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Full Day Aquila Wildlife Safari Day Tour
Aquila Wildlife Safari Day Tour

Travel to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Light breakfast on arrival. Open vehicle game drive with opportunities to view giraffe, lion, leopard, zebra, rhino, wildebeest and many others. View San (Bushman) Rock Art.

Tour Code: SC9
Duration: Full Day
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town hotels and guesthouses. (Other pick-ups on request)
Departs: Cape Town - Daily @ 06.30 - Ends @ 16.30
Lunch is included

Price: £115 per person



Full Day Cape Highlights Tour
Cape Highlights Tour

Visit Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Scarborough, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg. Continue to Stellenbosch winelands for 1 wine tasting. Return to Cape Town. 

Tour Code: SC5
Duration: Full Day
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town hotels and guesthouses. (Other pick-ups on request)
Departs: Cape Town - Daily @ 08.00 - Ends @ 17.00
Lunch is Excluded

Price: £44 per person



Half Day Table Mountain & City Tour
Table Miountain

Travel by cable car to top of Table Mountain, then descend and pass through Malay Quarter, city centre and Company Gardens. Visit Castle of Good Hope. Travel to Milnerton lighthouse - photograph Table Mountain. Then visit the Diamond Works.

Tour Code: SC3
Duration: Half Day
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town hotels and guesthouses. (Other pick-ups on request)
Departs: Cape Town - 2x Daily @ 08.00 & 13.00 - Ends @ 12.30 & 17.30

Price does not include Cable way ticket

Price: £21 per person



Full Day Cape Peninsula Day Tour
Cape Peninsula Tour

Hout Bay, ½ hour boat trip to Duiker Island (optional & for own account), Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point. Return to Cape Town via Penguins (optional & at own expense), Simon's Town, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Tour Code: SC1
Duration: Full Day
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town hotels and guesthouses. (Other pick-ups on request)
Departs: Cape Town - Daily @ 09.00 - Ends @ 17.00

Price: £38 per person



Tailormade/Selfdrive Tours from Cape Town

Classic Garden Route and Winelands Tour

Tour Code: SMCC6
Duration: 6 Days/5Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels.
Departs: Cape Town - Wednesday

Price: £690 per person
Single Supplement: £86 per person

Includes

  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • Accommodation
  • Porterage
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing (as specified)

(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner

Day 1 - Wed: Cape Town to Montagu

Travel via scenic Cape Winelands to Stellenbosch. Enjoy some wine tasting & museum visit. Continue to Worcester and Robertson.

Overnight in Montagu.

 
Day 2 - Thurs: Montagu to Oudtshoorn (B) (L)

Travel to Oudtshoorn passing through Barrydale and Ladismith. Guided tour and lunch at Ostrich Show Farm. After lunch visit the world famous Cango Caves.

Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

 
Day 3 - Fri: Oudtshoorn to Knysna (B) (L)
Travel over Outeniqua Pass to George. Option to travel on Outeniqua Choo Tjoe steam train (optional & at own expense. Check Timetable). Transfer to Knysna and board ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy trailer ride to top of Western Head and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight in Knysna.  
 
Day 4 - Sat: Knysna (B)
Drive through some of the most beautiful parts of the Gardon Route as you drive to Nature’s Valley and the Tsitsikamma Forests. Return to Knysna via Plettenberg Bay.

Overnight in
Knysna. 
 
Day 5 - Sun: Knysna to Hermanus (B) (L)

Head west via George and Mossel Bay to Swellendam for lunch. Continue to Hermanus, one of the world’s best shore based whale watching sites (Aug - Nov).

Overnight in Hermanus. 

 
Day 6 - Mon: Hermanus to Cape Town (B)
Depart Hermanus via coastal road to Somerset West. Continue to Cape Town where tour ends on arrival in the late afternoon.
 
Passengers may be dropped off, on request, at Cape Town International Airport en-route to Cape Town
 


Circular Garden Route Self Drive
Garden Route

Tour Code: N/A
Duration: 7 Days/6Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels.
Departs: Cape Town - Daily

Price: £Please call for details
Single Supplement: £Please call for details

Includes

  • 7 Days Group T Car Hire
  • Accommodation (as specified)

(B) = Breakfast

Day 1: Cape Town to Montagu - 100kms

Depart Cape Town and make your way along the scenic "Route 62", stopping enroute to sample some of the fine wines produced in the area. The historic town of Montagu will seduce you with its quiet atmosphere and picturesque colonial buildings.

Staying at the Hotel Mimosa Lodge

 
Day 2: Montagu to Oudtshoorn - 230kms (B)

Set off early for Oudtshoorn and pass through the stunning scenery of the Klein Karoo, arid and majestic there are numerous sightseeing options. Visit the famous Cango Caves or an ostrich farm enroute to your colonial farmstead.

Staying at the Hotel De Opstal

 
Day 3 & 4: Oudtshoorn to Knysna - 135kms (B)

Travel over the Outeniqua Pass and descend onto the Garden Route. Knysna is the perfect base to explore beautiful beaches and dramatic gorges.  

Staying at the Knysna Log Inn

 
Day 5: Knysna to George - 70kms (B)

Head back along the Garden Route to George which lies at the foot of the Outeniqua Pass. Here indigenous forests have been preserved and are full of bird life.

Staying at the Hotel Far Hills Country Club

 
Day 6: George to Hermanus - 350kms (B)

Set off this morning for Hermanus, passing through Swellendam, founded in 1744, and on to Hermanus to witness the awesome sight of humpback whales cavorting close to the shore (Jun-Nov)

Staying at the Hotel Auberge Burgundy

 
Day 7: Hermanus to Cape Town (B)

Spend you last day travelling along the coast road to Cape Town. Enroute stop at Somerset West and Gordons Bay to sample the local wines.



South African Highlights Tour
South African Highlights

Tour Code: SCJ12
Duration: 12 Days/11Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels.
Departs: Cape Town - Wednesday

Price: £Please call for details
Single Supplement: £Please call for details

Includes

  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners
  • Accommodation
  • Porterage
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing (as specified)
Excludes flight between Port Elizabeth - Durban & taxes.

(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner

Day 1 Wed: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn (D)

Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the 'Klein Karoo' to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world.

Overnight in Oudtshoorn

 
Day 2 Thurs: Oudtshoorn to Knysna (B)

After breakfast tour the vast limestone Cango Caves, then on to the Ostrich Show Farm for a guided tour. Then on to Knysna to do a spot of shopping.

Overnight in Knysna

 
Day 3 Fri: Knysna (B) (L)

Leisurely start before a lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, then a walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight in Knysna

 
Day 4 Sat: Knysna to Port Elizabeth (B) (D)

Travel via Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth. Check into hotel.

Overnight in Port Elizabeth

 
Day 5 Sun: Port Elizabeth to Durban (B)

Transfer for Durban flight.

Overnight in Durban

 
Day 6 Mon: Durban (B)

Day at leisure in Durban (unescorted). Opportunity for optional day excursion (own account).

Overnight in Durban

 
Day 7 Tues: Durban to Zululand (B) (L)

Travel to Zululand and stop at a traditional Zulu village for lunch and a show. Then travel on to the Hluhluwe region for a game drive and overnight stay.

Overnight in Hluhluwe - Umfolozi region

 
Day 8 Wed: Zululand to Swaziland (B)

Early morning game drive. Travel to Swaziland and visit craft market. Complimentary (optional) afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory.

Overnight in Swaziland

 
Day 9 Thurs: Swaziland to Mpumalanga (B)

Visit a glass factory. Travel to a hotel outside Kruger Park. In the late afternoon or at night you may take an optional open vehicle game drive (for own account).

Overnight in Mpumalanga

 
Day 10 Fri: Mpumalanga (B)

Early morning coffee or tea. Open vehicle game drive through Kruger Park with a pre-packed breakfast. Return to the hotel for an afternoon at your leisure. There are optional late afternoon or night game grives available (on own account).

Overnight in Mpumalanga

 
Day 11 Sat: Mpumalanga (B)

Depart and travel via the scenic Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon and God's Window.

Overnight in Mpumalanga

 
Day 12 Sun: Mpumalanga to Johannesburg (B)

After breakfast travel to Johannesburg where the tour ends.

 
****Luxury Private Game Lodge Option****
Day 10 Fri - Mpumalanga to Sabi Sand
Day 11 Sat - Sabi Sand to Mpumalanga


Northbound Tropicana Tour
Northbound Tropicana Tour

Tour Code: SCD5
Duration: 5 Days/4Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels.
Departs: Cape Town - Wednesday

Price: £481 per person
Single Supplement: £108 per person

Includes

  • 4 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 2 Dinners
  • Accommodation
  • Porterage
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing (as specified)
Excludes flight between Port Elizabeth - Durban & taxes.

(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner

Day 1 Wed: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn (D)

We depart from Cape Town and our journey takes us on Route 62 via Montagu and the “Klein Karoo” to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world.

Overnight in Oudtshoorn

 
Day 2 Thurs: Oudtshoorn to Knysna (B)

After breakfast we visit the vast limestone caverns known as the Cango Caves before we continue to an Ostrich show farm for a guided tour. Continue to Knysna – enjoy the shops and atmosphere of this lovely town.

Overnight in Knysna

 
Day 3 Fri: Knysna (B) (L)

Leisurely start before a lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, then a walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. 

Overnight in Knysna

 
Day 4 Sat: Knysna to Port Elizabeth (B) (D)

Head eastwards, soon reaching the Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. Arrive in Port Elizabeth and check into your hotel with the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Port Elizabeth.

Overnight in Port Elizabeth

 
Day 5 Sun: Port Elizabeth to Durban (B)

Transfer to Port Elizabeth airport for your flight to Durban. For those passengers that make their own flight arrangements between PLZ/DUR please contact our central reservations for an update on flight schedules. On arrival in Durban transfer to your hotel where the tour ends.



2 Day Hermanus Short Break NEW for 2008
Hermanus

Tour Code: SCH2
Duration: 2 Days/1Night
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels or Cape Town Airport.
Departs: Daily (subject to availability)

Price from: £135 per person
(prices vary dependant on accommodation choice)

Minimum of 2 passengers

Includes

  • 1 night accommodation, B&B
  • Return Transfers from Cape Town City or Cape Town Airport

Accommodation Options

  1. Whale Rock Lodge (B&B Basis)
  2. Mitchell Street Village (B&B Basis)
  3. Birkenhead House (Full Board Basis)

(B) = Breakfast
Day 1: Cape Town to Hermanus

Transfer to Hermanus. Remainder of the day at leisure. Hermanus offers the best shore based whale watching in the world, mainly during August and November.

Southern Right whales frequent Walker Bay, between June and December, the best time to have the unique experience of watching whales spyhopping, breaching and lobtailing from the cliff paths, or take a whale watching boat trip (optional and at own expense).

Overnight in Hermanus

 
Day 2: Hermanus to Cape Town (B)

Day at leisure untill traansfer to Cape Town City or Cape Town Airport



3 Day Cape Winelands NEW for 2008
Cape Winelands Tour

Tour Code: SCW3
Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels or Cape Town Airport.
Departs: Daily (subject to availability)

Price from: £100 per person
(prices vary dependant on accommodation choice)

Minimum of 2 passengers

Includes

  • 2 nights accommodation, B&B
  • Return Transfers from Cape Town City or Cape Town Airport

Accommodation Options

  1. Rusthuiz Guest House
  2. D'ouwe Werf Hotel
  3. Summerwood Guest House

(B) = Breakfast
Day 1: Cape Town to Cape Winelands

Arrive Cape Winelands and transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure to explore Stellenbosch, set in the heart of South Africa's wine industry, stepped in culture and tradition. Stroll along shady avenues bordered by the water furrows of the Mill Stream and admire the charm and harmony of the Cape Dutch Architecture.

Overnight in Stellenbosch

 
Day 2: Cape Winelands (B)

Day at leisure to visit wineries (at own expense) in the area, or further explore the town on foot. Stellenbosch is an important cultural centre and has many galleries & museums housing important national and international art collections.

Overnight in Stellenbosch

 
Day 3: Cape Winelands to Cape Town
Day at leisure untill transfer to Cape Town City or Cape Town Airport


4 Day Cape Town & Peninsula Short Break NEW for 2008
4 Day Cape Town & Peninsula

Tour Code: SCC4
Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels or Cape Town Airport.
Departs: Daily (subject to availability)

Price from: £191 per person
(prices vary dependant on accommodation choice)

Minimum of 2 passengers

Includes

  • 3 nights accommodation, B&B
  • Return Transfers from Cape Town City or Cape Town Airport
  • Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
  • Half Day Table Mountain and City Tour (excludes cost of Table Mountain Cableway Ticket)

Accommodation Options

  1. Park Inn Hotel
  2. Hollow On The Square Hotel
  3. Portswood Hotel

(B) = Breakfast
Day 1: Cape Town

Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 2: Cape Town (B)

Full Day tour to the Cape Peninsula, visit Hout Bay, 1/2 hr Duiker Island boat trip (optional & at own expense), Chapmans Peak, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point.

Return to Cape Town via Penguins (optional, at own expense), Simon,s Town, Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 3: Cape Town (B)

Half Day morning Table Mountain and Cape Town City Tour (excluding cost of cableway ticket). Take the Cableway to the top of Table Mountain. Descend and see Malay Quarter, City Centre and Company Gardens. Visit Castle of Good Hope (time permitting) and Diamond Works. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 4: Cape Town (B)
Transfer to Cape Town Airport or own arrangements


3 Day Adventure Break NEW for 2008
3 Day Adventure

Tour Code: SA3
Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels or Cape Town Airport.
Departs: Daily

Price: £188 per person
Single Supplement: £44 per person

Minimum of 2 passengers, subject to availability and weather conditions

Includes

  • 2 nights accommodation, B&B
  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • All Equipment
  • Professional Instructors
  • Permits
  • Transportation


(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch
Day 1:

Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Hotel. Remainder of day at leisure to explore Cape Town. Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (at own expense).

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 2: (B) (L)

After breakfast depart on a Full day Sandboard and Quad Biking. Learn the art of gliding down sand dunes at speed. Day is splitt between human endeavour and man made machine!

Bring thick socks (shin height), sun glasses, sunscreen, hat and camera.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 3: Cape Town (B)

Day at leisure untill transfer to Cape Town Airport or own arrangements.



5 Day Adventure Break NEW for 2008
5 Day Adventure

Tour Code: SA5
Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels or Cape Town Airport.
Departs: Daily

Price: £401 per person
Single Supplement: £89 per person

Minimum of 2 passengers, subject to availability and weather conditions

Includes

  • 4 nights accommodation, B&B
  • 4 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • All Equipment
  • Professional Instructors/guides
  • Permits
  • Transportation


Excludes Table Mountain Cableway ticket (optional)

(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch

Day 1:

Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Hotel. Remainder of day at leisure to explore Cape Town. Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (at own expense).

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 2: (B) (L)

After breakfast, visit penguins at Boulders Beach, then enjoy a leisurely cycle in the Cape Nature Reserve (visiting Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope). Lunch and Wine tasting at Groot Constantia and Constantia Uitsig, the oldest Cape wine farms.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 3: (B) (L)

Full day Sandboard and Quad Biking. Learn the art of gliding down sand dunes at speed. Day is splitt between human endeavour and man made machine!

Bring thick socks (shin height), sun glasses, sunscreen, hat and camera.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 4: (B)

Discover Table Mountain. Mountain bike the 'Double Descent' route on the lower slopes. Thereafter walk up or take the Cableway (at own expense), for controlled 112 metre abseil from the top of Table Mountain. No climbing experience necessary.

Bring shoes, sunscreen, camera & light jacket.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 5: (B)
Day at leisure untill transfer to Cape Town Airport or own arrangements.


7 Day Adventure Break NEW for 2008
7 Day Adventure

Tour Code: SA7
Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights
Complimentary Pick-Up Service: Available from central Cape Town area hotels or Cape Town Airport.
Departs: Daily

Price: £579 per person
Single Supplement: £133 per person

Minimum of 2 passengers, subject to availability and weather conditions

Includes

  • 6 nights accommodation, B&B
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • All Equipment
  • Professional Instructors/guides
  • Permits
  • Transportation


Excludes Table Mountain Cableway ticket (optional)

(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch

Day 1:

Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Hotel. Remainder of day at leisure to explore Cape Town. Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (at own expense).

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 2: (B)

After breakfast , enjoy a full day exploring, hiking and trekking on Table Mountain.

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, walking shoes, 2 litres of water and a camera.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 3: (B) (L)

After breakfast, visit penguins at Boulders Beach, then enjoy a leisurely cycle in the Cape Nature Reserve (visiting Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope). Lunch and Wine tasting at Groot Constantia and Constantia Uitsig, the oldest Cape wine farms.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 4: (B) (L)

Travel to Big Bay, ideal West Coast surf location. Conditions provide surfers of all abilities to get in some great 'hanging time', and guaranteed to be standing by the end of the day!

Bring swimming costume, towel, hat, sunscreen and camera.

Overnight in Cape Town

Day 5: (B) (L)

Morning mountain biking in Tokai Forest. More experienced riders follow spectacular and challenging single track! Afternoon horse riding on beach.

Bring shoes, sunscreen and camera.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 6: (B) (L)

Full day Sandboard and Quad Biking. Learn the art of gliding down sand dunes at speed. Day is splitt between human endeavour and man made machine!

Bring thick socks (shin height), sun glasses, sunscreen, hat and camera.

Overnight in Cape Town

 
Day 7: (B)
Day at leisure untill transfer to Cape Town Airport or own arrangements.


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