South Africa isn’t just a place you visit — it’s a place that seems to recognize you. From your first breath on Cape Town soil to the last dust clinging to your shoes in Addo, this self-drive feels like a story with you at its center. And just when you think it can’t get any better, you find yourself leaning against a wine barrel in Stellenbosch, wondering how life got this generous.
Prijsindicatie
from €2750 per person with 2 people
Gezelschap
Every journey is different. Tell me who’s coming along — if another plane ticket is needed, I’ll check what that means for the price.
Reisperiode
Wanneer het jou uitkomt
In 15 days you’ll wander South Africa on your own wheels, from Cape Town to Addo and back again. The Garden Route and Route 62 curve beneath your tires, nights are spent in characterful 4/5-star stays, and each day Emily slips you a tip — like a local friend sharing what to really do tomorrow. Whales in Hermanus, oysters in Knysna, elephants in Addo, sun soaking the vines in Franschhoek. Everything’s arranged — except your curiosity. That part is all yours.
Inclusief:
14 nights in 4/5 star accommodations where the bed is soft and the stars are even softer outside
Welcome transfer from the airport to your first stay
11 days in a comfortable rental car (including all-in insurance and an extra driver, so you can alternate between steering and staring out the window)
Conservation levy for Addo National Park — your contribution to where elephants start their day
A route that's right, and moments to get lost yourself
Emily's guidance: personal, attentive and relaxed
Exclusief:
International flights to the start of the adventure (I can help you find the right ones)
Fuel and delivery costs for your rental car when you leave it at the hotel
Spontaneous excursions that you invent there
Meals that don't fall under “good morning”
Personal expenses — like that one souvenir you bring anyway
Visa and health costs — the boring but necessary stuff
Van dag tot dag
DAY 1-3
Cape Town - Where mountains whisper and the sea smiles
You will be picked up. Not because by the sun — but almost
Explore Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Waterfront & Robben Island
Optional: bike tour or excursion to the Cape of Good Hope
Evening of local cuisine, live music, and lingering conversations
Overnight stay: 3 nights
DAY 4-5
Hermanus — Whales, Walks and Seaside Wine
Coastal route ride with a stop at Betty's Bay (penguins with attitude)
Whale watching from cliffs — sometimes they seem curious themselves
Cliff walk, museum & optional kayaking tour
Small town, big in sight
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 6-8
Knysna — Oysters, lagoon and the gentle rhythm of the Garden Route
Ride via Garden Route through Mossel Bay, Wilderness and George
Boat Trip to Knysna Heads: Rocks, Wind, and Wonder (optional)
Stroll through Featherbed Reserve or take a break in Jubilee Creek
Taste oysters. Leave them on your tongue like they want to say something
Overnight stay: 3 nights
DAY 9-10
Addo National Park — Where silence takes root and bushes move
Route via Plettenberg Bay & Tsitsikamma rainforest
Safari in Addo: elephants, zebras, kudus — and yes, the scarab beetle with priority
Sunset in the bush makes the day softer
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 11-12
Oudtshoorn — Ostriches, caves and stories under the sun
Via Route 62 to South Africa's ostrich capital
Farm visit, optional: meerkat safari
Cango Caves: stalactite wonders, silent and magical
The Karoo smells of drought and longing
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 13-14
Stellenbosch - Vineyards, white houses and a warm welcome
Wine valleys, oak lanes, and houses with memory
'Uncle Samie de Winkel' knows more than Google
Tastings at Spier, Lanzerac, Delaire Graff
Optional: Franschhoek Wine Tram — because who wouldn't want to ride a wine train?
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 15
Back to Cape Town
Breakfast in a garden that seems to whisper: “Come back soon”
Drive to the airport, drop off your car, say goodbye with gratitude
