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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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!”

TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

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Take control of your dream trip and choose from our range of boutique & hotel hotels, plus authentic local experiences.


📍 Cape Town > Winelands > Hermanus > Oudtshoorn > Garden Route > Eastern Cape Safari

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Transfer from your port of entry to Cape Town included.

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.

Accommodation


Kensington Place

Mon, 1st Jan - Thu, 4th Jan

Standard Room

£271 per night

Mon, 1st Jan 15:00
Thu, 4th Jan 11:00

Standard Room

£271 per night


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Abbey Manor

from £143 per night

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Acorn House

from £148 per night

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Belmond Mount Nelson

from £827 per night

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Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

from £414 per night

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Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa

from £119 per night

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Ellerman House

from £844 per night

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Four Rosmead

from £311 per night

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Gorgeous George

from £183 per night

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Kensington Place

from £271 per night

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More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel

from £406 per night

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Portswood

from £127 per night

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Radisson Red

from £207 per night

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Sea Five Boutique Hotel

from £398 per night

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The Dorp Hotel

from £178 per night

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The Silo

from £1,195 per night

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The Twelve Apostles Hotel

from £381 per night

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V & A Hotel

from £446 per night

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Welgelegen

from £191 per night

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Experiences in Cape Town

Experiences

Book things to see and do

City & Table Mountain

£96 p/p

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Cape Point and Cape Peninsula

£0 p/p

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Winelands Tour

£104 p/p

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Robben Island

£44 p/p

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Bo-Kaap Cooking Class

£64 p/p

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Township Tour

£111 p/p

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Zeitz Mocaa Museum

£48 p/p

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Snorkel With Seals

£151 p/p

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Shark Cage Diving

£167 p/p

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Table Mountain Hike

£96 p/p

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Paragliding

£96 p/p

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Table Mountain Cableway

£28 p/p

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City & Table Mountain Bespoke Tour

£199 p/p

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Cape Peninsula Bespoke Tour

£199 p/p

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Cape Point& Boulder's Beach Self-Drive

£0 p/p

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Explore Cape Town

£0 p/p

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Transfer to Winelands included.

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.

Accommodation


La Petite Ferme

Thu, 4th Jan - Sat, 6th Jan

Vineyard Superior Suite

£1,394 per night

Thu, 4th Jan 14:30:00
Sat, 6th Jan 11:00:00

Vineyard Superior Suite

£1,394 per night


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Angala Boutique

from £341 per night

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Ashbourne House

from £172 per night

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Babylonstoren

from £546 per night

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Boschedahl Wine Estate

from £319 per night

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Dorpstraat 107 Boutique

from £215 per night

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Franschhoek Country House

from £143 per night

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Grande Provence

from £341 per night

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La Cle Lodge & Villas

from £287 per night

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La Petite Ferme

from £382 per night

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La Villa Retreat

from £370 per night

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Leeu Estate

from £557 per night

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Macaron Guest House

from £172 per night

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Mont D'Or Franschhoek

from £191 per night

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Mont Rochelle

from £424 per night

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Oude Werf Hotel

from £175 per night

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Sterrekopje

from £674 per night

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Thatch House

from £374 per night

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Experiences in Winelands

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Winelands Hiking Tour

£64 p/p

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Full Day Wineries Tour

£255 p/p

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Franschhoek Wine Tram

£20 p/p

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Cycling Tour

£52 p/p

Added
Hot Air Balloon

£88 p/p

Added
Restaurant Recommendations

£0 p/p

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Stellenbosch Foodie Tour

£56 p/p

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Half Day Wineries Tour

£127 p/p

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Explore the Winelands

£0 p/p

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Transfer to Hermanus included.

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.

Accommodation


138 Marine Guesthouse

Sat, 6th Jan - Tue, 9th Jan

Abalone Room

£111 per night

Sat, 6th Jan 15:00
Tue, 9th Jan 11:00

Abalone Room

£111 per night


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138 Marine Guesthouse

from £88 per night

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Abalone Guest Lodge

from £167 per night

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Birkenhead House

from £675 per night

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Grootbos Private Reserve

from £701 per night

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Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

from £637 per night

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Marine Hotel

from £446 per night

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Mosselberg on Grotto Beach

from £191 per night

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Experiences in Hermanus

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Whale Watching Boat Trip

£143 p/p

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Kayaking

£32 p/p

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Marine Big 5 Boat Trip

£84 p/p

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Explore Hermanus

£0 p/p

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Transfer to Oudtshoorn included.

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!

Accommodation


De Zeekoe

Tue, 9th Jan - Wed, 10th Jan

Luxury Room

£151 per night

Tue, 9th Jan 15:00
Wed, 10th Jan 11:00

Luxury Room

£151 per night


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De Opstal Country Lodge

from £88 per night

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De Zeekoe

from £111 per night

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La Plume

from £104 per night

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Rosenhof Country House

from £201 per night

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Surval Boutique Olive Estate

from £104 per night

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Experiences in Oudtshoorn

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Meerkat Tour

£40 p/p

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Cango Caves

£24 p/p

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Ostrich Riding

£40 p/p

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Explore Oudtshoorn

£0 p/p

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Transfer to Garden Route included.

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

Wed, 10th Jan 15:00
Sat, 13th Jan 11:00

Double Room

£319 per night


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Emily Moon River Lodge

from £440 per night

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Fairview House

from £215 per night

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Kanonkop House

from £239 per night

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Lairds Lodge

from £167 per night

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Leisure Isle Lodge

from £167 per night

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The Plettenberg

from £319 per night

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The Robberg Beach Lodge

from £104 per night

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The Turbine

from £231 per night

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Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

from £287 per night

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Experiences in Garden Route

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Paddle Cruiser Dining Experience

£80 p/p

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Eco Boat Cruise

£96 p/p

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Full Day Knysna and Plettenberg Bay Tour

£358 p/p

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Walking Experiences

£60 p/p

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Cycling Excursions

£68 p/p

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Transfer to Eastern Cape Safari included.

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.

Accommodation


Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp

Sat, 13th Jan - Tue, 16th Jan

Safari Tent

£510 per night

Sat, 13th Jan 15:00
Tue, 16th Jan 11:00

Safari Tent

£510 per night


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Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp

from £510 per night

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Kariega Main Lodge

from £478 per night

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Kariega River Lodge

from £854 per night

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Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

from £1,115 per night

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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

from £1,688 per night

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Sindile

from £1,115 per night

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Experiences in Eastern Cape Safari

Experiences

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Game Drives

£0 p/p

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Bush Walk

£0 p/p

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Horse Riding

£0 p/p

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Transfer from Eastern Cape Safari to the airport included.

📍 Cape Town > Winelands > Hermanus > Oudtshoorn > Garden Route > Eastern Cape Safari

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15 NIGHT TRIP

Total price of trip

£7,669

START DATE

Total from

£15,338

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🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
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