Exclusive Cape Town and Garden Route – 8 Days

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An 8 day Cape Town & Garden Route tour with exclusive South African boutique hotels. 2 nights at the trendy Kensington Place, set under iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town. A private guide to guide you through Cape Town’s highlights. Explore the Cape Winelands and Garden Route at your own pace in a hired luxury car. Spend 2 nights at The Franschhoek, in the French inspired town of Franschhoek, and enjoy 3 nights at Kanonkop in Knysna along the Garden Route.

  • Stay at one of the trendiest luxury boutique hotels in Cape Town
  • Private Cape Town Tours kept flexible to suite you
  • Freedom to explore the Winelands at your leisure
  • Scenic Garden Route drive along some of South Africa’s rugged coastline
  • 5 star luxury boutique accommodation overlooking magical Knysna
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When arriving in Cape Town your private guide will be waiting for you at the airport. Your guide will be with you for the next 3 days. Transfer to the trendiest boutique hotel in Cape Town, Kensington Place for your 2 night stay in a luxury suite. Set on the slopes of Table Mountain with stunning mountain and city views, this stylish spot exceeds expectations.

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Accommodation Kensington Place

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Cape Town is filled with magical places and amazing things to do and see. From the iconic Table Mountain and Cape Point Nature Reserve, to the Ocean wildlife of Penguins, Whales and Great White Sharks, from superb restaurants and great shopping to hip trendy places like Camps Bay.

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Accommodation Kensington Place

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Your luxury vehicle will be dropped off at Kensington Place at a time convenient for you. After a sumptuous breakfast under the Capes blue sky you head out of Cape Town to the French inspired town of Franschhoek. Check into the lovingly restored historic residence of The Last Word Franschhoek.

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Accommodation The Last Word Franschhoek

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Your Superior Suite has every comfort of a dream home in a magnificent setting. Centrally located in the gourmet food and wine capital, you have complete freedom to explore the town and enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours at a selection of award winning wineries in the nearby Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine regions,

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A scenic drive through the diverse landscape of the Garden Route, stopping for photo opportunities or lunch, gets you to your final destination overlooking the breathtaking Knysna Lagoon. The intimate Kanonkop House offers 5 star boutique accommodations. You can choose to relax and unwind on this beautiful property or immerse yourself in the activities the Garden Route is famous for.

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Accommodation Kanonkop Guest House

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Particular highlights in Knysna include Oyster Tasting, Knysna is known for its many Oyster Farms. There are also world-class golf courses in and around Knysna if you feel you need to stretch your legs. Guided Hiking Trails in the age old Indigenous Forest are a wonderful way to pass the time, soothe your soul and awaken your senses before you head home.

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LocationKnysna

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Accommodation Kanonkop Guest House

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There is lots to do around Knysna and Plettenberg Bay including: Boat cruises on Knysna Lagoon, Featherbed Nature Reserve, canoeing, craft markets, seafood restaurants, beaches, golf, elephant interactions, Monkeyland and mountain biking in the forests.

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Accommodation Kanonkop Guest House

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You have a choice of a 3 hour drive to Port Elizabeth where you can drop you car at the airport and catch a flight back to Cape Town to connect with your International outbound flight. Or you can take the scenic drive 6 hour back to Cape Town in time to connect with your outbound flight.

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