Introduction

The Cape and the Garden Route are known as some of the most beautiful and diverse areas in South Africa. Spanning an area of +-750km, this self-drive holiday will take you to beautiful places such as Table Mountain, the Winelands, the Karoo desert (where ostriches are farmed) and the scenic town of Knysna. The itinerary is also highly customizable, with possible safari add-on options like a safari in the Eastern Cape or a night in Hermanus to go whale watching.

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Kensington Place Cape Town

2 nights

B&B

day 2

Abalone Guest Lodge Hermanus

1 night

B&B

day 3

La Fontaine Boutique Hotel Franschhoek

1 night

B&B

day 4

De Zeekoe Guest Farm & Reserve Oudtshoorn

1 night

B&B

day 5

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge Knysna

2 nights

B&B

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

 

Cape Town: Kensington Place

Kensington Place Luxury Boutique Hotel Lounge Superior room

Hermanus: Abalone Guest Lodge

Franschhoek: La Fontaine Boutique Hotel

Mountain View Suite Bath Room Luxury Room

Oudtshoorn: De Zeekoe Guest Farm & Reserve

Salt water pool Private pool at cottages Luxurious accommodation

Knysna: Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Lagoon Suite Lagoon Suite

Fast Facts

8 Days / 7 Nights

Reference Number: Private self-drive

Price

September 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 21,275
  • Single traveller: ZAR 34,680
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 37,680
  • Child rates: on request

 October - 16 December 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 22,405
  • Single traveller: ZAR 36,250
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 39,685
  • Child rates: on request

17 December 2025 - 30 April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 22,875
  • Single traveller: ZAR 37,195
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 40,300
  • Child rates: on request

May - August 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 20,735
  • Single traveller: ZAR 32,510
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 35,600
  • Child rates: on request

September 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 23,365
  • Single traveller: ZAR 38,145
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 41,445
  • Child rates: on request

1 October - 24 December 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 24,615
  • Single traveller: ZAR 39,870
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 43,650
  • Child rates: on request

25 December 2026 - 5 January 2027

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 24,990
  • Single traveller: ZAR 40,775
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 44,210
  • Child rates: on request

Includes:

  • 7 nights' accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Rental car, economy category, with full insurance, unlimited mileage, manual transmission, and air-conditioner - price is subject to change until rental car is booked and confirmed

Excludes:

  • Flights
  • Drinks
  • Meals other than breakfast
  • Fuel and toll fees
  • Increase in rental car fees
  • Excursions and entrance fees
  • Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
  • Entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Increase in government tax and park fees

Cape Town: Kensington Place

Kensington Place Luxury Boutique Hotel Lounge Superior room

Hermanus: Abalone Guest Lodge

Franschhoek: La Fontaine Boutique Hotel

Mountain View Suite Bath Room Luxury Room

Oudtshoorn: De Zeekoe Guest Farm & Reserve

Salt water pool Private pool at cottages Luxurious accommodation

Knysna: Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Lagoon Suite Lagoon Suite
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