This document provides an itinerary for a 12-day family holiday in South Africa that includes stops in Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, the Garden Route region, and the Eastern Cape for game viewing. The itinerary offers accommodations ranging from apartments to country lodges and cottages. Activities include visiting landmarks like Table Mountain and the Cango Caves, wildlife viewing, hiking, and relaxing on the beach. The trip concludes with a game reserve stay and a flight home from Port Elizabeth.

1. Family Holidays
All of us with children know that it’s not always easy to give our kids all the attention we would like to.
Life gets in the way doesn’t it? A family holiday can give us the time we need to re-engage in a
positive way, and to enjoy each other’s company. It also gives us a chance to get the kids away
from the X-Box or computer games; encourage them to see the big wide world in real life; and allow
them to try new or possibly life-changing experiences.
Family holidays planned by people with children
Amanda and Guy Marks are the founders of Tribes, but more importantly parents of two boys. They
have travelled with their boys from a young age, so are very aware of the kind of things that a family
needs to consider when travelling with children of different ages. They and all the Tribes consultants
are very happy to share their knowledge and experience of family travel.
Tailor Made Family Holidays
As with most of our services, the family holidays that we organise are tailor made. Working closely
with you, we really can come up with a fantastic trip that the whole family will enjoy – whatever the
ages and whatever the interests. Our itinerary suggestions would generally be classed as a luxury
family holiday, though we feel that they are good value for money.
Family Safaris
Family safari holidays get you and the family out into the wilds of Africa for a real adventure, and, of
course, to see some magnificent wildlife.
Tribes directors Amanda & Guy know how much children love going on safari if they are at all
interested in wild animals - and which children aren't? Getting them (and you) out into the middle of
the African bush, with no 'virtual' distractions (!), is a fabulous way to spend time on holiday as a
family.
If you have a young family you will probably want a shorter and more gentle experience than if you
have older children or teenagers. Not a problem, we can tailor the right experience to what is right
for your tribe. This might even mean sticking to places where there is no malaria. Yes, this cuts
down your choices somewhat, but there are still some exciting places to go.
There are some itinerary ideas below, but as always, talk to us if you would like us to plan something
specifically for you.
Family Adventure Holidays
The right kind of family holiday enables you to discover another country, experience a different
culture, or enjoy a new experience. There are so many possibilities out there, though of course it
depends on the age of your children as to what family adventure we’d probably recommend.

2. By all means talk to Amanda & Guy about their various travels with their boys, from wildlife and
beach holidays in South Africa, to adventures in Nepal, and wildlife holidays in Brazil. If it is useful to
you to have someone to talk to who understands what it is like travelling to such places with young
children, we are happy to advise.
Family Beach Holidays
Sometimes you just need time on the beach to relax and let the kids play. However it is also nice to
know that there are other options close by if you decide to be a bit more active, or if you want to
show the children something of a different culture and environment. So if you want to go a bit further
afield than Europe to get your bucket and spade out or to enjoy relaxation and water sports, let us
help you find a family beach holiday that will tick all your boxes.
Below are a few ideas of holidays you may want to consider for your family, but the very best thing
you can do is call and chat to us about what might be your perfect trip.
Honeymoons
Your Luxury Tailor Made Honeymoon
We are delighted that many couples come to us for their honeymoon arrangements. We love helping
plan luxury tailor made honeymoons. Some of the countries we work with even allow you to have the
wedding ceremony there, so combine the wedding and honeymoon! We can also arrange for
renewal of wedding vows on holiday.
We’ve been party to various subterfuges and exciting secret plans, as well as some very last minute
cries for help from couples who suddenly remembered that the honeymoon wasn’t planned at all.
Honeymoon Destinations
We have been asked for several honeymoon treks up Mount Kilimanjaro (which went very well), but
usually the requests are of a more recognisably romantic nature! Luxury safari and beach
honeymoons are of course popular but there are some exciting, unique and romantic bush lodges,
tree houses and private villas around the world which are also perfect for your luxury tailor made
honeymoon.
Below are a few honeymoon holiday ideas to give you food for thought for your special tailor made
honeymoon holiday. However, the best way to really get what you want is to call us for a chat.
Honeymoon Gift Vouchers
As well as arranging your honeymoon we can also offer a Gift Voucher service, so that family and
friends can contribute towards the cost of the honeymoon.

3. We try to keep it as simple as possible for you. When the honeymoon has been booked we will send
you an information sheet about how the service works, including our contact details and your chosen
cut-off date for contributions. This information can be passed on to family and friends.
Anyone wanting to make a contribution can contact us directly. We take their payment, issue a
voucher which can go to them or directly to you, and we take off this amount from the balance
payment due on your trip. If you get more than the trip cost, you’ll get a cheque for the difference.
That’s it in essence, but, being a small company, we can adapt this service to suit individual
circumstances, so we welcome any comments and suggestions and will try to incorporate these.
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN
When you arrive at Cape Town airport you will be met and assisted, and given documents for your
trip. You will then be shown to the vehicle rental collection office to collect your hire car. It is just a
short drive to the V&A Waterfront Apartments where you are based for 3 nights.
Enjoy walking around the Waterfront area this afternoon, and having a good meal in this exciting
city.
DAY 2: CAPE TOWN
V&A Waterfront Apartments are in the heart of the Waterfront basin, with the dramatic Table
Mountain as a backdrop. Aside from the myriad of shops, restaurants and bars, there is a more
cultural side to the Waterfront, focused around the historic Clock Tower.It is near here that the ferries
depart for Robben Island, while the Two Oceans Aquarium is just a short walk away. With ferries
and boats continuously on the go, Cape Fur Seals playing in the harbour, and a mix of both locals
and international visitors, the Waterfront is a wonderful place to soak up some typical Cape Town
vibe.
Based on room only.

4. DAY 3: CAPE TOWN
There is so much to do in and around the city, from cultural activities such as museums, visits to
different areas of the city (eg townships), visiting famous landmarks such as Table Mountain, chilling
out on the beach of Camps Bay or slightly further in the Cape Peninsula, visiting the Winelands,
going whale watching or visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach. With your hire car at your disposal
the options are almost endless.
DAY 4: TO OUDTSHOORN
Leave the city behind and drive into the Western Cape. You stay in a country lodge near Oudtshoorn
for the next 2 nights. This family-owned property is now in its eighth generation of tobacco, fruit,
vegetables and ostriches farming in this fertile valley. Go on hiking trails, take in the many highlights
of the region, or simply relax at the salt water swimming pool which is set in the lush and welcoming
gardens.

5. DAY 5: OUDTSHOORN
You can visit an ostrich show farm, take a township tour, explore hiking trails, mountain biking,
caving, abseiling, rock climbing, quad biking, visit the meerkat colony and enjoy the craft markets
and art galleries. A 'must' is surely the Cango Caves, one of the great natural wonders of the world,
with several systems of spectacular limestone caverns which have been discovered. All are filled
with a wonderland of stalactites, stalagmites and helictites. Breakfast
DAY 6: GARDEN ROUTE
Today you set out on the world-famous Garden Route, a 300km area of natural beauty with Indian
Ocean coastline, dense indigenous forests, dramatic ravines, lagoons and the Outeniqua Mountains.
This region encompasses the picturesque towns of George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and
Plettenberg Bay. Arrive at Fairview Cottage on a 68 acre headland at The Craggs near Plettenberg
Bay. You will have the next 3 nights based in this great spot which is small homely
cottage. Breakfast

6. DAY 7: GARDEN ROUTE
Fairview Cottage is a home from home and is within close proximity of whale watching at
Keurbooms Beach, Plettenberg Bay and the Robberg Peninsular and the forest walks of Nature's
Valley. There is a lovely swimming pool set in the fynbos (indigenous plantlife) and you can also
enjoy fantastic bike trails, bird watching, fishing, golf and hiking.
We'd highy recommend taking in an eco-marine boat trip to see the marine wildlife here.
Breakfast
DAY 8: GARDEN ROUTE
There's really so much to do here. Enjoy a choice of excellent golf courses, watch whales, eat
oysters and cholesterol-free ostrich meat, do a tour of the Featherbed Nature Reserve, abseil,
bungee jump, glide between platforms on a treetop canopy tour, hike, mountain bike and round it all
off with an unforgettable sunset cruise.
Breakfast

7. DAY 9: TO THE EASTERN CAPE
Leave the Garden Route and head to the Eastern Cape. This is known as the Sunshine Coast and it
has miles of stunning beach, gorgeous bays and some excellent game reserves. Your destination is
Kariega Game Reserve. The main lodge borders the upper reaches of the Kariega River. This is an
ideal setting for families wanting a relaxed and friendly environment in the African bush.
Breakfast, dinner
DAY 10: GAMEVIEWING IN EASTERN CAPE
Daily activities are included in your stay. On a typical day, you might have an early morning game
drive, then enjoy a large breakfast back at the lodge followed by a choice of activities or relaxation
by the pool. Lunch and a siesta follow. In the late afternoon there is another game drive culminating
in sundowners out on the reserve, returning to the lodge for dinner, which will be served either in the
restaurant or in the boma area around the camp fire.
Full board.

8. DAY 11: GAMEVIEWING IN EASTERN CAPE
Make your last day on safari here at Kariega as exciting as the first. Perhaps try your hand at
canoeing today for a change, but whatever you choose you have another day in the African wild.
Enjoy!
Full board.
DAY 12: TO PORT ELIZABETH AND HOME
Today you need to drive back to Port Elizabeth where you drop your hire car. From here we can
arrange for you to fly home or you can continue with onward arrangements.
Breakfast.