| Cape Town, Montaque, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Swellendam |
| Day One |
City / Town :
Cape Town | Accommodation **** :
Florèal House, Oranjezicht | Driving Distance :
From airport ± 23 km |
Cape Town is South Africa's oldest town and is therefore aptly known as the Mother City. Constantly engulfed by the fast maternal presence of Table Mountain, a fine selection of white sandy beaches, a wholly unique floral kingdom, various tourism attractions and a idyllic temperature makes Cape Town a logical destination throughout the year!
You will arrive at Cape Town International airport and collect your vehicle. Accommodation will be at Floréal House, you may check- in and spend the day at leisure or begin your adventure. Summit Table Mountain, do some inner city sight seeing and end the day with a visit to Blouberg Strand for some excellent photographic opportunities of Table Mountain and Cape Town itself.
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| What makes Floréal House special:
Centrally located in Cape Town.
Romantic building with wooden floors and large, wooden framed windows.
Views of mountain and harbor.
A beautiful garden.
Poolside dining. | Tour suggestions:
Table Mountain (weather-permitting, alternatively Signal Hill)
Castle of Good Hope
The Company Gardens
Greenmarket Square
District Six
Blouberg Strand
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| Day Two |
City / Town :
Cape Town | Accommodation **** :
Florèal House, Oranjezicht | Driving Distance :
± 130 km / 3h00 drive |
Today's schedule can include the Cape Peninsula which will lead you to where the Atlantic Ocean meets with the Indian Ocean. Cape Point is situated within the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP).
The TMNP is recognized globally for its extraordinary rich, diverse and unique fauna and flora and nowhere else in the world does an area of such spectacular beauty and such bio-diverse exists almost entirely within a metropolitan area, the city of Cape Town.
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| Tour suggestions:
Hout Bay via Clifton & Camps Bay
Chapman's Peak Drive
Cape Point & Nature reserve
Cape of Good Hope
Simon's Town via False Bay
Penguin Colony at Boulder's Beach
Kirstenbosch botanical gardens
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| Day Three |
City / Town :
Montagu | Accommodation :
Avalon Springs Hotel | Driving Distance :
± 190 km / 2h30 drive |
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 the Avalon Hotel special:
Accommodation at the world renowned, natural, hot mineral springs.
Body treatments available at the Health Spa
Poolside dining
| Tour suggestions:
Explore the town of Montague
Relax in the hot springs
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| Day Four |
City / Town :
Oudtshoorn | Accommodation **** :
La Pension Guest House /
Buffelsdrift game lodge(+R5000) | Driving Distance :
± 240 km / 3h20 drive |
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 the La Pension Guest House special:
Close to the Oudtshoorn CBD
| Tour suggestions:
Explore the town of Oudtshoorn
Visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch or an ostrich farm during the afternoon.
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| Day Five |
City / Town :
Knysna | Accommodation **** :
Bradach Manor Guest House | Driving Distance :
± 125 km / 1h35 drive |
The morning can be spent at the world renowned Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn. Different tour options are available to suite your needs. Then drive towards Knysna. 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.
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| What makes Bradach Manor Guest House special:
Views overlooking the Knysna Lagoon and Heads.
In the heart of the Garden Route.
Close to town.
Great Hospitality.
The best value for money in town.
| Tour suggestions:
Vist the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn
Scenic drive to Knysna via Kaaimans Pass, dolphin point and Wilderness
End your day with a sunset cruise on the Knysna estuary
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| Day Six |
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 return ferry trips, 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 Seven |
City / Town :
Swellendam | Accommodation **** :
Aan De Oever Guest House | Driving Distance :
± 270 km / 3h10 drive |
Swellendam is the third oldest settlement in South Africa and it is famous for its architecture, history and youngberries. Situated half way between George and Cape Town, Swellendam lives up to its reputation as a foremost 'refreshment station' and there are many restaurants and coffee shops in the town catering to travelers.
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| What makes Aan De Oever Guest House special:
Situated on a quiet street.
Beautiful, lush, green gardens at the banks of a small river.
Within walking distance to museums, shops and restaurants.
| Tour suggestions:
A visit to the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay.
Bungee jumping at the Gouritz River.
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| Day Eight |
City / Town :
Swellendam to Cape Town | Accommodation :
n/a | Driving Distance :
± 208 km / 2h35 drive |
Spend today at leisure before heading back towards Cape Town in time for your flight back home. If time allow, visit the Drostdy Museum in Swellendam.
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Total: R3, 520.00 (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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