The Fairest Cape Coastal Itinerary (13 Days)

Day One
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will pick up your rental car from the airport office, and drive to your hotel, located close to the Waterfront area of the city. You will spend the next four nights in Cape Town.

Days Two, Three and Four
Cape Town is a stunning and vibrant city situated at the base of the 3000-foot high Table Mountain and surrounded by ocean, forested hills, wine farms and spectacular coastline. You will have three full days to see the city and its surrounds really well, and we have suggested a few activities that would make very good use of your time (Wildspace can arrange these activities in advance, or you keep things flexible and book them yourself as required).

	City Tour and Table Mountain In order to familiarize you with the city, we recommend a half-day tour of Cape Town. A short tour might take in a visit to the V&A Waterfront (where there is a great aquarium for kids), a walk around the Cape Castle dating back to the 17th century, browsing the stalls at Greenmarket Square, and much more. A city tour however, is not complete without a trip to the summit of Table Mountain in the new revolving cable car in order to view the city and surrounding coastline from above!
	Cape Peninsula Drive A drive around the Cape Peninsula is highly recommended. The spectacular drive takes you to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, where some people claim that the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet - others maintain they meet at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa. An interesting stop on the way back to Cape Town is the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, near Simonstown.
	Cape Winelands Tour The Cape Winelands are located scarcely an hour from Cape Town near the town of Stellenbosch. There are numerous properties offering tours of the winemaking facilities and vineyards, and many offer free wine tastings. The region is fast becoming known for the quality wines produced here.

Days Five and Six
Today you will depart early for the small fishing village of Hermanus, located on the coast roughly 100 kilometres east of Cape Town. Hermanus is the world's foremost land-based whale watching site. Each year between July and September, Southern Right Whales come to mate and calve in these coastal waters. Apart from whale-watching, Hermanus has a number of pristine beaches, is a perfect location for scenic walks, and is a good base from which to visit the Southernmost point in Africa, Cape Agulhas. A local guide can be arranged to point out the best whale watching spots, as well as to take you on a short walk to introduce you to the local floral kingdom known as fynbos.

Days Seven, Eight and Nine
In the morning you will depart early for the five-hour-long drive along the famous Garden Route, as far as Plettenberg Bay. You will spend the next three nights at Hog Hollow Country Lodge, which has only twelve uniquely individual rooms, each offering uninterrupted views over the indigenous forests and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Spend the next two full days exploring this area with the lodge as your base. Suggested optional activities include boat-based whale and dolphin watching, scenic glider flights over the coastline, a visit to the nearby primate sanctuary, horse riding and river excursions, and magnificent forest walks.

Midway along the famous Garden Route is the small resort town of Plettenberg Bay. The town is the perfect base from which to explore the many attractions of what is arguably one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the world. The area is blessed with numerous pristine white beaches, bountiful ocean life in the form of whales, dolphins, seals and Orcas, fantastic weather, and warm waters in which to swim. The lodge will assist you in arranging any number of activities, from glider flights over the coast, through boat trips to observe the whales, to bungy jumping from a nearby 216 meter-high bridge! To revitalize oneself after all this activity, the town also has numerous quality restaurants where you can sample South Africa's unique and interesting cuisine - from Malva pudding to potjiekos.

Days Ten, Eleven and Twelve
Today you will drive three hours east of Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. Kwandwe is one of the country's few malaria-free game parks, and is home to the "Big Five" of the African Bush (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo). You will enjoy the sumptuous luxury of the lodge for three nights, and each day you will go on two game drives in open vehicles in search of animals.

Day Thirteen
Drive the few hours to the city of Port Elizabeth from where you will catch your return flight to Johannesburg. (If your return flight originates in Cape Town, a nice option would be to drive back to Cape Town on this day and overnight at the Spier Wine Estate, located close to the International airport.)

• All accommodation as per the itinerary on a B&B basis, including taxes, except for the private game lodge where all meals are included.
• Two nature drives daily when staying at the private game lodge.
• Rental vehicle on a Super Cover insurance basis (please ensure you enquire as to the extent of the coverage).
• Transfer from Cape Town airport directly to the hotel.
• Access to a 24-hours-a-day helpline and the full logistical support of Wildspace.

Exclusions

• Meals not mentioned in the "Inclusions" section above.
• International and Internal airfares (internal flights can very easily be incorporated into the routing of your international ticket according to your final itinerary).
• Tours and entrance fees (in order to provide you with maximum flexibility and independence).
• Tips, laundry, alcohol, mineral water, soft drinks and any items of a personal nature.
• Anything not expressly included in the "Inclusions" section above.