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Perfect 12 Day Road Trip in South Africa

The Perfect 12 Day Itinerary for South Africa

Perfect 12 Day Road Trip in South Africa

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South Africa

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12 days

210 km
  • Experiencing African wildlife up close on a walking safari
  • Tasting the best of the Cape Winelands, such as Stellenbosch, on a wine tour
  • Taking in the magnificent views at Cape Point
  • Visiting the trendy restaurants and bars of Camps Bay
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I’m Katie, the face, founder, and editor of the Traveling Spud. I have lived in Boise, Idaho for 4 years and now live with my fiance.

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Volkswagen Polo Vivo Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Automatic Transmission
4 Seats | 5 Doors | 2 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
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Minimum rental: 1 day
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Mini Cooper Convertible

Mini Cooper Convertible
2 Seats | 2 Doors | 1 Medium Bags
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  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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BMW M4 Convertible

BMW M4 Convertible
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  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
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Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-4 Drove from Mbombela to the Kruger National Park for a 4 night stay. 113 Bushwise Safari Lodge
Day 5-6 Flew to Cape Town and drove to Stellenbosch for a 2 night stay. 35 Eendracht Hotel & Apartments
Day 7-10 Drive to Cape Town for a 4 night stay in Camps Bay. 57 Place on the Bay
Day 11-12 Drive to Clifton for a 2 night stay. 2 Clifton

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