South Africa — Scenic Escape

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Day-by-day itinerary

1. 01Day 1

   Arrival in Cape Town

   • Welcome to South Africa!
   • Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, meet your representative and transfer together to your hotel.
   • After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your journey or explore the nearby surroundings at your own pace.
   • Overnight stay in Cape Town.
2. 02Day 2

   Full-day Cape Peninsula tour

   • After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, known for its beautiful coastal views and dramatic cliffs.
   • Visit Seal Island to see the seals, then continue towards Cape Point, where rugged cliffs meet the Atlantic Ocean.
   • Take the Cape Point Funicular to enjoy panoramic views from the upper viewpoint.
   • Continue to Boulders Beach, famous for its colony of African penguins, before travelling along Chapman's Peak Drive, a scenic coastal road offering beautiful views of the mountains and ocean.
   • After a day exploring the peninsula, return to your hotel in Cape Town.
   • Overnight stay in Cape Town.
3. 03Day 3

   Cape Town city tour & Table Mountain

   • After breakfast at the hotel, explore Cape Town on a city tour, discovering its historic landmarks and well-known attractions.
   • Continue to Table Mountain and take the cableway to the summit, weather permitting, to enjoy panoramic views of the city, coastline and surrounding mountains.
   • Later, head to the V&A Waterfront, a popular harbourfront destination with shops, restaurants and views of the working harbour.
   • Enjoy a Harbour Bay Cruise for a different perspective of the coastline before spending some free time at the waterfront to explore at your own pace.
   • Overnight stay in Cape Town.
4. 04Day 4

   Cape Town to Mossel Bay

   • After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart Cape Town for Mossel Bay, travelling along scenic routes through the Western Cape.
   • The drive takes approximately 4.5–5 hours, depending on traffic and stops along the way.
   • Upon arrival, proceed to your scheduled 2:00 PM Walk with Lions experience, offering an opportunity to observe these magnificent animals at close range under the guidance of experienced handlers.
   • After the experience, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
   • Overnight stay in Mossel Bay.
5. 05Day 5

   Full-day Oudtshoorn tour

   • After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Oudtshoorn, a town in the Klein Karoo region known for its limestone caves and ostrich farms.
   • Begin with a guided Heritage Tour of the Cango Caves, exploring the impressive limestone formations and underground chambers.
   • Continue to Cango Wildlife Ranch for a standard tour, where you can learn about the animals and the ranch's wildlife conservation work.
   • Later, visit Safari Ostrich Farm and enjoy a tractor tour to learn more about ostrich farming and see these birds up close.
   • After a full day of exploring Oudtshoorn's natural and wildlife attractions, return to Mossel Bay.
   • Overnight stay in Mossel Bay.
6. 06Day 6

   Mossel Bay to Stellenbosch

   • After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart Mossel Bay for Stellenbosch, travelling through the Western Cape towards the Cape Winelands.
   • The drive takes approximately 3.5–4 hours, depending on traffic and stops along the way.
   • Upon arrival, check in at Protea Hotel Stellenbosch.
   • Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s best-known wine regions, famous for its vineyards and mountain views.
   • Enjoy a cellar tour at the hotel, where you can learn more about how wine is made and stored.
   • Afterwards, take some time to relax and enjoy the surrounding vineyard scenery before settling in for the evening.
   • Overnight stay in Stellenbosch.
7. 07Day 7

   Farewell to South Africa

   • After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.
   • Take with you wonderful memories of South Africa's coastal scenery, wildlife experiences and the beautiful Cape Winelands.

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