14-Night Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari self drive holiday
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- Luxury Self-Drive Holiday from Cape Town to the Garden Route with Big Five Safari
- SOUTH AFRICA MULTI CENTRE HOLIDAYS TAILOR MADE TO YOUR EXACT REQUIREMENTS AND BUDGET
Experience the very best of South Africa on this carefully designed 14-night Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari itinerary. This journey combines world-class cities, dramatic coastal scenery, award-winning wine regions, and a Big Five malaria-free safari at Pumba Private Game Reserve.
Perfect for first-time visitors, honeymooners, and travellers seeking a balance of adventure, comfort, and iconic landscapes.
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Cape Town, Garden Route & Big Five Safari: 14-Night South Africa Itinerary
PRICE INCLUDES:
FLIGHTS
- London – Cape Town direct flight, British Airways OR Virgin Atlantic.
- Port Elizabeth – London via Johannesburg (Short internal flight Port Elizabeth – Johannesburg + direct overnight flight Johannesburg – London with British Airways OR Virgin Atlantic).
- UK Regional departures available with alternative airlines.
14-NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION
- 5 Nights double room breakfast included at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point , Cape Town
Key sights: Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Boulders Beach, and Cape Point National Park - 1 Night Luxury room breakfast included at The Stellenbosch Hotel , Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
Explore Cape Dutch architecture and wineries - 1 Night village room harbour square room breakfast included at Harbour House Hotel , Hermanus
Coastal whale watching town in South Africa - 2 Nights Luxury room breakfast included at Mooiplaas Country Guest House , Oudtshoorn
Visit the Cango Caves and ostrich farms - 2 Nights double room breakfast included at Bayview Hotel , Plettenberg Bay.
Discover the Garden Route’s beaches and forests - 3 Nights Luxury Suite on full board basis at Amakhala Safari Lodge, Eastern Cape ( 2 Game Drives per person per day included ) Malaria Free all year round.
ALSO INCLUDED: Car hire.
HOLIDAY IN BRIEF:
- Total Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days.
- Transport: 14-Day Car Hire (VW Polo or similar) with unlimited mileage; pick-up Cape Town (CPT), drop-off Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
- Aviation: Direct UK flights via British Airways or Virgin Atlantic (London Heathrow to Cape Town). Regional UK departures available.
- Financial Protection: 100% ATOL Protected (Licence #10510).
- 2026 Availability: Custom quotes available for 2026 departures with local South African representation included.
GOOD TO KNOW…
- Is this South Africa safari malaria-free? Yes, the 3-night safari at Pumba Water Lodge is in a malaria-free zone.
- Are flights from the UK included? Yes, the package includes direct flights from London to Cape Town and return flights from Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg.
- Can I customise the 14-night Garden Route itinerary? Yes. Adjust the duration and accommodation to meet your requirements.
Why This South Africa Itinerary Works
This route is one of the most popular ways to explore South Africa because it combines:
- City life (Cape Town)
- Nature and coastline (Garden Route)
- Wine & food (Stellenbosch)
- Wildlife safari (Eastern Cape)
It avoids backtracking and maximises time in South Africa’s most scenic regions.
Best Time to Travel
- Cape Town & Garden Route: October – April (summer, best weather)
- Hermanus whale season: June – November
- Safari: Year-round (excellent wildlife viewing)
Who This Tour Is For
Perfect for:
- First-time visitors to South Africa
- Couples & honeymoon travellers
- Self-drive holiday seekers
- Nature, wildlife & photography lovers
Optional Enhancements
You can customise this itinerary with:
- Luxury boutique hotel upgrades
- Private driver instead of self-drive
- Extra nights in Knysna, Stellenbosch or Cape Town
- Helicopter tours in Cape Town
- Private wine estate experiences
* South Africa self drive holidays 2026 & 2027 *
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Destination
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DepartureLondon departures. U.K. Regional departures also available
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Included14-Night Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari self drive holidayMulti destinationSelf drive holidaysWildlife holidays
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Not IncludedTwin centreHoneymoon
FROM OUR GALLERY
Cape Town, Hermanus, Garden Route, Big Five Safari
London - Cape Town
Direct flight London - Cape Town, British Airways Or Virgin Atlantic.
UK Regional departures available with alternative airlines.Meet your local representative on arrival at Cape Town International airport, who will assist you with the collection of your hire car.
- 5 nights double room breakfast included at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point.
Cape Town
Wake up in sunny Cape Town and spend the day relaxing at Victoria and Alfred Water front, enjoy all the shops, restaurants, life music, lovely views towards Table Mountain...
Right here, at Victoria and Alfred Water front, you can take a ferry to Robben Island and enjoy a guided tour of this former prison where Nelson Mandela spent many years during apartheid years.
Cape Town
Another day in beautiful Cape Town.
Township Tour is a tour where you will learn a lot about the South African apartheid. Your guide will take you to District Six Museum and District Six, and explain what happened there back not that long ago.
You will also visit three major town ships, a Sangoma healer shop and a local school.
We understand this tour might not appeal to everyone but we have done it and found it really interesting.
Cape Town
How about popping into Camps Bay beach? From your hotel it will be a really long walk along Sea Point.
Perhaps it is better if you just drive for about ten minutes, then park and explore the white sandy beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and Bakoven.
Drive another ten minutes further along the coast to secluded Llandudno, a perfect spot to enjoy a stunning sunset. Do not swim at Llandudno, the beach is beautiful but the currents are strong and the sea is a bit dangerous. Did we mention the water in this part of Cape Town is freezing?
Cape Town
Take a cable car to Table Mountain National Park. The views from the top of Table Mountain are simply spectacular.
Drive along Chapman's Peak, visit bohemian Kalk Bay and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Visit Cape Point National Park, it will take you all day to get there and come back and the scenic road is just amazing.
There is so much to see in Cape Town that perhaps packing it all in five days might not be enough...?
Cape Town - Stellenbosch
Spend two days meandering through the pretty towns of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl and wine farms sampling their fine cuisine, tasting their wines and of course, browsing the many art galleries and boutique shops.
- 1 night Classic room breakfast included at The Stellenbosch Hotel, Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands.
Stellenbosch - Hermanus
Morning drive to Hermanus, a small and gorgeous little coastal town and one of South Africa's best spots for whale watching.
- 1 night double room breakfast included at Harbour House Hotel, Hermanus.
Hermanus - Oudtshoorn
Drive through the arid Little Karoo along the Garden Route ending in Oudtshoorn - Route 62, a town renowned for its natural beauty and ostrich farms.
We highly recommend to pre book an early morning trip to a local farm for a close encouter with a meerkat colony.
- 2 nights Luxury room breakfast included at Mooiplaas Country Guest House, Oudsthoorn.
Oudtshoorn
If time allows, we would recommend you extend your stay in this beautiful part of South Africa.
Oudtshoorn - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
- 2 nights Classic room breakfast included at Bayview Hotel, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route.
Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
While staying at Knysna, you can book a catamaran cruise or a visit to one of the nearby sanctuaries (Elephant Sanctuary, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden).
Plettenberg Bay - Pumba Water Lodge
Drive to the Eastern Cape, a malaria free zone and home to many private game reserves where you can enjoy an authentic African Safari experience.
- 3 Nights Luxury Suite on full board basis at Amakhala Safari Lodge, Eastern Cape ( 2 Game Drives per person per day included ) Malaria Free all year round.
BIG FIVE SAFARI AT PUMBA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE. MALARIA FREE
Meet your guide just before sunrise at the main lobby at Amakhala Safari Lodge and start your morning game drive that will last +/- 2 and a half hours.
You will be in a special vehicle with a ranger that will know how to track animals.
Expect close encounters with the Big Five: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes and Rhinos as well as monkeys, hyenas, kudus and many more friends of the Big Five.
Arrive back at the lodge on time for a full English breakfast.
Relax until your second game drive begins again later in the afternoon, when you will meet your guide again to start again another +/- 2 and a half hour of Safari Adventure, returning at the lodge on time for your dinner.
BIG FIVE SAFARI AT PUMBA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE. MALARIA FREE
Return home
Drop your rental car off at the airport for your return flight back home, via Johannesburg.
End of itinerary.
TOUR LOCATION
London - Cape Town - Garden Route - Safari
What's included in the price?
Flights
Direct return flights London - Cape Town & Johannesburg - London + internal flight from Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg with British Airways OR Virgin Atlantic. UK regional departures also available.
Accommodation
14-night accommodation in Cape Town, Garden Route, Hermanus and Pumba Private Game Reserve as per itinerary description
Meal plan
Mixed board
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
| YEAR 2026 | Adult price from |
| September | £2,695 |
| October | £3,395 |
| November | £3,395 |
| December | P.O.A. |
| YEAR 2027 | Adult price from |
| January | £3,295 |
| February | £3,295 |
| March | £3,295 |
| April | P.O.A. |
