On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport you will be met off your flight and transferred to your hotel. Check in and spend the remainder of the day at leisure relaxing at the hotel pool or perhaps visiting the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. This complex is open until late at night, so besides shopping you can also enjoy a snack or dinner at one of the many restaurants that the Waterfront offers.

Today you will be taken on a half day City Orientation Tour. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Table Mountain, Cape Town is rich in historical and cultural heritage and natural beauty.  Some of the highlight stops on this tour will be the Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope and the lively Greenmarket Square – where you can purchase arts and crafts from all over Africa. You will also take a trip through the colourful Bo Kaap area, known as the home of the “Cape Malays”.

Weather permitting, you could choose the option of an afternoon trip up Cape Town’s landmark Table Mountain for sunset, or possibly take the tour to Robben Island. The remainder of the day will be spent at leisure at the vibrant V&A Waterfront, which offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment. We recommend you have your dinner in this tranquil setting.

After breakfast head out for a full day excursion to the magnificent scenery and wildlife of the Cape Peninsula. This tour includes a boat trip to Duiker Island, where thousands of Cape Fur Seals live, and later a stop for lunch in the cosy Naval village of Simon's Town. We will visit Boulders Beach to see one of South Africa's two land-based African Penguin colonies and then continue along the False Bay coastline to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Have your photos taken at the most south western tip of the African continent and enjoy an invigorating walk, or leisurely funicular trip, up to the Cape Point lighthouses to admire the dramatic cliffs and amazing views. The day ends at the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Today, after breakfast, your hired car will be delivered to your hotel. After signing the necessary paperwork you are then at leisure to explore Cape Town on your own. Besides the tours that you have done, there are so many other interesting things to do in and around Cape Town. Perhaps visit the Winelands area of Stellenbosch or Franschhoek for wonderful scenery, wine tasting and a picnic lunch.  If it is a summer’s day, head down to Camps Bay where you can spend the day lazing on the famous white sand beaches around this area.

Today, check out of your hotel and depart for Oudtshoorn. The drive offers one many photographic opportunities. Upon arrival in Oudtshoorn, check in at your accommodation and the remainder of your day is at leisure to enjoy the activities that this town offers.

Suggested sights to visit in Oudtshoorn are

The Cango Caves
The Cango Caves are located just outside the town of Oudtshoorn at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountain range. The Caves off tourists a incredible insight into stalactites and stalagmites. There are a variety of tours offer all done by a guide. Tours are conducted at regular intervals on most days - there is a "Standard Tour" which takes an hour and an "Adventure Tour" which takes an hour and a half. The "Adventure Tour" consists of crawling through narrow passages and climbing up steep rock formations guided by small lights.

The Cango Wildlife Ranch
This is the oldest and largest cheetah contact centre in the World where you can see and feel a huge variety of animals including the spotted king cheetah.  From snake to the lions, you will find all you want here.

Cheetahland is home to a variety of cats such as lion and jaguar. The thrill of Valley of Ancients and Natural Encounters add a thrill element to learning about crocodiles and making the Cango Wildlife Ranch one of the most interactive, exciting tourist attractions worldwide.

The Safari Ostrich Farm
Safari Ostrich Show Farm is an actual working farm one will see large flocks of ostriches at different stages of development.  You will be taken on a guided tour of the farm and told about every aspect of ostrich farming, from breeding to rearing. Every tour ends with an "Ostrich Derby" where local jockeys display their riding skills.

Today depart for Knysna where you will be overnighting for two nights. Knysna is one of the Garden Route's best known travel destinations and was named one of the Top 100 Destinations in the World in the TripAdvisor 2008 Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards. The Knysna area consists of Knysna, Sedgefield, Brenton, Noetzie, Rheenendal, Belvidere and Buffalo Bay. Indigenous forests, fynbos, lakes, rivers, mountains and beautiful coastlines are all part of this area. One has a choice of activities to choose from, ranging from high energy adventure and sporting activities to shopping, haute cuisine, enjoying a taste of Knysna’s famous oysters or simply relaxing.

Full day at leisure to explore the area.

Knysna has so much to offer a visitor; shopping at the town’s quaint waterfront, visiting the Knysna Elephant Park where one can interact with Elephants or Monkeyland which is a sanctuary for a variety of Monkeys. Right next to Monkeyland is Birds of Eden which houses a large variety of birds in their natural habitat.

One of the most popular attractions is a cruise on the John Benn, which departs from the Knysna Waterfront and cruises out to just before the Knysna Heads.

After breakfast depart from Knysna and drive to your lodge in the Eastern Cape. You will pass through the town of Plettenberg Bay, famous for its whale and Dolphin viewing, Natures Valley, the Tsitsikamma National Park and Humansdorp before reaching the Friendly City of Port Elizabeth. You will then head inland to your lodge.

On arrival at Kariega Main Lodge, check in and you will be shown to your accommodation. You will be accommodated in a log chalet with a large private viewing deck (some with private pools) offering privacy and stunning views of the Kariega River valley. All the log chalets are air-conditioned, with en-suite bedrooms, fire place and satellite TV's.

You will be shown to your chalet where you can relax and unwind before your afternoon open vehicle game drive, which will last approximately 2-3 hours. The animals in the reserve are generally accustomed to the vehicles, meaning you will be able to get close to the larger animals safely – offering an unforgettable safari experience. A stop will be made along the way for sundowners. On return to the lodge you will enjoy dinner under the African stars around a log fire (weather permitting).

Wake to the sounds of the African bush; this morning you will embark on an early morning game drive where you will experience a beautiful sunrise in the wild. This reserve is home to the Big 5, as well as a huge variety of other game such as various antelope, giraffe, hyena, hippo, cheetah, baboons, monkeys and much more. There is also an abundance of bird life to be enjoyed. Return to your lodge in the late morning to enjoy a hearty brunch.  You will then have time to relax in your chalet and read a good book or enjoy the view from your room. Later in the afternoon you will embark on your second evening game drive through the reserve.

Once it gets dark your ranger will use a powerful spotlight to seek out the nocturnal animals. The chance of spotting leopard is higher at night, and you may even be lucky enough to witness a lion hunt. On your return to the lodge a delicious traditional dinner awaits.

Enjoy an early morning game drive before returning to the lodge. After a hearty breakfast check out of the lodge and drive to the Port Elizabeth Airport where you will drop off your hired car and connect with your flight  home (Excluded).