From ZAR 39519* pp

Duration :

12 Days

From - To

Stormsriver - Tsitsikamma National Park - Knysna - Plettenberg Bay - Oudtshoorn - Garden Route - Klein Karoo - Western Cape - Prince Albert - Hermanus - Cape Town

Inclusions :

– 02 nights accommodation in Stormsriver
– 02 nights accommodation in Knysna
– 02 nights accommodation in Oudtshoorn
– 01 night accommodation in Hermanus
– 04 nights accommodation in Cape Town
– Daily breakfast
– Kayak & Lilo Adventure in the Storms River Gorge, Canopy Tour (Zip Lining) in the Tsitsikamma Forest
– Marine Encounter Boat Excursion & Guided Hike in the Robberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay
– Featherbed Nature Reserve Eco Experience with lunch & a Champagne Sunset Sail from Knysna
– Cango Caves Heritage or Adventure Tour & a Tractor Tour of an Ostrich Farm In Oudtshoorn
– Swartberg Pass & Prince Albert Full-Day Eco & Khoi Cultural Tour – Private Guided
– Shark Cage Diving & Dune Fat Bike Tour from Hermanus
– Lion’s Head Guided Hike, Table Mountain by Cable-way & Cape Town City Bicycle Tour
– Full day Cape Peninsula self-drive including Snorkeling with Seals & a visit to the Penguins**12 Days Car Rental: Toyota Starlet or similar Auto

– 12 Days Car Rental** (Toyota Starlet or similar Auto)
Includes: Unlimited Mileage, Super Insurances (zero excess), Tyre & Windscreen waiver, GPS, Additional Driver, Contract Fee.
Excludes: Toll Fees, Fuel, Fines, Refueling, Admin Fees.

Garden Route Self-Drive

Not Included:

All flights (international and domestic). Additional meals and drinks. Optional/additional activities/Excursions/Entrance fees not mentioned as included. Visas. Travel Insurance. Gratuities. Personal Items. Any required PCR testing and transfers. Anything not mentioned as included (please ask if unclear)

Itinerary :

Day 1: Port Elizabeth (Arrival) – Storms River Village(170km, Approx 02Hrs): On arrival in Port Elizabeth collect your rental vehicle and head off along the Garden Route to Storms River, a quaint little village set in the heart of the forests and in the foothills of the majestic Tsitsikamma mountain range. Overnight in Storms River Village.

Day 2: Tsitsikamma Village Inn, Stormsriver: Breakfast at the hotel. A day filled with action and adventure, enjoy a a zip lining tour through the ancient forests followed by a kayak and lilo excursion up the Storms River Gorge from Tsitsikamma National Park. The really brave ones have the option of doing the World’s Highest Bungee Jump from the Bloukrans Bridge! Overnight in Storms River Village. (B)

Day 3: Stormsriver – Knysna via Plettenberg Bay (95km): After breakfast, Continue along the Garden Route with a stop in Plettenberg Bay to enjoy a Marine Encounter boat trip to see Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins and Whales (May to November). Enjoy a walk/hike on the beautiful Robberg Peninsula. Continue to Knysna where you will check in at your accommodation tucked away in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Goukamma River. Overnight in Knysna. (B)

Day 4: Knysna: Breakfast at the hotel. The day starts with a Featherbed Nature Reserve Eco Experience and lunch. In the afternoon a unique opportunity to try some stand-up paddling and explore the waterways of Thesen Island and the Knysna Estuary. In the evening enjoy a relaxing 2 ½ hour cruise on the Knysna Lagoon and out into the Indian ocean with catering and a complimentary glass of South African bubbly. Overnight in Knysna. (B)

Day 5: Knysna – Oudtshoorn (120km, Approx 02Hrs): After breakfast, today travel over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Enjoy either a standard or an adventure tour in the Cango Caves. Visit an ostrich farm for a tour to learn more about these birds and their farming in the area. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure at your accommodation, situated on a working ostrich farm. Enjoy a leisurely scenic walk through the property and in the evening you can enjoy some of the best star gazing. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. (B)

Day 6: Oudtshoorn (Swartberg Mountains & Prince Albert Full-Day Eco and Khoi Cultural Tour): After breakfast, you on a trip to the top of the Swartberg Pass, where you can enjoy a short hike in the reserve, and then descend the pass into the pretty little town of Prince Albert for lunch. The tour continues to a waterfall on the Meiringspoort Pass and then back to Oudtshoorn via the Little Karoo village of De Rust. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. (B)

Day 7: Oudtshoorn to Hermanus (365km, Approx 05 Hrs): Those who are prepared to wake up early this morning can join an optional Meerkat Safari, which takes place at sunrise. After a leisurely morning and breakfast take a slow drive fralong Route 62 to Hermanus, stopping along the way to see and explore. On arrival in Hermanus enjoy a cliff top walk looking out for whales (May-November). Your guesthouse is only 2 minutes away from the Blue Flag Grotto Beach, and offers beautiful ocean and mountain views. Overnight in Hermanus. (B, D)

Day 8: Hermanus (Shark Cage Diving and Dune Fat Bike Tour) – Cape Town (170km, Approx 2.5Hrs): Breakfast at the hotel. An early start to the day for your shark cage diving experience. This will be followed by an awesome fat bike excursion – a 6km mostly downhill tour on pristine and secluded sand dunes with the most amazing ocean views to be seen in the Cape. After this exciting and fun filled day you will travel to Cape Town in the afternoon. Check-in at your hotel and if there’s time take a leisurely sunset stroll with the locals on the Sea Point Promenade. Overnight in Cape Town. (B)

Day 9: Cape Town (Lion’s Head Hike, Table Mountain via cableway and City Cycle Tour): After breakfast, experience 2 of Cape Town’s peaks – challenge yourself to a guided hike up Lion’s Head (either early in the morning or at sunset) and a cableway ride to the top of Table Mountain. In the afternoon get to know a bit more about Cape Town’s rich history and heritage on a cycling tour through the city. In the evening explore the V&A Waterfront, which offers an abundance of restaurants, bars, entertainment, shops, markets, attractions and activities. Overnight in Cape Town.(B)

Day 10: Cape Town (Snorkel with Seals and Explore the Cape Peninsula): After breakfast, you will get to meet Cape Fur Seals… nose to nose! Plunge into the kelp forest and snorkel with hundreds of curious Cape Fur seals, in the wild! On return to the dive centre you can have a hot shower before heading off on your self-drive exploration of the scenic Cape Peninsula. Drive over Chapman’s Peak, one of the world most beautiful roads, and around the peninsula to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope (most south western point of Africa). Walk up to the top lighthouse and down to the lower lighthouse and take a classic photo at the Cape of Good Hope sign board. Exit the reserve and your next stop will be Boulders Beach where you will meet the comical African Penguins. Drive back along the False Bay coast passing through Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg – known for its colourful beach huts. In the hotter summer months we can highly recommend a dip in one of the many popular tidal pools along the coast. Overnight in Cape Town.(B)

Day 11: Cape Town (Day at Leisure): After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and enjoy some down time or to take part in some of the other exciting activities on offer in and around Cape Town. Overnight in Cape Town.(B)

Day 12: Cape Town (Departure): After breakfast, drive to Cape Town airport for your departure. (B)

Rates per person in ZAR (Min 2 Pax) Validity – 2024 Self-Drive
Hotels 02Pax Sgl. Supplement
Stormsriver – Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar
Knysna- Blackwaters River Lodge or Similar
Oudtshoorn: De Denne Country Guest House or similar
Hermanus: Whale Coast Ocean Villa or similar
Cape Town – The Hyde All-Suite Hotel or Similar
08Jan-30Apr 39519 9615
01May-31Aug 36796 7603
01Sep-30Sep 38374 9181
01Oct-31Oct 39079 9723

Remarks :

Rates are in ZAR. Rates are not valid during public holidays. Rates are subject to change without prior notice & subject to availability. No refund on unutilised services.

Cancellation Policy :

It will be advice at the time booking.