A Day By Day of our Effortless Sea & Safari safari

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Self Drive Safari 11 Days / 10 Nights

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Start anticipating your African adventure with a short summary of what you can expect each day on safari to bring.

This safari begins at Cape Town International Airport and ends at Port Elizabeth International Airport.

DAY 1 - 3: CAPE TOWN

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a member of the &Beyond team, who will assist you through passport control and baggage claim, and will drive you to your hotel. Your rental car will be delivered to your door the following day and you will have three days to explore the beautiful Cape Peninsula at your leisure.

With Table Mountain at its heart and two oceans at its feet, the city of Cape Town is a playground for both young and old. Vibrant, cosmopolitan and an eclectic mix of old and new this laid-back city offers something for the entire family - from its 17th century castle whose cannons have never been fired in anger to its trendy malls and miles of beautiful beaches. The city enthrall and delights with a selection of exceptional sights, from South Africa's first mosque to its oldest wine farm, a 350-year-old garden and the legend of the Flying Dutchman and his spectral ship.

Relax for three nights in a sea facing room with sleeper couch at The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront. Your stay includes breakfast.

Day 4 & 5: Hermanus

After a scrumptious breakfast enjoy a scenic drive to Hermanus.

Acknowledged as the best land-based whale watching site in the world, Hermanus even has an official whale-crier. Once hunted almost to extinction, these gentle giants loll around within a stone's throw of the rocks. Originally called Hermanuspietersfontein after Hermanus Pieters, a teacher and shepherd who used to graze his sheep in the area, the town's name was shortened in 1902 at the anguished request of the local postmaster!

Unwind for two nights at a Garden Lodge with sleeper couch at the Grootbos Nature Reserve. Your stay includes welcome drinks on arrival, daily fresh fruit in your suite, breakfast, lunch, dinner, horse riding, nature trails and hiking, and nature, marine and coastal drives including the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, De Kelders cliff walk and Klipgat Cave, as well as seasonal land-based whale watching and a tailor-made children's programme.

Day 6 - 8: Garden Route

Today you will drive along the beautiful Garden Route to Plettenberg Bay.

Running along the Western Cape coast, with a ridge of quartzite mountains on the one side and a deep blue sea on the other, the Garden Route is one of the most visited areas in South Africa. From pristine white beaches, lakes and forests to navigable rivers and wild flowers in the their million, the scenery is diverse but certainly consistent in its beauty.

Spend three nights in a luxury suite with sleeper couch at Hog Hollow Country Lodge. Enjoy a quiet afternoon in your private hammock or laugh at the antics of a troop of inquisitive vervet monkeys. Your stay includes breakfast.

Day 9 & 10: Eastern Cape

Take a leisurely drive to the Eastern Cape for your Big Five safari.

A province of dramatic contrasts, the Eastern Cape is home to some of the country's most varied landscapes. From the arid stretches of the Karoo in the interior to the lush rolling hills of the Transkei, the scenic mountain ranges of the Garden Route and the golden beaches along the coastline, the Eastern Cape is a tourist mecca. Miles of pristine, unspoiled beaches combine with the dense forests of Tsitsikamma and a number of Big Five game reserve to create a region full of intrigue and adventures.

Indulge in two nights in a family chalet at Lalibela Mark's Camp. Your stay includes all meals, game drives and activities, beverages, baby-sitting and children's programme.