19 nights
Fly & Drive
The Great Discovery
Kalahari, Capetown, Garden Route, Kwandwe

By Plane Flight to Tswalu Motse
5 nights Tswalu Motse, Tswalu Private Game Reserve

Motse Camp is Tswalu's main property and offers nine spacious suites, three of which are family suites, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms separated by a lounge. All suites are equipped with large beds and mosquito nets, a modern bathroom with bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers, lounge, private terrace, open fireplace and air-conditioning (the weather is hot from October to April).

The main building has numerous lounge areas, a swimming pool, an outdoor restaurant with a terrace where guests can enjoy al-fresco meals if the weather is fine and warm, and an indoor dining area for cooler days. A boma is the setting for a traditional dinner or barbeque; meals may also be served in the privacy of guests' rooms upon request. The small, well-appointed spa offers a good choice of treatments. Our dedicated chefs cook up a mealtime selection that contains something to please all palates.

Somewhat hidden on the vast grounds of Tswalu, the team of Klein JAN Restaurant around Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen's awaits you. From a stay of two days, dinner in the restaurant is included - let yourself be surprised!

If you would like to spend a night under the open sky, book the Malori Sleepout. An open tent stands on a platform in the middle of the Kalahari, with comfortable beds of course, but with an open-air bathroom and a large deck where dinner is served under the stars in the evening.

Location
Tswalu Private Game Reserve is situated in the southern Kalahari, close to the border with Botswana. The flight in a comfortable PC12 takes 1.5 hours from Johannesburg and 2 hours from Cape Town. Tswalu is the ideal stopover between these two great cities.

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By Plane Flight to Capetown

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Travel by road to Kensington Place
3 nights Kensington Place, Cape Town

Located in the leafy Cape Town suburb of Higgovale, surrounded by Table Mountain and overlooking the city, Kensington Place luxury boutique hotel houses just eight spacious suites. A dedicated concierge team will ensure that your visit to Cape Town is a unique one. Breakfast is served throughout the day and a seasonal menu is always on hand should you wish to dine by the pool or on your own private terrace. The city, its harbour and the surrounding mountains are all visible from each private terrace. Lush quiet gardens and an intimate pool surround the property. An urban retreat yet minutes from the city.

Location
Kensington Place is located on the slopes of Table Mountainin in the vicinity of lively Kloof Street where you can find a wide variety of boutique stores, restaurants and bars. Victoria & Albert Waterfront and Table Mountain can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

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Transport Mode Drive via Cape of Good Hope
After a thrilling time in town, you start your drive to the famous wine regions around Cape Town. The direct drive would be very short, however we recommend that you take a two-hour drive along the very scenic coastal road to Hout Bay, and via Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope. On the way to False Bay you have the chance to stop at Simon's Town, where a penguin colony lives.

When you drive along False Bay, you may stop from time to time to do some whale watching!

The road then turns left after some time, underpasses the main road N2 in direction of the wine areas.

Transport Mode Visit Cape of good Hope / Cape Point
The Cape of Good Hope lies about 44km south of Capetown and marked the turning point into the Indian Ocean for the trading ships on their way to India. The sea is rough and dangerous as the warm waters of the Agulhas current hit the cold Benguela current. Combined with very strong winds, this passage has always been a challenge for seafarers. The Cape is dominated by Cape Point and it's light house that is visible from far away.

Transport Mode Visit the penguins of Simon's Town
A colony of African penguins settled on the Cape peninsula close to Simon's Town in 1982. The colony has grown to more than 2000 birds in recent years and can be visited at Boulders beach and Foxy Beach. The animals are unusually tame and used to people and they provide great photo opportunities. The beach is public and in some areas people and penguins are swimming alongside.

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Travel by road to Babylonstoren
2 nights Babylonstoren, Cape Winelands

Babylonstoren is a Cape Dutch farm with vineyards and vegetable gardens, surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Drakenstein Valley with a particularly well-maintained farm that was built in 1690. The fruit- and vegetable garden supplies the two charming restaurants. Guests staying at Babylonstoren have unlimited access to the whole farmland and enjoy the services of the spa and gym facilities.

All 29 rooms have views to the Babylonstoren gardens or to the surrounding vineyards. There are suites with one bedroom and a private little garden and cottages with two bedrooms and a private glass house kitchen. The style of all rooms is kept in the traditional Cape Dutch style. However, the interior design is simple yet modern, stylish and bright colors are predominant.The walls are whitewashed, the pediment decorated with ornaments. The interiors are cool in summer (due to the thick walls) and are heated by open fires in winter.

Location
Babylonstoren lies between the Paarl and Stellenbosch wine area, which is about 45 minutes drive from Cape Town International Airport.

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Transport Mode Drive over Franschhoek Pass
At the end of the valley the road climbs up Franschhoek Pass and down to Overberg area on the other side, where mostly fruits are grown. After some driving your reach Theewaterskloof Dam, the main water supply for Cape Town. Once you reach Villiersdorp, turn right and follow R43 until you hit the main road N2. Follow the N2 in direction of Capetown until your reach Botrivier. Now take the turn off to Hermanus / Gansbaai, still on the R43.

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Travel by road to Grootbos Garden Lodge
2 nights Grootbos Garden Lodge, Gaansbai, Garden Route

Situated amidst a beautiful garden landscape, Grootbos’ charming Garden Lodge comprises eleven, freestanding 1-bedroom (60 m²) and 2-bedroom (80 m²) luxury suites, all with views of the distant ocean and Fynbos Mountains. Each suite is equipped with a private bathroom, separate lounge, fireplace and private terrace.

Built of local stone and wood, the spacious main building blends seamlessly with its surroundings. In addition to the restaurant, the main building also houses a large bar, a library, and a tranquil wellness area with sauna. The heated pool offers the perfect place to take a cooling dip. Families with children of all ages are welcome at Garden Lodge.

Grootbos Forest Lodge is your second lodge option in the reserve.

There are also two private villas on offer that include a private guide, chef and butler. The choice is between Grootbos Villa Sunbird with 4 bedrooms and Grootbos Villa Fynbos with 6 bedrooms.

Location
Situated between Hermanus and Gansbaai, Grootbos Private Reserve is nestled between a mountainous landscape and the ocean. Its elevation affords spectacular views of Walker Bay and the ocean. Hermanus and Gansbaai are considered to be one of the world's best places for whale watching, either from land or sea. Some 2000 southern right whale migrate from the Antarctic to the warmer waters here in mid June to mate, calve and rear their young.

Did you know: A baby whale measures about 6 m in length at birth and drinks up to 600 litres of mother milk per day - a fully grown right whale can grow to 17 m long and weigh up to 90 tons.

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Transport Mode Marine Cruise from Gansbaai
Some 2000 Southern Right Whale migrate from the Antarctic to the warmer waters of South Africa in mid June to mate, calve and rear their young. The whales usually stay until end of October / into November.

Did you know: A baby whale measures about 6 m in length at birth and drinks up to 600 litres of mother milk per day – a fully grown right whale can grow to 17 m long and weigh up to 90 tons.

The marine cruises from Gansbaai take place the whole year and include a visit to Dyer Island where the endangered African Penguins lives alongside a resident colony of 60 000 Cape Fur Seals on Geyser Rock. Dolphins are usually seen on the trips, as well as whales during the whale season.

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Travel by road to Morukuru Beach Lodge
2 nights Morukuru Beach Lodge, De Hoop Nature Reserve

Morukuru Beach Lodge is situated at Koppie Alleen in one of Africa’s most beautiful coastal reserves, the De Hoop Nature Reserve, just south of Swellendam along the Garden Route in the Overberg region.

Morukuru Beach Lodge consists of four Ocean View Suites and the Honeymoon Suite. The Ocean View Suites are oriented towards the ocean and offer sea view, the Honeymoon Suite looks towards the dune belt (fynbos), but offers more privacy, an outdoor bathtub and a large terrace with sun loungers. All suites (90m² +) have been designed very generously and are equipped with en-suite bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, separate toilet and double washbasin. The western wing of the Beach House can be separated and is ideal for a family with two or even three children.

The facilities at Beach Lodge include a heated swimming pool and hot tub, restaurant, bar / lounge area on the first floor, a rooftop terrace and outdoor sunken lounge with fire pit. All guided activities on offer are complimentary.

There is a restaurant on the cliffs below Beach Lodge, the Bites Beach Café by Morukuru, which is open to the public.

Location
The 36,000 ha De Hoop Nature Reserve is part of the Overberg region (Western Cape) and is located near the southern tip of Africa. De Hoop offers 51km of beaches and dunes, limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands and beautiful coastal fynbos. De Hoop conservation area is a World Heritage Site.

Self-Drivers need to observe the reserve's opening times, the gates open at 7am and close at 6pm. Driving time from Capetown is about 3.5 hours. The private Morukuru Ocean House is about a 10min walk away.

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Travel by road to Tsala Treetop Lodge
2 nights Tsala Treetop Lodge, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route

Situated close to Plettenberg Bay, Tsala Treetop Lodge is a beautiful accommodation option. Connected to the main building by wooden walkways, its luxury tree houses offer spectacular views over the forest canopy and the valley below. Its architectural materials include stone, wood, glass and the beauty of the forest.

Sat upon stilts amidst a forest landscape, the lodge’s ten Treetop Suites are actually tree houses, each with a large bedroom, lounge with fireplace, spacious bathroom and a private deck with plunge pool.

The six Treetop Villas have each two rooms, a lounge with fireplace and a dining room. Naturally, they also have a large deck and private plunge pool.

Location
Tsala Treetop Lodge is located 10 km outside of Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route.

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Transport Mode Visit Robberg Nature Reserve
Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula at the southern end of Plettenberg Bay. There are several interesting walks. The shortest route is called „The Gap“ (2,1 km), followed by „Witsand“ (5,5 km) and „The Point“ (9,2 km) which goes all the way around the peninsula. If you are just aiming for the beach, take the shortest route and best bring a picnic from the lodge - nature is breathtaking and there are many romantic spots.

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Travel by road to Ecca Lodge
3 nights Ecca Lodge, Kwandwe Game Reserve

Young, fresh and relaxed, Ecca Lodge offers six spacious suites with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, large verandas and private plunge pools.
                                             
The lodge’s furnishings reflect the natural colours and forms of its environment. The main building comprises a beautiful lounge with open fireplace, dining area, bar and large veranda / viewing platform. Guests may also choose to relax in the library or take a refreshing dip in the pool.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve offers four further accommodation options:

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Location
Situated in the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is 22’000 hectares of pure, undisturbed wilderness. The reserve is private and only open to Kwandwe guests, thus an utterly private experience is guaranteed. The Great Fish River flows for a distance of 30 km through the reserve.

The reserve is accessed in approximately 2 hours by road from Port Elizabeth. Alternatively, guests may choose to take a light aircraft to Kwandwe Airstrip. If arriving in a private vehicle, guests leave their car at Heatherton Towers, the reserve’s car park, before being transferred by safari vehicle to the lodge (ca. 15 min. drive).

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Travel by road to Port Elizabeth
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Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.

Duration 19 nights. Min 2 guests. Trip vice versa possible. Weight limit of luggage 20 kg. Luggage in one soft bag only.
Inclusive / Exclusive
Includes all transfers from Johannesburg to the hotels/camps to Port Elizabeth
  • Tswalu Motse: Double Room. All meals, all drinks (also from the wine cellar), minibar, laundry service, all safaris with private guide and tracker, horse riding, WiFi.
  • Kensington Place: Superior Room. Breakfast.
  • Babylonstoren: Cottage. Breakfast, laundry, winetasting, guided garden and farm tour, cycling, canoeing and rowboat on the dam, fly fishing, bread baking.
  • Grootbos Garden Lodge: Luxury Suite. All meals. Price includes activities such as horse riding, guided walks, nature, marine & coastal drives and walks, de Kelders cliff walk, Klipgat Cave combined with seasonal land-based whale watching. Boat trips for whale watching are extra.
  • Morukuru Beach Lodge: Ocean View Suite. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), twice daily activities with one of the camp guides.
  • Tsala Treetop Lodge: Suite. Breakfast.
  • Ecca Lodge: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily activities with one of the camp guides.
Includes Vehicle Category K, SUV, includes GPS Unit and One-Way Fees.
Not included are international flights, gratuities, compulsary comprehensive travel insurance, visa fees, local airport fees, personal purchases.

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