Self-drive and Train Journey in South Africa

Day 1

Johannesburg

Staying at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

Arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo where you are met by our driver and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, we can add a guided tour of the city and museum, depending on your preferences. Time at leisure at the hotel, your meals are for your own account on this day. Overnight at the Fairlawns, including breakfast.

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Day 2

The Blue Train

Staying at The Blue Train

Breakfast and check out. You will be transferred at the Pretoria Train Station on time for the departure of the BLUE TRAIN for Cape Town. Your meals are included on board of the train, as well as selected beverages. The two night journey of 1600 kilometres (994 miles), through a diverse and spectacular scenery and will include an off-train excursion in Kimberley for a visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum.

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Day 3

The Blue Train

Staying at The Blue Train

Breakfast on board before the arrival in Kimberley. You will disembark and a short bus ride will take you to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum where you will enjoy a guided tour of the mine and other interesting historical sites. An enclosed ramp will give you a spectacular view of the Big Hole. Back on the train where lunch is served and we continue the journey to Cape Town with dinner and night on board.

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Day 4-6

Cape Town

Staying at Winchester Hotel

The day is spent in the train including lunch and you arrive at Cape Town station around 18h00. You are met and transferred to the hotel located on the Atlantic Seaboard, not far from the hustle of the city center, the V&A waterfront and the beaches. Your 3 nights stay at the Winchester include your breakfast. We have also included a full day private guided tour along the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point for the next day. On the next morning, you are transferred to the car rental agency, via a private guided orientation tour of the city. Collect your vehicle and balance of the stay at leisure.

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Day 7

Franschhoek

Staying at La Clé

Today you drive through to the Winelands area for a night at La Cle, a lovely property located within Franschhoek. You can choose to take the tram and visit a dedicated wine route, or simply relax at the estate. There is a lovely village with some shopping options, or visit the local museum. Meals are for your own account.

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Day 8-9

Oudtshoorn

Staying at Buffelsdrift Game Reserve

Continue your journey via the scenic R62 route to reach Oudtshoorn and Buffelsdrift Lodge. Your 2 nights stay includes: an afternoon Bush safari (2hr), dinner, your 2 nights accommodation, breakfasts and a choice of 2 Activities (either Cango Caves, Cango Ostrich Farm, Cango Wildlife Ranch or Wine Tasting), lunch on day 2, an elephant experience, and dinner.

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Day 10-11

St Francis Bay

Staying at The Sands @ St Francis

Last breakfast and safari outing before you continue your journey for a stop to the beach. Drive back to the coast, pass Plettenberg bay and enjoy 2 nights at The Sands in ST Francis. The property is a skip and a hop from the beach, where you can appreciate the warm water of the Indian Ocean. Walk on the beach, watch the surfers or visit the surrounding area, your time is at leisure to do as you please. Meals are for your own account.

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Day 12-13

Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Staying at Eagles Crag at Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Breakfast and depart early to reach Shamwari game Lodge. Ideally, arrive at the lodge for a late lunch and relax before the afternoon game drive. A stay at Shamwari Private Game Reserve is one that will remain with you forever. Due to its location in the heart of the Eastern Cape, the reserve offers abundant wildlife, fauna and flora exclusive to the area and unforgettable encounters with nature, in a malaria free environment. Your stay includes your meals, two shared game drives per day, selected beverages, and guided walks. Game drives take place in the tranquil moods of sunrise and sunset. Survey the areas, witness the birds of prey or spot one of the Big 5 from the comfort and safety of your open game viewing vehicle with professional safari guide.

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Day 14

End Of Itinerary

Last morning on safari, enjoy breakfast and transfer back at the gate to collect your vehicle. Drive to Port Elizabeth airport, where you return the vehicle.

Depending on your onward journey, we can book a flight for you, either to return to Cape Town, fly to Joahnnesburg, or to extend your trip.