We Love —
- Discovering the Rainbow Nation, famed for its open-hearted people, extraordinary natural beauty and exhilarating wildlife.
- Exploring the Aquila Private Game Reserve, a pristine reserve in Southern Karoo offering stunning mountain backdrops.
- Getting ready to discover Cape Town and seeing unique South African wildlife in the reserve.
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Your Itinerary in Brief —
8-Night Tour:
Embark on an exhilarating self-drive expedition to two distinct destinations, immersing yourself in the untamed beauty of South Africa's landscapes. Uncover the country's natural wonders and partake in a journey that promises a tapestry of emotions and thrilling adventures.
Your itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Day 2: Cape Town
Day 3: Cape Town & included excursion to the scenic Cape Peninsula (Excursion in English)
Day 4: Cape Town (consider an optional extra: Franschhoek Winelands Meander Excursion)
Day 5: Cape Town
Days 6 - 8: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Day 9: Departure journey home
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Day 1- 5
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by a representative who will help you to your vehicle for your transfer to the Old Bank Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Cape Town
Take advantage of this day to explore Cape Town and in particular City Bowl, an interesting part of Cape Town in South Africa. This is an amphitheatre-shaped natural area bordered by Table Bay and defined by Signal Hill, Lions Head, Table Mountain, and Devil's Peak.
The area includes Cape Town's central business district (CBD), harbour, Companys Garden, and the residential suburbs of De Waterkant, Devils Peak Estate, District Six, Zonnebloem, Gardens, Higgovale, Oranjezicht, Schotsche Kloof, Tamboerskloof, University Estate, Vredehoek, Walmer Estate, and Woodstock.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Cape Town & Cape Peninsula Excursion
After an early breakfast, you will set off on a full-day excursion to Cape Peninsula. The tour departs from your hotel at approximately 7:30 am. The tour lasts 8 hours.
Cape Town is built on a mountainous peninsula. This tour is the ideal way to see the highlights of the city. Travel along the Atlantic coastline with its white beaches and mountains to Hout Bay. You can take a half-hour boat trip to Duiker Island to see a colony of Cape fur seals.
The return journey to Cape Town takes you along the False Bay coastline. You will pass through the naval village of Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. Visit the Rhodes Memorial viewpoint and learn about the significance of this historic site before returning to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Cape Town (Franschhoek Vineyard Tour - optional excursion)
Use this day in Cape Town to explore the city at your own pace or take a full-day tour of the vineyards. This tour lasts 6 hours.
An idyllic bike ride through the vineyards of Franschhoek offers memorable experiences in picturesque vineyards. Visitors discover Franschhoek, a picturesque gem just a stone's throw from Cape Town, by biking on butter-coloured trails.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 5: Cape Town
After breakfast, let your desires guide you as you continue your discovery of this bustling city where people love to bask on its golden beaches against the backdrop of the Table Mountains.
Situated on one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Cape Town is also the cradle of South African history. Several emblematic sites bear witness to this sulphurous past, which is still very recent. Neighbourhoods with a unique mix of cultures, such as Bo Kaap, can be explored on foot before admiring the last rays of the day on the sandy beaches.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 - 9
Day 6 - 8: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Enjoy a 'Big 5' safari experience, together with outstanding personal service. The award-winning Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa is set just 2 hours from Cape Town by road, and the 10,000-hectare conservancy is home to a variety of game, including the majestic 'Big 5'.
Included: Two game drives per person per day in the Aquila Private Game Reserve
Day 9: Departure journey home
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Cape Town International Airport, ready for your flight home.
Your Hotels —
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Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in the following hotels (or similar):
- Cape Town: Old Bank Hotel 4* - Superior Room (or similar)
- Touws River: Aquila Private Game Reserve 4* - Karoo Cottage (or similar)
Your dining choices
You will enjoy a board type according to the itinerary as follows:
Your Optional Excursions —
Optional Franschhoek Winelands Meander Tour with Included Transfers
An idyllic bike ride through the vineyards of Franschhoek offers memorable experiences in picturesque vineyards. Visitors discover Franschhoek, a picturesque gem just a stone's throw from Cape Town, by bike on butter-coloured trails.
Your Journey to South Africa —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destination —
South Africa
Bordered by two oceans, South Africa is a mosaic of extraordinarily beautiful landscapes: national parks and nature reserves, major cities, mountains and canyons, beaches, turquoise waters and small villages.
South Africa is an absolutely unique country, benefiting from its location at the southern end of the world's most fascinating continent, in a region that offers more scenery than the world's photographers could possibly capture.
