14 nights
Self-Drive
Garden Route Classic
From Capetown to Port Elizabeth


Your onward journey
By Rental Car You travel by rental vehicle to Cape Heritage


Cape Heritage Cape Town South Africa
3 nights

Accommodation Cape Heritage Hotel is a charming hotel in a fantastic, central location. This historical building has been carefully renovated with the greatest attention to detail. Each of its 15 rooms is individually furnished and features a canopy bed, original light fittings and warm toned walls, all combined with more modern elements such as the luxury bathrooms.

The hotel offers standard rooms, luxury rooms and a junior suite. The Cape Heritage Hotel has an on-site restaurant situated in its own courtyard, which is also popular with the locals. Old vines grow against the walls and the old wooden stools and excellent service are an instant hit with guests.

Location Cape Heritage Hotel is situated on Bree Street, within walking distance of the waterfront, and ideally located for exploring Cape Town on foot. The young and the young at heart will find themselves at the very centre of South African vibrancy here, particularly at weekends.

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Capetown
Cape Town gets its name from the Cape of Good Hope, which is situated 40 km further south. The city was the first permanent colonial settlement and an important replenishing station for sailors on their way to India; it thus gained the name ‘Mother City’.

Cape Town is a great place to spend a couple of days. Set against the backdrop of Table Mountain and looking out towards the stormy ocean, its location is truly magnificent. The coastal road is one of the most spectacular in the world, its vines produce some of the best wines in South Africa, and it’s bursting with great and affordable restaurants. If you play golf, then the Garden Route is perfect for you – it offers some of the world’s best golf courses within striking distance of Cape Town.



City Tour Capetown
City Tour  Capetown
A city tour in Capetown can include Signal Hill, V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, Green Market Square and other sights of interest. Your personal guide can also add a historical and political perspective, as he grew up in Capetown's District 6 during apartheid and in neighbourhood of the Archbishop of Capetown, Desmond Tutu, whom he knew personally.


Visit of Table Mountain
Visit  Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a landmark of Cape Town and rises in the back of the city to 1087 meters at its highest point. The Table Mountain massif also includes Signal Hill, Lion's Head and the Twelve Apostles, which extend from Kloof Nek (the saddle between Table Mountain and Lion's Head) to Hout Bay. Table Mountain can be climbed on foot, but there is also a cable car built by Caraventa. If you plan to use the cable car, best to get up early as the queues can become quite challenging.


Coastal Road Capetown
Coastal Road  to the Cape
Follow the beautiful coastal road to Hout Bay, from there via Chapman's Peak to the other side and on to the Cape of Good Hope, which you will reach in about two hours.


Visit Cape of good Hope / Cape Point
Day Trip  Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope lies about 44km south of Capetown and marked the turning point into the Indian Ocean for the trading ships on their way to India. The sea is rough and dangerous as the warm waters of the Agulhas current hit the cold Benguela current. Combined with very strong winds, this passage has always been a challenge for seafarers. The Cape is dominated by Cape Point and it's light house that is visible from far away.


Visit the penguins of Simon's Town
Visit the Penguins  Simon's Town
A colony of African penguins settled on the Cape peninsula close to Simon's Town in 1982. The colony has grown to more than 2000 birds in recent years and can be visited at Boulders beach and Foxy Beach. The animals are unusually tame and used to people and they provide great photo opportunities. The beach is public and in some areas people and penguins are swimming alongside.


Your onward journey
By Vehicle Travel by road to La Clé des Montagnes
After a thrilling time in town, you start your drive to the famous wine regions around Cape Town, which include Constantia, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and many lesser known wine areas.
La Clé des Montagnes Franschhoek South Africa
2 nights

Accommodation Set amidst vineyards on the edge of Franschhoek, only a short walk from the heart of the village, La Clé Village and Lodge can be booked either by room or exclusively. The cuisine is dynamic and fresh, from local-style 'braais' to laden breakfast tables, personalised picnics and private dining.

Modern styling meets the classic charm of a traditional Cape Dutch home at the La Clé Lodge. Spend intimate time together at the Lodge in any of the five exquisitely comfortable en-suite bedrooms, or book it as a villa for a family and friends getaway. La Clé Lodge offers expansive views, a tennis court, putt and chip lawn and helipad.

At La Clé, individual rooms can be booked in the main building (lodge) or private villas in La Clé Village. The distance between the lodge and the individual villas is about 10 minutes walk. La Clé Village consists of four villas: Grange (3 bedrooms), Manoir (2 bedrooms), Galerie (2 bedrooms) and Domain (4 bedrooms).

Location The area around Cape Town is home to some of South Africa's most famous wine-producing regions, including Constantia (the oldest), Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. In 1688, French Huguenot refugees settled in the small valley of Franschhoek, bringing their affinity to great wine and fantastic food with them.

Today, it is home to several famous wineries and some of South Africa's best restaurants. The landscape is as vibrant as the village is picturesque. The main street is lined with boutique shops, galleries, cafés and chocolatiers, and well worth an after-dinner stroll.

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Your onward journey
By Vehicle Travel by road to Grootbos Forest Lodge
At the end of the valley the road climbs up Franschhoek Pass and down to Overberg area on the other side, where mostly fruits are grown. After some driving your reach Theewaterskloof Dam, the main water supply for Cape Town. Once you reach Villiersdorp, turn right and follow R43 until you hit the main road N2. Follow the N2 in direction of Capetown until your reach Botrivier. Now take the turn off to Hermanus / Gansbaai, still on the R43.


Grootbos Forest Lodge Gansbaai, Garden Route South Africa
2 nights

Accommodation Forest Lodge is a masterpiece of sophisticated and contemporary design, reflecting the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The clean lines, high ceilings and large windows frame and accentuate the incredible sweeping views across the rolling hills of fynbos and the whale sanctuary of Walker Bay beyond.

The 16 freestanding luxury suites are accessed via an cobbled pathway beneath the ancient forest canopy. The suites come with large glass windows, a fireplace and lounge, en-suite bathroom with additional outdoor shower and a deck with fantastic panoramic views. Two of the suites have a private plunge pool on the deck (no additional costs).

The main lodge features a variety of elegant dining venues, a bar, lounge, curio shop and conference centre. Spacious wooden decks and an infinity pool beckon you to relax, unwind and enjoy the soothing tranquility. As the evening descends, cosy fireplaces and subtle lighting create a warm, romantic atmosphere for the perfect dining experience.

Grootbos Garden Lodge is your second lodge option in the reserve.

There are also two private villas on offer that include a private guide, chef and butler. The choice is between Grootbos Villa Sunbird with 4 bedrooms and Grootbos Villa Fynbos with 6 bedrooms.

Location Situated between Hermanus and Gansbaai, Grootbos Private Reserve is nestled between a mountainous landscape and the ocean. Its elevation affords spectacular views of Walker Bay and the ocean. Hermanus and Gansbaai are considered to be one of the world's best places for whale watching, either from land or sea. Some 2000 southern right whale migrate from the Antarctic to the warmer waters here in mid June to mate, calve and rear their young.

Did you know: A baby whale measures about 6 m in length at birth and drinks up to 600 litres of mother milk per day - a fully grown right whale can grow to 17 m long and weigh up to 90 tons.

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Western Cape
The Western Cape is located in the south west of South Africa and stretches some 400 km north and 500 km east of Cape Town.

It includes Cape Town itself, the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the wine-producing regions Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, the Overberg region with Hermanus and Gansbaai on the Whale Coast, the Garden Route with Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, and the stretch of Route 62 that passes through Klein Karoo, to mention just several of its main attractions.



Marine Cruise from Gansbaai
Marine Cruise  Gansbaai
Some 2000 Southern Right Whale migrate from the Antarctic to the warmer waters of South Africa in mid June to mate, calve and rear their young. The whales usually stay until end of October / into November.

Did you know: A baby whale measures about 6 m in length at birth and drinks up to 600 litres of mother milk per day – a fully grown right whale can grow to 17 m long and weigh up to 90 tons.

The marine cruises from Gansbaai take place the whole year and include a visit to Dyer Island where the endangered African Penguins lives alongside a resident colony of 60 000 Cape Fur Seals on Geyser Rock. Dolphins are usually seen on the trips, as well as whales during the whale season.


Your onward journey
By Vehicle Travel by road to Morukuru Beach Lodge


Morukuru Beach Lodge De Hoop Nature Reserve South Africa
2 nights

Accommodation Morukuru Beach Lodge is situated at Koppie Alleen in one of Africa’s most beautiful coastal reserves, the De Hoop Nature Reserve, just south of Swellendam along the Garden Route in the Overberg region.

Morukuru Beach Lodge consists of four Ocean View Suites and the Honeymoon Suite. The Ocean View Suites are oriented towards the ocean and offer sea view, the Honeymoon Suite looks towards the dune belt (fynbos), but offers more privacy, an outdoor bathtub and a large terrace with sun loungers. All suites (90m² +) have been designed very generously and are equipped with en-suite bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, separate toilet and double washbasin. The western wing of the Beach House can be separated and is ideal for a family with two or even three children.

The facilities at Beach Lodge include a heated swimming pool and hot tub, restaurant, bar / lounge area on the first floor, a rooftop terrace and outdoor sunken lounge with fire pit. All guided activities on offer are complimentary.

There is a restaurant on the cliffs below Beach Lodge, the Bites Beach Café by Morukuru, which is open to the public.

Location The 36,000 ha De Hoop Nature Reserve is part of the Overberg region (Western Cape) and is located near the southern tip of Africa. De Hoop offers 51km of beaches and dunes, limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands and beautiful coastal fynbos. De Hoop conservation area is a World Heritage Site.

Self-Drivers need to observe the reserve's opening times, the gates open at 7am and close at 6pm. Driving time from Capetown is about 3.5 hours. The private Morukuru Ocean House is about a 10min walk away.

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Your onward journey
By Vehicle Travel by road to The Old Rectory


The Old Rectory Plettenberg South Africa
2 nights

Accommodation Housed in a national monument building full of character, The Old Rectory is a modern boutique hotel close to some of Plettenberg’s winning, golden beaches. Built in 1777 by the Dutch East India Company, the original Cape Dutch features have been kept true to its roots with a thatched roof, clean white-washed walls and beamed ceilings, which provide a historical topping to the otherwise modern design.

Each of the 18 luxury suites differs in layout. The décor is bright, contemporary and calming. Garden Suites are accessed from a stone path, have a rain shower and their own private garden. Closer to the pool, the Pool Suites have freestanding bathtubs and a terrace. From a back garden gate, you can walk to the golden sands of Hobie Beach in just two minutes – at night you can even hear the ocean waves from some of the suites.

There’s a spa in a historic little chapel for traditional massage therapies and beauty treatments. A sparkling pool with decking to lounge around and an in-house bar and restaurant offer enough dining and leisure options that you don’t need to leave the property, but close proximity to the town’s attractions make exploring just as easy.

Location Located in the heart of „Plett“ (Plettenberg Bay) along the famous Garden Route, The Old Rectory is just a very short stroll from some of Plett’s most pristine beaches.

It is a 2,5 hours drive from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth.

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Visit Robberg Nature Reserve
Nature Walk  Robberg Reserve
Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula at the southern end of Plettenberg Bay. There are several interesting walks. The shortest route is called „The Gap“ (2,1 km), followed by „Witsand“ (5,5 km) and „The Point“ (9,2 km) which goes all the way around the peninsula. If you are just aiming for the beach, take the shortest route and best bring a picnic from the lodge - nature is breathtaking and there are many romantic spots.


Your onward journey
By Vehicle Travel by road to Kariega Ukhozi Lodge
From Plettenberg / Knysna you reach Port Elizabeth in about three hours. Kariega Game Reserve is a picturesque game reserve in the Eastern Cape with vast valleys, mountains and forests. The 10,000 hectares are privately owned and managed. Kariega is about 1.5 hours from Port Elizabeth and 30 minutes drive from the coastal town of Kenton-on-Sea.
Kariega Ukhozi Lodge Kariega Game Reserve South Africa
3 nights

Ukhozi Lodge is located in the west of the Kariega Reserve not far from the Main Lodge. The ten existing rooms with terrace and plunch pool offer a lot of comfort and a natural experience in a private and pleasant atmosphere. The rooms can be cooled or heated, the bathroom is equipped with double washbasin, shower and free-standing bathtub.

There are five different accommodations; Kariega Main Lodge and The Homestead are particularly suitable for families, Settlers Drift, Ukhozi and River Lodge offer more peace and exclusivity.

Location The Kariega Game Reserve is a picturesque game reserve in the Eastern Cape with vast valleys, mountains and forests. The 10,000 hectares are privately owned and managed.

Kariega is located about 1,5 hours from Port Elizabeth and 30 minutes drive from the coastal town of Kenton-on-Sea.

Wildlife All animals of the Big Five family live in the Kariega area – lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalos. Of course, you will also see other wild animals such as giraffes, zebras, warthogs and many different kind of antelopes. Two large rivers, Kariega and Bushman‘s River, meander through the landscape and offer excellent bird watching.

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Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape offers various safari parks around Port Elizabeth. The area can be used as the start or end point of a route along the Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth or vice versa.

Interesting for us are some of the safari parks. The first parks were installed around 1990 and slowly built up, especially in the knowledge that the Big 5 were once at home in the Eastern Cape in the last century. A safari in the Eastern Cape doesn't feel as wild as in other African countries, as we are much closer to civilization, but the parks are very good for families, as the area is free of malaria and many of the camps are very child friendly.



Your onward journey
By Vehicle Travel by road to Port Elizabeth
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Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates. Self-Drive a rented vehicle.

Duration 14 nights. Min 2 guests.
Inclusive / Exclusive
Includes all transfers from Kapstadt to the hotels/camps to Port Elizabeth
  • Cape Heritage: Luxury Room. Breakfast.
  • La Clé des Montagnes: Courtyard Room. Breakfast.
  • Grootbos Forest Lodge: Luxury Suite. All meals. Price includes activities such as horse riding, guided walks, nature, marine & coastal drives and walks, de Kelders cliff walk, Klipgat Cave combined with seasonal land-based whale watching. Boat trips for whale watching are extra.
  • Morukuru Beach Lodge: Ocean View Suite. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
  • The Old Rectory: Double Room. Breakfast.
  • Kariega Ukhozi Lodge: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
Includes Vehicle Category K, SUV, includes One-Way Fees.
Not included are international flights, gratuities, compulsary comprehensive travel insurance, visa fees, local airport fees, personal purchases.

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