VIP Guest Benefits
Your stay will be made more meaningful with special recognition, making your journeys more memorable with benefits designed to celebrate your passion for travel.
- Fastrack Airport Arrival, subject to availability
- VIP entry at selected excursions
- Advanced restaurant, theatre and personal shopping reservations
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Connoisseur Travel Club Rewards
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Many of these perks may only be available when you book your stay through the Connoisseur Travel Collection.
Property Credit
Receive a credit of USD 100 or more to spend on dining, spa services and more at this hotel.
The Cape Town & The Garden Route Experience
Day 1: Cape Town
- Arrival at Cape Town International Airport.
- Private transfer to your luxury hotel, such as the Silo Hotel in the V&A Waterfront. This hotel offers stunning views of the harbour and Table Mountain.
- Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, exploring the surroundings of the V&A Waterfront or simply relaxing at your hotel.
Day 2: Cape Town to Hermanus (approx 120 km)
- Private transfer to Hermanus, known for its whale-watching.
- Check-in at a luxury lodge, such as the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, offering magnificent sea views.
- Spend the afternoon on a private whale-watching cruise (seasonal, best between June and November).
- Explore the scenic cliff path for beautiful views and photo opportunities.
Day 3: Hermanus to Swellendam (approx 80 km)
- Morning drive to Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa.
- Check-in at a luxury accommodation like Bloomestate Swellendam, which offers tranquillity and stunning landscapes.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the town’s historic buildings, museums, and art galleries.
- Optional private tour of Bontebok National Park.
Day 4: Swellendam to Knysna (approx 240 km)
- Morning drive to Knysna, located in the heart of the Garden Route.
- Check-in at a luxury lodge like Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa or the Turbine Boutique Hotel.
- Enjoy a private yacht charter in the afternoon to explore the Knysna Lagoon.
- Visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve or relax at your hotel.
Day 5: Knysna
- Spend the day exploring the area around Knysna.
- Option for a private tour to Plettenberg Bay for wildlife viewing, including birds, monkeys, and elephants at sanctuaries located there.
- Alternatively, explore the indigenous forests around Knysna with a guided hike or mountain bike ride.
Day 6: Knysna to Oudtshoorn (approx 125 km)
- Morning drive to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital of the world”.
- Check-in at a luxury accommodation like Rosenhof Country House.
- Visit the Cango Caves for a private guided tour.
- Enjoy an afternoon private ostrich farm tour.
Day 7: Oudtshoorn to Cape Town (approx 420 km)
- Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading back to Cape Town.
- Private transfer back to Cape Town International Airport for your onward journey.
Hotel Grading: Luxury
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