SummaryFor twenty days, this fantastic tour takes you on a journey through the most awesome destinations of the Cape and Garden Route. After an intimate stay in South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ you travel further in search of whales and sharks, enjoy hikes in the rainforests of Tsitsikamma, and finish off the tour with some genuine safari days in Big-5 territory! |
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Key highlights
Cape Town
- Visit the famous Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was kept in prison for 18 years
- Ascend Table Mountain
- Shop till you drop in the V&A Waterfront
- Go on the Cape Point Tour and see Cape of Good Hope, penguins and more!
- Visit Hermanus, world’s best place to spot whales from land (June-November)
- Walk among antelopes and zebras at The Hope Nature Reserve
- Visit the Cango Caves stalactites
- Enjoy an amazing stay at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and see hippos and elephants from your porch
- Go on a game drive in the ‘Klein Karoo Ecosystem’ and spot a meerkat!
- Explore the Knysna Lagoon by boat and enjoy some of the many restaurants in Knysna
- Swim and snorkel with seals at Robberg Peninsula
- Visit the Birds of Eden Park
- Hike in Tsitsikamma National Park and visit the ‘Big Tree’
- For the adventurous: do the highest bungee jump in the world at Bloukrans or go on a Canopy Tour and zip line between the trees of the rainforest
- Enjoy a boat tour on the Sunday River and go sand boarding in the Dune Fields of Alexandria
- Finish off with 3 full days of safari looking for the Big-5 in Addo Elephant Park!
Itinerary
Here at Tailor Made Safaris, we will happily adjust the itinerary below should you wish to see any changes. Of course it is possible to add some days or take some out, and don't forget to take a look at our add-ons! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this tour.
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Day 2: Robben Island
Day 3: Table Mountain and v&A Waterfront
Day 4: Cape Point Tour
Day 5: Drive to Hermanus, Whale watching (JUNE-November)
Day 6: Whale Watching (JuNE-November) or Sea Kayaking
Day 7: Shark cage diving
Day 8: Hiking through The Hope Nature Reserve
Day 9: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Day 10: Cango Caves, ostrich farm, and elephant interaction
Day 11: Knysna
Day 12: Plettenberg Bay
Day 13: Swimming with seals, Plettenberg Bay
Day 14: Travel to Tsitsikamma, visit to the 'big tree'
Day 15: Relaxation
Day 16: Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 17: Boat cruise on the sunday river
Day 18: Addo Elephant National Park
Day 19: Addo Elephant national park
Day 20: Port Elizabeth – Cape Town
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Please note: Accommodation can potentially differ from the establishments mentioned in this itinerary (if fully booked). In such cases we will look for suitable and similar accommodation. Any changes will be discussed with you. We can only book accommodation after you have confirmed your booking with us.
The European ANVR Travel and Booking Terms & Conditions apply to your booking with us. For full details, click here.
The European ANVR Travel and Booking Terms & Conditions apply to your booking with us. For full details, click here.
Price Overview
Self-drive tour
Price per person:
With 2 persons |
With 4 persons |
With 6 persons |
With 8 persons |
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Priced from |
R 26300 |
R 24650 |
R 23700 |
R 22750 |
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Prices are partly dependent on which type of rental vehicle you choose. For more information about car rentals, click here.
Prices are partly dependent on which type of rental vehicle you choose. For more information about car rentals, click here.
Includes: Car hire, extensive self-drive pack including GPS navigation device & South African cell phone and SIM card, all accommodation, all meals and guided activities as mentioned as included in the quote above/table below, 14% Value Added Tax (VAT).
Excludes: Airfares, travel and cancellation insurances, petrol, road tolls, parking fees, entry fees, meals & activities mentioned under excluded in the table below, snacks and drinks, gratuities for guides and local restaurants.
Included in the car rental is the Super Cover insurance with zero liability and unlimited kilometres. Not included are the following fees though, which will be charged to your credit card upon collecting the vehicle:
Excludes: Airfares, travel and cancellation insurances, petrol, road tolls, parking fees, entry fees, meals & activities mentioned under excluded in the table below, snacks and drinks, gratuities for guides and local restaurants.
Included in the car rental is the Super Cover insurance with zero liability and unlimited kilometres. Not included are the following fees though, which will be charged to your credit card upon collecting the vehicle:
- AVIS contract fee: ZAR 85 (once off)
- Additional driver fee: ZAR 385
- Fuel: cost of refuelling if the car is not handed in full
- One-way fee (if the car is returned to a different location from where it was picked up): Between ZAR 869-1177 depending on distance)
- If the car is handed in late you will be charged an extra day of rent
Download the quote overview for this tour:
Destinations
For more information about the destinations you'll visit on this tour, follow the links below.