This leisurely self-drive trip is similar to the Bontebok Self-drive Safari but stays at more upmarket accommodation in similar areas.

Day 1

Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled South African Airways flight flies non-stop overnight to Cape Town, where you land early the following morning.

Days 2-4 Cape Town, South Africa

On arrival at the airport, pick up your hire car and follow your map and directions for 30 minutes to Constantia – a stylish winegrowing suburb of Cape Town. Here you stay for 3 nights at your luxurious hotel –

Cellars-Hohenort (bed & breakfast)

With your own self-drive hire car, the Cape is your oyster! Relax by the pool at the hotel or drive out and explore the city and environs!

Days 5-6 Winelands, South Africa

It's barely an hours' drive to the well-known winegrowing town of Franschhoek, where you stay for 2 nights at the luxurious –

Le Quartier Francais (bed & breakfast)

Spend the next few days exploring the galleries and restaurants in Franschhoek or visit the local wine farms where you can have lunch and savour the wines under the oak trees and enjoy the wonderful mountain scenery.

Day 7 Garden Route, South Africa

Leaving the coast behind, head east towards Swellendam. Here you can explore the town or visit the nearby Bontebok National Park for some hiking or birding. Twenty minutes north of Swellendam, on a working olive farm, you will find the small, contemporary –

Mardouw (bed & breakfast)

Days 8-9 Garden Route, South Africa

From Swellendam, head inland to Oudtshoorn, “the ostrich capital of the world”. Here you can visit the famous Cango Caves or visit an ostrich farm where you can learn more about these strange birds. Your next 2 nights are spent in Oudtshoorn at –

Rosenhof Country House (bed & breakfast)

Spend the day exploring the Little Karoo – visit the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm or the wildlife ranch.

Days 10-11 Garden Route, South Africa

Leaving the Little Karoo and Oudtshoorn behind, head back across the Outeniqua Mountains to the coast and the start of the Garden Route. Just outside Knysna, in the forests overlooking the lagoon, you will find a peaceful retreat where you spend the next 2 nights at –

Phantom Forest (bed & breakfast)

The next few days can be spent exploring the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay visiting their numerous galleries and craft shops. Or consider tasting the wonderful seafood and oysters found in this area or exploring the forests to find the elusive Knysna elephant.

Days 12-13 Garden Route, South Africa

Meandering further along the Garden Route passing Plettenberg Bay, head into the mountains where you will spend the next 2 nights at the popular –

Hog Hollow (bed & breakfast)

Here you can relax by the pool or explore further east heading towards the Tsitsikamma National Park or the pristine beaches at Plettenberg Bay.

Day 14

After a hearty breakfast head towards Port Elizabeth airport where you will terminate your hire car in good time to check in for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. Here you will check in for your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with South African Airways.

Day 15

After a supremely relaxing holiday, arrive back at London Heathrow early in the morning, with the whole day of time to complete your journey home.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2010	16-Mar-2010	£3,107
17-Mar-2010	30-Apr-2010	£3,021
1-May-2010	31-Aug-2010	£2,492
1-Sep-2010	17-Sep-2010	£2,790
18-Sep-2010	30-Sep-2010	£2,872
1-Oct-2010	31-Oct-2010	£3,165
1-Nov-2010	16-Dec-2010	£3,199
Notes: • Since the prices above were calculated, we have received special offers which apply to some of the places used above. See our general notes on offers, and call our specialists to find out how these can be used to save you money. • The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:
• Economy flights as above, to and from London, plus UK and South African airport departure taxes.
• All meals and activities as specified.
• A Group J car for the duration of your trip, to be picked up and dropped off at Cape Town airport; it includes unlimited mileage.
• Our unique full 100% LDW insurance cover. Please note that this is only valid for drivers who are aged over 25 and under 75 years and who are resident in the EEC. (Alternative insurance arrangements are possible for others, although this alters the price of the itinerary slightly.)
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.

This itinerary excludes:
• Petrol for your hire car.
• Hire car
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional)
• Any meals and activities which are not specified.


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