Garden Route & Safari Self Drive

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.

Become acquainted with South Africa's enchanting 'Mother City' on a scheduled half day city tour this morning. After breakfast meet your local guide in the hotel foyer and set out to explore the city, including Company Gardens, the Slave Lodge and iconic Table Mountain (Cable car ticket not included; weather permitting). 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.

Embark on a full day scheduled tour of Cape Point and the Peninisula 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. The tour ends with a visit to the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.