South Africa Cape Town - Wine Region - Safari Opinions?
Discussion
My OH is celebrating a significant birthday next January.
We’ve always fancied a South Africa - Cape Town - Wine Region - Safari trip..
We’re well travelled in Europe and the States but never done Asia or Africa.
As it’s a special trip we would like to do it properly so are prepared for it to be spendy…we've got a penchant for a nice hotel, decent food / restaurants and enjoy a glass of vino or two.
Safari would have to be on the luxury side of things as the OH has visions of camping in a two man and a hole in the flor for a sh***ter. I’ve assured her that it doesn’t need to be that way
maybe 3 or 4 nights per leg is doable. .?
Has anyone done something similar and booked independently or used a specialist agent?
Right time of year ?
Any hints, tips or pointers appreciated.
We’ve always fancied a South Africa - Cape Town - Wine Region - Safari trip..
We’re well travelled in Europe and the States but never done Asia or Africa.
As it’s a special trip we would like to do it properly so are prepared for it to be spendy…we've got a penchant for a nice hotel, decent food / restaurants and enjoy a glass of vino or two.
Safari would have to be on the luxury side of things as the OH has visions of camping in a two man and a hole in the flor for a sh***ter. I’ve assured her that it doesn’t need to be that way
maybe 3 or 4 nights per leg is doable. .?Has anyone done something similar and booked independently or used a specialist agent?
Right time of year ?
Any hints, tips or pointers appreciated.
All food for thought. Thanks everyone.
I’m inclined to book solo as we have a dislike for organised group packages.
I usually start with an event/experiences or maybe even something as simple as a special restaurant and build a trip around that.
Just getting my head round the size of the place and the distances/logistics involved.
I’m inclined to book solo as we have a dislike for organised group packages.
I usually start with an event/experiences or maybe even something as simple as a special restaurant and build a trip around that.
Just getting my head round the size of the place and the distances/logistics involved.
Another option could be to do the Cape Town /Wine region/Garden route with an Eastern Cape Safari rather than the Kruger?
There does seem to be some nice options for game lodges on private reserves further down the coast. The landscape seems very lush and the topography quite different comparison to the Kruger park.
Hmmm
There does seem to be some nice options for game lodges on private reserves further down the coast. The landscape seems very lush and the topography quite different comparison to the Kruger park.
Hmmm
Thanks again everyone. Lots to ponder.
Looks like we are going to do CT 3 nights /Wine Region 2 or 3 nights drive along the Garden Route and stop to break up the journey a couple of times along the way maybe 1 night and 2 nights ( yet to be decided where? then East Cape Safari 3 nights..
So around 12/13 nights in total.
Could be reversed if that’s more relaxing ?
Generally it would be nice once based somewhere to be able to stroll out to bars/restaurants as you would in Europe or is it normal to have to drive out to destination restaurants ?
Is a car in Cape Town a help or a hindrance or would you just get one at the airport at the start ?
Would you fly into CT then fly back from Port Elisabeth after the Safari to CT fly home ?
Looks like we are going to do CT 3 nights /Wine Region 2 or 3 nights drive along the Garden Route and stop to break up the journey a couple of times along the way maybe 1 night and 2 nights ( yet to be decided where? then East Cape Safari 3 nights..
So around 12/13 nights in total.
Could be reversed if that’s more relaxing ?
Generally it would be nice once based somewhere to be able to stroll out to bars/restaurants as you would in Europe or is it normal to have to drive out to destination restaurants ?
Is a car in Cape Town a help or a hindrance or would you just get one at the airport at the start ?
Would you fly into CT then fly back from Port Elisabeth after the Safari to CT fly home ?
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