Garden Route and Eastern Cape Safari Self-Drive

Day 1

Arrive in Cape Town and collect your hire car. Your hotel, an ideal base for exploring the city, is found on the lower slopes of Signal Hill. This area is just a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and moments from the beautiful beaches of Cape Town.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: Sunsquare Cape Town Gardens (or similar)
Superior: Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

Day 2

Today you’ll spend time exploring Cape Town and spending time taking in the sights.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: Sunsquare Cape Town Gardens (or similar)
Superior: Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

Day 3

Today is your last full day in Cape Town, giving you a chance to spend some more time at the beaches and exploring the attractions.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: Sunsquare Cape Town Gardens (or similar)
Superior: Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

Day 4

This morning you will leave Cape Town and journey on to Hermanus. This area of South Africa is famous for amazing whale watching opportunities and a host of other exciting activities, such as cycling, hiking, shopping, wine routes, beaches and amazing dining. Situated in the suburb of Hermanus is a charming guesthouse, Les Baleines, which is found between the ocean and the majestic mountains.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: Harbour House Hotel Hermanus (or similar)
Superior: The Marine (or similar)

Day 5

Spend another day exploring Hermanus, from the art galleries to paragliding across the landscape.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: Harbour House Hotel Hermanus (or similar)
Superior: The Marine (or similar)

Day 6

After breakfast, you will continue on to the Klein Karoo area for your first night at your base hotel.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: De Opstal Country Lodge (or similar)
Superior: Rosenhof Boutique Hotel (or similar)

Day 7

Today you’ll spend another day in the Klein Karoo area.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: De Opstal Country Lodge (or similar)
Superior: Rosenhof Boutique Hotel (or similar)

Day 8

Continue on your journey towards Plettenberg Bay, known for its beautiful beaches and forests. Enjoy whale watching, hiking, and exploring local shops and cafes, blending adventure with relaxation.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: Plett Quarter Hotel (or similar)
Superior: The Plettenberg Hotel (or similar)

Day 9

Today sees you spend a full day to embrace the natural wonders here from the lakes and rivers to stunning coastlines and native forests, you can cruise the lagoon on a ferry, explore the forest by foot, mountain bike or non-motorised scooter or take a 2 hours’ drive to visit the cool Cango Caves in Outdshoorn before trying out one of the local restaurants.

Overnight: Bed & Breakfast basis
Standard: Plett Quarter Hotel (or similar)
Superior: The Plettenberg Hotel (or similar)

Day 10

After breakfast, you’ll travel towards the Eastern Cape for a safari which serves as the final leg of this tour. Your lodge is situated with Kariega Game Reserve, where you can enjoy morning and evening game drives.

Overnight: Full Board basis with Game Drives basis
Standard: Kariega Main Lodge (or similar)
Superior:  Pumba Water Lodge (or similar)

Day 11

Today is your last full day which you’ll spend enjoying game drives and taking in the sights.

Overnight: Full Board basis with Game Drives basis
Standard: Kariega Main Lodge (or similar)
Superior:  Pumba Water Lodge (or similar)

Day 12

Today you will continue on to Port Elizabeth where you’ll drop off your hire car and catch your flight to Johannesburg. From here you will catch your connecting flight home.