Itinerary Highlights
- See the stunning scenery from Cape Town and along the garden route
- Opportunity to see whales from Hermanus
- Search for the big five in the game rich Timbavati game reserve at &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Travel Guide
- Transfers
- Car Hire
15 nights from £7,695 per person
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
This excellent two week fly-drive tour takes in some of South Africa's very best highlights - Cape Town, Hermanus, the Garden Route and a safari in the renowned game-rich Timbavati Wildlife Reserve, bordering Kruger Park. This trip takes you to award-winning properties that have an impressive and long standing history of conservation and community development.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart from London on direct overni...
Depart from London on direct overnight flight to Cape Town
Day 2 Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town early morning and collect your hire car. It’s an easy 30-minute drive to Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in the lively Camps Bay area for a 4 night stay, breakfast included. By midday you could be looking at Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain!
During your time in cape Town you could tour the Cape Peninsula, explore the city, talke the cable car up Table Mountain, visit the penguin colony, book a boat trip to Robben Island and a guided tour of the townships. Tours can be done either as self-drive or as escorted tours. For the more adventurous, we also offer an overnight stay at one of the township B&Bs.
Day 6 Hermanus
Depart for the coastal town of Hermanus which offers shore based whale watching in season (June – November) for a 2 night stay at the Grootbos Reserve which has onsite guides to make the most of the flora and fauna kingdom, all meals and scheduled lodge activities included.
Day 8 Garden Route
A scenic drive along the Garden Route. Stay 3 nights at Fancourt Manor House with breakfast included. This is a great base to explore the Garden Route, or simply explore the 613 hectare Fancourt Estate.
Staying at
The Manor House Fancourt
Day 11 Greater Kruger National Park - Timbavati Game Res
Today you return your hire car at George Airport and fly up to Kruger Park via Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred by road into the Timbavati for a 3 night stay at &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp. The drive takes about three hours and the roads takes you through the rural villages before entering the reserve.
Day 12 Timbavati Game Reserve
At the luxury &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp all meals, local drinks,scheduled safari activities, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip, and laundry are included. Each day you can choose from thrilling game drives and nature walks with knowledgeable guides.
Staying at
&Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve
Day 14 After the morning game drive leave ...
After the morning game drive leave &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp for transfer to Hoedspruit, and fly back to Johannesburg to connect with an overnight flight to London.
Day 15 Arrive London Heathrow early mornin...
Arrive London Heathrow early morning.
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
15 nights from £7,695 per person
Itinerary Dates
Pricing
1st Jan 2023 -
15th Dec 2023
15th Dec 2023
£7,695
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
• International flights from London Heathrow
• Three domestic flights
• Nine days car hire with unlimited mileage
• Road transfers
• 12 nights accommodation with breakfast throughout
• All meals while on Safari
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature, Visa fees, gratuities and travel insurance.
Pricing Notes
supplements for peak season holidays apply (Christmas and New Year and Easter)
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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