| Hermanus, Knysna, Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn, Franschoek, Cape Town |
| Day One |
City / Town :
Hermanus | Accommodation **** :
On the Cliff Guest House | Driving Distance :
From airport ±125 km / 01h50 drive |
The beautiful coastal town of Hermanus, once a watering well for sheep was voted the best land based whale-watching destination in the world. Apart from the whales, visitors from near and far flock to this charming town for its unparalleled scenic beauty and tranquility!
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and collect your vehicle. Head on through the coastal town of Gordon's Bay and Kleinmond, on along the eastern shore line of False Bay towards Hermanus. As you travel along this scenic drive, a truly beautiful coastal road you may see some lovely Fynbos species on the mountainside. Fynbos species range from Protea, Erica and ristios.
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| What makes On the Cliffs special?
Sea views from all rooms
Within walking distance of town
Sauna, massages and beauty treatments available onsite
Secure parking
| Tour suggestions:
Scenic drive to Hermanus via Gordon's Bay, Rooi Els, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond
Whale Watching (seasonal)
Explore the town of Hermanus
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| Day Two |
City / Town :
Knysna | Accommodation **** :
Bradach Manor Guest House | Driving Distance :
±412 km / 05h00 drive |
Knysna nestles on the banks of an 18 square km estuary where the Knysna River meets the tides of the Indian Ocean. The Knysna Heads, two great sandstone cliffs guarding the mouth of the lagoon, which connects the estuary with the sea, must be the most striking geological feature along the entire southern African coastline. Knysna is a town of fascination, nostalgia and with many tales of bygone eras.
Your travel towards Knysna will lead you through towns like Swellendam, Heidelberg and Mossel Bay.
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| What makes Bradach Manor special?
Views overlooking the Knysna Heads and Lagoon
In the heart of the Garden Route
Close to town
Great Hospitality
The best value for money in town
| Tour suggestions:
Scenic Drive to Knysna
Visit Cape Agulhas, the most Southern point of South Africa (a detour)
Visit the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay
Sunset Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon
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| Day Three |
City / Town :
Knysna | Accommodation **** :
Bradach Manor Guest House | Driving Distance :
n/a |
Today a visit to Featherbed Nature Reserve will provide magnificent viewpoints and some spectacular photographic opportunities of Knysna. This spectacular four-hour eco-experience includes a return ferry trip, nature drive and guided walk, ending with a sumptuous buffet lunch at the Food Forest Restaurant. The afternoon is spent at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront
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| Tour suggestions:
Featherbed Eco Experience
Knysna Waterfront
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| Day Four |
| Greater Addo, Eastern Cape | Accommodation **** :
Kariega Private Game Reserve | Driving Distance :
±325 km / 04h30 drive |
Situated in a malaria free area just one hour's drive from the South African coastal city of Port Elizabeth, the magnificently diverse Addo Elephant Park offers a wide variety of game viewing, outdoor adventure, accommodation and cultural experiences. The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 450 elephants, 280 Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.
After an early breakfast, make your way towards the Addo Elephant Park, traveling through Plettenberg Bay, the forests of the Tsitsikamma to Port Elizabeth and than inland towards the Addo Elephant Park
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| What makes Kariega Private Game Reserve special?
Family owned and managed
Variety of luxury accommodation lodges
Superb Cuisine
Game drives and river cruises
| Tour suggestions:
A walk in the Tsitsikamma Forest to the "big tree"
The dizziyng view from the Paul Sauer Bridge over the Storms River
An evening game drive
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| Day Five |
| Greater Addo, Eastern Cape | Accommodation **** :
Kariega Private Game Reserve | Driving Distance :
n/a |
The Addo Elephant Park is also one of South Africa's "Big 5" reserves. You may spend the whole day game viewing.
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Tour suggestions:
Game viewing in Addo.
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| Day Six |
| Tsitsikamma | Accommodation **** :
The Fernary Lodge & Chalets | Driving Distance :
±220 km / 02h40 drive |
Tsitsikamma is a khoi word meaning "place of abundant or sparkling water". A high rainfall ensures the lushness of the vegetation that the area is renowned for and the beautiful indigenous forest, protected by the State, is home to century's old trees such as Yellowwood, Stinkwood, Hard Pear, Ironwood, Kamassi and many others. Deep river gorges cleft the plateau as they make their way down to the sea, creating spectacular waterfalls and deep kloofs. A mild all year round climate allows one to make the most of all the outdoor activities that are on offer.
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| What makes The Fernary Lodge & Chalets special?
Not just luxury accommodation, we offer you an experience.
| Tour suggestions:
Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park
Natures Valley is also a beautiful area
Big Tree in Tsitsikamma
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| Day Seven |
City / Town :
Oudtshoorn | Accommodation *****:
La Pension Guest House | Driving Distance:
±225 km / 03h00 drive
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Oudtshoorn is home of the flightless bird, the ostrich. Around 1870 ostrich feathers became a tremendously sought after fashion item in Europe and Oudtshoorn was transformed to a very wealthy town! After a sudden slump in the industry between 1885 and 1902, the second and best "feather boom" started between 1902 and 1914 and this is when Oudtshoorn's famously opulent "feather palaces" were built".
Due to perfect weather conditions all year around, excellent facilities and numerous activities and attractions, Oudtshoorn is a must visit for all!
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| What makes La Pension special?
Close to Oudtshoorn CBD
| Tour suggestions:
Explore the town of Oudtsoorn
Visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch or an ostrich farm during the afternoon.
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| Day Eight |
City / Town :
Montagu | Accommodation ****:
Avalon Springs Hotel | Driving Distance:
±240 km / 03h20 |
Montagu is the gateway to the Little Karoo and lies between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn. Cogmans Kloof, now one of the major entrances to town, was initially impenetrable until Thomas Bain built the pass and tunnel through the kloof that negotiates the Hole in the Rock. Apart
from the majestic mountain scenery, Montagu is known for orchards, vineyards, local herbs, rock formations and the world-renowned, natural, healing hot mineral spring.
A stroll through the village will introduce you to its fascinating architecture and historic buildings - of the town's 22 National Monuments, 14 can be found in Long Street alone.
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| What makes Avalon Hotel special?
Accommodation at the world renowned, natural, hot mineral springs.
Body treatments available at the Health Spa onsite
Poolside dining
| Tour suggestions:
Visit the world renowned Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn
Explore the town of Montagu
Relax in the hot springs
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| Day Nine |
City / Town :
Franschhoek | Accommodation ****:
Résidence Klein Oliphantshoek | Driving Distance:
±380 km / 05h30 drive |
The Franschhoek Valley - first settled by French Huguenot refugees in 1688 - mixes magical ingredients to create unforgettable experiences. If you want to know what to do in Franschhoek spending a day wandering along the tree-lined streets is the perfect way to start. The main street is the heart of this vibrant village, lined with shops and specialist stores it is always buzzing. Franschhoek is the gourmet capital of South Africa and a number of wine estates encircle the village.
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| What makes Résidence Klein Oliphantshoek special?
Elegant, sophisticated and comfortable
In the heart of town
Beautiful gardens
| Tour suggestions:
Scenic drive via the Franschhoek Pass to Franschhoek.
Hugenot Monument
Explore the town of Franschhoek
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| Day Ten |
City / Town :
Franschhoek | Accommodation ****:
Résidence Klein Oliphantshoek | |
Explore the most famous wine destinations of South Africa, Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. These are all vibrant, beautiful little towns worth having a look at.
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| Tour suggestions:
Wine tasting
Cellar tour in Paarl
Stellenbosch
Taal monument
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| Day Eleven & Twelve |
| Franschhoek to Cape Town | | Driving Distance:
±65 km / 00h50 drive |
Spend today at leisure before heading back towards Cape Town in time for your flight back home.
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| Day Thirteen |
Optional to end tour in either Cape Town (Floreal House) or Johannesburg (Garden Court) depending on your place of departure.
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Total: R10, 700.00 (from per person sharing)
Includes:
- Accommodation and breakfast at the above mentioned properties.
Excludes:
- Transport, gratuities, entrance fees, visa fees, travel & medical insurance, items of a personal nature, all not mentioned above.
Car Rental:
We have a very good and special relationship with some top SA car rental companies.
Contact us for any car rental requirements: info@ambienceinntravels.com
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Please Note:
- Single supplement is 50% of the per person sharing rate.
- The activities and excursions mentioned under "tour suggestions" in the tour schedule are suggestions only, and the cost therefore is not included in the tour price.
- The above price is seasonal and indicative.
- All tours can be customized, subject to terms and availability.
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