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Discover the Rainbow Nation of South Africa with us, a country filled with natural beauty, spectacular landscapes and diverse culture. During this solo traveller holiday to South Africa, we will explore the exciting and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, one of the country’s three capitals. We’ll take a cable car to its famous landmark, Table Mountain, to get incredible views of the city and its surroundings. We’ll Visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years and learn more about this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site and its history. A holiday to South Africa isn’t complete until you experience a Safari, where we may spot the “Big 5” in Aquila Private Game Reserve. We’ll take the ultimate South African road trip, the Garden Route; along the way we’ll experience extraordinary sights like driving through the Outeniqua Mountain Pass and the wildlife in the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Finally, the perfect way to round off our solo traveller holiday in South Africa will be wine tasting in Stellenbosch.
We begin our adventure as we depart for Cape Town.
Morning
On arrival in Cape Town, we meet with our local guide before transferring by coach to our hotel, after we uncover some of Cape Town’s highlights. Our holiday has begun!
Afternoon
We begin our holiday with a visit to one of South Africa’s most famous landmarks, Table Mountain (weather permitting). During a short cable car ride up the mountain, we take in spectacular views of Cape Town, and on a clear day we can see as far as False Bay, including Robben Island and the Devil's Peak. After, we discover the vibrant cultures and history of this city on a guided tour taking in the Malay Quarter, Green Market Square, District Six and a walk through the Company Gardens. Next, we have a scenic city tour passing the Houses of Parliament, City Hall, and a visit to Cape Castle, one of the oldest surviving buildings in South Africa.
This evening, let’s get together and enjoy a welcome dinner at a nearby local restaurant.
Full Day
After a leisurely breakfast, we transfer to Aquila Private Game Reserve for our safari experience. The reserve is home to a variety of game, including the "Big 5": lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino, and elephant.
On arrival at Aquila, we enjoy lunch (included) before we take our game drive.
Fall in love with Africa’s wildlife! Cameras ready for action, eyes peeled as we experience an African safari in our open safari vehicle. The safari drive will take approximately two hours.
After our drive we return to the city, and the rest of the evening is at leisure to relax and unwind.
Morning
This morning, we set off on another adventure. Weather permitting, we will catch the boat from the Victoria & Alfred waterfront out to Robben Island, approximately 90 minutes away. Located almost 7km off the coast in Table Bay, this is where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Today the island is a UNESCO world heritage site and a living museum, welcoming thousands of visitors every year. We will have a guided tour of the island and museum, before returning to the mainland.
Afternoon
Let’s enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore Cape Town in our own time. Our expert guide will be happy to tell us of further places of interest.
Join us for dinner and a show tonight, at a local restaurant (included).
Full Day
On today's full day guided excursion to the Cape Peninsula, we see more of this beautiful landscape. We travel along the Atlantic seaboard with its white beaches and rugged mountains to Hout Bay. If open, we continue to Chapman’s Peak Drive, renowned as one of the most scenic roadways in the world.
Another stop on our tour is the Cape Point Nature Reserve; the tip of the Cape Peninsula that has captivated people for centuries with its dramatic scenery.
Our return journey to Cape Town takes us along False Bay coast, with the option of visiting the colony of rare African Penguins at Boulders beach. Along the way, we will pass through the naval village of Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg.
Lunch is included today.
Enjoy a final evening in Cape Town at leisure.
Morning
After breakfast we say farewell to Cape Town and transfer to the tranquil little fishing village of Arniston, Cape Agulhas. Arniston is also known as Waenhuiskrans ("wagon shelter cliff"), a low tide sea cave resembling the structures used by settlers to house their oxen and wagons. Arniston is an attraction for artists and photographers for its prettiness, its rolling sand dunes, blue sea, and cliffs.
Aftenoon
The late afternoon offers an opportunity to get to know our surroundings. The coastline is a perfect invitation for a long walk.
Dinner is included tonight at our hotel.
Morning
Today we visit Hermanus. Along the way we will have the opportunity to stop at Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, situated at the southernmost tip of Africa. Hermanus is rich in scenic beauty and is one of the whale-watching capitals of the world, with sightings most common from June to October. We will have free time to explore the town’s attractions, including a selection of galleries, upmarket fashion boutiques, jewellery shops and (subject to opening hours) the Old Harbour Museum, with informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.
Lunch is included today.
The evening is at leisure, to enjoy the lovely setting and breathe in the fresh sea air.
Morning
After breakfast, we transfer to the coastal town of Knysna, taking in spectacular mountain sights while driving through the Outeniqua Mountain Pass.
Knysna is one of the Southern Cape coast's best-known holiday destinations, situated between lush forests and the shores of the lagoon. The mouth of the lagoon is guarded by two promontories known as 'The Heads', where a number of sailors lost their lives as they attempted to negotiate this dangerous stretch.
Afternoon
After checking in at our hotel, we enjoy the rest of our day at leisure.
Our guide will be happy to make recommendations for local activities.
Dinner is included tonight at our hotel.
Morning
Today we experience more of this fascinating country with a visit to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where we will travel by ferry across the Knysna Lagoon. The reserve lies on the unspoilt western head of Knysna and we will travel in 4x4 vehicles to see heavenly views plus beautiful flora and fauna. There is also the option to take a downhill walk; do not forget to bring a camera and good sturdy walking shoes. We savour more, with a buffet lunch laid out underneath a canopy of Milkwood trees.
Lunch is included today.
Later, we return to our hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Morning
Today we venture into the heart of the famous Cape Winelands as we transfer by coach to Franschhoek, famous for its superb Cape wines, rugged mountains, fertile valleys, and Cape Dutch architecture.
On arrival at our hotel, we can spend the rest of the day relaxing in its serene setting.
Evening
Dinner is included tonight at our hotel.
Full Day
Today we see more, on a scenic and historic drive through the local wine regions. During our tour we discover the well-known town of Stellenbosch, not far from Franschhoek, with its tree lined streets and historical architecture. We discover more about this picturesque town during a visit to the Stellenbosch Museum, with exhibits representing different periods of the town’s history.
Following our tour, we enjoy some free time for lunch (not included) before we uncover more of this spellbinding region.
Later, we savour some specially selected wines during a wine tasting and blending demonstration.
Evening
Let’s enjoy our final evening together with an early dinner at a wine estate, completing our memorable Winelands experience.
After breakfast, with fond memories of our unforgettable tour, we depart Franschhoek for Cape Town and the start of our journey home.
Arrive home from a once in a lifetime trip to South Africa.
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You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
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