Garden Route Self-Drive • 6 Days

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Our group tours are also offered on a private basis, and can be customized: Our experienced travel consultants will design bespoke, private itineraries according to your needs and budget. 

Discover South Africa’s greatest highlights at your own pace. We invite you to take this adventurous self-drive safari from Cape Town to Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth. Explore this amazing country independently as you drive through South Africa’s popular Garden Route. The coastal beauty along every step of the journey is unrivaled.

Highlights of the Package

Gqeberha – One of the largest cities in South Africa, Gqeberha is situated in the Eastern Cape Province, 770 km east of Cape Town.

Tsitsikamma Forest – The region of Tsitsikamma is a delight for travelers on a South African trip through the Garden Route, with its protected indigenous forest containing the most diverse array of vegetation.

Knysna – Most famously, Knysna has a warm-water estuary that passes between two large headlands known as the Knysna Heads. The Heads boast a breathtaking lookout point, which gives visitors the optimal vantage point from which to appreciate the open ocean. As yo stroll through town,  many local boutique shops and restaurants are on offer.

Oudtshoorn – Here you can visit the popular Cango Caves, which measure over four kilometers and are made up of a network of extensive tunnels and chambers. They boast spectacular trails amongst magnificent limestone formations and are located 29 kilometers outside of Oudtshoorn, an area well-known for ostrich farming.

Bloukrans River – Daredevils can get their pulses racing with a leap off the Bloukrans Bridge, known as the world’s highest bungee jump bridge.

Monkeyland, Knysna – Here you will be taken on a monkey safari in the forest to learn about these fascinating creatures.

Accommodation

Day 1

La Plume Boutique Guest House or similar

Day 2 & 3

The Rex Hotel or similar

Day 4

Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar

Day 5

The Beach Hotel or similar

Included

  • Avis Car Hire, group B (VW Polo Vivo or similar) for 6 days, includes: Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Loss Waiver, Unlimited Kilometres, Claim Admin Fee, Tourism Levy, VAT, Sandblasting Damage, 1 x Additional Driver, Third Party Liability Insurance, Windscreen Damage Waiver, Tyre Damage Waiver, General Liability Insurance, Location Surcharge, Rim and Hubcap Damage, Young Driver Surcharge.
  • Accommodation including breakfast

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance and visas
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips etc.
  • Park fees unless stipulated
  • Any meals & drinks not stipulated in the itinerary
  • Fuel, Contract Fee, One Way Drop Off Fees, E-tolls/Toll fees, Delivery & Collection Fees, Traffic Fine Administration Fee, Child Safety Seats, GPS Navigation, Water and Undercarriage damage & Additional Spare Tyre.

Pre-Tour Information

Vehicles

This self-drive safari includes car rental from Avis Car Hire, group B (VW Polo Vivo or similar), with premium insurance cover.

Premium insurance includes: Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Loss Waiver, Unlimited Kilometres, Claim Admin Fee, Tourism Levy, VAT, Sandblasting Damage, 1 x Additional Driver, Third Party Liability Insurance, Windscreen Damage Waiver, Tyre Damage Waiver, General Liability Insurance, Location Surcharge, Rim and Hubcap Damage, Young Driver Surcharge.

Excludes: Fuel, Contract Fee, One Way Drop Off Fees, E-tolls/Toll fees, Delivery & Collection Fees, Traffic Fine Administration Fee, Child Safety Seats, GPS Navigation, Water and Undercarriage damage & Additional Spare Tyre.

Meals

Breakfasts will be in restaurants at the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

Visas

The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit the countries stated on the itinerary.

Travel Insurance

Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with Jenman African Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, please proceed to the Avis Car Hire depot to collect your hired car and drive to your accommodation in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. The rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure.
After breakfast, explore the historical Klein Karoo at your own pace and partake in some activities, such as a visit to the show farm to learn about the history and use of these unique birds, as well as their life cycle and how they are farmed or tour the famous Cango Caves – the mysterious limestone formations in the subterranean wonderland. The next day, drive along South Africa’s scenic southern coastline, known as the Garden Route, towards Knysna. You may also like to take a trip to the nearby Monkeyland, for a monkey safari in the forest to learn about these fascinating creatures, ranging from the Gibbons of Asia to the Lemurs of Madagascar. Next door is Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary, complete with a canopy walk, mysterious ruins, and a walk behind a waterfall. The main attraction is the 220 species of birds that inhabit the aviary.
Continue your journey along the Garden route via Plettenberg Bay, where you can stop and relax at a stunning beach before making your way toward the Tsitsikamma Forest. Explore the coastal bush and rocky shoreline. If you are adventurous, take a plunge off the world’s highest bungee jump at the Bloukrans River.
Drive along the coastal shoreline. The day is spent at your leisure; partake in optional activities or enjoy the afternoon at the beach.
After breakfast, head to Gqeberha Airport to drop off your hired car in time for your departure flight. We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures again soon.
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