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11 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa

Self-Drive Tour along the Garden Route

Start your tour in Cape town and travel along the garden route to Gqeberha, where the tour ends.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cape Town

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Visit markets

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and a top international destination.

2

Oudtshoorn is famous for its ostriches and the magnificent Cango Caves.

3

Knysna offers a wealth of activities for visitors.

4

Tsitsikamma National Park - characterised by wildlife-filled jungles, rivers, and sea

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Explore Cape Town and surrounds

Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and a top international destination. Large numbers of tourists’ flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award winning wines and laidback lifestyle. Whether you are a serious tourist or just want to lie on the beach and enjoy life, Cape Town will satisfy your needs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: Cape Paradise
Day 2

place A day at leisure in Cape Town

Enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Town, go shopping or visit one of the many landmarks in the surrounding area.

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: Cape Paradise
Day 3

place Explore Cape Town

Another day at leisure to explore Cape Town and surrounds.

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: Cape Paradise
Day 4

place A blend of historical architecture, student life, epicurean delights and oak-lined avenues

Nestled among the majestic mountains of the Stellenbosch wine region, the ultimate experience awaits you – Cultivar. Proudly owned and managed by Comfort Stay you can be rest assured of personalized service to suit everyone’s tastes and needs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: Cultivar Guest Lodge
Day 5

place Oudtshoorn is famous for its ostriches and the magnificent Cango Caves.

Located along the renowned Route 62, which takes motorists past one awe-inspiring sight after another, Oudtshoorn is known as the Ostrich Capital of the World: these huge birds are almost as common as people in this charming town. Other than ostriches and the wonderful feathers and meat they provide, the Oudtshoorn area also boasts the spectacular Cango Caves; the largest show cave system in Africa, permeated with sparkling stalactites and stalagmites and captivating rock formations.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: Berluda Farmhouse & Cottages
Day 6

place Nestled between the imposing Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Knysna

The beautiful lagoon and more than eight beaches provide opportunities to swim, surf, canoe, yacht, jet-ski, boat, fish, walk on soft sand and take ferry rides. Various markets offer organic goods, delicious food, indigenous plants, and a social atmosphere. Mountains, valleys, lakes, forests, and streams are ready to be explored. The region is not known as the “Garden of Eden” for nothing! A birding route is available for avid bird watchers. World class golf courses are at your doorstep. And of course, the area is famous for the Knysna Heads and delicious oysters.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Day 7

place Day at leisure in Knysna

Enjoy a day at leisure or explore the surrounding areas.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Day 8

place Stormsriver - adventure sporters paradise

Backed by the Tsitsikamma Mountains’ mighty Storms River Peak and surrounded by swathes of indigenous forest, Stormsriver Village, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is a scenic adventure sporter’s paradise. At the Tsitsikamma National Park and other parks nearby - characterised by wildlife-filled jungles, rivers, and sea - adrenaline-junkies can enjoy canopying, ziplining, tubing, kayaking, snorkelling, Segway riding, cycling, and hiking.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: At the Woods Guest House Tsitsikamma Storms River
Day 9

place Addo - The third largest national park in South Africa

Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide diversity of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna, and flora. Stretching from the semi-arid karoo area in the north around Darlington Dam, over the rugged Zuurberg Mountains, through the Sundays River valley and south to the coast between Sundays River mouth and Bushman’s River mouth, Addo covers about 180 000 hectares (444 700 acres) and includes the Bird and St Croix Island groups. The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only sixteen elephants remained in the area. Today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 550 elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and zebra species, as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. And their Addo has only just begun, with plans to expand the Park into a 264 000 hectare (652 300 acre) mega-park. In addition, plans include the proposed proclamation of a 120 000 hectare (296 500 acre) marine protected area that includes islands that are home to the world's largest breeding populations of Cape gannets and largest breeding population of endangered African penguins. Addo Elephant National Park offers a range of comfortable self-catering accommodation to suit everyone’s tastes from luxury to camping. Activities include guided game drives, horse trails, a 4x4 trail and hiking trails.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: Lupus Den Country House
Day 10

place A day at leisure in Addo

Spend a day at leisure in Addo Elephant National Park or at your lodge. The patio, furnished with comfortable chairs and couches is protected from the weather on rainy or blustery days by glass stack-away doors, which open onto a large swimming pool set in our lush and tranquil garden.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard accommodation: Lupus Den Country House
Day 11

place Goodbye South Africa!

Drive to the airport and drop off the rental car.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Cultivar Guest Lodge
  • The Lofts Boutique Hotel
  • Cape Paradise
  • Berluda Farmhouse & Cottages
  • At the Woods Guest House Tsitsikamma Storms River
  • Lupus Den Country House

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  • Breakfast (9)

Transport expand_less

  • Rental CarGroup C or similar

Activities expand_less

  • As per Itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Accommodation and meal plan as per itinerary
  • Transfers as described
  • Activities and excursions marked as „Included “
  • All local taxes for all services included (e.g., VAT, Tourism Tax)
  • 24h-Emergency Contact

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  • Excursions and activities marked as „Our Recommendation“ and /or „Optional“
  • Terra Nova Service Package
  • Additional meals not specified in quote
  • Entrance fees and Conservation Levies
  • Fuel & toll fees
  • Personal extras such as tips, laundry services, Roaming etc.
  • Private Expenses
  • International and/or domestic flights
  • Visa and Visa Fees (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance

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