Quick Summary
11-Days South Africa Self-Drive Adventure is a 11 days tour in South Africa via the South Africa route, starting from USD 9812. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
11 days
South Africa
USD 9812
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 11-Days South Africa Self-Drive Adventure
This self-drive holiday is packed with family-friendly activities, educational experiences and exciting wildlife encounters. Highlights of this family adventure include exploring Cape Town’s stunning beaches, summiting the iconic Table Mountain and participating in adventure activities in the coastal town of Hermanus. You'll also drive along the spectacular Garden Route and spot the ‘Big Five’ in Kwandwe Private Game Reserve.
- Duration: 11 days
- Route: South Africa
- Starts at: USD 9812
Highlights for 11-Days South Africa Self-Drive Adventure
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town and Collect Your Keys
Day 2: Explore Cape Town
Day 3: Cape Town to Hermanus
Day 4-5: Activities in Hermanus
Day 6: Hermanus to Platternberg (Garden Route)
Day 7: Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
Day 8: Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve
Day 9-10: On Safari
Day 11: International Return Flight
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival in Cape Town and Collect Your Keys |
| Day 02 | Explore Cape Town |
| Day 03 | Cape Town to Hermanus |
| Day 04-05 | Activities in Hermanus |
| Day 06 | Hermanus to Platternberg (Garden Route) |
| Day 07 | Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route) |
| Day 08 | Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve |
| Day 09-10 | On Safari |
| Day 11 | International Return Flight |
Day 01: Arrival in Cape Town and Collect Your Keys
>> Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a Wayfairer representative and you'll collect the keys to your hire car.
Your self-drive journey will begin with a short drive to your waterfront accommodation.
During the afternoon, you may wish to summit Table Mountain in a rotating cable car or visit Robben Island and the District Six Museum to learn about South Africa’s history and Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 02: Explore Cape Town
>> Today you have a free day to enjoy South Africa's gem, Cape Town. You may wish to see ‘the real South Africa’ on a walking or cycling tour of Langa Township, spend the day at one of the Atlantic Seaboard beaches or say hello to the African penguins at Boulders Beach.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 03: Cape Town to Hermanus
>> Today you’ll leave Cape Town and head south to Hermanus where you’ll spend the next three nights. Here your family can join the whale watching excursions or an ocean safari where you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the playful Cape fur seals, African penguins and other marine life. Alternatively, you may prefer to participate in adventure activities such as mountain biking, forest treks and zip-lining.
*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation: Coot Club Mid-range lodge located near Stanford (Town)
Day 04-05: Activities in Hermanus
>> You’ll have another two days to explore Hermanus and the surrounding area and enjoy the activities and excursions on offer here.
From July-October southern right whales can be seen along the coast of Hermanus as they migrate from Antarctica to mate and rest in the Western Cape’s waters. If you’re visiting Hermanus between July-October, we can include a whale watching trip in your itinerary. Please ask your Wayfairer Travel Consultant about this and its extra pricing.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation: Coot Club Mid-range lodge located near Stanford (Town)
Day 06: Hermanus to Platternberg (Garden Route)
>> After breakfast, you’ll leave Hermanus and drive through stunning vineyards and mountainous landscapes to Mossel Bay on the coast. We recommend that you stop for lunch in Mossel Bay and then continue your drive on to Plettenberg Bay on South Africa’s stunning Garden Route.
You’ll spend the next two nights at an exclusive boutique hotel on the banks of the Bitou River, 7km outside of Plettenberg Bay.
*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 07: Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
>> Today is a free day to explore Plettenberg Bay and the surrounding area. You can enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling and horse riding in the surrounding mountains and forests, or join a guided kayaking trip from Central Beach to the seal colony in the Robberg Nature Reserve. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the Birds of Eden, the Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, Monkeyland or the nearby elephant sanctuary.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 08: Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve
>> Today you’ll leave Plettenberg Bay and drive for approximately 4 hours along a stunning coastal road to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. A guide will meet you at the entrance of the reserve and you’ll transfer from your rental vehicle to the lodge's 4x4 Land Cruiser.
You will stay is at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge which is a family friendly, luxury property, with accommodation in 9 rooms and providing a very good range of safari activities. The lodge is perfect for families as it's non-malarial and child-friendly.
*Optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extra cost.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
- Accommodation: Kwandwe Ecca Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Kwandwe GR
Day 09-10: On Safari
>> Today you’ll have two more game drives where you’ll have the opportunity to spot large numbers of giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and other wildlife.
Your family may wish to participate in fun activities including a scavenger hunt. Whilst on your game drives you’ll follow a map and clues which have been strategically placed around the reserve and you’ll collect various items which will then be used in an activity e.g. making fire with sticks, art activities etc. You can also do a treasure hunt (this is also incorporated during a game drive and requires navigation skills as you’ll be using a sun-compass and major landscape features in order to find the treasure hidden around the reserve).
On the second day of your safari, you’ll have another full day to explore Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, including two game drives. In between game drives, you can join a guided bush walk or you can simply relax by the pool.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
- Accommodation: Kwandwe Ecca Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Kwandwe GR
Day 11: International Return Flight
>> On the last day of your South Africa Family Adventure tour, you'll have the morning to enjoy your surroundings and beautiful accommodation. Following your breakfast, you will pick up your car and drive for one hour to Port Elizabeth from where you will fly home via Johannesburg or Cape Town.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Rental vehicle
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (No tip expected)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks