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Garden Route Road Trip
The perfect all-rounder adventure, take the open road on one of Africa's most iconic road trips. With whale watching, wine tasting and 'big 5' safari experiences, there's something here for every traveller.
📍 Cape Town > Winelands > Hermanus > Oudtshoorn > Garden Route > Eastern Cape Safari
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“There is no better way to explore a region than from behind the wheel and this self-drive trip along South Africa's Garden Route is the perfect example. It can be done either way round but most people start in Cape Town and make their way East, through the Winelands, whale watching spots and 'Big 5' safari reserves. We'll take care of everything from private wine tastings to tailoring the perfect hiking route, for you. Sunnies on, it's time to hit the road!”
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📍 Cape Town > Winelands > Hermanus > Oudtshoorn > Garden Route > Eastern Cape Safari
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Destination
01 Jan - 04 Jan
Cape Town
With so much to see and do in Cape Town, the only debate is how many nights to spend there (we recommend at least 3). Stunning geography, wonderful hotels, great local produce, and an exceptional local food scene make this one of the world's most visited cities. International and domestic flights connect the city very well.
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Kensington Place
Mon, 1st Jan - Thu, 4th Jan
Standard Room
£271 per night
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Destination
04 Jan - 06 Jan
Winelands
Scintillating views meet incredibly fresh produce and create a match made in heaven. Only an hour and half from Cape Town by road, this combination is a classic. We recommend at least half a day with one of our guides to get you to the more off-the-beaten-track wineries and restaurants.
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La Petite Ferme
Thu, 4th Jan - Sat, 6th Jan
Vineyard Superior Suite
£1,394 per night
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Destination
06 Jan - 09 Jan
Hermanus
An hour and a half from Cape Town, this is a fantastic stop for those looking to experience the region without taking on the full Garden Route. It lends itself to self-driving, so we would arrange a hire car for you and is one of the world's top whale-watching spots from August-November.
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138 Marine Guesthouse
Sat, 6th Jan - Tue, 9th Jan
Abalone Room
£111 per night
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Destination
09 Jan - 10 Jan
Oudtshoorn
A great place to stopover for those driving the Garden Route. It is around 2 hours from the winelands and a further 4 hours onto Knysna. The landscapes are breath-taking and there is a very unique activity to enjoy, ostrich riding!
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De Zeekoe
Tue, 9th Jan - Wed, 10th Jan
Luxury Room
£151 per night
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Destination
10 Jan - 13 Jan
Garden Route
A stunning stretch of coastal road on the south-west tip of South Africa, often regarded as the most beautiful region in the country. Most often included as an epic road trip adventure, this region features Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Wilderness and Mossel Bay, each bringing unique wildlife-watching opportunities and culinary treats sure to delight any gastronomy aficionados!
Accommodation
The Plettenberg
Wed, 10th Jan - Sat, 13th Jan
Double Room
£319 per night
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Destination
13 Jan - 16 Jan
Eastern Cape Safari
Usually the final stop on the Garden Route, this is an underrated safari area where all the 'big 5' can be seen. There is a great array of accommodation and with Port Elizabeth airport only around 1 hour from the reserves, it makes for a great first or last stop.
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Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp
Sat, 13th Jan - Tue, 16th Jan
Safari Tent
£510 per night
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📍 Cape Town > Winelands > Hermanus > Oudtshoorn > Garden Route > Eastern Cape Safari
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15 NIGHT TRIP
Total price of trip
£7,669
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£15,338
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