Hereunder follows examples of some of the itineraries that we can offer – again a reminder that we will tailor-make any tour to suit you, whether it is fully guided, partially guided, a self-drive or just staying at one of the many golfing estates, we will do it all for you. These below are just a sample of what can be done and to give you some idea of what’s on offer and possible. Remember, these are just examples, we will tailor make any tour to suit you.
Tour Example: 10-Day Cape Town & Garden Route
DAY 1
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where you'll be welcomed by a Far & Wild Safaris guide. You will be taken on an orientation tour of this Mother City before checking into your accommodation in this city. Accommodation here varies and there is a magnificent choice for accommodation to suit your requirements. Below Table Mountain is South Africa's cosmopolitan Mother City - Cape Town. Cape Town is a must visit destination on any trip to Southern Africa. The paternal presence of Table Mountain, the pristine coastline with its white sandy beaches, the magnificent countryside with its bountiful rivers and the unique floral kingdom, together with the warm summer climate and friendly community, makes the Western Cape perfect for any vacation.
DAY 2
Today’s golf is at Milnerton, Atlantic Beach or Bellville Courses. The remainder of the day can be spent visiting Robben Island or the V & A Waterfront or a visit up Table Mountain.
DAY 3
Today, we depart from the hotel and travel along the Atlantic Seaboard through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay and Llandudno before visiting the fishing village of Hout Bay. From here we make our way via Chapman's Peak drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where we visit Cape Point to explore the diversity of plant species in this reserve first hand and hopefully to view the rare bontebok and zebra, eland, baboon and other wildlife of the reserve. The scenery here is stunning and one has the option of getting to the view site by foot or by the less strenuous Funicular, (own account). We will probably have lunch at the Two Oceans Restaurant before proceeding to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach to view and learn more about these fascinating birds.
We then travel through the naval-base town of Simon's Town along the False Bay Coastline, and should time allow we would visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (36 hectares) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country.
DAY 4
Today’s golf is at Westlake, De Zalze, Clovelly or Royal Cape Courses. After the golf you may want to visit a wine estate or two for some wine tasting before heading back to the accommodation.
DAY 5
After breakfast we make our way to Oudtshoorn along “Route 62”, the tourist route that meanders between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, offering the shorter, scenic alternative to the N2 highway. It's an area of magnificent landscapes and towering cliffs, crystal clear streams and the abundance of trees and indigenous flora. The ever changing colours of the majestic mountains, scenic passes, rivers, vineyards and orchards, as well as the multitude of attractions, will offer you an unforgettable adventure — whether this is in the physical sense or simply a kaleidoscope of scenic tranquility. Innovation and pride, combined with a terrain and mild climate that are harmoniously balanced, results in the prominence of this region's wines. Route 62 will take you along the longest wine route in the Western Cape and most likely the whole world. We reach Knysna in the late afternoon. A place of "People, Beauty and Mystery" is what comes to mind when describing Knysna. The exceptionally equitable climate with rain falling throughout the year ensures it remains perennially green. The town nestles between the impressive Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, with the world-renowned forests encircling it like a protective mantle. At the heart of Knysna is the 21 ha lagoon protected from the sea by the monolithic sandstone "Heads" - silent sentinels looking down on the centuries of the rich history of this unique part of "paradise on earth".
DAY 6
Morning round of golf at Pezulu, Simola, Goose Valley or Knysna Courses. This afternoon you are free to spend the afternoon as you wish – one of the options is shopping at Knysna Quays, there are elephant back rides, Monkeyland, etc.
DAY 7
This morning we will visit the nearby town of Plettenberg Bay where we board a boat for an exciting launch through the waves to see if we can spot whales, dolphins and other ocean mammals in this pristine coast. There is quite a good chance that we may see the resident Bryde's Whales, as well as the migratory Southern Right whales (depending on time of year) and thousands of seals at Robberg Marine Reserve.
Thereafter a round of golf at Plettenberg Bay, Simola, Knysna or Goose Valley Courses is the play for today.

DAY 8
Morning round of golf at either Pinnacle Point, Fancourt or George Courses.
Thereafter we head back to Cape Town via a different route.
DAY 9
This morning, we depart on a full day tour of the Cape Winelands. We make our way directly to the Cape Winelands where we visit various wineries and other venues for the full day. Towns we may visit include Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek.
DAY 10
Morning round of golf at either De Zalze or Erinvale Courses. We will then drop you off at the airport in time for your onward flight.
MORE: No trip to the Western Cape is complete without a visit to watch the whales in Hermanus. Best sighted during the months from July to November, when the much revered Southern Right Whales are making their slow migratory pilgrimage along the coast, whale watching in Hermanus is one of the Cape’s most exciting draw-cards.
You can also go shark diving! Your excursion to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour. The launching slip way of this small harbour, being the point of entry for all cage diving expeditions to the islands, becomes a beehive of activity on clear mornings. Air tanks are filled, cylinders are placed inside diving cages, safety equipment is checked and the boats are fuelled prior to passengers' arrival. The trip takes about 4 to 5 hours. The boat leaves the harbour and takes about 20 minutes to reach the channel between Geyser and Dyer islands. It normally takes about an hour of chumming and baiting before the first great white hones in on the bait with deadly accuracy - (sharks use their sense of smell and unique sense of electro-reception to detect the movement of the fibrous rope in the water.) A dorsal fin and part of the tail silently slice up through the water, leaving barely a wake; the ominous fins lock in on the boat. The undisputed lord of the deep has arrived!
The shark makes its swift, surprise attack from below and behind, leaping out of the water making a terrifying, brief, shocking appearance from nowhere. Having struck with awesome power, it falls backwards, using the forces of gravity and it’s incredibly powerful body to move away from the boat and descends into the depths of the ocean, its elegant torpedo-shaped body leaving not even a ripple on the surface. Passengers can experience excellent surface viewing from the boat’s upper deck to get an all-round view of the sharks attacking, circling and descending. It is the ideal spot to capture the exhilarating action on film or shoot video footage - the water is no more than 6 meters deep and is crystal clear.
You can extend your golfing holiday here and play Arabella or Hermanus Courses in this region.
You can also go to the Knysna/Plettenberg Bay area and play courses such as Pezula, Goose Valley and Simola or to extend this even further you can visit some excellent private game reserves in the Eastern Cape, places such as Shamwari, Kwandwe or Gorah Elephant Camp, or the very good Addo Elephant Park. Courses to be played in this region are Bushman Sands, Royal Port Alfred, St. Francis Bay, Fish River Sun and Humewood, among others.
Shamwari is home to Africa’s Big 5 and is malaria free,situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This reserve has received numerous international awards, including the World’s Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for many consecutive years. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realisation of one man’s dream and the success of many people’s passion.
Kwandwe consists of 22 000 hectares (54 400 acres) of a hauntingly beautiful but previously neglected part of the African continent where the area’s natural wildlife has been painstakingly restored. A conservation victory, Kwandwe is home to thousands of animals, including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah,among others. Meaning “Place of the Blue Crane” in Xhosa, Kwandwe is a haven for a population of these rare, highly endangered birds (South Africa’s national bird). The Reserve also provides sanctuary for other threatened species, such as the Knysna woodpecker, Cape grysbok, black wildebeest, crowned eagle and black-footed cat. A biological melting pot of various vegetation types, the Reserve boasts a spectacular display of winter flowering aloes from June to August. Kwandwe flanks both the north and south banks of the Great Fish River, which meanders for 30 km (19 miles) through this pristine, private wilderness.
Gorah Elephant Camp - the incomparable thrill of quietly observing a passing herd of elephant while being served tea on the verandah of a stately Colonial manor house is the stuff of dreams and legends - at Gorah it’s an everyday occurrence. This exclusive safari lodge recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safari of centuries past - the awesome natural world of Africa merged with colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication to deliver an unforgettably unique 5 star adventure. Gorah is the only private concession situated in the middle of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, home to the densest population of elephants on earth. Gorah is malaria-free, Big 5 and a member of Relais & Chateaux.
Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lays the Addo Elephant National Park. Here the evenings are punctuated by the strident howl of the black-backed jackal, and the francolin's call heralds each new dawn. Safe from relentless persecution in the past, the grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace. The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.
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