Splendours of South Africa & Mauritius

Capetown, Kynsna ,Jeffreys Bay, Addo, Oudtshoorn

From USD $ 4997pp

South Africa is a kaleidoscope of experiences   From its adventurous Safari Game Drives to see the most iconic and elusive animals in their natural habitats to its World Class Vineyards. And from the Beaches to the vibrant city of Cape Town with its bustling city life.  Journey through the unforgettable scenic Garden Route with its quant towns and parks. There is something for everyone in South Africa


Mauritius, known officially as the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation located off the southeast coast of the African continent in the Indian Ocean. It is a volcanic island of lagoons and palm-fringed beaches with coral reefs surrounding most of the coastline. It is not surprising that millions of honeymooners, family holidaymakers, and adventurers visit this fabulous island nation year on year.

Splendours of South Africa &  Mauritius

Highlights

Garden Route
Oudtshoorn / Swartberg Pass / Congo Caves
Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Jeffrey’s Bay and Mossel Bay
Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River
Hermanus

Cape Town

Cape town City & Table Mountain Tour
Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Game Lodge

Garden Route Private Game Reserve, home to an abundance of animal and bird life including the Big 5.

Mauritius
Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Mauritius with Lunch & Shopping time
Full Day Catamaran Cruise to Isle aux Cerfs with Lunch

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Itinerary

  • Oudtshoorn

Guests are collected in Cape Town early in the morning OR from the Airport and driven to Oudtshoorn, the “Ostrich Capital of the World” in the Little Karoo. The scenic drive follows the worldfamous Route 62, known as the ‘longest wine route in the world’.
The afternoon in Oudtshoorn is spent exploring the magical Cango Caves, an intricate cave system located in Precambrian limestones at the foothills of the Swartberg mountains. This is followed by a visit to a working ostrich farm. Guests can then savor an authentic Karoo dinner at the lodge restaurant.


Overnight at accommodation in Oudtshoorn. Includes: Dinner

Highlights

  • Storms River

Wake up early to enjoy breakfast and then depart for the Wilderness area. The journey takes you over the historic Swartberg Mountain Pass, with a stop at the picturesque ‘Map of Africa’ lookout point. This viewpoint offers a bird's-eye perspective of the Kaaimans River, creating an unmistakable outline of the African continent as it winds through the lush forest valley. Arrive in Knysna late morning. The afternoon is spent visiting the Knysna Heads and the famous Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays. Midafternoon depart for Storms River, travelling via Plettenberg Bay. Dinner served at the lodge restaurant.


Overnight at accommodation in Storms River. Includes: Breakfast & dinner

Highlights

  • Jeffreys Bay

After breakfast, depart for a hike in the glorious Tsitsikamma National Park, ending at the Storms River Mouth. You’ll walk across the Hanging Bridge and can swim in the warm Indian Ocean. We then leave for Addo Elephant National Park and enjoy a lateafternoon game drive. Addo Elephant National Park is the third-largest national park in South Africa and was established in 1931 to protect the 11 remaining wild elephant in the region. Dinner at the lodge restaurant.


Overnight at accommodation in Jeffrey’s Bay, the ‘Surfing Capital of South Africa’.

 Includes: Breakfast & dinner

Highlights

  • Mossel Bay

After breakfast, depart for Mossell Bay. The morning drive is broken with a stopover at Bloukrans Bridge Bungy. It’s one of the world’s highest commercial bungy jumps in the world (216 metres above the Bloukrans River). Time permitting and for an extra fee, you can bungee jump off the Bloukrans Bridge. Bookings are essential so plan ahead. 


Arrive at the Garden Route Game Lodge and taken on a late-afternoon game drive. 

Dinner served at the lodge restaurant

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Overnight at accommodation in Mossell Bay. Includes: Breakfast & dinner

Highlights

Stay at the Garden Route Game Lodge for an additional game drive. 


Breakfast and Dinner served at the lodge restaurant


Highlights

  • Betty's Bay

Wake up early for a hearty breakfast and then you have the morning free to explore the beautiful coastal town. We depart mid-morning for Hermanus. This popular coastal town on the Garden Route is famous for whale-watching, a vibrant street market and wonderful cliffside walkways. We leave Hermanus mid-afternoon for the return trip to Cape Town. Arrive late afternoon (approx17h00).
Includes: Breakfast


Return

  • Cape Town

Highlights

The peninsula falls within the Table Mountain National Park which is world renowned for its incredible biodiversity.

The Cape Peninsula is a stunning region located at the south western tip of South Africa, offering breathtaking coastal landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and pristine beaches.

It is home to iconic landmarks such as Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, and boasts charming seaside towns, diverse wildlife, and a rich maritime history.


Highlights

  • Clifton & Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles, Llandudno,

  • Hout Bay (optional boat trip to Seal Island),

  • Chapmans Peak Drive, Noordhoek

  • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

  • Cape Point

  • Boulders Beach (optional viewing of penguin colony)

  • Simons Town, Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg, Constantia

Cape Town City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard

  • Tour of Cape Town City Bowl

  • Drive through suburbs of the Atlantic Seaboard

  • (Green Point, Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay)

  • Scenic route with Atlantic Ocean on one side and

  • Twelve Apostle mountains on the other

Hout Bay, Noordhoek, and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

  • Visit the fishing village of Hout Bay

  • Drive over Chapman's Peak Drive

  • Explore the coastal town of Noordhoek

  • Proceed to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point

  • Optional boat cruise to Seal Island in Hout Bay

  • Option to walk or take the funicular to Cape Point Lighthouse

Simons Town and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

  • Visit Simons Town, a naval town overlooking False Bay

  • Option to visit Boulders Beach penguin colony

  • Explore historic main street of Simons Town

  • Stop for food and drinks at Simons Town Mariner Wharf

Kalk Bay, St James, and Muizenberg

  • Return journey towards Cape Town and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

  • Drive along False Bay coastal route

  • Pass through seaside towns of Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, St James, and Muizenberg

  • Stop to wander streets, do shopping, watch surfers in Muizenberg, and photograph the colorful beach huts

  • Drop-off at hotel or guest house between 17:30 and 18:00

Return

  • Cape Town City Centre


Important Information

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Seal Island R130pp 
Cape Point Funicular – R90pp

Highlights

The Cape Town City and Table Mountain Full Day Tour explores the vibrant Cape Town City Bowl, highlighting its rich heritage. The tour takes you through the bustling central business district between the historic suburbs of Oranjezicht and Tamboerskloof, with a Table Mountain tour in the afternoon. The city boasts a blend of modern residential developments, state-of-the-art office blocks, and world-class entertainment centres, making it a dynamic and cosmopolitan destination. Throughout the tour, participants will gain a glimpse into the history and cultural tapestry of Cape Town, with the added experience of ascending Table Mountain.

Highlights

  • Castle of Good Hope & Cape Town City Hall

  • Parliament Buildings, Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap

  • Signal Hill, Camps Bay & Clifton

  • Ascend Table Mountain in the aerial cable car

You will be picked up from your local accommodation between 08:30 and 09:00 for a captivating journey through the heart of CapeTown City Bowl, beginning with delving into the storied past of South Africa at the Iziko South African Museum in the historic Company's Gardens.
Wander through the vibrant Bo-Kaap, with its colourful houses and rich heritage.

Traverse Signal Hill and Kloof Road for panoramic views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, and the Atlantic Ocean. Conclude the city tour with a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard, passing by the picturesque seaside towns of Clifton and Camps Bay.

In the afternoon, a trip up Table Mountain awaits, offering a bird's eye view of the city and surrounds. You will be dropped off again around 15.00.

Remainder of the day at leisure

Highlights

Met upon arrival. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Mauritius

Highlights

You will discover the main tourist sights, attractions, & places of interest 


Highlights

Visit of the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden

L’Aventure du Sucre - Sugar Museum and Factory visit with tasting

Visit of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius

Mauritius Postal Museum

Caudan Waterfront and shopping complex

Central Market and Craft Market

Fort Adelaide (La Citadelle) 

Highlights

Day trip full of sun, drinks, delicious food, and lots of fun and relaxation!

Treat yourself to a memorable day of exhilarating sail on a beautiful 45-foot catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs.

This cruise takes you to the island of Ile aux Cerfs on a catamaran specially designed for day charters. Onboard. enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, selection of alcoholic beverages (beer, rum, cocktails) , non-alcoholic drinks, and more
 After lunch, the catamaran will cruise into the canal between the Isle aux Cerfs and the world-class sanctuary of Anahita before dropping you off on the famous white sandbank of Ile aux Cerfs.


A delicious lunch is served on board

Highlights

As part of this tour, you will visit the best places to go shopping in Mauritius and to enjoy the best shopping experience

Mauritius has to offer. You will get to visit the main shopping centers, local handcrafts shops, markets, and shopping streets in Mauritius.!
Mauritius has a reputation as a shopping paradise.
Mauritius has become known worldwide for the manufacture of quality textile, uniquely designed jewelry, diamonds, and a wide range of handcrafts such as artificial flowers, model boats, wooden art, and many more. The shopping in Mauritius
offers you to enjoy very high value-for-money on your shopping, and turn the shopping into an interesting and enjoyable
experience.

Highlights

  • The Mauritius Glass Gallery

  • The city of Porcini Jewelry (the Pioneer in Jewelry and

  • Watches in Mauritius)

  • The town of Port Louis ( Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis

  • Market and Port Louis Center)

  • The town of Historic Marine Boat factory

  • Goodland’s village or Grand Bay center

Highlights

Post breakfast, head to the airport for your onward journey

Highlights
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Hotels Envisaged or Similar

Day 1 Oudtshoorn - De Akker Guest house

Day 2 – Storms River - Tsitsikhaya

Day 3- Jeffrey Bay - Grandhouse

Day 4,5 – Mossel Bay - Garden Route Game Lodge – 2 Nights

Day 6,7,8 – Cape Town - Signature Lux V&A – 3 Nights

Day 9.10,11,12 – Mauritius - Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel – HB – 4 Nights

Inclusions

Hotels & Lodges as specified or similar
Daily breakfast in Cape Town & Half Board on Garden Route
Half Board at Mauritius Resort with lunches on Tours
Roundtrip Airport and Tour Transfers
Hotel pick up and drop off in Cape Town & Mauritius Tours
Transport in an air-conditioned Quantum tour vehicle
Registered English-speaking guide
Wi-Fi on board tour vehicle

Exclusions

Lunch and beverages
Personal purchases
Entrance fees for optional activities
Optional Activities