Cape Town & The Garden Route + Kariega Game Reserve
Why not extend your stay in South Africa with two nights at the Kariega River Lodge in the beautiful Kariega Game Reserve? This picturesque game reserve offers a combination of the 'big five' game viewing, an expansive variety of flora and fauna, birdlife, dramatic views and vistas.
The Winelands
Getting about the game reserve
Elephants enjoying themselves at a water hole
Why not start your holiday on The Blue Train?
The Blue Train lounge
Kariega Game Reserve
Sleeping lions
Victoria and Albert waterfront, Cape Town
Cape Point
Kariega has many beautiful and varied vistas
Elephants in Kariega
Oudtshoorn
See the Ostriches at Oudtshoorn
Rhino being observed
The valleys and fields of Oudtshoorn
Cango Caves
Cango Caves
Knysna Head
Knysna Elephant Park is an optional excursion on day 9 or 10
Beautiful Knysna Lagoon
Whales can often be seen between August and November
The Garden Route
Coastline near Kynsna
Tsitsikamma Forest
Port Elizabeth
You can extend your stay in Kariega Game Reserve
Look out for Rhino in Kariega Game Reserve
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart UK.
DAY 2: Arrive Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy an orientation tour of the city and visit Table Mountain (cable car tickets not included). The symbol of Cape Town, the mountain features on the city’s flag and is often topped by a thin layer of cloud, forming a ‘table cloth’. (D)
DAY 3: Cape Town.
Today brings a tour around the Cape Peninsula. Visit Cape Point, a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park. The ‘Flying Dutchman’ funicular will take you up to the old lighthouse where you can take in panoramic views of the national park and out to the Southern Atlantic. Also visit the famous Boulders Beach penguins, Chapmans Peak (subject to availability), and picturesque Hout Bay Harbour. Your tour ends at the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens, dramatically set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. (B)
DAY 4: Cape Town - Hermanus.
After breakfast, depart for the seaside resort of Hermanus, stopping enroute for a short Winelands tour. Apart from its scenic beauty, Hermanus is known as the heart of the whale route and offers the best land-based whale watching in the world. Southern right whales come to South Africa between June and November to mate and calf and are best seen in Walker Bay, where the deep waters mean that whales have been known to swim within metres of the cliffs! Strategically placed telescopes and a twelve kilometre cliff path provide perfect lookout points for observing these gentle giants. (B)
DAY 5: Hermanus - Oudtshoorn.
Look forward to more spectacular sights today as we head for Oudtshoorn, crossing the dramatic Tradows Pass and joining the scenic Route 62 to the 'feather capital of the world'. Set in traditional ostrich country, you'll enjoy a memorable visit to one of the region's many ostrich farms, complete with a guided tour and lunch. Afterwards visit the magical Cango Caves, set in the foothills of the majestic Swartberg mountains. Originally discovered 10,000 years ago, these cavernous limestone chambers are filled with incredible stalagmites and stalactites. Our guided tour gives you plenty of opportunity to marvel at these geological wonders. The evening is at leisure. (B, L)
DAY 6: Oudtshoorn - Knysna.
This morning we leave for Knysna, travelling through the awesome Outeniqua Pass en route. After crossing Knysna lagoon by ferry, you'll arrive at the Featherbed Nature Reserve. This wild, pristine reserve of woods and wetlands is protected by South African Heritage and home to the Blue Duiker, Africa’s smallest antelope. Enjoy a trailer drive up the headland and onto the reserve stopping at spectacular viewpoints, and a buffet lunch in a fabulous setting on the edge of the lagoon, under a canopy of milkwood trees. You will also have the chance to take a walk through coastal forests to ancient sea caves. Afterwards, journey back across the lagoon to Knysna. Why not spend your evening exploring the waterfront? (B, L)
DAY 7: Knysna – Tsitsikamma.
Rejoin the Garden Route this morning as you continue up to Tsitsikamma Forest. A short walk through the forest meanders past glades of ferns and giant yellowwood, stinkwood, candlewood and assegai trees, taking you to the Big Tree, a giant outeniqua yellowwood believed to be over 800 years old. Soak up magnificent sea views at Storms River Mouth before spending a free afternoon further exploring the area. (B)
DAY 8: Tsitsikamma ? Port Elizabeth - Kariega Game Reserve.
Journey to Port Elizabeth where time permitting, you will have a short orientation tour on arrival. Later, transfer to the Kariega Game Reserve and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: Kariega Game Reserve.
Enjoy your day at the game reserve - today includes two game drives, wonderful cuisine and relaxing by the pool. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: Kariega Game Reserve - Port Elizabeth - UK.
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to Port Elizabeth and the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
DAY 11: Home landing in the UK.
Kariega River Game Reserve
Kariega River Game Reserve bedroom
Kariega River Game Reserve lounge area
Kariega River Game Reserve
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Kariega Game Reserve
A natural extension to the Garden Route, a short distance from Port Elizabeth, this 9,000 hectare "Big-5" private game reserve, incorporates contrasting riverine, bushveld and grassland eco-systems and is bordered by the picturesque Kariega and Bushmans Rivers. In addition to morning and evening game drives guests can enjoy hiking, river cruises and mountain biking.
Location: Nestled on the banks of the Bushman's River in the Eastern Cape, and a short drive from Port Elizabeth.
Facilities: Restaurant; bar and lounge area with satellite TV; swimming pool; morning and evening game drives in an open top vehicle; river cruise as part of a game drive; hiking; canoeing; fishing (equipment provided).
Price includes: All inclusive in a twin room in a shared log chalet in the Main Lodge section with en-suite bathroom and spacious shower and bath; private viewing deck; air-conditioning; minibar; game drive per day; full board excluding beverages.
Cape Town & The Garden Route + Kariega Game Reserve 8 nights
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Cape Town & The Garden Route + Kariega Game Reserve 9 nights
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Cape Town & The Garden Route + Kariega Game Reserve
Price from £2239.00
Holiday Highlights
- Hermanus
- Oudtshoorn Ostrich farm
- Cango Caves
- Knysna Lagoon ferry crossing, Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Tsitsikamma Big Tree, Storms River Mouth
Departures from
- Birmingham
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
Departures between
20 Aug 2012 to 11 Mar 2013
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
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