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SELF DRIVE TOUR SOUTH AFRICA    

4 DAY GARDEN ROUTE SELF DRIVE TOUR

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TOUR INFORMATION:

>> Cape Town - Oudtshoorn - Knysna - George - Cape Town

Departure date: Any date of your choice
Departure location: Cape Town Airport, or any other location in Cape Town
Tour ends:

Rental vehicle is dropped off at any location in Cape Town

Tour Price: On Request
 

 

INCLUDES/EXCLUDES:

The tour price includes

  • Meet and greet at the Cape Town International Airport
  • Detailed route description under guidance of a Southern Eagle Tours representative
  • Assistance with collecting your rental vehicle
  • Accommodation as specified (subject to availability)
  • Meals as specified
  • Rental car of your choice, on Super Cover*

The tour price does not include

  • Meals not specified
  • Drinks, gratuities, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
  • International and domestic flights

* See below for car rental options

 

 

 



DETAILED ITINERARY:      
       
Day 1 – Western Cape Province - Oudtshoorn   Start of tour - Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa, country of gold, diamonds, wild animals, unspoilt natural beauty and a larger cultural variety than in almost any other country in the world.

You will be met at the Cape Town International Airport (or any other location in Cape Town) by a Southern Eagle Tours representative who will hand you all your travel documentation which includes accommodation vouchers, car rental vouchers and detailed maps. A detailed route description will be done and you will be assisted in collecting your rental vehicle.

Today’s Route:
Depart Cape Town and head northwards, climbing over the spectacular Du Toit's Kloof mountain pass en route to Worcester. In the afternoon travel through the Little Karoo to Oudtshoorn, the “Ostrich capital of the world”.

Suggested highlights:

  • The fascinating Open Air Museum at Worcester
  • Spectacular mountain scenery
425km / 264mi
Accommodation: La Plume Guest House
Bed and breakfast basis
Western Cape Province - Oudtshoorn
       
       
Day 2 – Western Cape Province – Knysna    

Today’s Route:
Awake to the freshness of the Karoo air. You can visit the many atractions in and around Oudtshoorn before driving via the spectacular Outeniqua mountains to George, and tnen  Wilderness to Knysna.

Suggested highlights:

  • The world famous Cango Caves
  • The Cango Crocodile and Cheetah farm
  • Guided tour of a working Ostrich Farm
  • Outeniqua Mountain Pass
152km / 78mi
Accommodation: Bradach Manor (Lagoon facing rooms)
Bed and breakfast basis
Western Cape Province - Knysna
       
       
Day 3  - Western Cape Province - George    

Today’s route:
A full day in the beautiful "Garden Route" area around Knysna. In the late afternoon you travel to George.

Suggested highlights:

  • Steamtrain ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe between Knysna and George
  • Ferry Boat trip on the Knysna Lagoon
  • The Knysna Waterfront
65km / 41mi
Accommodation: King George Hotel
Bed and breakfast basis
Western Cape Province - George
       
       
Day 4 – End of tour    

Today’s route:
Via Mossel Bay and Swellendam back to Cape Town where your rental vehicle is dropped off in the late afternoon.

Suggested highlights:

  • The Post Office Tree at Mosselbay
  • Swellendam, the 3rd oldest town in South Africa
  • Cape Agulhas, the "Foot of Africa" (Time permitting)
440km / 274mi
 
End of tour - Cape Town

Please note:
The activities and excursions mentioned under “Suggested highlights” in the itinerary are suggestions only, and the cost thereof is not included in the tour price. Activities mentioned under “Included highlights” are included with the accommodation, at no additional cost.

     

 

CAR RENTAL OPTIONS:

The rental is for a period of 4 days, from early morning on Day 1 to late afternoon on Day 4.

Group B:
(Recommended for 2 people travelling together)
Toyota Corolla or similar, manual, air-conditioner, power-steering
Group D:
(Recommended for 2 passengers travelling together)
Toyota Corolla or similar, automatic, air-conditioner, power-steering
Group V:
(Recommended for 3 to 4 people travelling together)
Volkswagen Sharan or similar, manual, air-conditioner, power-steering
Group E:
(Recommended for 5 to 7 people travelling together)
Volkswagen T5 or similar, manual, air-conditioner, power-steering

 

Important notice:
International travellers wishing to rent and drive a motor vehicle in South Africa are required by law to be in possession of a valid "International Drivers License". Please ensure that such a license is obtained before travelling to South Africa.

 



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