Introduction

This self drive allows you to visit most highlights of the Garden Route in South Africa. The trip starts and ends in Cape Town. Travel along the magnificent Garden Route to Addo Elephant Park.  The way back to Cape Town leads you via the KleinKaroo and Cape Winelands. A beautiful round trip which will show you many different aspects of this superb country

Small scale accommodation
You wil mainly stay in small, cosy and personal in safe places. Personal service and attention are key. Most establishments have a swimming pool. If you have any specific requirements, please advsie so we can keep this in mind while planning your trip!

Travel at your own pace
We will book a rental car suitable to your party and wishes. The advantage of having your own transport is that you decide how far and long you will travel each day, where you stop and for how long. We will provide you with directions and additional tips and tricks.

Activities
Activities like a Robben Island visit in Cape Town, a safari, horse riding in the winelands, canoeing or cycling can be booked by us up front. contact us for more information and options.

Changes?

  • This tour can be tailor made for you by Eyes for Africa. So any adjustments like extra nights, upgrades, changes in the route are possible.
  • Tip: zoom in on the map to see nearby highlights.

Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

The Villa Rosa   Cape Town

3 nights

B&B

  MooiBaai

alternate

       

day 3

Bamboo Guest House   Hermanus

2 nights

B&B

day 5

Garden Route Game Lodge   Albertinia

1 night

HB+

day 6

Parkes Manor   Knysna

2 nights

B&B

day 8

Sandals Guest House   St Francis Bay

1 night

B&B

day 9

Addo Elephant Main Camp   Addo Elephant National Park

2 nights

SC

day 11

AfriCamps Klein Karoo   Oudtshoorn

2 nights

B&B

day 13

Mimosa Lodge   Montagu

1 night

B&B

day 14

10 Alexander B&B   Stellenbosch

2 nights

B&B

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities

SC: Self Catering

 

Cape Town: The Villa Rosa

Front Building Front Garden Terrace

Hermanus: Bamboo Guest House

Garden & Pool Lounge Dining

Albertinia: Garden Route Game Lodge

Knysna: Parkes Manor

St Francis Bay: Sandals Guest House

Addo Elephant National Park: Addo Elephant Main Camp

Oudtshoorn: AfriCamps Klein Karoo

AfriCamps Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn AfriCamps Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn AfriCamps Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn

Montagu: Mimosa Lodge

Mimosa Lodge Mimosa Lodge Mimosa Lodge

Stellenbosch: 10 Alexander B&B

Fast Facts

17 Days / 16 Nights

Reference Number: EfA 17D GGR 2024/25

Price

Price:

2024: From ZAR 30 810,00 per person sharing

2025: From ZAR 31 950,00 per person sharing

  • Rates are depending on availability at time of booking
  • Rates for multiple travelers available on request
  • If accommodations are full, we reserve the right to book alternative accommodation within the same price class. 

Includes:

  • Accommodation in small lodges/guesthouses including meals as mentioned in itinerary ( see tab ACCOMMODATION)
  • Car rental Group B , Renault Stepway or similar model sedan, including:
    • unlimited mileage
    • 2 drivers
    • Booking costs
  • Whale watching in Hermanus
  • Robben Island visit
  • 1 Game drive in Garden Route Game Reserve
  • 24/7 local support telephonically available
  • Travel App with offline access to itinerary
  • PDF of the itinerary including directions
  • Personal service and advice

Excludes:

  • All flights
  • All entrance fees to parks and attractions unless mentioned
  • Activities (other than mentioned)
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Fuel
  • E-toll
  • Cross border letter
  • One way fees
  • Car contract fee
  • GPS
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Personal item
  • Meet & Greet service 


NOTE:
Direction of this trip can be reversed
Duration, accommodation, route and luxury can be amended according to your preferences and budget.

Please note that the car rental companies require a valid credit card in name of the main driver

Travels distances are based of Google maps and are an indication. These may vary based on traffic, road works or other circumstances

Note: check-in into the accommodation is normally between 14h00 en 18h00 and check-out at 10h00 AM, unless mentioned differently.

Cape Town: The Villa Rosa

Front Building Front Garden Terrace

Hermanus: Bamboo Guest House

Garden & Pool Lounge Dining

Albertinia: Garden Route Game Lodge

Knysna: Parkes Manor

St Francis Bay: Sandals Guest House

Addo Elephant National Park: Addo Elephant Main Camp

Oudtshoorn: AfriCamps Klein Karoo

AfriCamps Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn AfriCamps Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn AfriCamps Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn

Montagu: Mimosa Lodge

Mimosa Lodge Mimosa Lodge Mimosa Lodge

Stellenbosch: 10 Alexander B&B

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