Welcome to South Africa, country of gold, diamonds, wild animals, unspoilt natural beauty and a larger cultural variety than in almost any other country in the world.

You will be met at the Cape Town International Airport (or any other location in Cape Town) by a Southern Eagle Tours representative who will hand you all your travel documentation which includes accommodation vouchers, car rental vouchers and detailed maps. A detailed route description will be done and you will be assisted in collecting your rental vehicle.

Today’s route:
From Cape Town along the Atlantic seaboard, over Chapman's Peak as far as Cape Point. The route then crosses the peninsula to False Bay and follows the scenic coastal drive to Hermanus.

Suggested highlights:

• Hout Bay and Llandudno
• The spectacular Chapman's Peak drive
• Cape Point Nature Reserve and viewpoint
• Boulder's Beach with it's penguin colony
• The scenic coastal villages of Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, Pringle Bay and Kleinmond
• Whale watching at Walker Bay in Hermanus (seasonal)

Today’s route:
Via the southernmost point of Africa at Cape Agulhas, then inland to Swellendam, Mosselbay and finally the picturesque coastal village of Knysna.

Suggested highlights:

• Cape Agulhas, the "Foot of Africa"
• Swellendam, the 3rd oldest town in South Africa
• The Post Office Tree at Mosselbay

Today’s route:
A full day in the beautiful "Garden Route" area around Knysna.

Suggested highlights:

• Steamtrain ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe between George and Knysna
• Ferry Boat trip on the Knysna Lagoon
• The Knysna Waterfront

Today’s route:
Along the Indian Ocean coastline, past the holiday town of Plettenberg Bay, through the Tsitsikamma forest to Port Elizabeth and then inland to the Addo Elephant Park

Suggested highlights:

• A walk in the Tsitsikamma Forest to the "Big Tree"
• The dizziyng view from the Paul Sauer Bridge over the Storms River
• 5-Star country house in the Sunday's River Valley
• An exhilarating open vehicle night drive into the Addo Elephant Park

Today’s route:
A full day to explore this magnificent reserve. Since the re-introduction of lion in September 2003 Addo has become one of South Africa's "Big Five" reserves.

Suggested highlights:

• Game viewing in Addo

Today’s route:
Back to Port Elizabeth and then along the main road for a visit to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Accommodation is at a beautiful lodge deep in the lush Tsitsikamma Forest.

Suggested highlights:

• Tsitsikamma National Park
• Log chalets in a beautiful forest setting

Today’s route:
A short distance back towards Port Elizabeth in order to follow the alternative, inland route known as "Route 62" to Oudtshoorn, the "Ostrich capital of the world".

Suggested highlights:

• Route 62
• Guided tour on a working ostrich farm

Today’s route:
A short detour to the famous Cango Caves, then further along Route 62 to Montagu, best known for it's natural hot water springs, rugged mountain scenery and sugary sweet wines.

Suggested highlights:

• Guided tour through the subterranean caverns of the Cango Caves
• Spectacular mountain scenery

Today’s route:
Via Robertson, Villiersdorp and the spectacular Franschhoek Pass to Franschhoek, in the heart of the Western Cape winelands.

Suggested highlights:

• Franschhoek Pass
• Hugenot memorial
• Gourmet dining in Franschhoek

Today’s route:
A full day to explore the winelands. Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl are some of the main towns, with numerous wine estates spread throughout the area.

Suggested highlights:

• Wine tasting
• Cellar tour in Paarl
• Picnic lunch at a wine estate

Back to Cape Town where your vehicle is handed in for the end of the tour.