What to Expect
This South African road trip makes a strong case for taking the long way. The journey starts in Cape Town, where mornings might mean exploring the City Bowl and afternoons on the Atlantic Seaboard, with Table Mountain never far from view. Then take Route 62 inland, winding through the Cape Fold Mountains, tunnels, vineyards, and fruit farms on the way to Oudtshoorn, ostrich country and home to the extraordinary Cango Caves.
From the sun-baked Klein Karoo, the road returns to the coast for two nights in Plettenberg Bay, where long beaches, indigenous forest trails, and ocean air invite you to simply enjoy having nowhere in particular to be. Then hand over the keys. The final stretch takes place on a private reserve in the Eastern Cape, where a malaria-free safari gives your road trip the thrilling finish it deserves.
Quick Overview
Country: South Africa
Highlights: Cape Town’s city-meets-coast energy, Route 62’s mountain passes and vineyards, Plettenberg Bay’s beaches, and a malaria-free Big 5 safari
Best For: Road-trippers with an appetite for spectacular scenery, good food, beach time, and a safari finale.
Inclusions
- Meals & Beverages
- Scheduled Activities
- Transport Logistics
- Applicable Fees and Levies
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Items not mentioned under Inclusions
This tour is great for
- African Photography Safaris
- Adventure
- Beach
- Hiking
- Ocean Safari
- Babymoon Safaris
Ideal duration: 11 Days
From $3,204 per person
Best time to go:
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
Your adventure begins
3 Nights in Cape Town
South Africa’s Mother City
Cape Town balances wilderness with a cosmopolitan edge in a way that is difficult to understand until you experience it for yourself. Framed by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, the city packs an extraordinary amount into one corner of...
Stay at Kensington Place
Award-winning accommodation in Cape Town
Experience Cape Town in award-winning style at Kensington Place, with incredible views over the city, Atlantic Ocean, and the harbour. Leaving for the day might turn out to be more of a challenge than expected, thanks to fully-kitted, comforta...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Library
- Spa
- 24 Hour Security
- Secure Parking
3 Nights in Route 62
South Africa's premier road-trip strip
Route 62 meanders amid winding passes, imposing mountains, winelands, through tunnels, past fruit-bearing farmland and verdant forest. This picturesque journey begins in Cape Town and winds its way up to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, ...
Our favourite properties in Route 62
La Plume Guest House
Schoone Oordt Country House
2 Nights in Plettenberg Bay
The Heart of the Garden Route
Portuguese sailors named it Bahia Formosa, meaning Beautiful Bay. This was too exotic for subsequent settlers who renamed it Plettenberg Bay. But the latest name had far too many syllables for subsequent locals who, to today, call their sea...
Stay at The Robberg Beach Lodge
Your beachfront, Garden Route getaway
Overlooking Plett’s Blue Flag Robberg Beach, the villas of The Robberg Beach Lodge put guests in the heart of the bustling, lush Garden Route. These villas epitomise beach-house-chic in relaxing and luxurious surroundings. This is your beachfr...
Popular facilities
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Bar
- Pool
- Barbeque (Braai) Facilities
3 Nights in Private game reserves
Discover South Africa's fastest-growing safari destination
Covering all seven of South Africa’s biomes, it’s no wonder the Eastern Cape is teeming with fauna and flora. Private game reserves dot the province’s diverse landscape comprised of riverine forests, endless coastline and ...
Stay at HillsNek Safari Camp
On the banks of the Bushman
HillsNek Safari Camp and its elevated tents offer uninterrupted views of the bushveld without sacrificing luxury. Watch the African landscape unfold before you from the comfort of your king size bed, or while soaking in a deep bubble bath. The...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bird Watching
- Game Drives
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Your journey mapped out:
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3 Nights: Cape Town
South Africa
3 Nights: Route 62
South Africa
2 Nights: Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
3 Nights: Private game reserves
South Africa
11 Nights in total
$3,204 per person
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