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Dive into the sophisticated elegance of South Africa as you travel through its captivating landscapes, luxurious hotels, and immersive wildlife experiences. This curated itinerary seamlessly blends coastal charm, cultural richness, and awe-inspiring safari adventures.
Welcome to the ‘friendly city’, Gqeberha, where your journey will begin with a celebration of beauty, luxury, and curated local artworks. Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel sets the precedent for luxury boutique hotels in Gqeberha. Enjoy your first day in your Executive suite, planning and freshening up for your relaxation at the pool, bar, or indoor cinema.
After breakfast, get ready for a road trip of 3 hours to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa’s favorite adventure playground along the Garden Route. At this coastal gem, you will stay for two nights at The Plettenberg Hotel in a luxury room with a view of the beautiful blue ocean. Enjoy Plett with all its boutique stores, wine tasting, dining under the stars experiences, incredible wildlife, and outdoor adventure—all on your own time.
Transition from the coast to the heart of the Klein Karoo in 2 hours to Oudtshoorn. The rustic charm of the Klein Karoo and the elegant touch of Rosenhof Country House will bring warmth to your stay. Recognized as one of the finest establishments in the region, you will fall into the lap of luxury in your elegantly styled room, enjoy the taste of the Karoo, and a sense of wellbeing.
Enjoy breakfast on the beautiful terrace overlooking the lush garden before you pack up to continue on your 2-hour journey into the wilderness to Sanbona Game Reserve. This vast reserve offers the ultimate BIG Five safaris and boasts dramatic landscapes. Embrace the luxury of Tilney Manor, bounded by the raw beauty of nature. Your next two days will be filled with two daily game drives, guided wildlife walks, all while enjoying the full board inclusive meals and selected drinks.
After witnessing the breathtaking African sunrise and a Karoo inspired breakfast, make your way to the next immersive experience of the tour. A two-hour drive to the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Here you will stay in the Forest Lodge in your luxury suite. Your next two days will be filled with activities such as a flower safari, nature walks, fynbos horseback experience, and an ancient cave experience. Enjoying a full board meal service, you can expect breakfast, a three-course lunch, and a five-course dinner.
Moving on to the Cape Winelands, the cultured tourist hotspot, Franschhoek, where food and wine are fundamental. Your stay will be elevated at Leeu Estate, in a studio room, enjoying breakfast on your private terrace and for the cooler nights, relaxing in front of your fireplace. The estate offers a variety of restaurants such as The Dining Room, which is only open for guests of the Estate.
Last stop in Cape Town, settled in the city’s popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is One & Only. Overlooking the marina with sweeping views of the iconic Table Mountain in all its glory. Here you will experience the pure luxury of the beloved tourist destination in your Marina Table Mountain room.
Day of departure from your awe-inspiring 14-Day Self-Drive Luxury Garden Route tour. Depending on your flight arrangements, you may require an overnight in Cape Town. Please consult with one of our travel experts for assistance with overnight hotel options.
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November 20, 2024
Outstanding Experience! (Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Vic Falls)
After attempting to book this trip myself (a couple coming from the US), I gave up and reached out to Sara from Safari.com. I told Sara what I was thinking and by the next day she had created several wonderful itineraries! Based on her suggestions, we personalized the itineraries and within 7 days I was booked and all set!! Sara was available at all times (before, during, and after the trip). We are currently heading home and we are so happy with all the bookings Sara created for us! Everything went flawlessly. Her 3rd parties for tours and transfers were perfect (always early, professional, knowledgeable, and kind). The hotel acknowledged our anniversary thanks to Sara. We stayed at the Victoria & Alfred hotel in Cape Town, then off to Dulini Moya in Sabi Sands, and finally Victoria Falls Island Treehouse in Zimbabwe. I highly recommend all of them. Tell Sara what you envision your experience to be and your budget and she will make it happen!! Her knowledge was so helpful in assisting us to choose the perfect itinerary. It was comforting that she kept in touch while we were traveling throughout Africa. I feel so lucky to have had Sara arrange this trip and will certainly request her expertise again in the future!! You won’t have to worry about anything because she is on top of it all. Do not hesitate!! Book with Sara from Safari.com!
November 8, 2024
Sara was very helpful
Sara was very helpful, she answered all my questions, addressed all my requests and did so very quickly 😁
October 27, 2024
Sara is the best
Sara is the best! Believe me we had tons of questions about our upcoming safari and all were dealt with quickly and with detail and graciousness by Sara. Considering the 7 hr time difference, response time was as if she lived next door! Maybe she doesn't sleep. Sara's knowledge is also outstanding. We never received an "I don't know but will get back to you" response. We are so looking forward to our trip especially knowing that Sara is always available to help us out!
Dec 13, 2024
Leigh-Ann Croeser from Safari.com was fantastic
Leigh-Ann from Safari.com was great to work with to plan our group safari trip. She was able to get me on the priority waitlist for a lodge that I liked, which ended up working out for our group during my preferred dates. Leigh-Ann was responsive and provided various tour recommendations for us to decide on the best option for us. There were a few email and name typos from Leigh-Ann that I had to correct, but other than that, I had a great experience.
Dec 12, 2024
Dolan was terrific
Dolan was terrific. He got back to us immediately to answer all of our questions. And was so nice to hold a room for a couple of days because of my moms passing. It gave us time to finalize her arrangements and time to book our trip. I would highly recommend using him to book your trip!!
Dec 12, 2024
Great support and communication
I had great support from Lana, she has been helping to book the dream trip to Bostwana in a very efficient way. Great communication, very responsive and precise, could not wish for more. Highly recommend her.
Dec 12, 2024
Anja Is A Fabulous Travel Consultant
Anja Mayer was extremely knowledgeable, patient, prompt with her responses to questions, and always very helpful. She was also a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend to anyone that asks that Anja is the right person to contact if they are interested in travelling to South Africa or Botswana.
Dec 12, 2024
Anja did a fabulous job!
Anja was knowledgeble, patient prompt with her responses to questions and always very helpful. In addition, it was a pleasure working with her. I would recommend her to anyone without any reservation.
Dec 10, 2024
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to…
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to arrange and organize our trip!! She was on the ball, made sure everything was in place and travel arrangements secured! I highly recommend her!!
Dec 9, 2024
Great support from Shann
Shann made the booking experience seamless - provided very helpful information to ensure we fully understood what the experience would be like and made sure we felt safe with experiences we have booked.
Dec 9, 2024
Quick & efficient
Very fast response, polite - impressive
Dec 7, 2024
Went through Newmarket travel and Hays…
Went through Newmarket travel and Hays travel ..information about flight changes hard to get..but on arrival the holiday was taken over Safari.com..amazing ..experience everything was fine tuned and the staff ..guides drivers fabulous and friendly ..lots of knowledge..lots of fun and the surprises they did was so lovely ...loved every minute ..Paris our guide was amazing..10/10 and Eric driver ..the waiters and waitress every and everyone in the hotels .smiling and friendly..Best holiday of my life
