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Escorted Tour > South Africa

South Africa Garden Route & Safari with Private Guide


Duration: 15 Nights
Start/Finish: Newcastle Flights

from £7699.00 per person

January 2026

Date

Details

Sun 25th Jan 2026

Fly Emirates Flight No. EK 36 departing Newcastle at 1310hrs arriving Dubai at 0025hrs (Economy)

Mon 26th Jan 2026

Fly Emirates Flight No. EK 772 departing Dubai at 0350hrs arriving Cape Town at 1140hrs (Economy)

 

Service:  Cape Town International Airport - Silver Welcome

Guests:  Adults: 2

 

Overland in Garden Route

 

Date: 26 Jan, 2026

Guests: Adults: 2

 

Pick Up Point:  Cape Town International Airport

Drop Off Point:  Kariega Settlers Drift

 

Inclusions:

City Tour, Castle, Table Mountain, Seal Island, Funicular, Cape Point, Cape Point,

Chapmans Peak - Cape Point, Wine-tasting x1 tasting, Franschhoek Wine Tram, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, Tsitsikamma Forest Entry, Toll Fees

 

 

Departure Date

Departure Point

 

Arrival Date

Arrival Time

 

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26 Jan, 2026

Cape Town International Airport

 

06 Feb, 2026

Kariega Settlers Drift

 

Transfer CPT Airport to Victoria & Alfred Hotel 

Half Day City Tour + Table Mountain

Full Day  Peninsula Tour – Including Entrances

Victoria & Alfred Hotel to Oude Werf Hotel, Stellenbosch + Wine Tasting

Full Day -  Franschhoek Wine Tram

Oude Werf Hotel -Stellenbosch to Harbour House Hotel Hermanus

Harbour House Hotel Hermanus to La Plume Hotel, Oudtshoorn

Full Day Oudtshoorn Cango Caves (entrance included) 

 

La Plume Hotel, Oudtshoorn to The Robberg Beach Lodge, Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay –Day at leisure.

 

Full Day Tsitsikamma Forest Entry (entrance included)                                                                                                              Drop Off Hide Away Guest House, Knysna

Hide Away Guest House, Knysna to Settlers Drift

Guide empty leg back to CPT

 

 

Mon 26th Jan 2026

Victoria & Alfred Hotel  Accommodation on Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

The V&A Hotel is a colonial Cape Town style hotel that is based in one of the most renowned attractions that the Mother City has to offer, the V&A Waterfront. The naming of the hotel is in tribute to the Queen of England and her son who visited Cape Town in 1870. This hotel has a rich history and has a distinctive ambience of elegance. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a pool bar, which is across from it at the Dock House Boutique Hotel and it offers an opulent spa as well as a fully-equipped gym. The V&A Hotel has a restaurant, OYO that doubles as a cocktail bar and serves the most delicious cuisine including seafood. The hotel is set right on the waters edge and the best shopping and entertainment options are but a leisurely walk away.

 

 

In:  26 Jan, 2026

Out:  29 Jan, 2026

 

1 x Double Piazza Facing Room for 3 nights

 

Meal Basis:   Bed and Breakfast

Guests:  Adults: 2

Thu 29th Jan 2026

Oude Werf Hotel  Accommodation on Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oude Werf is the oldest hotel in Stellenbosch and dates back to 1802, when it was built on the site of Stellenbosch first church. Oude Werf has beautifully combined the charm and grace of the old world with the style and contemporary elements of the new world. It is in the heart of the town, with its ancient oak tree lined avenues and gives you a sense of time slowing from a maddening pace. The hotels restaurant has been built around a tree that jots out and through the structure, next to a quaint courtyard. You can expect flavourful cuisine paired with the wines that this region is internationally recognised for. There is a lounge and a bar and shady gardens with a sparkling swimming pool for whiling away relaxed hours.

 

 

In:  29 Jan, 2026

Out:  31 Jan, 2026

 

1 x Double Comfy Room for 2 nights

 

Meal Basis:   Bed and Breakfast

Guests:  Adults: 2

Sat 31st Jan 2026

Harbour House Hotel Hermanus  Accommodation on Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harbour House Hotel in Hermanus enjoys the most prominent of positions in the heart of the old harbour area, flanked by the seaside and the bustling centre of this holiday town and just an hour and half from Cape Town. There is a wine bar and an outdoor pool.  The hotel is in easy walking distance of the towns top attractions, whale watching sites, markets, restaurants, street cafes and an abundance of reserved natural splendour. Guests can walk through the garden or sunbathe poolside. The rooms at Harbour Square feature tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and heating. Suites also feature a kitchen and lounge area.  Harbour House rooms feature modern sophisticated decor, a kitchenette and a lounge room with a television. Some rooms have a private balcony.  Manor House Romantic rooms, come with a view over the garden and pool area from a balcony or patio, and feature solid cast baths.

 

 

In:  31 Jan, 2026

Out:  01 Feb, 2026

 

1 x Double Sea View Studio for 1 night

 

Meal Basis:   Bed and Breakfast

Guests:  Adults: 2

Sun 01st Feb 2026

La Plume Boutique Hotel and Spa  Accommodation on Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

La Plume Boutique Hotel and Spa is on a working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm and has the most inspiring views of the Swartberg Mountains. The guest house itself is a charming 1902 Victorian Homestead that exudes an old world elegance and grace. The owner of La Plume Boutique Hotel and Spa has poured her passion and creativity into the decor of this beautiful guesthouse and is evident in the antiques that adorn the property. English style buffet breakfasts are a great way to start the day and dinners are held in the candlelit dining room where traditional home-cooked cuisine is served. Every detail at La Plume Boutique Hotel and Spa has been lovingly tended too, creating a property that will envelop you in luxury.

 

 

In:  01 Feb, 2026

Out:  03 Feb, 2026

 

1 x Double Luxury Room for 2 nights

 

Meal Basis:   Bed and Breakfast

Guests:  Adults: 2

Tue 03rd Feb 2026

Hide Away Guest House  Accommodation on Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hide Away Guest House is located on the main road into Knysna, which town is ideally situated halfway along the well known Garden Route. The guest house is a short walk into the center of town, the Knysna Waterfront and the increasingly popular Thesen Island where you will be tempted by the intimate boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. The guest house has beautiful Knysna Lagoon views and is the ideal base to explore the many activities that the Garden Route is renowned for. The owners, Cecil & Colleen, will assist in planning your days whilst staying with them. Safe secure off-street parking, a small gym and pool are available for all guests.

 

 

In:  03 Feb, 2026

Out:  04 Feb, 2026

 

1 x Double Superior Room - Lagoon View for 1 night

 

Meal Basis:   Bed and Breakfast

Guests:  Adults: 2

Wed 04th Feb 2026

The Robberg Beach Lodge  Accommodation on Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Robberg Beach Lodge is a luxury beach lodge in Plettenberg Bay, a coastal paradise along the Garden Route. Sky, beaches, lagoons, ocean and the beauty of unspoilt nature inspire here. The Robberg is an understated and exclusive retreat from the bustling modern world and is right on the Blue Flag beach, Robberberg. This beach lodge has two swimming pools when the ocean does not beckon, two lounges and two honesty bars for enjoying the simple pleasure of relaxation. The Robberg has a rooftop viewing deck that is a popular place for soaking in the pristine views and savouring breathtaking sunsets. Robberberg Beach Lodge is also within a close distance to Plettenberg Bays restaurants, galleries, coffee shops and bars.

 

 

In:  04 Feb, 2026

Out:  06 Feb, 2026

 

1 x Double Luxury Room for 2 nights

 

Meal Basis:   Bed and Breakfast

Guests:  Adults: 2

Fri 06th Feb 2026

Kariega Settlers Drift  Accommodation on Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kariega Settlers Drift buries itself into the pristine natural wilderness of Kariega Game Reserve. It is the perfect combination of luxury and the wild spirit of Africa. The decks of this luxury tented lodge overlook the Bushmans River and where there is water, there is an abundance of African wildlife. This reserve boasts the illustrious Big 5 and this is where you will have close encounters with these magnificent species. The Lodge itself has a restaurant, a bar, a curio shop as well as a wine cellar. Days when you are not on safari, you can read in the library, take a refreshing swim or indulge yourself with spa treatments.

 

 

In:  06 Feb, 2026

Out:  09 Feb, 2026

 

1 x Double Settlers Drift - Luxury Safari Tent for 3 nights

 

Meal Basis:   Fully Inclusive

Guests:  Adults: 2

 

Inclusions:

Boating, Fishing, Conservation Levy, Canoeing, 2 Game Drives per day, Bush Walks, Selected Beverages, All Meals

Exclusions:

Premium Brand Beverages, Curio Purchases, Gratuities, Laundry, Spa Treatments, Telephone calls.

Mon 09th Feb 2026

Transfer (Private 3 Seater)

 

Date: 09 Feb, 2026

Guests: Adults: 2

 

Pick Up Point:  Kariega Settlers Drift

Drop Off Point: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (previously Port Elizabeth International Airport) (PLZ)

Mon 09th Feb 2026

Fly Airlink Pty. Flight No. 4Z 790 departing Port Elizabeth at 1545hrs arriving Johannesburg at 1720hrs (Economy)

Mon 09th Feb 2026

Fly Emirates Flight No. EK 766 departing Johannesburg at 2220hrs arriving Dubai at 0815hrs (Economy)

Wed 11th Feb 2026

Fly Emirates Flight No. EK 35 departing Dubai at 0725hrs arriving Newcastle at 1120hrs (Economy)

Inclusions

Trip Inclusions:

City Tour, Castle, Table Mountain, Seal Island, Funicular, Cape Point, Cape Point,

Chapmans Peak - Cape Point, Wine-tasting x1 tasting, Franschhoek Wine Tram, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, Tsitsikamma Forest Entry, Toll Fees


Settlers Drift nclusions:

Boating, Fishing, Conservation Levy, Canoeing, 2 Game Drives per day, Bush Walks, Selected Beverages, All Meals


Exclusions

Exclusions:

Premium Brand Beverages, Curio Purchases, Gratuities, Laundry, Spa Treatments, Telephone calls.

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