stellenbosch and garden route - 10 days

Day 1: Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town and make your way to the hotel. Attend a pre-departure group meeting with your trip leader scheduled for the evening.

Day 2: Cape Town
Explore Cape Town! Today we spend the day exploring Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Cape Town is famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point.

Day 3: Bonte Bok
We head to Bonte Bok National park, home of the nearly extinct Bontebok antelope, with a stop enroute at Hermanus, with its strking coastline views.

Days 4 - 5: Garden route
Marvel at the dramatic coast entering Plettenberg Bay. You’ll have some free time here to enjoy this trendy resort town. Visit the Diaz Museum and Drosdy Museum (included). Options here include mountain biking, canoeing, nature walks, taking the Tsjoe Choo Train (from George to Knysna), simply stroll along the beaches or spend time shopping in the numerous boutiques.

Days 6 - 7: Oudtshoorn
Take in the wonders of the South African landscape as you travel over the Outeniqua Mountains into the Little Karoo. In Oudtshoorn, visit the Cango Ostrich Farm where you can see these unique creatures up close, and the more adventurous can ride one of these huge birds.

Day 8: Stellenbosch
Today we visit Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. Set amongst hundreds of square kilometres of manicured vineyards, you will embark on a wine tasting tour to try some of South Africa’s finest.

Day 9: Cape Town
Return to Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Spend the afternoon your way, shopping, sightseeing or just relaxing and enjoy a fantastic sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.