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10 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa

South Africa Self-Drive Tour

In this 10 Day / 9 Night Self-Drive Tour and Safari we provide you with a rented vehicle and GPS Unit, book your accommodation, provide background support, and you set off to explore South Africa. The itinerary includes Cape Town, the Garden Route and its beautiful surroundings, the Panorama Rout... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cape Town

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Visit markets

Meet local people

Snorkeling/Diving

Outdoors & Nature

Beach & Sea

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Night

End

Highlights

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The Garden Route is a beautiful stretch of coast with beaches, forests, mountains and small towns

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Cape Town, South Africa's mother city is a must see city for any traveler

3

Hot air ballooning over the bushveld and farms near the Kruger National Park

4

White shark cage diving you get to see these misunderstood apex predators up close in the wild

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa

On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, you will make your way to the Avis Desk, where you will collect your rented vehicle (Group C - Toyota Corolla or similar with manual gears and air-conditioning and a GPS Unit). From the airport, you will make your way to the V&A Waterfront area, where you will check in at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel to spend the next (3) nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 2

place Full Day to explore the Cape Peninsula

Today is spent at own leisure, visiting the area can have you enjoying great lunch, shopping in the Waterfront or enjoying the Cape Peninsula to also include a visit the Boulders Beach in Simon's Town to view the Penguins and have lunch or dinner at Hout Bay with great fish and chips. Extending into the Atlantic, the rugged Cape Peninsula marks the southwesternmost point of the African continent. It features pristine white-sand beaches met by craggy mountains interspersed with quaint little coastal towns. Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope can be found along the southern end of this spectacularly scenic peninsula, while the northern tip is crowned by the world-famous Table Mountain which towers over the city of Cape Town. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of activities including: hopping on a boat ride to Seal Island from Hout Bay, exploring the magnificent Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and viewing the colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views from the top of Table Mountain.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 3

place Full Day to explore the Cape Winelands

Today you have another full day perhaps explore the Cape Winelands area with the history of Stellenbosch, so rich and country site of the Paarl and Franschhoek. Resting at the feet of the Boland Mountains in South Africa’s Western Cape Province, the Cape Winelands area is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest wines. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape boasts incredible mountain scenery and an impressive list of luxury wine farms, stretching across lush fertile valleys. Visitors can look forward to a variety of wonderful activities. Explore a collection of historic little hamlets and towns dotting the countryside, sample a wide selection of world-class wine at historic Cape Dutch farmsteads and other wine estates; and make your way through a sublime network of hiking and biking trails. The culinary scene here is world-class and constantly improving; visitors who don’t drink alcohol will enjoy discovering this destination as part of a ‘food tour’ - numerous superb restaurants are on offer.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 4

place Cape Town to Gaansbaai

Early after your breakfast, you will check-out and make your way along the Garden Route to the town of Gansbaai... here you will spend the next (2) nights on a bed and breakfast basis at Saxon Lodge. En-route you can visit the Heavenly Hermanus area, and if it is Whale Season, this will be a really great stop! If not, it is still awesome to stop here and have a bite, watching the sea and this breath-taking area!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Saxon Lodge - Gansbaai
Day 5

place Shark Diving Adventure, Gaansbaai

This morning after your breakfast, you will enjoy a White Shark Cage Diving Experience with Marine Dynamics (included in your package) ... This is a full day and you will love the activity! If you Dive or not... this is an experience out of this world! Marine Dynamics, operating in Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa, a world hot spot for the great white shark - you will experience an incredible cage diving adventure on board our custom designed boat, Slashfin, (named after one of our visiting sharks). An on board marine biologist will educate you as you get up close and personal with this amazing apex predator in the famous Shark Alley. We are certified by Fair Trade in Tourism, live by our motto of ‘Discover and Protect’ and work together with the Dyer Island Conservation Trust. We are involved in shark research which includes shark fin identification and tagging and tracking the great white. You will leave with great memories and a deep appreciation of this majestic animal. And along the way, you can view the rest of our Marine Big 5 – whales, dolphins, seals and the African penguin, as well as incredible seabirds. We are only 2 hours drive from Cape Town along a scenic route. The trip includes an educational briefing, breakfast or lunch; refreshments on board; warm soup and bread on return; towels, clean wetsuits, goggles. Professional video footage of the trip can be purchased as a downloadable link

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Saxon Lodge - Gansbaai
Day 6

place Gaansbaai to Kruger Park area

Early this morning after your breakfast, you will make your way back to the Cape Town International Airport, returning your rented vehicle to board your flight to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. On arrival in Johannesburg, you will make your way to the Avis Desk, where you will collect your rented vehicle (Group C - Toyota Corolla or similar with manual gears and air-conditioning and a GPS Unit). *** Please note that to get to the Avis Desk, will involve a bit of walking. From the airport, you will make your way to along the Panorama Route to Graskop area with its beautiful waterfalls and small town, followed by a visit to Bourke's Luck Potholes on the way to the Lowveld, where you continue to Hoedspruit area. Here you will spend (1) night on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis at the Khaya Ndlovu Manor House.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Khaya Ndlovu Manor House
Day 7

place Hot Air Ballloon Flight and onward to Kruger National Park

Early this morning you will make your way before sunrise to the launch field where you will enjoy your sunrise hot air ballooning experience, followed by a great breakfast and you will then head out to the Kruger National Park, making your way to the Rhino Post Safari Lodge. Here you will spend the next (3) nights on a full board basis which includes brunch, high tea, dinner, teas / coffees and twice daily game viewing activities. Each guest is entitled to 1 of the following on an evening game drive: Glass of wine, local beer, cider or soft drink. ** Please note that park fees / entry fees are to be settled directly.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Day 8

place On Safari at Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park

A natural extension of the bush and landscape, Rhino Post Safari Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park. Experience responsible eco-conscious tourism, affordable, stylish accommodation, knowledgeable guides and staggering biodiversity, including the highly publicised big five. Enjoy our relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and let us show you Africa’s heartbeat.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Day 9

place On Safari at Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park

Stretching over more than two million hectares, the famous Kruger National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves and a truly remarkable destination. Owing to its exceptional size, visitors are able to experience fantastic diversity – from changing scenery and ecosystems to an impressive array of animals, plant life and birdlife. The park is home to over 130 mammals and over 500 bird species. Visitors can look forward to learning about the area’s prehistoric past, enjoying a host of accommodation options, and viewing abundant wildlife including the famed Big Five. The diversity and sheer density of wildlife make Kruger National Park an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Day 10

place Rhino Post Safari Lodge to Johannesburg

After one last early morning guided game drive and breakfast you drive back to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Here you will return your rented vehicle and board your late afternoon / evening outbound flight back home. (Flight at own arrangements)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Victoria & Alfred Hotel
  • Saxon Lodge - Gansbaai
  • Khaya Ndlovu Manor House
  • Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)
  • Snacks (3)

Transport expand_less

  • 07 Days use of a Group C Vehicle (Toyota Corolla or similar with manual gears and air-conditioning)
  • Premium Collision Damage & Theft Waiver (zero excess) / Unlimited mileage
  • Flight: Cape Town - Johannesburg One way, Including taxes (Economy Class)

Activities expand_less

  • Hot Air Ballooning Flight
  • White Shark Cage Diving Experience

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals not specified
  • Bar accounts

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