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Garden Route Explorer Self-Drive

8 Nights / 9 Days · South Africa · From, per person sharingUS$ 2,650
Trip highlights

Why this route.

Sells well to independent-minded couples and pairs of friends wanting the freedom of the open road with a fixed, bookable backbone.

Who it suits

Perfect for.

Couples Independent travellers
The route

Day by day.

Your consultant selects camps and lodges in the right region and tier for your dates and budget.

  1. Stop 1Cape Town
  2. Stop 2Hermanus
  3. Stop 3Mossel Bay
  4. Stop 4Knysna
  5. Stop 5Plettenberg Bay
  6. Stop 6Storms River/Tsitsikamma
  7. Stop 7Cape Agulhas
  8. Stop 8Cape Town
  9. Day 9DepartureOnward or homeward flights
The route

On the map.

Route

Photo gallery.

What's covered

Includes & excludes.

Includes

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals and activities as specified for each stay
  • Transfers as stated in the itinerary
  • Park and concession fees where applicable

Excludes

  • International and regional scheduled flights unless stated
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses and premium-brand drinks
  • Vehicle hire, fuel and tolls (self-drive)
Before you go

Handy hints.

What to pack

Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.

Gratuities

Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.

Pricing

The indicative price is built from typical market rates by property tier. Confirm against current rates and availability before quoting.

The full story

Detailed itinerary.

Stop 1

Cape Town

Cape Town. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Stop 2

Hermanus

Hermanus. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Stop 3

Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Stop 4

Knysna

Knysna. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Stop 5

Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Stop 6

Storms River/Tsitsikamma

Storms River/Tsitsikamma. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Stop 7

Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Stop 8

Cape Town

Cape Town. Camps, activities and transfers are confirmed by your consultant to suit your dates.

Day 9

Departure

Transfer to the airport or airstrip for onward or homeward flights.

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