Day 1
Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa! You will be met at the aircraft door with your name on a paging board and assisted through immigration, baggage collection and customs. You will then be taken to the domestic departure terminal for your flight to Skukuza, the gateway to the Kruger National Park. Here you will be collected and transferred in an open landrover through the reserve to Nottens Bush Camps (45 minutes).
Check in to Nottens Bush Camps for 3 nights on an all inclusive basis.
Day 2
Watch the sunrise on an early morning game drive in an open landrover with a highly qualified game ranger and tracker. Head back to the lodge for a well earned breakfast on the open veranda overlooking the waterhole. Enjoy a guided bush walk or a spa treatment before heading out of the late afternoon game drive. Sunset drinks are served out in the bush and then the game drive continues after dark with a spotlight. Return to the lodge for a fire-lit supper in the boma or on the open deck.
Day 3
Early morning game drive. During the day, relax by the large sparkling swimming pool or enjoy time with the family on one of the many game viewing decks. Later than afternoon after a buffet style lunch on the dining deck, head out on the afternoon / evening game drive.
Day 4
After the early morning game drive, you will be transfers by private landrover to Skukuza Airport, where you will board the flight to Cape Town. Collect car hire at Cape Town Airport. Welcome to Camps Bay - The four beaches of Clifton and the long stretch of white, palm tree lined sand at Camps Bay are the most popular sections for sun worshippers. Take scenic walks on the vibrant Promenade, indulge in the cosmopolitan pavement culture of cafes and bistros and be sure to stop for sundowners as the sun slips into the ocean.
Between the cool Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Table Mountain, lie The Crystal Apartments. From modern and luxurious studio and two bedroom apartments through to the flagship loft and three bedroom loft apartment, The Crystal is a place that solo travellers as well as families have called home over the years.
Enjoy 6 nights here on a room-only basis.
Day 5
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Day 6
Spend the morning enjoying a birds eye view of Cape Town. Hike up Lions Head, a gentle walk that is suitable for all the family - followed by a swift lift up to the top of Table Mountain in the world famous cable car. Enjoy the 360 degree views from the top.
Day 7
Spend the day on a private tour of the Cape Peninsular, visiting the lovely sea side towns of Kalk Bay and Simons Town. See the penguins at Boulders Beach, take a boat trip out to Seal Island from Hout Bay and visit Cape Point, the most south westerly point of Africa.
Day 8
Family fun day in Cape Town city centre. Visit the V&A Waterfront, take a boat trip out to sea on a the Jolly Roger, a real life pirate ship, and enjoy the fascinating street entertainment of the bustling waterfront.
Day 9
Discover South Africa's history on foot.
Day 10
Welcome to Franschhoek, a beautiful village filled with wonderful arts, crafts, antique
shops and galleries and is also home to some of the top chefs and restaurants in South Africa.
In the heart of the Cape Winelands, surrounded by dramatic mountains and verdant stretches of vineyard, lies the historic farm of Boschendal.
Organic vegetable gardens, fruit orchards and free-range cattle provide the farm-to-table produce used to create the cuisine masterpieces served in the elegant restaurant, or used in signature picnics. Savour the estate’s fine wines.
You'll have five nights here, on a room only basis, but several eateries are within a short cycle distance away.
Day 11
Spend the day boarding down some of South Africa's biggest sand dunes.
Day 12
Family friendly wine estates offer chocolate tasting and grape juice pairing as well as tractor rides, birds of prey displays and segway tours for the whole family.
Day 13
Jump on board the WInetram, and visit several wine estates, stopping for lunch at a lovely restaurant that serves lunch under the shade of huge oak trees, or opt for a gourmet picnic lunch back at Boschendal Farm.
Day 14
Spend the day exploring the Boschendal Farm estate by bike or on foot or simply relax by the pool on the comfy sun loungers.
Day 15
Spend the day exploring the Boschendal Farm estate by bike or on foot or simply relax by the pool on the comfy sun loungers.
Day 16
Spend the day making use of the wonderful facilities at Fancourt Hotel.
Day 17
Explore the coastline and seek out all the wonderful marine life including seals, whales and dolphins.
Day 18
Make friends with one of the largest land based mammals. Learn all about the elephant and support his wonderful charity that gives fantastic insight into the conservation of elephants in South Africa.
Day 19
Watch the sunset over Knysna Lagoon.
Day 20
Visit Monkeyland and Birds of Eden in Plettenberg Bay.
Day 21
Day 22
Enjoy a day one of the sandy white beaches of the Garden Route.
Day 23
Enjoy your final morning on the Garden Route before returning the hired car and boarding a domestic flight from George Airport to Johannesburg, connecting to London Heathrow.
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