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With South Africa's superb easy to navigate infrastructure this 10-night self-drive itinerary, beginning with Cape Town is a great way to explore the Winelands and Garden Route. 

Cape Town is renowned for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Situated at the base of Table Mountain, it is the capital city of the Western Cape. Whether you are looking for history, natural beauty or a cosmopolitan lifestyle, the 'Mother City' has it all. There is such a diversity of attractions and activities you will not be disappointed with your city experience. Offering fantastic views of the city, Table Mountain dominates the skyline. For natural surroundings there are gardens, beaches and vineyards all close by. Cape Town is steeped in history and many of the museums and monuments have much to tell. For a cosmopolitan and lively experience, visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with a wide variety of shops, restaurants and craft markets. Cape Town Day Tours.

Situated a short distance from Cape Town are the Winelands, South Africa's premium wine growing region with stunning scenery. A fantastic place to relax, staying on a wine farm or in one of the charming towns. Stellenbosch is the oldest town in the country after Cape Town, it is one of the most scenic areas to visit in South Africa. Offering a variety of accommodation, Stellenbosch is an ideal base from which to explore the Winelands. The small town is packed with history for visitors to discover, plus excellent restaurants and warm South African hospitality. 

One of the most famous areas of South Africa, the Garden Route is a strip of scenically stunning countryside with a backdrop of mountain ranges, and coastal views. The variety of mountains, rivers, forests and beaches along the route is amazing. Add to this the splendid wildlife and vegetation that can be seen; it is easy to understand why the Garden Route is a popular destination. Garden Route Tours and Excursions

  • Classic Garden Route Self Drive

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itinerary properties

Cape Town Hotels:
Table Bay Hotel
Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice!

Stellenbosch Hotels:
Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
The Spier Hotel
Devon Valley Hotel

Montagu Hotels:
Montagu Country Hotel

Oudtshoorn Hotels:
Rosenhof Country House
Queen's Hotel

Knysna Hotels:
Falcons View
Belvidere Manor Hotel
Protea Knysna Quays

Hermanus Hotels:
The Marine

itinerary extras

This wonderful self drive itinerary can be tailor made to fit your requirements, if you would like longer at any of our properties or there is somewhere else that you would like to visit please contact us on freephone 0800 288 8860 to discuss the details further and obtain a quote.

This itinerary can be easily combined with a beach stay in Mauritius or Zanzibar

We also have a number of Cape Town Day Tours and Garden Route Tours and Excursions that can be added on prior to departure. 

If you would like to go on safari, you can chose from one of our stunning lodges in Kruger or the Malaria free Eastern Cape South Africa Game Reserves.

Classic Garden Route Self Drive

DAY 1 DAILY HEATHROW-CAPE TOWN
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Cape Town.

DAY 2 CAPE TOWN
On arrival meet your representative who will assist you with collecting your car. Why not drive to the cableway station for the ascent of Table Mountain? Visit places of interest such as the South Africa Museum, the Malay Quarter and the castle before driving to the V&A Waterfront (40 km). (b)
 
 
DAY 3 CAPE TOWN
Drive along the coast and via Chapman's Peak Drive to the Cape of Good Hope. Then continue along the False Bay coastline to Simonstown for a visit to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Finally, you could stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens where you can admire the splendour of the gardens. 
 
 
DAY 4 CAPE TOWN
A free day, perhaps take the ferry to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. 
 
 
DAY 5 CAPE TOWN
A second free day, perhaps spend time relaxing or shopping at the V&A Waterfront. 
 
 
DAY 6 WINELANDS
Drive to the town of Stellenbosch and the surrounding winelands (60 km). During the day you will have the opportunity to visit some of the vineyards in the region. Overnight accommodation has been arranged in Stellenbosch, but we can also arrange for you to stay in Franschhoek if you wish. (b)
Overnight: Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, The Spier Hotel or Devon Valley Hotel
 
 
DAY 7 MONTAGU
Visit further local wine estates or walk into the town centre for a visit to the museum and walk through the tree-lined streets with their quaint shops. In the afternoon drive via Worcester to Montagu, arriving late afternoon (150 km). 
Overnight: Montagu Country Hotel (b)
 
DAY 8 OUDTSHOORN
Travel via Barrydale, Ladismith and Calitzdorp to the 'ostrich capital' of Oudtshoorn in time for a tour of an ostrich farm and then on to the Cango Caves for a tour before checking into your Guest House (240 km). (b)
 
 
DAY 9 KNYSNA
Drive via the Outeniqua Pass to George and on to Knysna (140 km). Take the ferry on the lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. After lunch, return to Knysna by ferry and check into your hotel. (b)
Overnight: Falcons View, Belvidere Manor Hotel or Protea Knysna Quays
 
DAY 10 KNYSNA
A free day to explore, why not travel via Natures Valley to the Tsitsikamma National Park, visit the Big Tree and Storms River Mouth before returning to Knysna via Plettenberg Bay. (b)
Overnight: Falcons View, Belvidere Manor Hotel or Protea Knysna Quays
 
DAY 11 HERMANUS
Travel to Mossel Bay, visit the museum and the Post Office Tree. Continue to the town of Swellendam for lunch and then on to Hermanus (430 km), famous for the whales that come into the bay to calve during the months July - November. 
Overnight: The Marine (b)
 
DAY 12 HERMANUS-CAPE TOWN
Depart Hermanus and drive along the coast towards Cape Town (110 km). Stop for lunch en route and arrive at the airport in the late afternoon to drop off your car and check in for you flight back to Heathrow. (b)

Destinations

South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. A combination of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique experience.
The irrepressible sights and sounds of Cape Town are sure to capture your imagination, from the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre.
One of the most famous areas of South Africa, the Garden Route is a strip of scenically stunning countryside with a backdrop of mountain ranges, and coastal views.
Situated a short distance from Cape Town are the Winelands, South Africa's premium wine growing region with stunning scenery. A fantastic place to relax, staying on a wine farm or in one of the charming towns.
notes

With South Africa's superb easy to navigate infrastructure this 10-night self-drive itinerary, beginning with Cape Town is a great way to explore the Winelands and Garden Route.

Little Governors Camp and The Indian Ocean Beach Club Hi Gemma Just a short note to say a huge thank you for organising our recent trip to Kenya. We had an amazing time at Little Governors , the best Safari we have ever done. We saw a female leopard on the ground with a fresh kill, her only surviving cub was up a nearby tree but eventually she called it down so we got some fabulous shots of them both. The same day we also saw a black rhino which meant we had seen the Big 5. We saw lions from 6 different prides as well as a cheetah and her 2 year old 'cub' One evening we had an extra guest in the bar at the camp, a lone cow elephant came right up to the sitting area of the bar tent so there was no way we could go to our tent to get ready for dinner - it was a good excuse to have another gin & Tonic!!! She eventually wandered off away from the camp. Our stay at the IOBC was also excellent, some of the staff remembered us from our previous visits there so we were looked after very well. Your travel agent, Somak , were also 1st Class and all the transfers etc went very smoothly and we managed to get our driver in Nairobi to take us up to Giraffe Manor for short while. All in all a fabulous holiday Kind regards John & Lis

John and Lis

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