Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari
Ten nights spanning Table Mountain, the Garden Route and a Big 5 safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.
Duration
10 Nights, 11 Days
Tour Type
Private
Group Size
1–13 guests
Pickup
Cape Town International Airport or preferred Guest House / Hotel
Duration
10 Nights, 11 Days
Tour Type
Private — just your group
Group Size
1–13 guests
Pickup Location
Cape Town International Airport or preferred Guest House / Hotel
Cape Town to the Big 5, the Unforgettable Way
The grand tour — eleven private days that begin beneath Table Mountain and end on a Big 5 game drive in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. From the Cape’s icons and winelands to the Garden Route’s caves, forests and coastline, every day brings something new, at your own unhurried pace.
We don’t run scheduled tours; this is yours alone, with a guide who knows the region intimately. Four-star guesthouses lead into a full-board finale at a private game reserve, where the Big 5 roam free across thousands of hectares.
Your Route:
The Itinerary:
Arrive in → Cape Town
Tonight
4★ V&A Waterfront Hotel · B&B (night 1 of 4)
The Cape Peninsula
Tonight
4★ V&A Waterfront Hotel · B&B (night 2 of 4)
A full day around the peninsula — beaches, Cape Point, penguins and a botanical garden.
- Atlantic Seaboard drive via Sea Point and Camps Bay to Hout Bay
- Boat trip to Seal Island (weather permitting)
- Cape Point via Chapman’s Peak and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Lunch (own account), then historic Simon’s Town with its penguin and seal colonies
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on the slopes of Table Mountain
Hermanus & the Whale Coast
Tonight
4★ V&A Waterfront Hotel · B&B (night 3 of 4)
Over the mountains to the whale capital of the world and back along the coast.
- Sir Lowry’s Pass to the Elgin Valley
- Houwhoek Pass to Hermanus, the whale capital of the world (whale watching optional, in season)
- Lunch (own account) at Bientang’s Cave
- Stony Point penguin colony at Betty’s Bay
- Scenic Clarence Drive coastal road back to Cape Town
The Cape Winelands
Tonight
4★ V&A Waterfront Hotel · B&B (night 4 of 4)
Wine, cheese, chocolate and history through Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
- Cheese-and-wine tasting at a historic Paarl wine estate (established 1699)
- Chocolate, beer or tea tasting at Spice Route
- The Drakenstein “Walk of Freedom” where Nelson Mandela was released in 1994
- Franschhoek, the Gourmet Capital, with time to explore its boutiques
- Helshoogte Pass to Stellenbosch, ending with a tasting at Delaire Graff
Cape Town → Oudtshoorn:
Tonight
4★ Oudtshoorn Guesthouse · Dinner, B&B (1 night)
East over the mountains and along Route 62 into ostrich country.
- Klein Drakenstein Mountains to Worcester in the Breede River Valley
- Tasting or food-and-wine pairing at Four Cousins
- Route 62 through Barrydale and Calitzdorp towards Oudtshoorn
- Lunch (own account) at a Karoo restaurant
- Overnight in Oudtshoorn — dinner included
Oudtshoorn → Knysna
Tonight
4★ Knysna Guesthouse · B&B (night 1 of 2)
Meerkats, the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm, then over the Outeniqua Pass to the coast.
- Sunrise meerkat experience
- Explore the Cango Caves after breakfast
- Visit a working ostrich farm — stand on an egg and even ride an ostrich
- Lunch (own account) at the award-winning Jemima’s
- Scenic Outeniqua Mountain pass to Wilderness and the coast
- Overnight at a four-star, lagoon-facing guesthouse in Knysna
Knysna at Leisure
Tonight
4★ Knysna Guesthouse · B&B (night 2 of 2)
A lagoon day — the Featherbed ferry, buffet lunch in the forest, and the Knysna distilleries.
- 10h00–14h00 ferry across the lagoon to Featherbed, a National Heritage Site
- 4×4 trailer ride, guided walk and buffet lunch in the Milkwood Forest
- Leisure time at the Knysna Waterfront
- Visit Knysna distilleries — traditional gin made with nine botanicals
- Return to your guesthouse and time at the lagoon
Plettenberg Bay & the Furry Five
Tonight
4★ Plettenberg Bay Guesthouse · B&B (1 night)
A wildlife day in Plett — rare cats, free-roaming primates or birds, and a long vineyard lunch.
- Scenic viewpoints around Plettenberg Bay and the story behind its name
- Meet the Furry Five at the Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre
- Your choice of Monkeyland or Birds of Eden
- Lunch (own account) at Bramon Wine Estate — mezze, cheeses, tapas and a glass of wine
- Afternoon at leisure; overnight in Plettenberg Bay
Tsitsikamma → Safari Country
Tonight
4★ Lalibela Game Reserve (or similar) · Full board (night 1 of 2)
A final burst of Tsitsikamma adventure before crossing into Eastern Cape safari country.
- Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bungee at 216m (jump optional, own account)
- Segway forest tour through the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest (optional extra)
- Forest walk to the Tsitsikamma suspension bridge, followed by lunch (own account)
- Transfer to Lalibela Private Game Reserve (or similar) — full board, two game drives daily
Big 5 Safari
Tonight
4★ Lalibela Game Reserve (or similar) · Full board (night 2 of 2)
A full day on safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, where the Big 5 roam free.
- Twice-daily game drives across 7,500 hectares spanning five ecosystems
- Big 5 — lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard — plus cheetah, zebra, giraffe and more
- No public roads on the reserve, so the wildlife and the wilderness are yours alone
- All meals included, with heartfelt service rounding out an authentic African safari
2026 Rates — Per Person Sharing
Prefer 3-Star or 5-Star?
This itinerary is priced on four-star luxury guest houses throughout. We will happily quote it in three-star or five-star accommodation — simply mention your preference when you enquire and we will put together a tailored quote.
3★ Comfort
4★ Luxury — Included
5★ Premium
Included &: EXCLUDED
What's Included
- Luxury air-conditioned SUV or larger vehicle with your own personal, highly qualified guide.
- Accommodation on a shared basis.
- Accommodation and meals for the driver/guide
- Meals as specified (10 breakfasts, 1 buffet lunch, 1 dinner and full board at the private game reserve)
- Excursions and transfers as shown in the itinerary (usually twice-daily game activities at the safari lodge)
- Services of the lodge guides and staff.
- Relevant park fees.
- Dinner transfers in Plettenberg Bay
- Hout bay
- Boat trip to Seals
- Chapmans peak
- Cape Of Good Hope
- Seals and Penguins at Boulders
- Kirstenbosch National Park
- Wine and Cheese tasting
- Beer and Tea Tasting
- Stellenbosch wine tasting
- Meerkat tour
- Cango Caves
- Ostrich Farm
- Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna
- Gin and Beer distilleries
- Tenikwa Wildlife centre
- Monkeyland OR Birds of Eden
- Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve
- Two Nights on Full board at a 4-star Private Game Reserve
Excluded
- Items of a personal nature.
- Drinks, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified above.
- Cancellation, baggage or medical insurance.
- Staff gratuities.
- Dinner transfers in Knysna
- Any new Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control.
- Visa fees where relevant.
Rates & Enquiry
2026 Rates — Per Person Sharing
Exclusive Private Tour for Two
Starting From R67,120
Per person · October – 30 April (peak season)
Exclusive Private Tour for Two
Starting From R58,761
Per person · May – 30 September (green season)
What Guests Say
Frequently Asked
Is the safari malaria-free?
Yes. The tour ends at a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape, close to Port Elizabeth and Addo — a malaria-free Big 5 region, ideal for families and first-time safari-goers.
How much of the trip is safari versus touring?
The first nine days cover Cape Town, the winelands and the Garden Route, with the final two days dedicated to the private game reserve and twice-daily game drives.
Where does the tour end?
At Port Elizabeth Airport on day eleven, after your last morning in safari country. Your guide handles the transfer.
Which meals are included?
The rate covers 10 breakfasts, 1 buffet lunch and 1 dinner during the touring days, plus full board at the game reserve. Other lunches and drinks are for your own account.
Can the trip be customised?
Absolutely — it’s fully private. We can adjust the pace, swap the safari lodge, quote different star ratings, or extend your stay anywhere along the route.
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Ready for
cape to safari?
Begin beneath Table Mountain and end on a Big 5 game drive in the malaria-free Eastern Cape — eleven spectacular days, entirely your own. Let’s begin.