Garden Route & Safari Self Drive - 10 days

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10 daysDuration

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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

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Cape Town, South Africa

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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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

Kariega 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 1Cape 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 2Cape Town city tour

day 3Cape Point & Peninsula tour

day 4Klein Karoo

day 5Kynsna

day 6Tsitsikamma & Port Elizabeth

days 7-9Kariega Game Reserve

day 10Port Elizabeth

What's Included

Accommodation

Kariega 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 Kariega Ukhozi Lodge in a luxury suite on a Fully Inclusive basis (all meals, fees and two game drives per day)

Transport

Car hire inclusions: Contract Fee, Drop off off Fee (within Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm), One way drop off Fees (Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Airport), Theft & Collision Damage Waiver Personal Accident Insurance, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Carbon Emissions Tax, Damage due to Sandblasting, Tyre and rim damage, hubcaps, Windscreen, VAT @ 15%Cape Town International Airport arrival transfer on day 1

Others

7-Days car hire - Group B: Toyota Starlet 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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