South Africa: Garden Route & Eastern Cape Safari

Spending three nights in Cape Town will allow you to uncover the true magic of this vibrant city. Get to know the ‘Mother City’ on a tour; visit its many landmarks and experience its enchanting culture, a medley of art, history, delicious food and, of course, unparallelled local wine. Experience part of the city’s past for yourself as you take a boat to Robben Island and learn about the notorious history of the apartheid.

Surrounded by remarkable mountains and pristine beaches, Cape Town’s natural beauty is just as much of a draw as its exciting metropolitan delights. Hike to the top of Table Mountain, or sit back and enjoy the views as you ride the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Either way, the spectacular views from atop the mountain await; gaze out over the expanse of the city and the stunning blue of the Atlantic Ocean. Take a trip outside of the city and discover the incredible flora and fauna as you tour Cape Point, then head to historical Simon’s Town and see the colony of African Penguins that make their home on Boulders Beach.

With its central location on the Victoria & Albert Waterfront, we suggest pairing your Cape Town discovery with a stay at Table Bay Hotel.

An unmissable stop on the Garden Route, Oudtshoorn is nestled between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains in the heart of Klein Karoo. Spend two nights in the town, the perfect amount of time to discover its ostrich farms and natural splendour.

Wander Oudtshoorn town centre; shop, dine and enjoy the classic hospitality of the people of the Klein Karoo region. In an area so famous for its ostrich’s, taking a tour of one of the 400 ostrich farms is also a must. Why not explore the Safari Show Farm or the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm?

Oudtshoorn is also famous for the Cango Caves. Tour these spectacular caves and uncover the calcite and limestone masterpieces that await, shaped by dripping water over centuries, with vast halls filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and helictites.

Nearby Oudtshoorn’s ostrich farms and Cango Caves is Rosenhof Country House. With its stunning gardens and exceptional hospitality, this guest house is the perfect place to rest your head.

A truly spectacular drive awaits you along the Garden Route. Spend two days following the breathtaking coastline past forests, wetlands, small towns and, of course, white sand beaches, making stops and spending two nights in beautiful locations.

Visit the Knysna Lagoon area, taking to its stunning walking trails, feasting on delicious fresh oysters and gazing out over the irresistibly blue-green water of the lagoon. Take a break in the Plettenberg Bay area and enjoy its stunning beaches and the nearby Birds of Eden aviary. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and experience some of the most incredible outdoor adventures the country has to offer, from its vervet monkeys and dolphins to the giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees.

While you explore the glorious Garden Route, we suggest staying at Hunter’s Country House, a homely oasis between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.

End your South Africa adventure by spending three nights in the Eastern Cape region. Immerse yourself in the serene landscape and discover the region’s bounty of beautiful beaches, verdant forests and imposing mountainscapes.

Encounter surreal wildlife as you embark on an Eastern Cape Safari in search of the Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and buffalos. Observe these magnificent animals as your guide teaches you more about the area’s ecology, geology and stunning plant life. Find the free-roaming pride of white lions at the Pumba Game Reserve and learn how the reserve cares for and rehabilitates injured and abandoned animals, then rest your head in one of the luxury chalets at Pumba Water Lodge.