South Africa at Full Throttle: Self-Drive Safari & Coast Tour

This South Africa self-drive adventure is for travellers who believe the journey matters as much as the destination. Let the road take you over mountain passes to private game reserves, vineyard valleys, and two very different coastlines. Begin along the Panorama Route, where waterfalls, canyons, and sweeping escarpments make the drive feel boldly cinematic before arriving for a Big 5 safari in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, where leopard sightings have helped build the reserve’s near-mythic reputation.

Afterwards, travel south to Cape Town and encounter a completely different version of the country: Table Mountain, Atlantic cliffside roads, award-winning restaurants, wine estates, and neighbouring towns that deserve more than a quick stop. Wander the village streets of Franschhoek, follow the curves of the world’s number one Whale Route, linger among Knysna’s indigenous coastal forests, and end on the Sunshine Coast, where long beaches, adrenaline-rich activities, and warm Indian Ocean water bring the journey to a blissfully relaxed close.

Quick Overview 

Country: South Africa

Highlights: Panorama Route scenery, Sabi Sand’s private Big 5 safari, Cape Town, Franschhoek’s wine country, the Whale Route, Knysna’s lagoon, Sunshine Coast beaches

Best For: Curious road-trippers who want the freedom of a South African road trip, paired with a world-class safari and some of the country's finest food, wine, and coastal scenery