Garden Route Honeymoon 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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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.
Why we love it
“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!”
Christabelle
team nemoTrip includes
Excludes international flights
When to go
Great weather and energy in the Cape, busy around Christmas and higher prices, but well worth it
Oct-Feb
Weather cools and it can rain
Mar-May
It's winter and does get cold, worth travelling for great rates
Jun-Sep
Pick and choose from our curated portfolio of hotels and experiences, designing your perfect itinerary.
Your trip includes seamless logistics throughout with the world's top drivers and guides. We customise your trip on a 1-1 basis until it's perfect for you.
We connect you to a personal Travel Expert who is on hand to make your trip truly perfect. They will be in touch within 24 hrs.
International flights are not included in the total cost, our Travel Experts can advise on the best routes and places to book.
Example itinerary
Our team have curated an amazing route for you to get inspired. Your trip will be fully bespoke - we can add, remove and tweak this to your heart's content.
On arrival to Cape Town International, you are met by one of our representatives and escorted to the hire car terminal. Here you collect your keys and prepare to hit the open road. We will make sure you have driving directions, a sat nav and can load you up with our best road trip tunes.
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.
Featured hotels
Abbey Manor
Acorn House
Belmond Mount Nelson
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Grace
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
Ellerman House
Four Rosmead
Gorgeous George
Kensington Place
More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel
Portswood
Radisson Red
Sea Five Boutique Hotel
The Dorp Hotel
The Silo
The Twelve Apostles Hotel
V & A Hotel
Welgelegen
Featured hotels
Abbey Manor
Acorn House
Belmond Mount Nelson
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Grace
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
Ellerman House
Four Rosmead
Gorgeous George
Kensington Place
More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel
Portswood
Radisson Red
Sea Five Boutique Hotel
The Dorp Hotel
The Silo
The Twelve Apostles Hotel
V & A Hotel
Welgelegen
Featured activities
Transfer from Cape Town to Winelands included.
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.
Featured hotels
Angala Boutique
Ashbourne House
Babylonstoren
Boschendal Wine Estate
Dorpstraat 107 Boutique
Franschhoek Country House
Grande Provence
La Cle Lodge & Villas
La Cotte
La Petite Ferme
Leeu Estate
Macaron Guest House
Mont D'Or Franschhoek
Mont Rochelle
Oude Werf Hotel
Sterrekopje
Thatch House
Featured hotels
Angala Boutique
Ashbourne House
Babylonstoren
Boschendal Wine Estate
Dorpstraat 107 Boutique
Franschhoek Country House
Grande Provence
La Cle Lodge & Villas
La Cotte
La Petite Ferme
Leeu Estate
Macaron Guest House
Mont D'Or Franschhoek
Mont Rochelle
Oude Werf Hotel
Sterrekopje
Thatch House
Featured activities
Transfer from Winelands to Hermanus included.
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.
Featured hotels
138 Marine Guesthouse
Abalone Guest Lodge
Birkenhead House
Grootbos Private Reserve
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
Marine Hotel
Mosselberg on Grotto Beach
Featured hotels
138 Marine Guesthouse
Abalone Guest Lodge
Birkenhead House
Grootbos Private Reserve
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
Marine Hotel
Mosselberg on Grotto Beach
Featured activities
Transfer from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn included.
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!
Featured hotels
De Opstal Country Lodge
De Zeekoe
La Plume
Rosenhof Country House
Surval Boutique Olive Estate
Featured hotels
De Opstal Country Lodge
De Zeekoe
La Plume
Rosenhof Country House
Surval Boutique Olive Estate
Featured activities
Transfer from Oudtshoorn to Garden Route included.
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!
Featured hotels
Emily Moon River Lodge
Fairview House
Kanonkop House
Lairds Lodge
Leisure Isle Lodge
The Plettenberg
The Robberg Beach Lodge
The Turbine
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Featured hotels
Emily Moon River Lodge
Fairview House
Kanonkop House
Lairds Lodge
Leisure Isle Lodge
The Plettenberg
The Robberg Beach Lodge
The Turbine
Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
Featured activities
Transfer from Garden Route to Eastern Cape Safari included.
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.
Featured hotels
Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega River Lodge
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Sindile
Featured hotels
Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega River Lodge
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Sindile
Featured activities
Transfer from Eastern Cape Safari to airport included.
Garden Route Honeymoon Road Trip
£3,497
£3,497
Trip includes
Excludes international flights
FAQs
Why should I book with nemo?
Our approach is incredibly traveller friendly and everything we do is to ensure planning and going on your dream trip is perfect (and easy) from start to finish. Expect 1-1 support from our Travel Experts, full transparency on pricing and exceptional concierge service post-booking.
When can I connect to a Travel Expert?
Now! Our Experts are on hand Monday to Friday. We offer unlimited and FREE advice from the moment you get in touch… we’re that confident the trip you plan on nemo will be perfect.
What are the deposit terms?
We charge a 20% non-refundable deposit, plus charge up front for flights we book. These terms are aligned with our partner hotels, activity and logistics partners in each destination.
If you need to change your trip, we will do everything we can to do so without a charge. Similarly with cancellation, whilst the deposit is non-refundable, we can often transfer this to a future trip.
What is included in nemo's concierge service?
Our concierge team is here for you every step of the way. From extra pillows and dietary requirements to visa processes, we've got you covered. Enjoy personalised treats and handpicked local recommendations on our app, with assistance available in every timezone. So you can leave the admin to us and immerse yourself in your trip, stress-free.
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