Road Trip Highlights
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14 days
1908 km
- Explore the vibrant Victoria and Albert Waterfront in Cape Town.
- Witness breathtaking views from atop Table Mountain.
- Encounter majestic wildlife on an unforgettable safari at Amakhala Game Reserve.
- Experience thrilling adventures along the Garden Route, including shark cage diving in Gansbaai.
- Relax and soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches of Plettenberg Bay.
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Angela Price
United Kingdom
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Suggested Vehicles for hire
Toyota Corolla Quest
4 Seats |
4 Doors |
3 Large Bags |
1 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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VW Tiguan SUV Automatic Transmission
5 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota RAV 4 SUV Automatic Transmission
5 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol or Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary
| Activities | Kms | Stay | |
| Day 1-4 | Arrive in Cape Town, explore Victoria and Albert Waterfront, visit Table Mountain, explore Cape Peninsula. Stay 4 nights at Lawhill Luxury Waterfront Apartments. | 3 | Lawhill Luxury Waterfront Apartments |
| Day 5 | Drive from Cape Town to Knysna, visit Knysna Heads, and stay 1 night at Knysna Elephant Park. | 513 | Knysna Elephant Park |
| Day 6 | Drive from Knysna to Storms River, explore Tsitsikamma National Park, visit Storms River suspension bridge. Stay 1 night at Tsitsikamma Village Inn | 71 | Tsitsikamma Village Inn |
| Day 7-9 | Drive from Storms River to Amakhala Game Reserve, go on safari's around the Game Reserve. Stay 3 nights at Quatermain’s 1920s Safari Camp. | 342 | Quatermain’s 1920s Safari Camp |
| Day 10-11 | Drive from Amakhala Game Reserve to Plettenberg Bay, visit Plettenberg animal sanctuaries, relax by the sea. Stay 2 nights at Milkwood Manor on Sea. | 401 | Milkwood Manor on Sea |
| Day 12-14 | Drive from Plettenberg Bay to Gansbaai, visit Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, go horseback riding, visit ancient caves, shark cage diving, forest and fynbos safari. Stay 3 nights at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. | 435 | Grootbos Private Nature Reserve |
| Day 15 | Drive from Gansbaai to Cape Town Airport | 143 | Cape Town Airport |
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