Gourmet South African Adventure
Self-drive tour
From Cape Town in the west, to the game reserves in the east, this self-drive tour discovers the beauty of the Garden Route. Spend time in the picturesque city of Cape Town; explore the contrasting areas of the Cape Winelands and the verdant Garden Route before ending in the ’Big 5’ game region of the Eastern Cape.
3 nights Cape Town • 3 nights Cape Winelands • 3 nights Garden Route • 3 nights Addo Elephant Park
This self-drive itinerary has been designed with the foodie in mind. The tour comprises of the classic Cape Town to Eastern Cape route, which along with Cape Town, takes in the Winelands and the Garden Route, via the incredibly scenic Route 62, before finishing at the Addo Elephant Park near Port Elizabeth. The hotels featured are part of an association known as the Good Cooks and their Country Houses Association, each having been hand-picked for their high standard of customer service, relaxed atmosphere, simple elegance, and of course passion for good food and wine.
Furthermore, we have negotiated an exclusive offer for Wexas members whereby, three of the nights in this 12-night itinerary are completely free of charge! The only stipulation is that you pay for one meal for two at the Glen Avon lodge, which we are sure you will not regret.
Days 1-3 Cape Town
Spend these three days exploring Cape Town from your Constantia base. A trip up Table Mountain is a must, explore the Cape Peninsula, visit the penguins at Boulders Beach, or take a ferry to Robben Island. A day trip to the nearby Cape Winelands is also recommended, or simply relax on on the white-sand beaches that surround the city. Whatever you choose, Cape Town will not disappoint.
Stay 3-nights, Glen Avon Lodge, Constantia.
Days 4-6 Cape Winelands
Your destination for today is the beautiful Cape Winelands. Verdant vineyards, quaint Cape Dutch towns, world-class wines and fantastic cuisine, make this region a delight. Spend 3-nights at the Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse, Wellington.
Days 7-9 Garden Route
Today, descend out of the dry Little Karoo to the coastal region known as the Garden Route. The drive is quite spectacular and the distant ocean views are some of the best in the country. Ideally located between the two most popular towns on the Garden Route, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, Lairds Lodge is a welcoming and cosy lodge. Stay 3-nights at Lairds Lodge.
Days 10-12 Addo Elephant Park
The Garden Route is known for its expanses of wonderful beaches, vast views of the sparkling Indian Ocean, small coastal towns, large lakes, rivers and waterfalls, plus friendly locals and tasty cuisine. Time spent on the Garden Route will revive and rejuvenate you. Spend 3-nights at the Woodall Country House & Spa, near Port Elizabeth.
Day 13 Depart Port Elizabeth
After an early morning game drive, drive to Port Elizabeth where you will drop off your car hire and connect onto your flight back to the UK. Please note there is a one-way car rental fee to be paid locally.
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To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX102256.
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