Cape Indulgence & Garden Route Self Drive

A foodie's or wine lover’s delight, along with impressive scenery and wonderful wildlife experiences. Explore Cape Town and the Garden Route on this leisurely self drive tour, staying in luxurious retreats and lodges along the way.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cape Town 

    Collect your car from an Avis depot and rive to the Bishops’ Court located closeto Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The hotel has five luxurious rooms, a pool and tennis court.

  • Day 2: Cape Town

    Day at leisure to enjoy Cape Town.  

  • Day 3: Cape Town – Franschhoek

    Head to the Cape Winelands. The Franschhoek is located in the heart of the village offering six rooms, a pool, sundeck and shaded garden.  

  • Day 4: Franschhoek

    Explore the local area and wineries.  

  • Day 5: Franschhoek – Little Karoo

    Continue to the 54,000 hectare Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, set in the arid Little Karoo.

  • Day 6: Little Karoo

    Take part in the activities on offer.   

  • Day 7: Little Karoo – Knysna

    Drive along the famous Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, which offers ostrich farm tours and the Cango Caves. Continue on to your hotel near Knysna. Lake Pleasant Living has 20 suites, a pool and Spa.  

  • Day 8: Knysna

    Enjoy the delights of this region.  

  • Day 9: Knysna – Shamwari

    Private Game Reserve Continue your journey to Shamwari.

  • Day 10: Shamwari

    Private Game Reserve Morning and evening game activities.   

  • Day 11: Shamwari Private Game Reserve – Port Elizabeth.

    Drive to Port Elizabeth and drop your car off at the airport. 

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

11 Days / 10 Nights From $3,285*

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Includes: 10 nights accommodation, 11 days Avis category D (standard cover - see page 42 for details), meals as specified and all scheduled game drives, walks and house beverages at Sanbona and Shamwari.

Departs: Daily.

Note: Shamwari accommodation is based on Long Lee Manor, Riverdene, Bushmans or Bayethe. Car hire can be upgraded and extended and the itinerary can be tailor-made to suit your needs.

Highlights

  • Scenic drive

  • Cape Winelands

  • Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

  • Knysna, the pearl of the Garden Route

  • Shamwari Game Reserve

  • The Big Five