Self Drive South African

Johannesburg • Cape Town • Stellenbosch • Johannesburg

The Cape’s stunning coastal and mountain scenery
Beautiful wine country and Cape Dutch country homes
Excellent South African wines and historic wine estates
Charming Cape Town and exciting Johannesburg

The Wine Route takes you through country that not only produces exceptional wines – and plenty of opportunities to sample them – but also possesses landscapes of outstanding beauty. Visit Constantia, Cape Town’s suburb with parklands, valleys and hills; Franschhoek, a charming town surrounded by mountains; Stellenbosch, a prime wine production centre; and Paarl with its unique architectural heritage.

Day 1: Johannesburg — Cape Town (by air)
In Johannesburg, you will be assisted to the domestic departure hall for your flight to Cape Town, where on arrival you collect your rental car. After your hotel check-in, visit the many shops and restaurants at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town
Plan a trip to Table Mountain by cable car for spectacular coastal views. You can also drive to Cape Point or to Constantia. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 3: Cape Town — Stellenbosch (45 kilometres)
Drive to the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. After checking in to your hotel, visit the main street lined with interesting shops or call in at a local wine estate. Overnight in Stellenbosch.

Days 4: Stellenbosch and surrounds
Drive to Franschhoek or Paarl to visit an estate for a cellar tour. Overnight in Stellenbosch.

Day 5: Stellenbosch — Cape Town (45 kilometres) — Johannesburg (by air)
Return your car at Cape Town International Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will be met and assisted with collection of your rental car. An excellent choice of entertainment, shopping and dining awaits you during your overnight stay in Johannesburg.

Day 6: Johannesburg
Take advantage of the plentiful shopping opportunities in Rosebank with its shopping malls, flea markets, cafés, restaurants and bars. Overnight in Johannesburg.

Day 7: Johannesburg
A morning at your leisure before driving to Johannesburg International Airport to return your rental car and board your onward flight.

Total distance: 245 kilometres.

Tour available as:

• Self-Drive – Includes car and pre-booked 4 star accommodation.
• Tailor-made option.
  

 Johannesburg • Cape Town • Oudtshoorn • Knysna • Plettenberg Bay • Port Elizabeth • Johannesburg

• Spectacular scenery with forests, lakes, cliffs and beaches
• Whales and dolphins at Plettenberg Bay (seasonal)
• Ostriches at Oudtshoorn and Knysna’s renowned oysters
• Beautiful Cape Town and exciting Johannesburg

The Garden Route, stretching from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth, is one of the world’s most scenic journeys, taking you through amazingly varied landscapes of soaring cliffs, wide beaches, rocky coves, thick forest, tranquil lakes and rugged mountains.

Day 1: Johannesburg — Cape Town (by air)
In Johannesburg, you will be assisted to the domestic terminal for your flight to Cape Town, where on arrival you collect your rental car and drive to your hotel. After check-in, visit the lively Waterfront with its shops, cafés and restaurants. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town
Visit Table Mountain, drive to Cape Point, or tour the immensely beautiful wineland areas of Constantia, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 3: Cape Town — Oudtshoorn (532 kilometres)
Travel to Oudtshoorn, where you can visit an ostrich farm and watch the birds race. The fascinating ice formations in nearby Cango Caves make an interesting stop. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

Day 4: Oudtshoorn — Knysna (150 kilometres)
Depart via George for the quaint village of Knysna. Its waterfront offers interesting shops and restaurants serving delicious Knysna oysters. Overnight in Knysna.

Day 5: Knysna — Plettenberg Bay (32 kilometres)
The Featherbed Nature Reserve, which contains small buck and abundant bird life is accessible only by ferry. Take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay.

Day 6: Plettenberg Bay
Take a cruise to see dolphins and whales, visit Monkeyland Sanctuary, or try water sports at Keurbooms. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay.

Day 7: Plettenberg Bay — Port Elizabeth (230 kilometres)
Drive through picturesque scenery stopping at the famous Storms River Bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park. Arrive at Port Elizabeth for overnight.

Day 8: Port Elizabeth — Johannesburg (by air)
Return your rental car in Port Elizabeth and fly to Johannesburg. Collect your rental car on arrival in Johannesburg. Rosebank offers fantastic shopping and entertainment with shopping malls, restaurants, bars and cafés. Overnight in Johannesburg.

Day 9: Johannesburg
Return your rental car to Johannesburg International Airport in time for your onward flight.

Total distance: 944 kilometres.

Tour available as:

• Self-Drive – Includes car and pre-booked 4 star accommodation.
• Tailor-made option.