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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • Clients collect their self-drive vehicle at the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Cape Town and Collect Your Keys

Arrival in Cape Town and Collect Your Keys

Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a Wayfairer representative and you'll collect the keys to your hire car.
Your self-drive journey will begin with a short drive to your waterfront accommodation.

During the afternoon, you may wish to summit Table Mountain in a rotating cable car or visit Robben Island and the District Six Museum to learn about South Africa’s history and Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
Waterfront Apartments
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Explore Cape Town

Explore Cape Town

Today you have a free day to enjoy South Africa's gem, Cape Town. You may wish to see ‘the real South Africa’ on a walking or cycling tour of Langa Township, spend the day at one of the Atlantic Seaboard beaches or say hello to the African penguins at Boulders Beach.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
Waterfront Apartments
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Cape Town to Hermanus

Cape Town to Hermanus

Today you’ll leave Cape Town and head south to Hermanus where you’ll spend the next three nights. Here your family can join the whale watching excursions or an ocean safari where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the playful Cape fur seals, African penguins and other marine life. Alternatively, you may prefer to participate in adventure activities such as mountain biking, forest treks and zip-lining.

*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Hermanus (Whales)
Accommodation:
Coot Club
  • Mid-range lodge located near Stanford (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4-5

Activities in Hermanus

Activities in Hermanus

You’ll have another two days to explore Hermanus and the surrounding area and enjoy the activities and excursions on offer here.

From July-October southern right whales can be seen along the coast of Hermanus as they migrate from Antarctica to mate and rest in the Western Cape’s waters. If you’re visiting Hermanus between July-October, we can include a whale watching trip in your itinerary. Please ask your Wayfairer Travel Consultant about this and its extra pricing.

Main Destination:
Hermanus (Whales)
Accommodation:
Coot Club
  • Mid-range lodge located near Stanford (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Hermanus to Platternberg (Garden Route)

Hermanus to Platternberg (Garden Route)

After breakfast, you’ll leave Hermanus and drive through stunning vineyards and mountainous landscapes to Mossel Bay on the coast. We recommend that you stop for lunch in Mossel Bay and then continue your drive on to Plettenberg Bay on South Africa’s stunning Garden Route.

You’ll spend the next two nights at an exclusive boutique hotel on the banks of the Bitou River, 7km outside of Plettenberg Bay.

*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Garden Route
Accommodation:
Emily Moon River Lodge
  • Luxury hotel located in Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)

Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)

Today is a free day to explore Plettenberg Bay and the surrounding area. You can enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling and horse riding in the surrounding mountains and forests, or join a guided kayaking trip from Central Beach to the seal colony in the Robberg Nature Reserve. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the Birds of Eden, the Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, Monkeyland or the nearby elephant sanctuary.

Main Destination:
Garden Route
Accommodation:
Emily Moon River Lodge
  • Luxury hotel located in Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve

Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve

Today you’ll leave Plettenberg Bay and drive for approximately 4 hours along a stunning coastal road to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. A guide will meet you at the entrance of the reserve and you’ll transfer from your rental vehicle to the lodge's 4x4 Land Cruiser.

You will stay is at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge which is a family friendly, luxury property, with accommodation in 9 rooms and providing a very good range of safari activities. The lodge is perfect for families as it's non-malarial and child-friendly.

*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Kwandwe Game Reserve
Best Time To Visit January to December (All year)
High Season October to April (High season rates)
Best Weather Sep to Apr (Warmer nights and mornings)

Wildlife in Kwandwe GR

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Kwandwe GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9-10

On Safari

On Safari

Today you’ll have two more game drives where you’ll have the opportunity to spot large numbers of giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and other wildlife.

Your family may wish to participate in fun activities including a scavenger hunt. Whilst on your game drives you’ll follow a map and clues which have been strategically placed around the reserve and you’ll collect various items which will then be used in an activity e.g. making fire with sticks, art activities etc. You can also do a treasure hunt (this is also incorporated during a game drive and requires navigation skills as you’ll be using a sun-compass and major landscape features in order to find the treasure hidden around the reserve).

On the second day of your safari, you’ll have another full day to explore Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, including two game drives. In between game drives, you can join a guided bush walk or you can simply relax by the pool.

Main Destination:
Kwandwe Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Kwandwe GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

International Return Flight

International Return Flight

On the last day of your South Africa Family Adventure tour, you'll have the morning to enjoy your surroundings and beautiful accommodation. Following your breakfast, you will pick up your car and drive for one hour to Port Elizabeth from where you will fly home via Johannesburg or Cape Town.

Main Destination:
Port Elizabeth (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Clients return their self-drive vehicle at the airport.

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