Highlights of South Africa self-drive

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Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean. Learn about Cape Town’s chequered history on a private guided walking tour. Indulge in wine tasting at some of the award-winning estates in the Winelands region and go on a walking tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch. Take relaxing strolls along Plettenberg Bay’s golde...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean. Learn about Cape Town’s chequered history on a private guided walking tour. Indulge in wine tasting at some of the award-winning estates in the Winelands region and go on a walking tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch. Take relaxing strolls along Plettenberg Bay’s golden sands and enjoy whale and dolphin spotting. Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species on safari in Addo Elephant National Park.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityCape Town
End CityAddo Elephant National Park

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wine Tasting

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Cape Town.

Day 2 : Cape Town

Upon your arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by your driver for the half hour private transfer to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, you may wish to start exploring the city. We recommend paying a visit to the beautiful Kirstenbosc...

Day 3 : Cape Town

Spend today exploring Cape Town, starting with a private guided hike up Table Mountain for some excellent views over the city and the ocean beyond. There are several routes up the mountain of varying difficulty, and your guide will be able to choose the one best-suite...

Day 4 : Cape Town

Your fully insured hire car is dropped at your hotel this morning as you embark on a full-day drive around the Cape Peninsula. The route down to Cape Point takes in the Chapman's Peak drive, pretty coastal villages and several untouched beaches. A stop at Boulders Bea...

Day 5 : Franschhoek

Leave Cape Town and drive for an hour to the pretty town of Franschhoek in the Winelands. After checking in to your hotel, you can explore the town and its countryside surroundings on foot or by bicycle. In the heart of the town are numerous upmarket shops, restaurants and cafes - we suggest leaving your car and strolling the streets, browsing the shops and stopping for something to eat.

Day 6 : Franschhoek

You have the whole day to explore the Winelands. Start in Stellenbosch with a half day guided walking tour of the town and a chance to taste a range of local produce. As well as snacks and wine, you will enjoy a filling lunch which includes Bobotie - a traditional Sou...

Day 7 : Swellendam

The two and a half hour drive to Swellendam passes through craggy, mountainous scenery along traffic-free roads. The town itself is halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route and sits in the shadow of the Overberg Mountains. The historic area of Swellendam contain...

Day 8 : Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay is around a four hour drive along the scenic Route 62, at the eastern end of the Garden Route. The drive has many places to stop en route. We suggest calling into Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm or try an ostrich steak for lunch. You arrive in Plet...

Day 9 : Plettenberg Bay

Today we recommend that you visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, a 45 minute drive from Plettenberg Bay. En route, you'll cross several precipitous canyons, with ocean-bound rivers far below - if you've a head for heights you'll be able to get some spectacular photographs. A...

Day 10 : Plettenberg Bay

Your morning adventure leaves Plettenberg Bay with an exciting beach launch and heads east past the bird sanctuary. Here you might encounter dolphins, as well as sharks. During whale watching season (June-November) there is a chance to see a variety of whale species. ...

Day 11 : The Addo Elephant Park

From staying by the ocean, in under four hours' drive, you can be on safari in the game reserves of the Eastern Cape. Your accommodation is close to the Addo Elephant National Park, where you can either embark on a self-drive safari or join a guided game drive with an...

Day 12 : The Addo Elephant Park

Spend the day on safari in the park, either self-driving or on a guided trip. Look out for elephant frolicking in the waterholes and lion lazing in the shade. If you're with a ranger, you can gain pointers on the best spots to find wildlife and have your hands free fo...

Day 13 : The Addo Elephant Park

You have the chance to explore the park further today, and with an early start you can get to some of the more remote sections of the park, such as the rocky Zuurberg range and the Darlington Dam. You can try ticking off the smaller species on your list or search for any of the Big Five you've yet to see.

Day 14 : International return flight

Drive the hour and a half to Port Elizabeth to catch your onward flight to Johannesburg and then your international flights to make your way back home.

Day 15 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Price per day$274
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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