Cape Town to Durban Unforgettable Road-Trip

Today as you arrive in the magical land of Cape Town you will get to see the most historic Heritage site in all of South Africa . Learn about the legacy of the South African leader , President Nelson Mandela and his struggle during the 27 years long  imprisonment , 18 of those 27 years were spent on this beautiful , isolated and cold place called Robbin Island . Other 2 Inmates of Robbin Island prison also went on to become President of South Africa , Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma . The perfect way to start your South African Expedition by educating yourself by the rich history of this place . This Tour / Tickets needs to be booked in advance and also factors like climate and rough seas affect this Tour.

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1. Robbin Island Tour

If you don’t wish to go to Robbin Island you could see the Bo Kaap Museum that boasts about the Islamic Heritage and freed slaves after the abolishment of Slavery in South Africa. The Malay Quarters are lanes of colourful houses , a great sight for photography though . Or you could enjoy the rich diversity of Ocean life from the Indian and Atlantic Oceans in the Two Oceans Aquarium at Victoria & Albert Waterfront . This is one of Cape Town’s top attractions .

Or you could simple stroll V & A lanes and V&A malls , enjoy the Clock Tower , Ariel views from top of the Giant Wheel on the harbour and choose to eat from a variety of cuisines from the hip Restaurants at the waterfront while enjoying great views . You could also take the Stellenbosch Wine Tour where you will visit the town of Stellenbosch and take a trip to the vineyards while tasting the country’s esteemed Pinotage Wine . There are many Traditional delicious Gourmet Food tours where you get to eat like a local in style .

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2. Bo Kaap Museum

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3. Two Oceans Aquarium

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4. Giant Wheel at V & A

Today will be a very memorable and exciting day since you will be exploring the Cape Peninsula Tour . This must -do attraction includes experiencing wild scenery , Unique culture of the beautiful Coastline of Cape Peninsula . Driving along the coast and views of breath-taking Table Mountain you will be stopping to explore pristine beaches and beautiful coastal towns like Simons town , scenic drive at Chapmans Peak Drive [ one of the most beautiful drives in the world ]  , Hout Bay , Camps Bay , Twelve Apostles and other attractions .

You will also visit the famous Boulders Beach which is home to African Penguins visit the Ostrich farms in the Cape of Good Hope Reserve , feed the Ostriches and finally journey to the Edge of the African Continent which is the Cape of Good Hope . Also the trip includes a visit to one of the oldest Vineyards of South Africa , Groot Constantia . You could have a wine tasting session with a combination of cheese , crackers and chocolates or also see the process of wine making and stroll in the vineyards while sipping some of the finest wine .

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7. Cape Peninsula Tour with Ostrich farms Vineyards , Simons Town & Penguin Island

You could also visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens home to many indigenous flora and fauna, are one of the oldest Reserves in the World and one of its kind. It’s a very beautiful place and on a clear day you can enjoy the different colour display by nature , a  perfect place to spend 3 to 4 hours in the lap of nature.

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8. Botanical Gardens

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9. Instagram Tour

Today you will get to the highest point of Table Mountain to see the best Ariel views of the Mother City. This is the top most attraction of Cape Town and one cannot miss this being in Cape Town . The Cable Car takes you in under 5 mins , right to the top of the peak to experience views you will never forget in your lifetime . You could also visit the Seal island today by taking a  Boat Cruise which takes you there in 40 mins where you can see a huge colony of Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat . Several sharks also circle the island as Seal is the favourite food of sharks and so Seal Island is the hunting ground of Great white Sharks , a great place to catch the glimpse of a Hunt .

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10. Seal Island with Table Mountain Cable Car Ariel Views

You could also get a chance to Swim and Snorkel with Seals and enjoy observing these interesting creatures while being in water . Or you could take an Hour drive to go to Hermanus to see the Humpback Whales [ late June to November ] a seasonal activity during the migration of these Species .There are many cycling and bike tours and off road scooter experiences available in Cape Town and you can ride along the beautiful coastline with stunning views of the Ocean & the spectacular Table Mountain .

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11. Snorkel with Seals Adventure

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12. Whale Watching in Hermanus .

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13. Table Mountain Off Road Scooter Experience

Take the drive from Cape Town to Mossel Bay to reach the start of your Garden Route Adventure , the most scenic route in South Africa .On the way you will pass several museums , Ostrich Farms , themed Cafes and also Jungle where you could do the ‘Walk With Lions’ activity with proper guides and jungle boots and sticks . When you reach Mossel bay you will visit the Diaz Museum , Cape St Blaize Caves with Ocean views , Lighthouse Complex and other hot spots. You could choose to visit the small Town of George of the colonial era which has lovely golf courses and heritage Hotels . You could choose to stay in Mossel Bay or George overnight depending on your morning activity.

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15. Mossel Bay Hotel Overnight or stay in George

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16. Cape St Blaize Caves

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17. Walk With Lions

Morning you can leave for Knysna and begin your Garden Route journey leaving Mossel Bay . Garden Route drive is a drive along the scenic Stretch of the South – Eastern Coast of South Africa . A perfect stretch for a Road-trip with family & friends or being driven with a guide . It is by far one of the most popular coastal drives in the World . After around 2 hours of picturesque  Ocean Drives , Vineyards , Farm Lands & Gardens we arrive at Knysna after stopping at various view points for pictures .

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19. Drive Via Garden Route to Knysna

Another option at Knysna is the Whale Watching Experience . Keep an Eye out for large pods of Dolphins , Brydes Whales , Southern Right & Humpback Whales . You could choose to stay at the sea facing luxury cottages Brenton -on-Sea with fantastic views . Also you could visit the Featherbed Private Reserve which offers unspoilt views and scenic hiking trails . We also experience indigenous Forest at Moonshine on Whiskey Creek Forests . We could also have an Overnight accommodation at the Forest Cabins here .

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20. Whale Watching , Dolphins sighting in Knysna

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21. Accommodation Brenton - on – Sea

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22. Featherbed Private Reserve

As we Journey to Cango Caves today and take the scenic Route 62 and visit town of Oudtshoorn , this route delivers Unforgettable South African Travelling Experience . Cango Caves situated in a limestone ridge parallel to Swartberg Mountains . One of the finest Cave in South Africa . We also visit the Outeniqua Pass and then head back to Knysna .

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23. Knysna to Cango Caves Via Oudtshoorn Route 62

Today you will begin your drive from Knysna to the Addo Elephant Reserve Park , one of the best elephant viewing parks in the World and the pride of South Africa . It is a 3 hour drive and you will stop at the beautiful town of Port Elizabeth and then continue to Addo Elephant Park . Since this is a Safari Special Curation this park is a must-do attraction in South Africa . Enjoy a fantastic stay and Game Drives in this beautiful Reserve .

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24. Stay there at Addo Elephant Reserve Park

As we bid goodbye to the lovely Elephants , we start our road trip at cross the beautiful city of East London and our first stop is the Majestic Bawa Falls . We see the ‘’Execution Rock’’ then Visit the Nelson Mandela Museum at QUNU and also see ‘’Hole in the Wall’’ , one of South Africa’s most popular tourist attraction . We retire the day having a very traditional African Stay Experience of sleeping in a rural Rondawel [HUT] of a traditional Xhosa Village above the forests and overlooking the Mncwasa River . Imagine sleeping under the clear sky full of stars and waking up to the sound of birds ,definitely an off-beat experience .

Note – If Road- trip on this day seems to be too much can be planned differently .

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25. Bawa Falls

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26. Execution Rock

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27. Hole in the Wall

We reach Durban today our final destination after driving for 5 to 6 hours . Durban is a beautiful coastal city of South Africa . It is also the Sports hub of South Africa and you see many tourists there  running , cycling , surfing or just lying on the beach . After a fantastic scenic drive spend the day at leisure and flex your muscles in the beautiful city .

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30. Drive to Durban

You could take the city tour where you could see Moses Mabhida Stadium which also has a one of the highest swings that you could attempt or visit the WarwicK Triangle Markets  for street shopping , ride along the Golden Mile Coasts , Botanical Gardens and many such attractions in the city tour of Durban . Or you could visit the U Shaka Marine World , a fantastic African theme based Marine park where they also have shark cage dive in the Aquarium .In the evening enjoy the clubs and bars at Durban’s famous Umhlanga stretch to party and finally finish your trip in style . Durban is known for its nightlife and water sports , many nightclubs with endless views of the Ocean have fantastic music , tapas and great house cocktails . Durban also has Suncoast Entertainment & Casino where you could enjoy the Casino and leisure time .

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31. U Shaka Marine World

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32. City Sightseeing including Moses Mabhida Stadium

Return from Durban for your Home bound Journey with beautiful memories .