12 Day Garden Route & Kruger Self Drive

From: €2,419

Enjoy the start of your holiday in beautiful Cape Town with its vibrant night life, amazing beaches and abundance of restaurants. Head off along the famous ’Route 62’ towards Oudtshoorn to experience the diversity of South Africa, from beautiful wineries through to the vast open spaces of the Klein Karoo. Whilst in Oudtshoorn, take a ride on an Ostrich or spend a morning at the spectacular Cango Caves. Continue you journey over the picturesque town of Knysna and the Outeniqua Pass, centered around the famous lagoon. Take a ferry or sunset cruise, track the mysterious Knysna forest elephant or sip your favourite drink while watching the sun set over the estuary. End your trip with a visit to the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, adjacent to the world famous Kruger National Park, where you will have ample opportunity to spot the majestic ’Big 5’ whilst tracking through the bush in your open topped safari vehicle.

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Departure Dates Nts Board Basis Room Type Transportation Start - End point Airport Airline Price
21Aug11-20Sep11 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin Qatar Airlines €2,559
21Sep11-31Oct11 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin Qatar Airlines €2,579
16Dec11-31Dec11 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin South African Airlines €2,919
01Jan12-31Mar12 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin Qatar Airlines €2,859
01Apr12-30Apr12 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin South African Airlines €2,579
01May12-02Jul12 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin South African Airlines €2,709
03Jul12-15Aug12 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin South African Airlines €2,849
16Aug12-31Aug12 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin South African Airlines €2,419
01Sep12-30Sep12 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin South African Airlines €2,969
01Oct12-31Oct12 11 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town-Johannesburg Dublin South African Airlines €2,999
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.
Day 1
Arrive into Cape Town and collect car hire. Located on the slopes of the Twelve Apostles, a mere stone’s throw from the famous sugar white beach, elegant restaurants and night spots of Camps Bay, the elegant Primi Royal Boutique Hotel is your ideal base to explore the city. Overnight Primi Royal Boutique Hotel - Bed and Breakfast
Day 2
Overnight Primi Royal Boutique/Primi Seacastle Hotel - Bed and Breakfast
Day 3
Overnight Primi Royal Boutique/Primi Seacastle Hotel- Bed and Breakfast
Day 4
This morning you will leave Camps Bay and travel to the wine producing town of Montagu. Spending time in Montagu is sure to relax and recharge your batteries or, if you are that way inclined, there is a list of activities to get the adrenalin flowing. Overnight Mimosa Lodge - Bed and Breakfast
Day 5
After the morning in Montagu, you will take the short drive to Oudtshoorn where you can enjoy a number of activities including a trip to the spectacular Cango Caves or visit the world’s biggest bird at an ostrich farm. Overnight De Opstal Guesthouse - Bed and Breakfast
Day 6
Continue your journey towards Knysna. The Knysna Log Inn is just a 5 min walk from the popular Knysna Quays (also known as the Waterfront). Overnight Knysna Log Inn - Bed and Breakfast
Day 7
Overnight Knysna Log Inn - Bed and Breakfast
Day 8
After breakfast, depart Knysna and head towards the beautiful coastal town of St Francis. Enjoy a
Day 9
Drop your car off at Port Elizabeth Airport and fly from Port Elizabeth to the Kruger (via Johannesburg) for some spectacular game drives in the Thornybush Game Reserve. (Choose between Thornybush Chapungu/Nkaya or Serondella)
Day 10
Thornybush Game Reserve. (Choose between Thornybush Chapungu/Nkaya or Serondella)
Day 11
Thornybush Game Reserve. (Choose between Thornybush Chapungu/Nkaya or Serondella)
Day 12
Your final morning brings a last game drive before your flight back to Johannesburg for your onward journey.

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