15 Day Road Trip Itinerary in South Africa

The Ultimate 15 Day South Africa Road Trip

15 Day Road Trip Itinerary in South Africa

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South Africa

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15 days

2414 km

  • Experience the stunning beauty of Cape Town with Table Mountain and Camps Bay beach.
  • Immerse yourself in the wine culture of Stellenbosch.
  • Discover the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of De Hoop Nature Reserve.
  • Explore the scenic Garden Route while stopping at Wilderness and Knysna.
  • Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure in the world-famous Kruger National Park, with a chance to spot the Big Five in their natural habitat.
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We are Two by the World, André, and João, a Portuguese couple traveling together in more than 50 countries since 2008.

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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-3 Arrive in Cape Town, explore Table Mountain, Muizenberg and Camps Bay beach. Stay 3 nights at Marina Views. 29 Marina Views
Day 4-5 Drive to Stellenbosch, explore the wine culture and the town centre. Stay 2 nights at Monte Angelis and visit the Dornier Wines wine tasting cellar. 52 Monte Angelis
Day 6-7 Drive to Overberg and visit De Hoop Nature Reserve, staying 2 nights at De Hoop Collection. 212 De Hoop Collection
Day 8 Continue to the Garden Route, stopping at Wilderness. Visit the Wilderness National Park, stay 1 night at Ebb & Flow Rest Camp. 284 Ebb & Flow Rest Camp
Day 9-10 Drive to Knysna, explore Leisure Island, Thesen Island, and go whale and dolphin watching with Ocean Odyssey. Stay 2 nights at Rexford Manor Boutique Hotel. 51 Rexford Manor Boutique Hotel
Day 11 Drive to Port Elizabeth, visit Monkeyland, Jukani, and Birds of Eden sanctuaries. Stay 1 night at Nova Boutique Hotel, spa and conference. 275 Nova Boutique Hotel, spa and conference
Day 12-15 Fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, drive to Kruger National Park, and experience a 3-day safari with Wildwings Safaris. Stay 2 nights at Skukuza Rest Camp. 1511 Skukuza Rest Camp

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