Road Trip Highlights
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10 days
1921 km
- Explore Franschhoek’s picturesque wineries on a delightful Wine Tram adventure.
- Experience ostrich riding and wildlife encounters in Oudtshoorn at High Gate Ostrich Farm and Cango Wildlife Ranch.
- Dive into exhilarating canyoning in Plettenberg Bay with Africanyon, featuring abseiling, zip-lining, and swimming.
- Conquer your fears by bungee jumping off the world’s highest Boulkrans Bridge in South Africa.
- Make a difference in children’s lives by supporting Langbos Creche & Child Centre in Addo, a heartwarming community project.
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Emily Cass
Australia
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Suggested Vehicles for hire
Toyota Corolla Quest Automatic Transmission
4 Seats |
4 Doors |
3 Large Bags |
1 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Mercedes Vito Automatic Transmission
8 Seats |
5 Doors |
5 Large Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Ford Fiesta Hatch
4 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary
| Activities | Kms | Stay | |
| Day 1 | Drive from Cape town to Franschoek, where you will stay 1 night at Otters Bend Lodge. | 82 | Otters Bend Lodge |
| Day 2 | Drive to Oudtshoorn for a 1 night stay at Karoo Soul Backpackers & Cottages. | 383 | Karoo Soul Backpackers & Cottages |
| Day 3 | Drive towards Knysna, where you will stay 1 night at Jembjo’s Knysna Lodge & Backpackers. | 120 | Jembjo’s Knysna Lodge & Backpackers |
| Day 4 | Drive to Plettenberg, where you will stay 1 night at African Array Lodge and Backpackers. | 30 | African Array Lodge and Backpackers |
| Day 5-6 | Drive towards Jeffrey's Bay, where you will stay 2 nights at African Ubuntu Backpackers. | 163 | African Ubuntu Backpackers |
| Day 7-8 | Drive towards Addo, where you will sleep at Addo Elephant National Park for 2 nights. | 115 | Addo Elephant National Park |
| Day 9 | Drive towards Bloemfontein to stay 1 night at the Lemon and Lime guesthouse. | 602 | Lemon and Lime guesthouse |
| Day 10 | Drive towards Johannesburg, where you will catch your flight back home at O.R. Tambo International Airport. | 426 | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
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