Days 15-16  Plettenberg Bay to Amakhala GR      
Travel east to enjoy two days on safari at the tranquil 4★+ Amakhala Bukela Lodge. Nestled at the top of a secluded valley, Bukela boasts just 14 suites and tents, so enjoy truly personal service alongside daily game drives.  

Days 17-18  Amakhala GR to Port Alfred      
Complete your South African holiday with two days of utter relaxation at 5★ Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve. This hidden gem is the country’s only nature reserve located directly on a beach. Enjoy gentle bush drives, strolls along the shoreline or a pampering spa treatment.      

Days 19-20  Fly home      
Drive back to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in time for your flight.