Jan
min : 16°C
max : 26°C
We Love —
- This amazing road trip combines elegant hotels, stunning countryside, expansive coastlines and an awe-inspiring safari
- This is the Rainbow Nation, famed for its open-hearted people, extraordinary natural beauty and exhilarating wildlife
- Car hire allows you the freedom to make your own way from destination to destination at your own pace
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be greeted by your driver and transported to your hotel for your 3 night stay.
Overnight at Inn on the Square with breakfast included.
Cape Town is renowned for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Situated at the base of Table Mountain, it is the capital city of the Western Cape. Whether you are looking for history, natural beauty or a cosmopolitan lifestyle, the 'Mother City' has it all. There is such a diversity of attractions and activities you will not be disappointed with your city experience.
Offering fantastic views of the city, Table Mountain dominates the skyline. For natural surroundings there are gardens, beaches and vineyards all close by. Cape Town is steeped in history and many of the museums and monuments have much to tell. For a cosmopolitan and lively experience, visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with a wide variety of shops, restaurants and craft markets.
There are various day tours available in Cape Town and why not spend a day venturing into the Cape Peninsula, where you will be driven along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay, to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic viewing point. You will then stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguins, and then travel through the naval port of Simon’s Town.
Overnight at Inn on the Square with breakfast included.
After an early breakfast you can go to collect your rental car at the Avis Cape Town Downtown depot. Thereafter you begin your self-drive tour travelling to the world renowned Garden Route, one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa. Covering a great part of the south-western coast of South Africa, the Garden Route stretches from Mossel Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River. The Garden Route is a coastal corridor along the highway N2, where ancient forests, rivers, wetlands, dunes, stretches of beach, lakes, mountain scenery and indigenous fynbos all merge to form a landscape of restorative beauty.
A spectacular scenery, a wide range of leisure options and a mild climate guarantee make up for today’s long driving distance. By late afternoon you will arrive at Plettenberg Bay, a beautiful beach village which has gained somewhat of a reputation as a pleasure seeker hotspot and has many leisure activities on offer. “Plett” - as South Africans simply call this exclusive seaside resort - boasts the most beautiful beaches of the Garden Route. They stretch over many kilometres all around the bay.
The watersport possibilities are plentiful and in season the bay it is an excellent place to watch whales and dolphins.
Overnight at Redbourne Country Lodge with breakfast included.
Day 5: Garden Route
Spend this day at your own leisure exploring the highlights along the Garden Route or simply relax on the beach. Plettenberg Bay and its neighbour town Knysna offer some of the world’s best golf courses, hiking trails on Robberg Peninsula or Knysna Forest, boat cruises on Knysna lagoon, kayaking, township tours, whale and dolphin boat tours and so much more.
Overnight at Redbourne Country Lodge with breakfast included.
Today your journey takes you further east from the Garden Route to South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. The Eastern Cape is a place of rugged beauty offering a pristine coastline, virgin bush, sub-tropical forests and is the home of Africa’s “Big Five” and the birthplace of Nelson Mandela.
En-route to your next destination, visit of the Tsitsikamma National Park, a coastal forest where you can enjoy a short hike and find an almost untouched natural landscape. Some indigenous Yellowwood trees still exist here, some over 800 years old.
Overnight at Cape St Francis Resort with breakfast included.
A good three hour drive takes you from the coast via the city of Port Elizabeth further north-east to Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa. This park offers some of the most spectacular elephant viewing in the world.
Antelope species abundant in the main game area of the park include red hartebeest, eland, kudu and bushbuck whilst Gemsbok, black wildebeest, springbok, buffalo and black rhino are found in the arid nama-karoo area. The Burchell’s zebra, Cape mountain zebra, spotted hyenas, mountain reedbuck, baboons, blue duiker, aardwolf and red rock rabbit are some of the other game species found in the park.
Overnight at Kuzuko Lodge with breakfast included.
Today’s journey takes you through parts of the Great Karoo back to the Western Cape Province.
Enjoy travelling through the tranquil Langkloof Valley, the second largest fruit production area in South Africa specialising in apples and pears, surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges. In the afternoon you will arrive in Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital of the world and situated in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg andOuteniqua mountains.
The world's biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this area of exceptional contrasts and natural beauty. The region is home to the spectacular Cango Caves - Africa's largest show cave system - and the Swartberg Mountain range, which is part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site.
Overnight at Mooiplaas Guest House.
Day 10: Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo
Spend the day at your own leisure visiting the Cango Caves and one of the Show-Ostrich Farms, where you will learn everything worth knowing about ostriches. At the end, the daring visitor may go for a ride on the obstinate birds and make a bet on who might win the ostrich race. A must-do for nature lovers is a day excursion into the Swartberg Mountains.
Overnight at Mooiplaas Guest House.
Today’s journey takes you along the breath-taking Route 62 to the Cape Winelands. The Route 62, modelled after the iconic US Route 66, is one of the most beautiful travel routes in South Africa as well as one of the least known and least travelled ones. The scenic country route meanders through the fertile valleys of the Klein Karoo, past rugged rock formations, the tops of which are covered in snow in winter. Time and again the road leads over steeppasses, which open up to spectacular views of the wide land. Route 62 leads through the wine-growing areas of Wellington, Tulbagh, Worcester, Robertson and the Klein Karoo and is thus one of the longest wine routes in the world. Robertson is your ideal stop to visit one of the beautiful wine estates or stop for a late lunch.
By late afternoon you will arrive in the Cape Winelands, origin of some of the world's most popular wines and a destination of ultimate indulgence and relaxation just north of Cape Town.
The fertile green valleys of the Cape Winelands are surrounded by stunning mountain ranges that provide a breathtaking view. With hundreds of wine farms to discover and wines to taste, award-winning restaurants on every corner and wonderful scenery, the Cape Winelands is South Africa’s equivalent of Provence in southern France.
Overnight at De Zalze Lodge with breakfast included.
Day 13: Departure (approx. travel time: 30min)
Before departing towards the airport, enjoy the day exploring the heart of the Cape Winelands. Take a stroll through the historic towns of Stellenbosch with its numerous Cape Dutch style buildings, boutiques, cafés, galleries and monuments. Don’t miss out on visiting one of the numerous Wine Estates in this area! At Cape Town International Airport you return your hired car and proceed to the check-in counters for your outbound flight back home.
Your Hotels —
You will be staying in standard accommodation with breakfast included throughout
2 Adults
Inn on the Square 3*
Overlooking the vibrant and colourful Green Market Square in Cape Town, this hotel is housed in one of Cape Town’s oldest buildings, within a stone’s throw of many world-class restaurants, lively bars, and entertainment venues.
Redbourne Country Lodge 4*
Located in Plettenberg Bay, this 4-star Guesthouse is ideally situated to explore the countless and diverse tourist attractions along the famous Garden Route. The lodge offers 16 stylish, en-suite rooms, swimming pool, a boma area as well as a lounge. Each room has its own private deck with an amazing valley view.
Kuzuko Lodge - includes a welcome drink, brunch tea, 4-course dinner & 2 game drives daily
Situated on a private concession of the northern Addo Elephant National Park, Kuzuko Lodge lies hidden within the cavernous bushveld of the Eastern Cape with uninterrupted views of the Karoo Plains and the Zuurberg Mountains. It is here where visitors will sit under a canopy of a million stars and where the evening’s silence is broken by the howl of the black-backed jackal and the francolins’ call heralds each new dawn.
Cape St Francis Resort 3*
This hotel is nestled in an area that is renowned as a water sport paradise with surfing, kite-surfing, and canoe paddling all availalbe on the sparkling waters.
Mooiplaas Guest House 4*
Here you can relax, unwind and enjoy yourself in the comfort of our stylish and luxurious accommodation and experience something different, an authentic and unique farm stay.
De Zalze Lodge 4*
With an award winning restaurant, world renowned wines, and its location in the heart of the Cape Winelands, this hotel is the perfect place to stay!
If these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found
Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Transfer from the airport to the hotel upon arrival are included.
Car hire: Is included (see details tab for more information)
