• Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Car rental included

Epic road trip across South Africa's scenic Garden Route

  • Round trip
  • 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or 19 nights
  • South Africa
price from £ 1,869.00 per person
  • total price from £ 3,738.00
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Take an unforgettable road trip along South Africa's famed Garden Route, with stays in Cape Town and Knysna - with breakfast, flights, and rental car

Spanning 300 kilometres along the south west tip of South Africa, the Garden Route is regarded as one of the most scenic regions in the country. Situated in the Garden Route National Park itself, it's home to diverse wildlife, abundant vegetation, and a myriad of natural wonders such as lagoons, lakes, mountains, forests, and beaches - an idyllic combination if ever there was one.

All this and more awaits you on your own epic road trip along the Garden Route: pass by charming coastal towns and phenomenal nature, sample the country's world-renowned wine, and go on an exciting safari adventure in Addo Elephant Park. Spend 14 or 17 nights careening through the countryside, from Cape Town to Stellenbosch to Knysna, staying in charming hotels and boutique guesthouses - some of which are working farms, for a real slice of the rural route - along the way. To top it all off, you'll even get to visit an ostrich farm in the Ostrich capital of the world itself, so what are you waiting for? Grab the car keys, wind down the windows, and put on your favourite tunes as you drive through the extraordinary landscapes of South Africa on this unique road trip.

Included
  • One night at The Cape Milner (or similar), Cape Town

  • One night at Hermanus Lodge On The Green (or similar), Hermanus

  • One or two nights at Cape Agulhas (or similar), Cape Agulhas

  • One night at Oue Weerf Country House & Manor (or similar), Oudtshoorn

  • Two or three nights at Zuurberg Mountain Village (or similar), Addo

  • Two nights at Tsitsikamma Manor (or similar), Tsitsikamma National Park

  • Two nights at Belvidere Manor (or similar), Knysna

  • One night at Montagu Country Hotel (or similar), Montagu

  • One night at Van der Stel Manor (or similar), Stellenbosch

  • Two or three further nights at The Cape Milner (or similar), Cape Town

  • Breakfast included throughout

  • Visit to the ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn included

  • Rental car

  • Return flight from Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted to Cape Town

  • Please note that there may be an additional night(s) in transit due to flight schedules.

Optional excursions

• Day 3: Two-hour whale and dolphin-watching excursion (June - December only) •

The whales of Hermanus easily grow up to 50 metres, and can be spotted from a distance. The curious dolphins, on the other hand, often come directly to the boat. Along the way, your English-speaking guide will explain everything you need to know about marine life in the region. There's also a photographer on board, which gives you the opportunity to purchase photos and videos of your experience.

• Day 6 or 7: Full-day safari in Addo Elephant Park •

In Addo Elephant Park, you'll spend a full day discovering the magnificent wildlife, flora, and fauna of the vast park on a safari-style excursion. Spot animals big and small in their natural habitat as you're taken around the park by an English-speaking guide. The full-day safari is inclusive of park admission, breakfast, and drinks.

• Day 6 or 7: Sunrise safari in Addo Elephant Park •

For this beautiful sunrise safari, you'll be picked up at 6.30am and spend the next five hours among the wild animals in Addo Elephant Park with an English-speaking drive. The sunrise safari is inclusive of park admission, breakfast, and drinks.

• Day 6 or 7: Afternoon safari in Addo Elephant Park •

This afternoon, you'll be enchanted by the natural beauty of South Africa. How many elephants and other exotic residents of this national park can you spot? The afternoon day safari is inclusive of park admission, English-speaking guide, snacks, and drinks.

• Day 14, 15, 16 or 17: Helicopter flight over Cape Town •

See Cape Town from new heights with a thrilling helicopter ride. Take off from the V&A Waterfront & enjoy a scenic flight along the Atlantic Coast. You'll see Cape Town Stadium, Lions Head, Clifton, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles. The flight lasts approximately 12-15 minutes. Transport from and to the hotel is included (minimum two people).

Day 1: Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa! Arrive in Cape Town, the second-largest and oldest city in the country. From stunning landscapes to cool urban districts, Cape Town has a lot to offer. Once you land, pick up your rental car from the airport, get on the open road, and make your way to your first hotel. Spen…

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The Cape Milner  or similar

Day 2: Hermanus

Get ready for awesome landscapes and plenty of driving on Day 2. You'll drive 120 kilometres from Cape Town to Hermanus, a beautiful seaside town and a popular stop on the Garden Route. Hermanus is well known for the excellent whale watching from July to November, where you can spot Southern whales…

Read more
Hermanus Lodge On The Green  or similar

Day 3: Cape Agulhas

Today's destination is Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. Today's drive is an easy 110 kilometres drive to where the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean meet, with the option of participating in a fantastic whale and dolphin-spotting excursion en route. After arriving in Cape Agulhas, ta…

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Agulhas Ocean House  or similar

Day 4: Oudtshoorn

Bid farewell to the rugged coastal landscape and embark on a 375-kilometre drive to the dry plains of the Klein Karoo. Stock up at the local supermarket for a roadside picnic (there's always plenty of designated picnic stops on the way). Today's final stop is Oudtshoorn, a small known famous for it…

Read more
Oue Werf Country House & Manor  or similar

Day 5-6: Addo

Today you set course for Addo, driving around 400 kilometres through the beautiful Langkloof valley on your way to your destination. Addo is home to Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa's second-largest national park with a sprawling area of 1,640 square kilometres. The park is home to almost …

Read more
Zuurberg Mountain Village  or similar

Day 7-8: Storms River & Tsitsikamma National Park

On your way to Storms River, you'll visit the beautiful Port Elizabeth back on the coast. Storms River, a drive of around 230 kilometres where you'll pass through seaside resorts, dunes, forests, and shipwreck-adorned beaches along the way. The Storms River flows into the breathtaking Tsitsikamma N…

Read more
Tsitsikamma Manor  or similar

Day 9-10: Knysna

You'll drive 90 kilometres of the Garden Route today, travelling to the magical town of Knysna. Get up with the sun and make some stops on the way: Plettenberg Bay is a fantastic option for some lunch by the seaside, or get up close and personal with some more of the most beautiful nature. Lush for…

Read more
Belvidere Manor  or similar

Day 11: Montagu

Have you always wanted to know where all of those beautiful South African wines come from? On Day 11, drive 330 kilometres to Montagu. Nestled in the heart of South Africa's world-renowned wine region in the middle of the impressive Langeberg mountain range, this town boasts more than 50 wine cella…

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Montagu Country Hotel  or similar

Day 12: Stellenbosch

Today is a great day for wine lovers. You'll head to South Africa's real wine country, driving 160 kilometres through superb valleys and mountains to the city of Stellenbosch, established by the governor of the Cape in 1679. A trip through one of the hundreds of vineyards in the area is what people…

Read more
Van der Stel Manor  or similar

Day 13-14: Cape Town

After your fill of wine, mountains, and gorgeous scenery, today it's time to head back to Cape Town. A city full of adventure, there's no shortage of sights and activities in Cape Town. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain or - if you're after a challenge - climb to the top on an approxi…

Read more
The Cape Milner  or similar

Day 1: Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa! Arrive in Cape Town, the second-largest and oldest city in the country. From stunning landscapes to cool urban districts, Cape Town has a lot to offer. Once you land, pick up your rental car from the airport, get on the open road, and make your way to your first hotel. Spen…

Read more
The Cape Milner  or similar

Day 2: Hermanus

Get ready for awesome landscapes and plenty of driving on Day 2. You'll drive 120 kilometres from Cape Town to Hermanus, a beautiful seaside town and a popular stop on the Garden Route. Hermanus is well known for the excellent whale watching from July to November, where you can spot Southern whales…

Read more
Hermanus Lodge On The Green  or similar

Day 3-4: Cape Agulhas

Today's destination is Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. Today's drive is an easy 110 kilometres drive to where the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean meet, with the option of participating in a fantastic whale and dolphin-spotting excursion en route. After arriving in Cape Agulhas, ta…

Read more
Agulhas Ocean House  or similar

Day 5: Oudsthoorn

Bid farewell to the rugged coastal landscape and embark on a 375-kilometre drive to the dry plains of the Klein Karoo. Stock up at the local supermarket for a roadside picnic (there's always plenty of designated picnic stops on the way). Today's final stop is Oudtshoorn, a small known famous for it…

Read more
Oue Werf Country House & Manor  or similar

Day 6-8: Addo

Today you set course for Addo, driving around 400 kilometres through the beautiful Langkloof valley on your way to your destination. Addo is home to Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa's second-largest national park with a sprawling area of 1,640 square kilometres. The park is home to almost …

Read more
Zuurberg Mountain Village  or similar

Day 9-10: Storms River & Tsitsikamma National Park

On your way to Storms River, you'll visit the beautiful Port Elizabeth back on the coast. Storms River, a drive of around 230 kilometres where you'll pass through seaside resorts, dunes, forests, and shipwreck-adorned beaches along the way. The Storms River flows into the breathtaking Tsitsikamma N…

Read more
Tsitsikamma Manor  or similar

Day 11-12: Knysna

You'll drive 90 kilometres of the Garden Route today, travelling to the magical town of Knysna. Get up with the sun and make some stops on the way: Plettenberg Bay is a fantastic option for some lunch by the seaside, or get up close and personal with some more of the most beautiful nature. Lush for…

Read more
Belvidere Manor  or similar

Day 13: Montagu

Have you always wanted to know where all of those beautiful South African wines come from? On Day 11, drive 330 kilometres to Montagu. Nestled in the heart of South Africa's world-renowned wine region in the middle of the impressive Langeberg mountain range, this town boasts more than 50 wine cella…

Read more
Montagu Country Hotel  or similar

Day 14: Stellenbosch

Today is a great day for wine lovers. You'll head to South Africa's real wine country, driving 160 kilometres through superb valleys and mountains to the city of Stellenbosch, established by the governor of the Cape in 1679. A trip through one of the hundreds of vineyards in the area is what people…

Read more
Van der Stel Manor  or similar

Day 15-17: Cape Town

After your fill of wine, mountains, and gorgeous scenery, today it's time to head back to Cape Town. A city full of adventure, there's no shortage of sights and activities in Cape Town. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain or - if you're after a challenge - climb to the top on an approxi…

Read more
The Cape Milner  or similar
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Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Price changes

Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.

Occupancy

Maximum 2 adults and 1 child up to 11 years per room.

Single supplement

The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process.

Children's discount

A discount for children is offered dependent on the chosen travel dates and length of stay. You will see the applicable discount in the final booking process. Please note: children up to 12 months old receive a discount on the plane ticket, but will not receive a seat or baggage allowance.

Infant bed

Unfortunately, cots are not available throughout this trip.

Pets

Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel.

Flight times

Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.

Travel documents

You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest

Passport

Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in South Africa. Your passport should have at least 2 blank pages when you present it at immigration. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website.

Visa

For travel in South Africa, British citizens do not need a visa.

Vaccinations

All travellers should be up to date with primary courses and boosters. Vaccinations usually recommended for travel to South Africa include Diphtheria; Hepatitis A. Consult your doctor or the NHS travel advice website for more information.

Children and travel

Accompanied children under the age of 18 are required to present a valid passport upon arrival.

Currency

The national currency of South Africa is South African Rand (ZAR).

Group travel

During this trip, excursions could be in groups of international travellers.

Travel schedule

The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Excess and guarantee

Theft protection and damage to the rental car are included with an excess. When collecting the rental car you have to pay a deposit. You will receive more information about this together with your travel documents

Similar accommodation

In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure.