Classic Self-Drive - Cape Town, Winelands & KwaZulu-Natal

Day 1

• On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Jarat Tours who will transfer you to POD Boutique Hotel  (35-minute drive).
• After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2

Your days will be spent at leisure, exploring the beautiful Cape Town and surrounds.

Activities in Cape Town include:

• Visit the Kloof street neighbourhood
• Superb dining and wine experiences
• Explore Cape Town
• Ride the Cable Car up Table Mountain
• Visit Boulders Beach Penguins
• Visit Robben Island
• Visit the end of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
• Sunset Catamaran Cruise
• Visit the V&A Waterfront
• Cruise around Cape Town on the Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus
• Two Oceans Scenic Helicopter Flight
• Hike Lions Head
• Tandem Paragliding

Day 3

Your days will be spent at leisure, exploring the beautiful Cape Town and surrounds

Day 4

Your days will be spent at leisure, exploring the beautiful Cape Town and surrounds

Day 5

• This morning after breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Mont Rochelle, Franschhoek (1-hour drive).
• After check-in and lunch, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6

Your days will be spent at leisure, exploring the tranquility of the wine valley in Franschhoek

Optional Activities at Mont Rochelle Include:

• Spa treatments
• Workout at the gym
• Biking
• Tennis
• Lawn games
• Hiking
• Golfing

Day 7

• This morning after breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Cape Town International Airport in sufficient time to check-in for your flight to King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal.
• On arrival at King Shaka International Airport, you will pick up your car from the Avis Car Rental branch.
• From there, you will drive to The Oyster Box, Umhlanga Rocks (25-minute drive).
• After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8

• After breakfast, you will drive to andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge (3.5-hour drive).
• After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 9

Your days will be spent at leisure exploring the Phinda Private Game Reserve

Typical Day on Safari (timings may slightly vary)

• 5:00 am - Wake up call
• 5:30 am - Tea, coffee, biscuits and your morning activities begin
• During your morning Safari you stop in the bush for coffee, tea, hot chocolate & snacks
• 8:30 am - Return from your Safari for breakfast
• After breakfast your day will be at leisure for relaxing, swimming, bush walks, or other activities of a personal preference
• 1:00 pm - Lunch is served
• 4:00 pm - Afternoon Tea
• 4:30 pm - You will depart on your afternoon activity
• During your afternoon Safari you will stop in the bush for Sundowner drinks
• 7:30 pm - Return from your Safari, dinner is served
• Enjoy a nightcap & chat around the fire before retiring

Optional Activities at andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge Include:

• Phinda Adventures include Zulu village tours
• Maputaland Beach Adventures
• Night Turtle Drives (season Nov / Dec / Jan)
• Scuba Safaris
• An Ocean Safari
• Black Rhino Tacking on Foot
• Specialist Safaris include birding, photographic, rhino capture and research, tracking, luxury walking, family and private safaris
• E-Biking Adventures

*Activities listed above are at an additional charge and on a request-basis

Day 10

Your days will be spent at leisure exploring the Phinda Private Game Reserve

Day 11

• This morning after your safari activity and breakfast, you will drive to your final destination, Thonga Beach Lodge (2-hour drive).
• After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 12

Your days will be spent at leisure exploring iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal

Optional Activities at Thonga Beach Lodge include:

• Scuba Diving (does not include any equipment, tank or weight belt)
• Bubble Maker - Beginners Course
• Discover Scuba Dive Course (Deep Sea Diving)
• Discover Scuba Dive Course (Pool Only)
• Refresher Course (Diving)
• Open Water Course (Diving)
• Open Ocean Experience (Includes Mask, Snorkel, Fins & Wetsuit)
• Turtle Tracking (November to the End of February)
• Bird Watching
• Snorkelling
• Fishing
• Spa Treatments
• Tsonga Cultural Experiences
• Guided Forest Walks

*Activities listed above are at an additional charge

Day 13

Your days will be spent at leisure exploring iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal

Day 14

• This morning, after breakfast, you will drive to King Shaka International Airport and drop off your car at the Avis branch, before checking in for your onwards flight (4.5-hour drive).