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TVSA 11: 11 NIGHTS/12 DAYS SOUTH AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1 - 5: Cape Town

Fly into Cape Town where you will be met by our representative, for handover of your rental car and a comprehensive self-drive documentation pack.
Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and yours to explore for the next 4 days. Dominated by Table Mountain it is surrounded by the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and ringed with fine white sandy beaches. Apart from its outdoor charms Cape Town entices visitors into its bosom with a wide choice of excellent restaurants, nightclubs and shopping malls such as the V&A Waterfront – a working harbour filled with a wonderful mix of shops, restaurants and exciting activities for all ages.
We then recommend you spend at least one day visiting the magnificent winelands just a short distance outside of Cape Town. Here you will be able to sample some of the world’s finest wines learn about the intricate processes used to produce them. Leave room in your suitcase to take home some superb wines at staggeringly low prices. The wine farms are situated in the beautiful mountainous areas of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek –historically important towns in South Africa – and the streets still capture the beauty and tranquillity of the old Cape Dutch farming lifestyle.

Day 5 - 6: Hermanus

Situated only an hour outside of Cape Town is the seaside town of Hermanus, this section of the coast is famous for its high concentration of whales, pleasant swimming and beaches and nature walks. 
The peak of the whale watching season is in September, although the season stretches from July to November. While Hermanus is known to be the whale watching capital of the world, Gaansbaai (less than 20 kms away) is the premier shark cage diving area. Day tours can be arranged, but this one is not for the faint of heart.

Day 6 - 9: Knysna and the Garden Route

From Hermanus, you will drive approximatley 4 hours to Knysna along the world famous Garden Route.
Knysna is situated in an area of dense forests, unique flora, wide bays, rocky sea cliffs and numerous rivers all set against a dramatic mountain backdrop. The town itself is a postcard perfect, vibrant seaside village. Fresh oysters and champagne make for lazy days at the picturesque waterfront and the lagoon can be explored via water taxi’s and sunset cruises.
Take a trip to Featherbed bay where on the opposite side of the lagoon right near the Knysna heads where you can either go for a guided hike or race around on 4-wheelers. Knsyna is also a popular shopping destination with many arts and crafts on sale. There are a host of different beaches nearby with some excellent scuba diving, surfing and whale and dolphin watching tours.
Near to the town are many peaceful walks in the indigenous forest where you will be enveloped in an ancient silence. Yellowwoods, Ironwoods and Stinkwood trees dwarf the visitor. Be sure to pay a visit to the ‘Garden of Eden’ - an aptly named area of the forest - before you leave for your safari.

Day 9 - 12: Big 5 Safari

Drive a further 3 hours up the coast to come face to face with the Big Five in one of South Africa’s malaria free Eastern Cape game reserves.
A typical day on safari starts off with an early game drive where skilled rangers and open 4x4 safari vehicles will soon have you within an arms length of Africa’s wildest creatures. 
Afterwards it’s back to the lodge where a sumptuous breakfast awaits you and then the day is yours until lunch and the late afternoon game drive and the chance to see some of the more nocturnal animals.