South Africa 2022

Kariega Main Lodge, Kariega Private Game Reserve

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day Itinerary
Guests arrive at OR Tambo and transit through to Domestic flights to travel to Port Elizabeth.
On arrival, guests are met and collected by their coach who transfers the group to Kariega Game Reserve for their Safari experience. Guests arrive in the Afternoon and are treated to Sundowners close by the lodge before dinner.

South Africa
One of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth, South Africa, fondly known by locals as the ‘Rainbow Nation’, boasts 11 official languages, and its inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful beaches of Cape Town; enjoy a local braai (barbecue) in the Soweto township; browse the bustling Indian markets in Durban, or sample some of the world’s finest wines at the myriad wine estates dotting the Cape Winelands. Some historical attractions to explore include the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. Above all else, its untamed wilderness is astonishing: wildlife roams freely across massive unfenced game reserves throughout the country

Kariega Private Game Reserve
Located in South Africa’s beautiful Eastern Cape Province, Kariega Private Game Reserve lies in the upper reaches of the beautiful Kariega River Valley. Stretching for over 10 000 hectares, the landscape of the reserve features impressive vistas of forest, savannah grasslands scattered with abundant wildlife and encompassing two rivers: the Kariega and the Bushmans rivers. Visitors can spot the Big Five as well as a variety of other animals including giraffe, eland, zebra, wildebeest and an array of bird species; paddle a kayak, jump on a game drive or a river cruise for a close encounter with the reserve’s plentiful wildlife.

Overnight: Kariega Main Lodge
Main Lodge (4-star) offers families, friends and couples a relaxed and friendly environment to enjoy the African bush.
All the log chalets are air-conditioned, with en-suite bedrooms, large private viewing decks, and some with private pools. Each has a spacious lounge and living area which is great for socializing before retreating to the privacy and comfort of your bedroom. The lodge has been expertly integrated with the surrounding bush to create a natural environment where guests can enjoy traditional meals in the restaurant or boma, a drink at the bar, or a quiet swim in the pool. Spa treatments are on offer in the new Wellness Centre. A daily children’s program is available.

Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, and Activities
Includes: All meals, all game drives, bush walks, and activities.
Does not include: beverages, gratuities, and items of personal nature i.e. spa, curio shop, etc.

Kariega Main Lodge, Kariega Private Game Reserve

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day Itinerary
Guests enjoy the day with 2 Safaris on Vehicles and optional activities like bush walks or just enjoy the lodge
facilities.

Kariega Private Game Reserve

Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day Itinerary Guests enjoy the day with 2 Safaris on Vehicles and optional activities like bush walks or just
enjoy the lodge facilities.

Hog Hollow Country Lodge, Plettenberg Bay

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day Itinerary
The coach collects guests and the group departs after breakfast. Afternoon activity walking to the suspension bridge in the Tsitsikamma National Park. Guests then check in at Hog Hollow Country Lodge. Plettenberg Bay Set along the spectacularly scenic Garden Route in South Africa, the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay is a popular holiday destination. The Portuguese explorers called it the ‘Beautiful Bay’, and it’ s easy to see why – Plettenberg Bay is a picturesque, charming town with endless pristine beaches, tranquil lagoons, clean rivers, indigenous forests and a dramatic rocky peninsula. Playground to the wealthy, beach mansions overlook the Indian Ocean, often dotted with luxury yachts, while leisure time is given over to polo and golf, among other things. However, all kinds of visitors will feel at peace here as simply swimming in the warm water on a safe beach is a great way to experience the beauty of Plettenberg Bay

Tsitsikamma National Park
Situated along South Africa’s beautiful coast, the Tsitsikamma National Park is known for its thick ancient forest, dramatic coastline, and magnificent rivers. The Tsitsikamma National Park falls within the exquisite and famous Garden Route National Park and encompasses an incredibly beautiful marine conservation belt stretching five kilometres out into the ocean as well as the renowned Otter Trail. The park is home to diverse fauna and flora, including over 9000 species of indigenous fynbos, the stunning Knysna Lourie, dolphins and porpoises, Cape Clawless Otter, Blue Duiker, and many other animal and bird species. Visitors can look forward to hiking to the Big Tree, ancient yellowwood; going on an exhilarating kayaking trip at Storms River Mouth; or enjoying a number of other activities including cycling, swimming, ziplining, camping, snorkelling, diving, mountain biking, and sailing.

“If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live” Lin Yutang (1895 – 1976) Set on the edge of indigenous forest, with breathtaking views of the valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Enjoy outstanding cuisine, stylish accommodation, panoramic views and friendly hospitality. Sixteen unique African-styled suites situated in the lush gardens around the main house, offer private wooden decks, hammocks, king-size beds & most have cosy fireplaces. Two spacious Villas 400m from the lodge – perfect for families and friends travelling. Mouth watering breakfasts are served out on the boma deck, while scrumptious dinners are served in the conviviality of the main house. Activities: swimming pool, sauna, forest walk, animal sanctuaries, over 50 chartered walks, horse riding, wine estates, golf, world’s highest bungy jump, boat-based whale & dolphin watching, treetops canopy walk.

Basis Bed and Breakfast

Included: Breakfast

Excluded: Lunch, dinner, activities and gratuities

It is a farm road called ASKOP Road. We are 1.3km further along this road on the left.“If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live.” Lin Yutang (1895–1976) Breathtaking views of the valleys & Tsitsikamma Mountains. Outstanding cuisine, comfortable accommodation & friendly hospitality. Sixteen unique African-styled rooms, private decks, king-sized beds, most with cosy fireplaces. Additional Activities: swimming pool, sauna, horse riding trails and a forest walk.

The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day Itinerary
Group enjoys breakfast and departs for a Knysna Oyster tour on the lagoon The group then departs for Outdshoorn to enjoy an ostrich safari. Check in at accommodation for a Braai and overnight.

Oudtshoorn
Located along the well-known Route 62 in South Africa’s beautiful Klein Karoo, the charming town of Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms and the golden arid landscape of the Karoo. Visitors can enjoy the locally produced wine and port; sample ostrich meat and biltong; learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum, and visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, the largest cave system in Africa featuring ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Other popular activities include mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, and taking a day trip to the quaint town of Prince Albert over the scenic Swartberg Pass.

Knysna Lagoon Oyster Tour
The coastal town of Knysna and Oysters go together like champagne and caviar, sea and sky, summer breezes, and cold beers. If you’re more than a little intrigued by oysters, then join the Knysna Lagoon Tour for the ultimate oyster experience on the spectacular Knysna Lagoon. Learn all there is to know about one of the world’s most loved delicacy, taste the difference between wild and cultivated oysters, all whilst cruising the lagoon to the Heads and surrounds.

Ask questions, take photo’s, excite your taste buds – all on board our “Oyster Boat” with a small group of guests.

The cruise includes complimentary local white wine and oysters for tasting. Extra oysters are available on pre-order to enjoy on the boat. Cruise includes an oyster educational experience, complimentary white wine, and half a dozen fresh oysters per person.

Cruises depart daily from Whet Restaurant (previously Quay Four Restaurant), on Thesen Island. Please remember your camera, sunblock, sunhat and wind breaker (just in case!) And remember, the boat is perfect for families and children of all ages are welcome.

Cango Ostrich Show Farm

The privately owned and managed Cango Ostrich Show Farm is located in the lush Cango Valley, Schoemanshoek. The farm is situated 14 km outside of Oudtshoorn on the main route towards the world famous Cango Caves. Facilities at Cango Ostrich Show Farm include disabled-friendly wide walking paths, a wine house, a fine dining restaurant and a curio shop. The show farm provides 45-minute educational tours, ostrich interaction and feeding, as well as visits to the egg incubation area. Cango Ostrich Show Farm does not permit the riding of ostriches. The exciting guided tours start every 20 minutes daily from 08h00 until16h30 and a free cup of tea or coffee is provided before and after each tour.

Berluda Farmhouse & Cottages

Historical and luxury lodge on a working farm just outside of Oudtshoorn, in the tranquil valley of Schoemanshoek. Generations of South African hospitality continues. Your ideal venue for small weddings, family reunions and special occasion celebrations.

Close to the world-famous Cango Caves and the Swartberg Pass. Enjoy a farm stay in one of our luxury rooms or self-catering cottages.
Fully equipped kitchen, private BBQ with patio. Working ostrich farm tours offered. Mountain biking trails and hiking trails on the farm.

Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Included: Breakfast only

Nestled in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains on a typical Little Karoo farm, you will find Berluda Farmhouse and Cottages. Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay with luxurious touches, personal service and South African hospitality. The family history in the area dates back 200 years, when the Schoeman ancestors started leaving their
footprints in the valley. Today we are proud to share this valley with you when you visit our farm. The name Berluda is derived from an apricot variety, and today the annual harvest and jam production still forms a central part of our business.
Authentic experiences on the farm for the whole family range from working ostrich farm tours, sunset drives and meerkat encounters. As the Little Karoo is part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, our guests can have a close encounter with this unique fauna and flora. We also offer exceptional bird-watching opportunities and star gazing – offering the “High Five”.

The local restaurant specializes in signature ostrich and Karoo lamb dishes like you’ve never tasted before.

The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day Itinerary
The group departs early for the Cango Caves and then onto Cape Town with a stops en route for guests to enjoy a stretch and lunch.

Activity – Cango Caves

Highlights of a trip down to Cape Point include; one of the world’s most spectacular drives, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, two lighthouses on the tip of Africa, Boulders Penguin Colony, Simonstown, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

The spectacular Cango Caves are a subterranean wonderland of magnificent stalactite and stalagmite rock formations that attracts thousands of visitors annually. They extend more than two kilometers into the Swartberg Mountains and visitors can take guided tours that wind through narrow passageways and steep stairways linking the massive caverns.

Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and a top international destination. Large numbers of tourists flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award-winning wines and laidback lifestyle. Whether you are a serious tourist or just want to lie on the beach and enjoy life, Cape Town will satisfy your needs.

Day Itinerary
The group departs early for the Cango Caves and then onto Cape Town with a stops en route for guests to enjoy a stretch and lunch.
On arrival at the PortsWood Hotel in Cape Town the guests enjoy the evening at leisure exploring the V&A Waterfront

Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and a top international destination. Large numbers of tourists flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award winning wines and laidback lifestyle. Whether you are a serious tourist or just want to lie on the beach and enjoy life, Cape Town will satisfy your needs.

Activities
Cango Caves

The spectacular Cango Caves are a subterranean wonderland of magnificent stalactite and stalagmite rock formations
that attracts thousands of visitors annually. They extend more than two kilometres into the Swartberg Mountains and visitors can take guided tours that wind through narrow passageways and steep stairways linking the massive
caverns.

Overnight: The PortsWood Hotel
The PortsWood is part of Cape Town’s colonial history. The restaurant and lobby are built over the original well and holding cells for prisoners en-route to Robben Island some 300 years ago. Today the PortsWood is famous for its uniquely personal approach to service – catering to the international travelers’ every need and anticipating their every desire. Rich in South Africa’s unique culture, the Portswood is a must for any traveler.

The PortsWood is part of Cape Town’s colonial history. The restaurant and lobby are built over the original well and holding cells for prisoners en-route to Robben Island some 300 years ago. Today the PortsWood is famous for its uniquely personal approach to service – catering to the international travelers’ every need and anticipating their every desire. Rich in South Africa’s unique culture, the PortsWood is a must for any traveler.

Board Inclusion: Bed and Breakfast

Escapism is not only a state of mind – it’s a place at the cosmopolitan Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. That place is The Commodore, a Legacy hotel where stylish living, excellent service and a tranquil setting comes standard. With views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean, stylish accommodation and quality service, have ensured that our guests return time after time, be it as businessmen or tourists. Conveniently located in the trendy Victoria & Alfred Waterfront area in Cape Town – which is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town

Guests enjoy a full-day peninsular day tour visiting Cape Point, Simonstown penguins, and a number of other sights along the way Highlights of a trip down to Cape Point include; one of the world’s most spectacular drives, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, two lighthouses on the tip of Africa, Boulders Penguin Colony, Simonstown, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Cape Winelands Day Tour is a beautiful and scenic excursion whereby participants make their way from Cape Town to the picturesque Winelands, visiting South Africa’s most famed wine regions, including Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Aside from excellent wines, these areas offer tasty cuisine and historical masterpieces, including the Taal Monument, located atop a hill overlooking Paarl.

Group departs today and gets dropped off at the airport and bid farewell.

Discover Cape Town at your Leisure.