Garden Route And Vineyards, Self-drive

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 6-99 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-32870
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Paarl, South Africa
  • Ends Paarl, South Africa
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Paarl: Explore the rich cultural heritage of the pearl of the wine lands and the third oldest settlement in South Africa.
  • Greater Addo: Explore the incredible Greater Addo, with a chance to visit the world-famous Elephant Park.
  • Cape Agulhas: Visit the southernmost point of the African continent, look out at the ocean with the entire African continent behind you.
Start and end in Paarl, the trip "Garden Route And Vineyards, Self-drive" is a self-guided art and architecture tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Paarl, Cape Agulhas, Knysna and 5 other destinations in South Africa. "Garden Route And Vineyards, Self-drive" is a private trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Experience the stunning coastline of South Africa during this 8-day self-drive tour, filled with amazing spots and activities. Drive through the picturesque wine lands of Paarl and admire its colourful architectural mix of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian influence. Join a tour to the winery of Bon Courage Wine Estate in Oudtshoorn, and experience the taste of local wine homemade products, or get yourself well taught about the life of ostriches, which are so representative for this area, by taking a trip to one of the ostriches’ farm. Admire the beauty of Mother Nature in Greater Addo reserve, perhaps go to see the Addo Elephant Park and experience the real safari adventure. Lay back in Knysna surrounded by its magical lagoon and lakes, or take a sip of the wine marvelously combined with the nice meal. This trip will fill all your senses and will leave great memories for the lifetime.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Cape Town – Paarl (65 Km – 1 H)
  • Day 2: Paarl – Oudtshoorn (375 Km - 4.5 Hrs)
  • Day 3: Oudtshoorn – Greater Addo (400 Km - 4 Hrs)
  • Day 4: Greater Addo
  • Day 5: Greater Addo – Knysna (320 Km - 4.5 Hrs)
  • Day 6: Knysna – Cape South Coast (365 Km - 4 Hrs)
  • Day 7: Cape South Coast – Cape Agulhas – Hermanus (115 Km - 1.5 Hrs)
  • Day 8: Hermanus - Depart Cape Town (110 Km - 4.5 Hrs)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 7 night's hotel accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Paarl Boutique or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Cascade Country Manor or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Hotel Grande Roche or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = De Zeekoe or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Cascade Country Manor or similar 4*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Chrislin African Lodge or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Zuurberg Mountainn Village or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Wooodall Country House and Spa or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel The Graywood or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel The Rex or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Kanonkop Guest House or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel The Arniston Spa or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel The Arniston Spa or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Hotel The Arniston Spa or similar 4*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel The Windsor or similar3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Harbour House or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Hotel The Marine or similar 5*
Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
Transport
  • Replacement vehicle in a case of accident or breakdown
  • 1 additional driver
Others
  • Unlimited mileage
  • CDW (Collision Damage Waiver)
  • TP (Theft Protection)
  • PAI
  • Road assistance 24/7
  • Safety equipment (triangle, high visibility vest, fire extinguisher)
  • Tax
  • Administration fee or VAT
  • Meet & Greet
  • Car Group T = KIA Picanto or similar
  • Car Group D = Nissan Almera or similar
  • Car Group W = Ford Ranger 4x4 or similar
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Domestic nor International flights
  • Optional Activities
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Local guide (unless optional tour booked)
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
  • Fuel, Fines, Tolls, Parking
  • Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving.
  • Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle.
  • Damage to the engine through negligence.
  • Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition.
  • Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge.
  • Incident Report Fee
  • Refueling Service Charge
  • Late Return Fee and Change of Return Station Fee
  • Young driver surcharge (driver must have valid unendorsed driver's license for at least two years
  • If the car is left outside of rent a car designated area on drop off, customers will be responsible for any costs generated and for any damage to the vehicle due to it being parked outside of the Rent Car installations.
  • One way fee of within South Africa between the following depots: Johannesburg, Nelspruit KMIA, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town
  • Each additional driver.
  • Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat, etc.)
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Garden Route And Vineyards, Self-drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 92 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 91 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 23 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 July 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 91 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Garden Route And Vineyards, Self-drive tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Garden Route And Vineyards, Self-drive tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

The person who signs the contract must have an international credit card, Visa or Master Card, AMEX Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 24 hours of the incident Driver’s age from 21 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s license for a minimum of one year) If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed-upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days. For self-guided visits, you must pay your entrance fee directly at the front desk of each park or attraction Please note the optional tour “Whale watching excursion” on day 8, is available from June to November No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed. Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary One rental day is calculated as 24 hours and 29 minutes. An additional day will be charged if the rental exceeds this period. Late check out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed. It is compulsory to sign an indemnity form when entering South African National Parks. More information in the regulation and the parks can also be found on the official SANPARKS website: www.sanparks.org Parents travelling with children would now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit. Please note that the child must be the appropriate age (according to accommodation stipulated) at the time of travel See your doctor for advice in regards to vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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