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:: Holiday Styles
Fly/Drive Holidays
South Africa's Garden Route & Classic Namibia
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2008:
16 Days fly/drive luxury accommodated honeymoon from Rand/N$30,355 pp sharing ( 1st November 2007 to 30th June 2008 ) to Rand/N$35,045 pp sharing (1st July to 31st October 2008 ).
Departures from Cape Town daily throughout the year - on request Routing: Cape Town, South Africa to Cape Town.
Highlights: 2 nights wine region, 2 nights Knysna, 2 nights Tsitsikamma wild coast, Swellendam, Cape Town, Windhoek, 2 nights Wolwedans Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve, 2 nights Sossusvlei/ Sesriem, 2 nights wellness centre and game lodge.
Details: Fly/ drive luxury accommodated safari inclusive of 2x2 sedan hire vehicle in South Africa, 2x4 Toyota Avanza hire in Namibia, luxury lodges, guest houses or hotels on the meal & activity basis stated, flight between Cape Town and Windhoek, route map & 24 hour support.
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Days 1 & 2: La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek |
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Arrive Cape Town and collect your hire car before making your way to the historic town of Franschhoek. Situated on a working farm, perched high on the mountain pass with views of the vineyard and orchards below. The facility is also home to one of the regions top restaurants and producer of a number of award winning wines.
The small number of guest suites each comprise a sitting area with air conditioning, fireplace, mini-bar, television and tea and coffee making facilities. The suites open out on to their own verandas with private plunge pools. Breakfast included. |
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Days 3 & 4: Headlands House, Knysna, Honeymoon Suite |
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Knysna is famed for its oysters, lagoon, elephants and amazing scenery, while only a short drive away is the Ostrich town of Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves, Africa's largest complex of caverns. Headlands House offers dramatic sea, lagoon and cliff views from every window. Uniquely situated on the highest point of the famous Knysna Heads, Headlands House is the perfect from place from which to explore this beautiful town and area. Breakfast included. |
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Days 5 & 6: Tsitsikamma Lodge, Honeymoon Suite |
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The Tsitsikamma cabins are built from solid wood built within stands of huge shady trees. Spectacular mountain views and a luxurious open-plan interior with spa-bath create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Each cabin also has its own TV, phone, tea & coffee facilities, BBQ and private deck. The central restaurant offers home-cooked meals, a games room & cosy lounge, and the swimming pool provides a great place to relax during warm afternoons.
There are many walks which can be taken from the lodge, and other activities such as black water tubing, tree-top canopy tours, abseiling, boat cruises, mountain bike trails, scuba diving, snorkelling or a marine tour through the Tsitsikamma National Park can be arranged. Many pristine wilderness areas are within close driving distance. Breakfast included. |
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Day 7: Bloomestate, Swellendam |
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Begin your drive back to Cape Town today, taking the night in Swellendam, situated close to the Marloth Nature Reserve.
On an estate of 2.5 hectares, this guesthouse offers a stay in a luxury environment with all the comforts you could wish for. Swellendam is the third oldest settlement in South Africa and is situated at the foot of the majestic Langeberg mountains. All rooms have a comfortable sitting area with TV and bar facilities and luxurious bathrooms. French doors open onto landscaped gardens with a tranquil dam, heated saltwater pool, outside Jacuzzi and mountain views. With a maximum of 14 guests privacy, attentive service and supreme comfort are assured. Breakfast included. |
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Day 8: Fullham Lodge, Camp's Bay, Cape Town |
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Continue your drive back to Cape Town, taking your final night in South Africa in the trendy and cosmopolitan suburb of Camps Bay.
This small and friendly guest house is located on the edge of the nature reserve with a clear view of the ocean, and a ten minute walk to the restaurants and shops of Camp's Bay. The rooms have TV, en-suite bathrooms, telephone and safe facilities. There is a communal lounge, small bar and breakfast room.
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From Camp's Bay you are a short drive into the centre of Cape Town from where you can enjoy the many attractions of this cosmopolitan city. Table Mountain offers fantastic views over the Bay when the weather is good, and there are many good walks that you can take through the unique fynbos vegetation of this beautiful area. Kirstenbosch botanical gardens are a lovely place to spend the afternoon, and there are some good museums in the city centre as well as the Two Oceans aquarium and boat trips in the harbour or out to Robben Island. You may also like to drive to Cape Point nature reserve, or Hermanus which is famous for whale watching during July to November. Alternatively you may decide to just relax around the many great beaches in this area! Breakfast included. |
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Day 9: Olive Grove Guest House, Windhoek |
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Take your inclusive flight from Cape Town to Windhoek International Airport today where you will be transferred into the city centre. Olive Grove is an upmarket establishment situated close to the city centre in a quiet, peaceful suburb. One of Olive's Grove's main features is the large veranda in front of every room, with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The open air lounge, wellness spa, Jacuzzi bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden all invite the visitor to unwind and relax under Namibia's open skies. Breakfast included. |
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Days 10 & 11: Wolwedans Dune Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve |
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Your hire car will be delivered after breakfast and you will commence your drive into the desert. South of Sesriem is the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Namibia's Southern Africa's biggest privately owned reserve covering an area of some 200,000 hectares close to Sossusvlei. Accompanied by experienced guides, visitors are introduced to the Namib Rand Nature Reserve's desert habitat with its diverse fauna and flora; on foot, by car, or from the air in a hot-air balloon (an optional extra).
The traditional programme for two nights would entail an afternoon drive on the day of arrival, followed by a full day safari. The lodge also lends itself to relaxing for an afternoon, the choice is entirely yours. Accommodation is in one of eight chalets each with en-suite bathroom. Each chalet has its own private veranda offering wonderful views of the desert. All meals & activities included. |
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Days 12&13: Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, Sesriem area |
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Arrive at the luxurious Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge and relax this afternoon around the beautiful pool or in your suites. The bar & restaurant are joined to a lounge and reading area, and the excellent cuisine is perfectly complemented by one of the many superb wines stocked in the wine cellar. Each suite boasts inside and outdoor showers, a lounge area with CD player and a skylight above the bed for midnight star gazing. Inclusive activities here take the form of nature drives, quad biking and an early morning trip to Sossusvlei & Deadvlei to view the extensive dunes and scenery that contains the highest dunes in the world. It is also worth taking the opportunity to enjoy the amazing night sky using the lodge computer-controlled telescope. All meals & activities included. |
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Days 14 & 15: Gocheganas Nature Reserve |
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Begin your drive north from the desert and onwards to the stunning Gocheganas Lodge. This beautiful lodge is located just half an hours drive south of Windhoek and offers the perfect place to relax and unwind at the beginning or end of your holiday in Namibia. Accommodation is provided in spacious thatched chalets perched on the hillside overlooking the beautiful private game reserve which is home to white rhino, zebra & many antelope species.
Facilities include heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor pool, small exercise gym, sauna & self-guided walking trails. Optional early morning or late afternoon game drives can be arranged, and the wellness centre also offers a range of excellent optional treatments including massage, pedicures, manicures, facials, detox & spa treatments. All meals included. |
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Day 16: Fly out of Windhoek |
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After a leisurely breakfast, you can begin your return journey to Windhoek and the International Airport in time to meet your inclusive flight back to either Cape Town or onto Johannesburg. |
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Please note - the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change - for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above. Please check visa requirements. |
