Day 9: Garden Route, South Africa

Departing Port Elizabeth, enter the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Bloukrans and Groot River passes. Attractions to be visited through the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden. Gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound.

After a short refreshment stop in the 'millionaires' playground' of Plettenberg Bay reach South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After checking into your waterfront hotel, you have sufficient time to enjoy a sunset cruise on the lagoon (optional extra) or a simple stroll through the village and Waterfront. Enjoy a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Waterfront. Accommodation at: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 10: Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Start the day with a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historical Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime museums with relics of famous explorers. Continue over the Robinson Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit a local Ostrich farm before checking into your hotel.

The remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Time permitting, an optional extra tour of the Crocodile and Cheetah Park is available. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a hearty dinner in the elegant dining room famous for its Ostrich fare and fine wines. Accommodation at: De Opstal Country Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 11: Cape Town, South Africa

After an early breakfast, our journey to Cape Town begins. Leaving the Klein Karoo, visit the towns of Calitzdorp and Barrydale as the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the the ever-changing semi-desert areas.

Over the folded sandstone mountains of the Huis River and Tradouw Passes, arrive at the charming town of Swellendam. After travelling the plateau of expansive apple orchards in and around Grabouw our day ends with the first glimpse of Table Mountain from the top of Sir Lowry's Pass. Accommodation at: Holiday Inn Cape Town Waterfront or similar - bed and breakfast basis.

Day 12: Cape Town, South Africa

Full Day Cape Highlights Tour: travelling via Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Reserve. After enjoying stunning views from the highest point, continue towards Simonstown and Muizenberg.

After lunch (not included), sample some South African wines at a local wine estate. Travel through the University town of Stellenbosch before returning to the hotel in the early evening. Please note: the drive along Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Accommodation at: Holiday Inn Cape Town Waterfront or similar - bed and breakfast basis.

Day 13: Cape Town, South Africa

Morning at leisure for last minute shopping at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Private transfer to Cape Town International Airport