South Africa’s glorious Eastern Cape has it all; superb beaches with watersports galore, scenery ranging from mountains and open veld to forests and farmlands, safari opportunities to see the Big Five and scintillating cities to entertain. Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s fifth largest city has a perfect beach, fantastic sailing and urban fun on tap it is within easy reach of several game reserves including the Addo Elephant Park, where close encounters with elephant are the norm. Further up the cape, on the ‘Wild Coast’ sheer cliffs fall to white beaches off which Southern Right whales and dolphins are frequently spotted whilst inland the combination of enormous trout and enchanting scenery make for good wildwater fly-fishing.
Recommended accommodation
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Gorah Elephant Camp
The private malaria-free Gorah Sanctuary is home to the densest population of elephant on earth and lies in Addo Elephant National Park just a few hours drive from the Garden Route.
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Shamwari
Winner of numerous international awards including the World’s Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve, Shamwari is a malaria-free private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape.
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Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe is a vast, malaria-free private game reserve located in the Eastern Cape, offering guests a choice of four excellent lodges.
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Samara
Set on the malaria-free Eastern Cape in 70,000 acres of wilderness, this award-winning, colonial lodge is the place to stay to view abundant game and numerous endangered birds
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Camp Figtree
Camp Figtree is a remote, private lodge set on top of the stunning Zuurberg mountain range between a conservancy and the Addo Elephant National Park.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/JOHANNESBURG
Schedule overnight flight from London to Johannesburg.
DAY 2 JOHANNESBURG/KWANDWE UPLANDS
Arrive into Johannesburg and connect with the schedule flight onto Port Elizabeth. On arrival collect the hire car and self drive to Kwandwe Uplands for a 4 night stay.
DAY 3 - 5 KWANDWE UPLANDS
3 days of activities including game drives and bush walks. Explore the area or relax by your private pool.
DAY 6 KWANDWE UPLANDS/CASTLE ON THE CLIFF
Self drive from Kwandwe Uplands to Castle on the Cliff for a 6 night stay.
DAY 7 - 11 CASTLE ON THE CLIFF
5 days of exploring the area on a self drive basis.
DAY 12 CASTLE ON THE CLIFF/LONDON
Self drive from Castle on the Cliff to George Airport to drop off hire car. Schedule flight from George to Johannesburg to check in for the over night flight to London.
DAY 13 LONDON
Early morning arrival into London.
Price from £2,200 excluding flights and most food and rink at Castle on the Cliff.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
