Garden Route & Safari Self Drive - 10 days

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Wildlife safaris and game drives Self Guided

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10 daysDuration

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Cape Town, South Africa

Ends

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Highlights

Cape Town - Explore the Mother City on a guided tour and enjoy spectacular views from the top of Table Mountain

Cape Point - Enjoy a full day tour of the picturesque Cape Peninsula, travelling to the towering Cape Point headland and visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach

Klein Karoo - Discover the natural beauty of this long valley and opt to independently explore attractions in area such as the famous Cango Caves and the ostrich farms of Oudtshoorn

Knysna - Admire the lovely lagoons and pristine beaches, book a sunset cruise to Knysna Heads or perhaps visit Monkeyland and Birds of Eden

Port Elizabeth - Spend a night in “the windy city” at the eastern end of the Sunshine Coast and visit its beautiful beaches

Amakhala Game Reserve - Go in search of the Big Five on a three night safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape

Itinerary

Travelers seeking independent adventure will love the 'Garden Route & Safari Self Drive - 10 Days' trip across South Africa. Start in Cape Town, wind through the scenic Garden Route, and cap it off with a three-night safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. Highlights include the Klein Karoo valley, Cango Caves, Knysna’s coastal beauty, and a Big Five safari in Amakhala Game Reserve. End your journey in Port Elizabeth. The unique selling point is the self-drive format—granting you the freedom to explore at your own pace while enjoying the support of pre-arranged accommodations, suggested stops, and expert guidance.

day 1 - Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by our representative and transfered to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Cape Town or relax at the hotel.

OverNight:Cape Town

day 2 - Cape Town city tour

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a half-day Cape Town city tour. Highlights include historic landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, St. George’s Cathedral, the Company’s Garden, and the colourful Bo-Kaap. Also enjoy a diamond tour showcasing local craftsmanship and South Africa’s rich gold and diamond heritage. Then you’ll have the opportunity to take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting; ticket not included) for breathtaking views over the city and beyond.

After the tour spend the afternoon at leisure, independently exploring the city. We recommend a visit to Robben Island (weather permitting) or a stroll around the V&A Waterfront, which offers an abundance of shops and entertainment.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cape Town

day 3 - Cape Point & Peninsula tour

Embark on a full day scheduled tour of Cape Point and the Cape Peninsula today. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas, stretching from Cape Town's city centre to the towering headland of Cape Point, encompassing magnificent beaches, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages. It's a spectacular coastal drive over Chapman’s Peak to beautiful Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. Then travel on to Simon’s Town to see the large penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee payable locally). The tour ends with a visit to the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cape Town

day 4 - Klein Karoo

Cape Town - Klein Karoo. This morning your rental vehicle will be dropped off at your hotel. After breakfast embark on a scenic drive to Klein Karoo in the Western Cape, travelling via Route 62, the longest wine route in the Western Cape, where magnificent landscapes and towering cliffs abound.

Check into your hotel and independently explore the area. The beautiful valley of the Klein Karoo has a wide range of attractions including the mystical Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch and the famous ostrich farms of Oudtshoorn.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Klein Karoo

day 5 - Kynsna

Klein Karoo - Knysna. Head south from Klein Karoo along the beautiful Garden Route to the sleepy coastal town of Knysna today, which is nestled between lush forests and a peaceful estuary. There are plenty of attractions in and around this picturesque town. You can explore the many beautiful beaches around Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, book a sunset cruise to Knysna Heads or perhaps visit Monkeyland and Birds of Eden.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Knysna

day 6 - Tsitsikamma & Port Elizabeth

Knysna - Port Elizabeth. Complete your journey along the Garden Route today as you travel from Knysna, through spectacular coastal scenery, to the sunny city of Port Elizabeth. Consider stopping to explore Tsitsikamma National Park en route. The indigenous forest of Tsitsikamma has an incredible array of vegetation, birds and wildlife and there is a wonderful winding board walk through the forest which leads to the famous suspension bridge at Tsitsikamma Mouth.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Port Elizabeth

days 7-9 - Amakhala Game Reserve

Port Elizabeth - Amakhala Game Reserve. After breakfast drive to Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Spend the next three nights at Hlosi Game Lodge where you can enjoy a family-friendly Big Five safari in a wildlife-rich, malaria free reserve. The daily programme at the lodge includes morning and evening game drives through Amakhala Game Reserve, guided by professional rangers in open Land Rovers. During the day relax by the swimming pool, perhaps indulge in some spa treatments or enjoy some of the other optional activities on offer, such as night drives, birding safaris, wilderness walks, bush walks and archery.

Itinerary change for 2026:

Port Elizabeth - Kariega Game Reserve. After breakfast, check out and proceed on your journey to Kariega Ukhozi Lodge where you will spend the next three nights. Ukhozi Lodge in Kariega Game Reserve is located overlooking the rolling green hills and valleys of the Eastern Cape bushveld. This luxury safari lodge offers ten exclusive suites - each with its own private plunge pool and spacious living area, as well as a range of lodge facilities including luxurious safari-style lounges, restaurant, pool area, and boma for romantic outdoor dining under the African sky. The daily programme at the lodge includes morning and evening game drives through Kariega Game Reserve.

Meals:3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 3 Dinner

OverNight:Amakhala Game Reserve (3)

day 10 - Port Elizabeth

Amakhala Game Reserve - Port Elizabeth. Wake early to enjoy a final early morning game drive before breakfast. Then check out and drive back to Port Elizabeth Airport. Upon arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, drop your rental vehicle off at the car rental terminal then check-in for your onward flight.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Garden Route & Safari Self Drive - 10 days

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Accommodation

Amakhala Game Reserve - morning and evening game drives in open Land Rovers (on a shared basis, with other guests from the lodge)

Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners6 nights 3-4 star hotels on a Bed & Breakfast basis3 nights at Hlosi Game Lodge in a luxury suite on a Fully Inclusive basis (all meals, fees and activities)

Transport

Car hire inclusions: Contract Fee, Super Collision Damage Waiver, Super Theft Loss Waiver, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Unlimited Mileage & vehicle assist, Tyre & Windscreen WaiverCape Town International Airport arrival transfer on day 1

Others

7 days car hire - Group B: VW Polo or similar - upgrades available on requestScheduled Half Day Cape Town & City Tour (on a shared basis, with other travellers, upgrade to private tour available on request)Scheduled Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour including: Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (on a shared basis, with other travellers, upgrade to private tour available on request)

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