Day 1
Depart Cape Town via Du Toit's Kloof Pass to Worcester and traverse the famous Route 62, passing through Montagu to the town of Robertson. Visit the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp, where the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted by the ever-changing semi-desert areas, arriving at our luxurious hotel in Oudtshoorn. After checking in, the remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Return to the hotel and enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines. Hlangana Country Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Hlangana Lodge is a four-star guesthouse set on more than a hectare of exotic gardens on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, en route to the Cango Caves. The choice is yours: 12 standard, 6 superior rooms or the honeymoon suite. Offering the highest standards of luxury and service, it is perfectly situated to serve as a haven from where you can explore Oudtshoorn and the surrounding countryside. Hlangana Lodge has several leisure options to help you recuperate after a hard day's sightseeing. Guests can enjoy the great South African outdoors in the landscaped garden, kick back and relax in a deckchair next to the saltwater swimming pool, or admire the skillfully crafted woodwork on the veranda. You can also catch up on your postcard writing, or enjoy a drink in the tastefully decorated lounge. For our active-minded guests, there is a well-equipped gym room with facilities for a complete workout.

Day 2
After breakfast, start the day with a visit to a local ostrich farm for a guided tour. Leaving Oudtshoorn, continue over the Outeniqua Pass and experience the sudden contrast of the semi-desert Klein Karoo to indigenous Fynbos vegetation as we approach South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After checking into our waterfront hotel, freshen up for a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront. Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Sample the best of the Garden Route at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays which lies on the shore of the famous lagoon, overlooking the breathtaking Knysna Heads as they jut out to sea. Let yourself be pampered in first class style in a hotel set in this most panoramic of locations. The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is situated on the shores of the Knysna lagoon and has individual moorings and jetties to ensure that you make the most of the serene waters at your doorstep, whilst the vibrant Knysna Quays Waterfront, being only a few steps away, provides ample restaurants, bars and specialty boutiques for your enjoyment. The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers guestrooms decorated in subtle nautical themes which open onto views of the tranquil lagoon. In the afternoon, the sweeping views of the pool deck offer the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun and a colourful cocktail. The more active can while away the hours on the tennis or squash courts or sample delightful seafood and mouth-watering oysters in one of the hotels two restaurants.

Day 3
After breakfast we have sufficient time to enjoy a stroll through the town or waterfront. We set off on a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historic Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with their relics of famous explorers. The day continues with an afternoon game drive in a malaria-free private game reserve, which is home to an abundance of animal and bird life. Set against the backdrop of the Langeberg Mountain Range, the Garden Route Game Lodge guards the entrance to South Africa's world famous Garden Route Coast. Dinner in an African Boma (weather permitting) provides us with a unique dining experience, where a hearty array of tasty traditional cuisine can be enjoyed. Garden Route Game Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1 game viewing activity

Day 4
An early morning game drive followed by a sumptuous breakfast can be enjoyed. After this, we complete our stay with an informative guided tour of the lodge's Reptile Centre and Cheetah Breeding Centre. Our tour continues via Swellendam to your hotel at Waenhuiskrans, set in the beauty of white limestone cliffs, giant sand dunes, pristine beaches, stunning nature reserves and the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Freshen up for a delectable dinner featuring Cape Country cuisine blending old Cape Malay favourites with some modern eclectic innovations. The Arniston Hotel or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1 game viewing activity

The 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. The luxurious 4-star Arniston Spa Hotel is internationally known as one of the world’s great getaways. Touched by the spray from the Indian Ocean, we welcome you with panoramic views of the unspoilt ocean and endless beaches. The luxurious 60 en-suite rooms are all elegantly decorated with the comforts of a world-class hotel. Most rooms have fireplaces for those cosy winter evenings. Our deluxe sea-facing rooms have private balconies with panoramic ocean views. The patio-facing rooms open onto a tranquil garden and swimming pool with sun loungers.

Day 5
After a full South African breakfast, our final day begins with a visit to Cape Agulhas (southernmost tip of Africa). Continue to Hermanus, which is famed for being the best land based whale-watching site in the world (seasonal). Our journey back to Cape Town continues as we travel via the wheat fields of the Overberg. Proceed via the spectacular coastal drive along the east coast of False Bay with its panoramic views of Cape Point and Table Mountain. The tour ends with drop off at hotel or at Cape Town International Airport.