Quick Summary
13-Days South Africa Self-Drive Escape Cape Town & Safari is a 13 days tour in South Africa via the South Africa route, starting from USD 6999. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
13 days
South Africa
USD 6999
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 13-Days South Africa Self-Drive Escape Cape Town & Safari
Your self-drive honeymoon starts in the stunning city of Cape Town, South Africa, where you will spend three nights before making your way to the spectacular rolling vineyards, towering mountains, and world-renowned wine estates of the Cape Winelands. From here, you will drive along the famous Garden Route in your hire car and then onward to the incredible Amakhala Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth.
- Duration: 13 days
- Route: South Africa
- Starts at: USD 6999
Highlights for 13-Days South Africa Self-Drive Escape Cape Town & Safari
Day 1: Cape Town
Day 2-3: Exploring Cape Town
Day 4: Cape Town to Franschhoek
Day 5: Franschhoek
Day 6: Franschhoek to Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Day 7: Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
Day 8-9: Plettenberg Bay
Day 10: Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve
Day 11-12: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Day 13: Depart from Port Elizabeth
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Cape Town |
| Day 02-03 | Exploring Cape Town |
| Day 04 | Cape Town to Franschhoek |
| Day 05 | Franschhoek |
| Day 06 | Franschhoek to Oudtshoorn (Garden Route) |
| Day 07 | Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route) |
| Day 08-09 | Plettenberg Bay |
| Day 10 | Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve |
| Day 11-12 | Kwandwe Private Game Reserve |
| Day 13 | Depart from Port Elizabeth |
Day 01: Cape Town
>> Upon your arrival at the airport, you will collect your hired car and then drive to your accommodation in Cape Town. During the afternoon, you may wish to explore Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, which sits right in the middle of a picturesque working harbour with Table Mountain as its backdrop. Alternatively, you can enjoy a sunset cocktail at one of the trendy bars or restaurants along the promenade at Camps Bay.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation: Kensington Place Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Day 02-03: Exploring Cape Town
>> Cape Town is yours to explore with your hired car for the next two days.
You may wish to summit Table Mountain in a rotating cable car, visit the District Six Museum and Robben Island to discover more about South Africa's political history and Nelson Mandela's legacy, or wander down the iconic Long Street, famous for its bohemian vibe.
Since you have your own car, you could also visit Cape Point, located at the tip of the Cape Peninsula, 60km southwest of Cape Town. Cape Point offers some of the world's most breathtaking ocean and mountain scenery. During your visit, you can take photographs from the dramatic viewpoints, learn about the maritime history, walk the shipwreck trail, spot cape mountain zebra and eland, or watch whales move past on their annual migration (June to October).
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
- Accommodation: Kensington Place Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Day 04: Cape Town to Franschhoek
>> Today, you will leave Cape Town and drive for one hour to the small, picturesque town of Franschhoek in the stunning Cape Winelands. You will spend two nights at an award-winning winery in one of their exquisite guest suites overlooking the spectacular vineyards.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 05: Franschhoek
>> During your time in Franschhoek, which boasts some of the most majestic wine hills and mountains anywhere in the world, you can explore the local vineyards on a wine-tasting tour, hike or cycle in the Franschhoek Mountains, dine at a world-class restaurant, or enjoy a luxury spa treatment.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 06: Franschhoek to Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
>> After breakfast, you will leave Franschhoek and drive to Oudtshoorn, situated on the edge of the famous Garden Route. You will stay at a luxurious guest house in a breathtaking location surrounded by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains.
During your time in Oudtshoorn, you can join a wild meerkat tour, hike in the mountains, visit an ostrich farm, discover the Cango Caves and nearby waterfalls, or enjoy a relaxing massage.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 07: Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
>> From Oudtshoorn, you will drive along the stunning Garden Route to the charming and tranquil town of Plettenberg Bay. Here, you can enjoy breathtaking scenery and beautiful views over the exquisite Indian Ocean. You will spend the next two nights in this area.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 08-09: Plettenberg Bay
>> You have two days to enjoy Plettenberg Bay and the surrounding area. You may wish to relax on the endless sandy beaches, kayak with dolphins, explore the dramatic rocky peninsula, lagoons, and estuaries, enjoy a round of golf at one of the 18-hole championship courses, hike in the lush mountains, or, if you are feeling adventurous, glide from tree to tree 30 meters in the air on a canopy tour in the Tsitsikamma forest.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 10: Plettenberg Bay to Kwandwe Game Reserve
>> After breakfast, you will leave Plettenberg Bay and drive along the coast via the picturesque St Francis Bay to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. A guide will meet you at the reserve entrance, and you will then transfer from your rental vehicle to the lodge's 4x4 Land Cruiser. Once settled into your luxury safari lodge, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive with sundowners overlooking Kwandwe's spectacular landscape before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 11-12: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
>> Enjoy action-packed safaris and the relaxation of your luxury accommodation for the next two days.
On the first day, you will have two exhilarating game drives within the Kwandwe Game Reserve. You will likely see herds of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, black and white rhinos, and abundant other wildlife. There are also opportunities for night drives, bush walks, and boat trips.
On the second day, you can participate in safari activities or relax in the tranquility surrounding your luxury lodge. Enjoy your sumptuous daily meals and drinks served at the lodge, cool off in the pool, or simply take in the abundant nature that can be found all around the reserve.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 13: Depart from Port Elizabeth
>> Enjoy your last morning in the reserve and take in the scenic surroundings while savouring a hearty breakfast.
Once you are ready, you will be escorted to the game reserve's gate, where you will retrieve your hired car and drive to Port Elizabeth International Airport to drop off your hire car and complete your journey.
- 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