The Fairest Cape Tour Itinerary

Fairest Cape special 9 days

• Knysna - 2 nights
• Plettenberg bay - 1 night
• Oudshoorn - 1 night
• Cape Town and the winelands - 4 nights

Day 1 to 4
The Garden Route is undoubtedly the most beautiful part of the South African coast line. The area boasts a Mediterranean climate and unsurpassed natural beauty. We spend the next two days in the sleepy picturesque town of Knysna. The town lies on the shores of a beautiful estuary, with the lagoon spilling into the ocean, passing through the monolithic sandstone cliffs known as the Knysna Heads. A ferry ride across the lagoon is the best way to see the Heads and get a full view of the lagoon and the town.

The third day is a busy one. After a light breakfast a short drive takes us into one of but a few remaining indigenous forests in South Africa, known as Tsitsikamma. Have you ever dreamt of an enchanted forest of mysterious and impenetrable lushness, with a canopy of giant Redwoods and moss and ferns under foot? Well this is it! We take the back roads deep into its inner sanctum. Here we enjoy the pleasure of a "bush brunch". We continue our journey, meandering through the forest, to the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay. We spend the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy the vistas of the lagoon below and the winding coastline in the distance. Weather permitting, a stroll on the beach - and for the brave, a dip in the waves - will start you planning your next visit.

After breakfast we leave for Oudtshoorn, nestled against the Swartberg Mountains in the semi-desert region of the Klein Karoo. Our first visit is to an ostrich farm, with its grand manor house, reflecting the days when ostrich feathers were in vogue. Ostrich farming is still a lucrative business, but is valued for its meat and beautiful skins. We watch farm labourers engage in their daily "Ascot" ostrich race. Why not try it yourself - but remember to hold on!

Then a short drive to one of the unique wonders of the world - the Cango Caves with underground tunnels and chambers four kilometres long. Millennia of limestone deposits formed breathtaking stalactites and stalagmites that are skilfully illuminated for us to enjoy. Time permitting, we take the scenic route through the Swartberg Pass, an engineering feat of yesteryear. After a busy day we can enjoy the luxurious desert retreat of a country house.

Day 5 to 8
Today we are en route to the Mother city - Cape Town. We take the scenic Route 62, reminiscent of the more famous Route 66 in the USA. We drive through picturesque villages such as Bonnievale, Ceres and Tulbach. In Montagu we stop for lunch at the 1906 Victorian restaurant. Back in the coach, sit back and enjoy the magnificent landscapes, towering cliffs and the scenic passes. The mountains form the backdrop to a rainbow of colours - fields of wheat, canola, vineyards and orchards. As we get closer to Cape Town who will be the lucky one to spot the famous mountain first?

The Mother City is regarded by many as the most beautiful city in the world. It lies beneath the sandstone countenance of Table Mountain, often shrouded in a veil of clouds. Far below its flat crest lies the harbour, with colourful sailing boats returning from stunning trips to the precipitous cliffs of the Twelve Apostles, the magnificent Monte Carlo-like mansions of Clifton, the sandy white beaches of Camps Bay, Muizenburg and Fish Hoek, not to mention Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for eighteen years.

This corner of South Africa is also renowned for its splendid wines - produced among beautiful mountains, whitewashed Cape Dutch homesteads and a patchwork of vineyards. The towns reflecting the history of the French Huguenots are Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl, all nestled beneath rugged mountains. No wonder this region is one of the most popular destinations for travellers.

Day 9
The management of Sunset Safaris and Tours bid you an African farewell - hamba gathle!
You leave for the airport in the morning with a sense of nostalgia - "I will return here, soon".

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