An Affordable Journey Through Cape Town, the Whale Coast & the Garden Route

£3,390 - £3,915

per person sharing

Overview
Discover the very best of South Africa on this immersive 12-day journey covering Cape Town, the Whale Coast, the Garden Route, and the Eastern Cape. Enjoy handpicked accommodation, breathtaking landscapes, and a wide variety of experiences along the way. Begin in Cape Town at the charming Welgelegen House, where history, beaches, fine dining, award-winning wines, adventure activities, and family-friendly attractions offer something for every traveller. Continue to the dramatic Whale Coast for a romantic cliffside stay near Hermanus, with seasonal opportunities to spot southern right whales, and an exhilarating shark-cage diving experience in nearby Gansbaai. Travel onward along the scenic Garden Route to Knysna, staying on a peaceful island in the lagoon and exploring the Tsitsikamma Forest on an exciting canopy tour. Conclude your adventure in the Eastern Cape with a classic Big 5 safari at Bayethe Tented Lodge, set within the stunning Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

Highlights & Activities
This diverse itinerary places you in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, with time to explore its iconic beaches and nearby vineyards. Continue to the Whale Coast for unforgettable whale watching from a dramatic cliff-top lodge, followed by an adrenaline-filled shark cage diving experience to see great white sharks up close. Travel along the scenic Garden Route, enjoy a thrilling canopy tour through the treetops of the Tsitsikamma Forest, and unwind on stunning golden-sand beaches. The journey ends with an authentic safari experience as you search for the Big 5 within the private Shamwari Game Reserve.