Cape Town, Winelands, Beach & Safari – self drive

Meet & Greet on arrival at Cape Town International Airport

13 Days Europcar Car Hire – Group B (VW Polo Vivo or similar) will be delivered to your Hotel

One of the world’s most beautiful destinations for a holiday, the wonderful Western Cape offers unmatched scenery, cultural diversity and a magnificent coastline with exquisite white-sand beaches fringed by the azure sea. Cape Town, the Mother City, boasts the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop and offers a variety of scenic and active attractions, from mountain climbing to exploring the city’s history. A short drive from the city centre, Simons Town makes for a delightful day trip. Explore the town's naval history, tuck into fresh seafood at a quayside restaurant, and visit with the resident African penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Visit one of South Africa’s 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Robben Island off the coast of Cape Town.

Visit the dramatic promontory where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, at Cape Point.

Explore some of the most popular tourist attractions in Cape Town, including the V&A Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, Company’s Garden, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

Franschhoek, which translates from Dutch to ‘French Corner’, is a tiny slice of France in the spectacular Western Cape. The picturesque town is steeped in history that tells the story of the French Huguenots, who escaped religious persecution, bringing their culture and culinary expertise to South Africa in the late 1600s. A gourmand's dream, Franschhoek is the foodie capital of South Africa, with superb restaurants and wine estates on the menu.

Franschhoek is only a short drive from Cape Town,Accommodation ranges from quaint cottages in town to delightful wine estates and countryside retreats, while the surrounding valley beckons with things to do on your Franschhoek getaway, from wine tasting tours to mountain biking trails.

Irresistibly beautiful and with its own distinct personality, Franschhoek is a charming holiday destination

The towns of Oudtshoorn and De Rust are in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world. The world’s biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty. The region is home to the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system; an ecological hotspot where three distinct plant biomes (succulent karoo, cape thicket and fynbos) converge; and the Swartberg mountain range, which is part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site.

Plettenberg Bay is a premier holiday destination situated on the Southern Cape coast of South Africa. Plett, as it is popularly known, has sweeping golden beaches, the iconic Robberg Peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, towering indigenous forests and unpolluted rivers, vineyards and wine estates.

With its moderate climate and beautiful vistas over the Indian Ocean, Plett’s about lazy sun-filled beach holidays and activities ranging from adrenaline to leisure. This includes hiking, mountain biking, abseiling, bungy jumping, sky diving, marine safaris, boutique shopping and wine tasting. You’ll be spoilt for choice with some of SA’s award-winning restaurants, wine farms and other lifestyle experiences. Plett is home to wildlife sanctuaries, game reserves, whale and dolphin watching, birding, canoeing and kayaking, sailing … and so much more.

Port Elizabeth (PE) is not only home to stunning beaches, interesting museums and award-winning wildlife destinations, but also some of the friendliest people in the country. It’s no surprise to visitors that it’s called the “Friendly City”.

When you want to hit the beach, Algoa Bay, the coastal strip of Nelson Mandela Bay, is a 40km-stretch of beaches with protected areas for swimming at Kings Beach, Hobie Beach, Humewood Beach (a world-class, Blue Flag beach), Pollock Beach and Denville Beach. Fishing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing are enjoyed at the quieter spots including Wildside, Sardinia Bay, Blue Horizon Bay, Bluewater Bay, Beachview and Schoenmakerskop.

Don’t forget to make time for the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum and Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial, both in St George's Park – the oldest park in Port Elizabeth and home to the St George's Cricket Oval.

Since PE includes Nelson Mandela Bay, it’s also where you can find Route 67 – a collection of 67 art pieces celebrating the years Nelson Mandela devoted to public life. It’s a mix of visual arts, urban design and heritage, showcasing old Victorian churches and the terraced cottages on Donkin Street, where massive silver pipes catch the famous winds of Port Elizabeth and make music. You can also see the lighthouse that once guided ships into Algoa Bay, now accompanied by an awesome pyramid.

– Accommodation, All Meals, Selected House Beverages, 2 Game Drives - Malaria-free Eastern Cape

HIGHLIGHTS • Situated in Amakhala Game Reserve
• Malaria-free Eastern Cape
• Overlooking open grasslands
• Elevated hide looks on a popular waterhole
• Special platform for fantastic stargazing
• African tribal dancing while dining in the boma

Drop off car hire vehicle at Port Elizabeth Airport & connect your onward departure flight.