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Detailed Itinerary
Garden Route Safari Cape Agulhas & Black Oystercatcher and Whale watching in Hermanus option, 3 days.
Our 3 day Garden Route Safari Cape Agulhas Hermanus offers Cape Town visitors the opportunity to experience the Big Five in their natural environment. On the way back, we will visit Cape Agulhas, the most Southern tip of Africa, stay overnight at the Black Oystercatcher vineyard (wine tasting included) or Arniston Hotel & Spa. Optionally we can visit a Big Cat sanctuary. In season (July to Nov.) we can do a whale watching tour in Hermanus. We will drive back to Cape Town via the scenic False Bay coastal road. It is the perfect tour to start or to end your visit to Cape Town.
Highlights:
- 1 night Garden Route Game Lodge, breakfast buffet, dinner buffet.
- Two Game Drives in open safari vehicle with knowledgeable ranger.
- Cape Agulhas, the most Southern tip of Africa
- Lunch in a Struisbaai beach restaurant (not included)
- 1 night at the Black Oystercatcher, chalet with bedroom/ kitchen, wine tasting incl.
- Visit of a Big Cat Sanctuary on our way to Hermanus (entree not included)
- Optional Whale watching trip in Hermanus (boat trip 60 US$ pp, not incl.)
- False Bay coastal road
- Cape Town hotel pick up/ drop off.
Itinerary:
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cape Town at 8:30 for your Garden Route Safari Cape Agulhas tour.
The drive along the scenic Garden Route to the private game reserve takes approx. 3 hours. We will arrive at the lodge at lunch time. After lunch you may visit the reptile center and pad the head of a giant turtle.
In the late afternoon you will enjoy the first game drive in an open safari vehicle with a knowledgeable ranger, who will tell you everything about the big and the small animals the reserve is home to.
You will certainly see rhinos, the lions, elephants, giraffes, many different antelopes, zebras and with a bit of luck also the cheetahs. A rhino cub was born in Nov 2015. The lion group is particularly beautiful.
After the game drive you will enjoy the dinner buffet at the lodge.Accommodation is optionally in Family Lodge Rooms, Valley View Bush Chalets or in Luxury Suites (images show chalet room, luxury suite and family room). The suites offer a second bath and an outside shower under the African sky. In the lodge rooms is free WiFi available. In the lodge bar & lounge with open fire place is also WiFi available.
The second day you go on the early morning (7:00) game drive of your Garden Route Safari. After the 2,5 hour game drive and a delicious breakfast buffet, we will leave at about 10:00 and drive (2.5h) to Cape Agulhas, the most Southern tip of Africa.
You will visit the Southern tip and may climb up the light house. Then we propose to have lunch in Struisbaai, right at the beach in an indigenous beach restaurant (not included).
For the more demanding food lovers we suggest to lunch at the Black Oystercatcher vineyard, where you can relax, explore the area and have a superb wine tasting.
Overnight at Black Oystercatcher vineyard.
We drive on a gravel road via Elim and Hermanus for a whale watching trip (season July – Nov, ticket not included) or we visit the Panthera Africa Big Cat sanctuary . The sactuary is home to many big cats, as Tigers, Leopards, Lions and a black Panther.
The Garden Route Safari Cape Agulhas Hermanus tour ends at your Cape Town hotel or any other location in the greater Cape Town region.
Cape Agulhas, the most Southern tip of Africa!
We will be driving a scenic country road to the beautiful Struisbaai lagoon, visit Cape Agulhas, where the two oceans meet and you may climb up the Cape Agulhas light house. With a little luck we will also see the huge, curious sting rays, which usually come right to the boat jetty at the beach restaurant.
Cape Agulhas Arniston Hotel
Arniston Spa Hotel is set in one of the Cape`s most exquisite locations, next to an old fishing village, surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves offering the best in Arniston accommodation.
The luxurious 4-star hotel is internationally known as one of the world`s great getaways. Touched by the spray from the Indian Ocean, panoramic views of the unspoiled Indian ocean and endless beaches will welcome you.
Blessed with an abundance of sea life the hotel promises delicious oysters from nearby shores and the freshest fish from the local fishing boats.
Our sophisticated menu blends traditional South African cuisine with modern innovations from renowned chefs. Your culinary treat is complemented by an award-winning list of wines, many of which are from the local wine routes.
We offer a breakfast buffet that is a delicious spread of traditional and healthy foods.
Please select your favorite accommodation.
Black Oystercatcher Vineyard
The four Black Oystercatcher Cottages are beautifully furnished with king-size beds or two single beds and private bathrooms. Each cottage has an equipped kitchenette. And for the chilly winter months two cottages feature an inside fireplace in the lounge area. Step outside onto a patio (with an expansive view) and make use of your own braai. All linen and towels are provided. And you’ll also have access to free Wi-Fi.
Our promise: you will enjoy their wines, and the Garden Route Safari Cape Agulhas Hermanus tour.
On our way to Hermanus we can visit the Panthera Africa Big Cat sanctuary , if requested.
An Educational Tour takes about 90 minutes. This is a true sanctuary, where no cub petting, breeding or trading takes place. For those interested to visit: Entrance fees adults USD 18, children > 13y is US$ 12,00. You will see (white) lions, tigers, leopards and other big cats. Please make a note if you want to go!
Whale Watching in Hermanus
The whale watching boat trip will take about 2.5 hours. During the season from July. to November whale sightings are almost guaranteed.
The big catamaran ensures a comfortable ride and uses a drone to spot the whales.
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Tiina H. Finland –
Hi,
We really enjoyed our holiday and liked our Garden Route Safari trip. Gonzalo was a great guide, he knows a lot and told us so many interesting things. Safari was great experience. Also Black Oystercatcher was really beautiful and nice place. There was lot of driving during three days but of course we saw a lot. There was lot of roadworks especially when driving to safari and that’s why the journey took quite long time. It would have been nice to arrive a little bit earlier to safari place, now we went to swimming pool very quickly.
Please say many thanks to Gonzalo and say hi to him from both of us! We have so many nice photos from Sout-Africa and we will always remember this holiday! Hope to get there back someday.
Best regards,
Tiina