This leisurely self-drive trip around the Cape 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 –

Constantia Uitsig (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 couple of 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. Spend one night at –

Old Mill Guest House, Swellendam (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 couple of 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

You arrive back at London Heathrow in the morning, making connections to other flights very easy.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	31-Jan-2012	£2,755
1-Feb-2012	29-Feb-2012	£2,779
1-Mar-2012	31-Mar-2012	£2,755
1-Apr-2012	30-Apr-2012	£2,675
1-May-2012	31-Jul-2012	£2,323
1-Aug-2012	10-Sep-2012	£2,390
11-Sep-2012	30-Sep-2012	£2,448
1-Oct-2012	10-Oct-2012	£2,793
11-Oct-2012	28-Oct-2012	£2,961
29-Oct-2012	7-Dec-2012	£2,807
Notes: 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 B/C car for the duration of your trip, to be picked up at Cape Town Airport and dropped off at Port Elizabeth Airport.
• The hire vehicle is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. Please note that this is only valid for drivers who are aged over 25 years. This covers unlimited mileage, theft, personal accident insurance and almost all damages.
• One way drop off fee between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.

This itinerary excludes:

• Petrol.
  
• The hire vehicle is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. This cover excludes under-carriage, sand and water damage.
  
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).
  
• All meals and activities not specified.
  
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.

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