14nts Cape Town Garden Route
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- RETURN FLIGHTS LONDON – CAPE TOWN VIA DOHA.
- DIRECT FLIGHTS WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS OR VIRGIN ATLANTIC AVAILABLE AT A SUPPLEMENT.
- U.K. REGIONAL DEPARTURES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
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14-night self drive holiday to Cape Town & Garden Route.
Self drive holidays to South Africa: circular route starting and terminating in Cape Town.
Safari Game Drive optional.
Spend five nights in Cape Town, a location considered by many as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Be surrounded by mountains, wild beaches, surf, penguins and small coastal villages. Do not miss a drive through Chapman’s Peak, one of the most beautiful roads in Africa and a day trip to Cape Point National Park. Your next stop will be the semi desert town of Oudtshoorn, known as the Ostrich capital of the World. Relax in rural South Africa. Visit a Meerkat farm and the Cango Caves. The landscapes in this part of South Africa are beautiful.
Visit Plettenberg Bay, home to stunning white sandy beaches and monkey and elephant sanctuaries. Enjoy three nights at this location. Drive South to Swellendam via Botlierskop Private Game Reserve where you can enjoy an authentic Game Drive Safari experience (optional). Your last stop will be in Hermanus, the whale watching capital of the world and home to the Big Marine Five (Whales, Penguins, Seals, Dolphins and Great White Sharks).
PRICE INCLUDES:
FLIGHTS
- Return flights London – Cape Town with an easy connection in Doha, Qatar Airways. Direct flights with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic available at a supplement.
- UK regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, New Castle, Belfast, Edinburgh or Glasgow also available.
ACCOMMODATION
- 5 nights double room on B&B basis at Marriott Protea Hotel Waterfront Breakwater Lodge, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town.
- 3 nights Luxury room on B&B basis at La Plume Guest House, Oudsthoorn.
- 3 nights double room on B&B basis at The Robberg Beach Lodge, Plettenberg Bay.
- 1 night Luxury room on B&B basis at Schoone Oordt Luxury Country House, Swellendam.
- 2 nights standard room on B&B basis at Harbour House Hotel, Hermanus town centre.
CAR RENTAL
- 14 day car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar).
- Car hire includes: Government fees and taxes. Unlimited mileage. Air conditioning. Basic Insurance. Car hire excludes: Rental Deposit; E-tolling Fees; 2ND Additional Driver; Delivery and Collection fees; Cross Border Charges; Traffic Fine Handling Fee; Claim Handling Fee; Assessor’s Fee.
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED
- Local representation in South Africa.
- Full ATOL protection/ATOL certificate issued at time of booking. ATOL number 10510. Check our ATOL Licence by clicking here.
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- DepartureLondon departures. U.K. Regional departures also available
- Included14nts Cape Town Garden RouteMulti destinationSelf drive holidaysWildlife holidays
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South Africa self drive holidays: Cape Town, Garden Route, Hermanus.
London - Cape Town
Fly London to Cape Town via Doha with Qatar Airways.
On arrival at Cape Town International airport, collect your rental car and self drive to your chosen accommodation.
We have selected a superbly located ocean front 4 star hotel in one of Cape Town's trendiest postcodes, Bantry Bay. This hotel is within walking distance to the beautiful beaches at Clifton and Camps Bay to the West and Victoria and Alfred Water front to the East.- 5 nights double room on B&B basis at Marriott Protea Hotel Waterfront Breakwater Lodge, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town.
Cape Town
Visit Simon's Town, Muizenberg surf beach and the bohemian Kalk Bay with its local markets and hipster coffee shops and restaurants.
Cape Town
Top Tips while in Cape Town:
A trip to the top of Table Mountain by cable car, a boat trip and a guided tour of Robben island, a drive to Cape Point National Park or a wine tasting tour of the winelands are very popular choices.
Cape Town
Discover Slow Market in Stellenbosch, a real Gourmet experience in the heart of the Winelands (under one hour's drive from Cape Town). Slow Market takes place on Saturdays only.
Cape Town
Cape Town - Oudtshoorn. Distance: 434km
Enjoy the scenic drive and stark beauty of this arid area - semi desert landscapes with striking mountain ranges as a backdrop, everchanging colours, crystal clear streams, a kaleidoscope of scenic tranquillity.
- Cape Town - Wocester (±114 km)
- Worcester - Robertson (±50km)
- Robertson - Montagu (±30km) --- Garden Route starts from Montagu
- Montagu - Barrydale (±60km)
- Barrydale - Ladismith (±80km)
- Ladismith - Oudtshoorn (±100km)
- 3 nights accommodation on B&B basis in a Luxury room at La Plume Guest House, Oudsthoorn.
Oudtshoorn
Visit the limestone formations of the Cango Caves .
Other main attractions in Oudtshoorn are a visit to an Ostrich farm, horse riding or a walking guided tour to visit the meerkats.Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn - Plettenberg Bay. Distance 152km.
- Oudtshoorn - George (±60km)
- George - Wilderness (±20km)
- Wilderness - Knysna (±40km).
- Knysna - Plettenberg Bay (±32km).
We have chosen a hotel with amazing views to Plettenberg Bay.
- 3 nights Luxury room on B&B basis at The Robberg Beach Lodge, Plettenberg Bay.
Plettenberg Bay
Enjoy two full days in Plettenberg Bay.
Visit Tsitsikamma National Park (Tsitsikamma means "place of water").
If you are an animal lover, we highly recommend a visit to Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary and Birds of Eden located within a short drive from your hotel in Plettenberg Bay.
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay - Swellendam. Distance: 320km (Safari opportunity)
- Plettenberg Bay - Knysna (30km)
- Knysna - Wilderness (40km)
- Wilderness - George (15km)
- George - Mossell Bay (50km)
- Mossell Bay - Albertinia (50km)
- Albertinia - Heidelberg (70km)
- Heidelberg - Swellendam (55km)
- 1 night Luxury room on B&B basis at Schoone Oordt Luxury Country House, Swellendam.
Swellendam - Hermanus. Distance: 140 km
- 2 nights accommodation in a double room on B&B basis at Harbour House Hotel, Hermanus town centre.
Hermanus
Hermanus - Cape Town airport. Distance: 106km.
Return flight back to London via Doha, Qatar Airways.
TOUR LOCATION
London - Cape Town
What's included in the price?
Flights
British Airways direct return flights London - Cape Town. UK regional departures also available.
Accommodation
14-night accommodation in Cape Town, Garden Route and Hermanus as per itinerary description
Meal plan
Bed and breakfast
Car rental
Included for the entire duration of your holiday. Basic insurance included.
ATOL protection
ATOL Certificate, issued at time of booking for your financial protection
Ask Juan for Cape Town's top tips
Cape Town, also known as The Mother City, is one of the most spectacular locations we have ever visited. Do not miss taking a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, go for a day trip to the Cape Winelands and enjoy its wine and fine cuisine and local markets. Explore the glorious beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bakoven or Llandudno and spend a day visiting Cape Point National Park. These are some of our Cape Town's favourite top tips.
Welcome to Oudtshoorn!
Oudtshoorn is a small town in the Klein Karoo located between the mountains of Outeniqua and the Swartberg, a semi desert part of South Africa with endless landscapes. Here you will find lots of ostrich farms, desert vegetation, the amazing Cango Caves and meerkat farms that you can visit for a small fee. Early wake up will be required for this activity that we can of course, arrange for you. Expect luxury accommodation, peace, tranquillity, delicious food and wine and of course, gorgeous weather!
Knysna Lakes, Garden Route
Knysna is a quaint town located in the heart of the Garden Route. Here you will find amazing food, beautiful lakes and lots of things to do. Elephant, monkey, bird sanctuaries are just outside town. Plettenberg Bay is also just a short drive away. Accommodation choice in Knysna is beyond excellent and affordable to all budgets.
Swellendam
Swellendam is one of South Africa's oldest towns with less than 20,000 inhabitants, in the Western Cape province. Most of its architecture was built in a Cape Dutch style, beautiful low raised buildings. This is a perfect place to stop, relax and again, enjoy the amazing South African food and cuisine.
Welcome to Hermanus!
Hermanus is a coastal town famous for its whale watching season which runs from June to December. September is the most popular month and that's when Hermanus Whale Festival runs every year.
OPTIONAL SAFARI EXTENSION AVAILABLE AT A SUPPLEMENT.
Experience the BIG FIVE at the Malaria free Eastern Cape Region at one of the following Private Game Reserves: Pumba Private Game Reserve & Spa : Luxury 5 star option Amakhala Private Game Reserve : 3 to 5 star lodges Kariega Private Game Reserve : 2 to 3 bedroom chalets with private swimming pool.| YEAR 2024 | Adult price from |
| September | £1,895 |
| October | £2,095 |
| November | £1,995 |
| December | P.O.A. |
| YEAR 2025 | Adult price from |
| January | £1,995 |
| February | £1,995 |
| March | £1,995 |
