Unique & Boutique Garden Route & Safari

Days 1-3  Cape Town  
With its striking setting against Table Mountain, Cape Town certainly boasts the ‘wow factor’. The stylish 4★+ Clarendon Bantry Bay is located in a trendy area and is an excellent base from which to explore the city.    

Days 4-5  Cape Town to Franschhoek  
Pick up your car and journey through picturesque rolling vineyards to beautiful Franschhoek. The friendly 4★ Franschhoek Boutique Hotel is nestled in the heart of the village, where you can sample world-class food and wine.    

Day 6  Franschhoek to Swellendam    
Meander along the famous Route 62 towards the quaint town of Swellendam. The family-run 4★+ Schoone Oordt Country House boasts gorgeous, traditional architecture and fabulous home-cooked meals.    

Days 7-8  Swellendam to Oudtshoorn  
As you enter the desert-like Karoo region, notice the dramatic contrast in scenery. The charming Cape Dutch inspired 4★+ Rosenhof Boutique Hotel is situated in Oudtshoorn, renowned as the ostrich capital of the world!    

Day 9  Oudtshoorn to Knysna    
Travel south over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Pass towards Knysna for a stay at the unique 4★+ Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa. Restored from its former power station days, this quirky property is located on the water’s edge where you can opt for a spot of kayaking or a scenic lagoon cruise.    

Days 10-13  Knysna to Plettenberg Bay    
Split your Plettenberg stay to make the most of this diverse area. Your hideaway for the next two nights is the beautiful 5★ Tsala Treetop Lodge, an intimate oasis of calm built within a canopy of indigenous forest. Continue for two nights at the luxurious 5★ Old Rectory, a boutique haven just a few minutes from the town centre and stunning white sand beaches.  

Days 14-15  Plettenberg Bay to Amakhala Game Reserve    
Continue east to enjoy two days on safari at the tranquil 4★+ Amakhala Bukela Lodge. Nestled at the top of a secluded valley, Bukela boasts just nine suites and tents, so enjoy truly personal service alongside daily game drives.    

Days 16-17  Amakhala Game Reserve to Port Alfred    
Complete your South African holiday with two days of utter relaxation at 5★ Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve. This hidden gem is the country’s only nature reserve located directly on a beach and boasts over 220 bird and 30 animal species. Enjoy gentle bush drives, strolls along the shoreline or a pampering spa treatment.    

Day 18  Port Alfred to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Head back to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) airport.