Best of South Africa on a Self Drive 11D/10Nbeyonders2024-08-20T11:04:46+00:00
Stunning Sea to Sky views, dramatic landscapes, vineyards and the amazing coalescence of cultures and cuisines – defines the Western cape region in a nutshell. Complete the South African experience with a short trip to see the Big 5 in Kruger National Park.
A self-drive is the best way to enjoy South Africa. Have full control over your itinerary, stop where you want and enjoy the scenic beauty of this lovely country without any time restrictions! Fantastic roads and disciplined traffic on a right-hand side drive to make it quite easy for Indians.
A trip to the Cape Region is a potpourri of experiences – from the urban to the rural, the Karoo to the Vineyards, the coast to the mountains, the sweeping plains to the forests! Start with Cape Town, a truly beautiful city with its mishmash of cultures, dominated by the magnificent Table Mountain.
Visit the Cape Peninsula, drive the beautiful Whale coast, go on a wine tasting adventure, go on Whale watching boat trips, shark diving adventures – the list of experiences goes on.
Of course, the highlight of your trip has to be the drive through the famous scenic Garden Route. Spend time here – a host of experiences await you – trailing hikes, active adventures like Bungee, sky-diving, water-based adventures…
Keeping the spirit of a self-drive, we would customize the itinerary for you – tailoring the experiences in each different destination. The same itinerary given below combines the best of experiences. Of course, a lot more can be done – do speak to us, we will design an optimal itinerary for you!
Cost on Request
Prices vary based on departure season. (Per person for a group of 2 people on a twin sharing basis)
Do you have a larger group? Your per-person cost could reduce, sometimes quite significantly. Do write to us at contact@beyonder.travel
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Cape Town: The Mother City
Arrive at Cape Town, and enjoy a day at leisure. Optionally visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for an exquisite evening dinner.
Day 2 - Capetown: Table Mountain
Explore Cape Town, its culture, traditions and its history. Visit the Bo-Kaap Malay town. Enjoy a cable car ride to the amazing Table Mountain, a New Seven Wonders of Nature. Drive to the next destination.
Day 3 - Cape Peninsula: Cape Explorations
Enjoy a day full of scenic drives. Drive through Chapman’s peak to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope for stunning vistas. Drive to Simon’s Town and meet the noisy but cute African Penguins on Boulders’ beach.
Day 4 - Cape Vineyards: Wine Tasting
Venture inland to the rolling vineyards amidst the lovely setting of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek mountain ranges. Visit the various vineyards for a guided wine-tasting experience. Stay overnight at Stellenbosch.
Day 5 - Hermanus: Whale Coast
Drive southward towards the coast on to Hermanus. The stunning views of the mountains and the sea are fascinating! Go on a Whale Watching boat trip or a Cage diving experience to try your luck to watch the Great White shark at ‘close’ quarters!
Day 6 - Mossel Bay: Garden Route
Drive to Cape Agulhas, the Southernmost point of Africa to Mossel Bay to start your Garden Route drive. Stop at popular destinations with a unique and interesting activity in store for you. From skydiving, to horse riding, to trekking and relaxing by the beaches, Garden Route has everything you ever desired.
Day 7 - Knysna: Beaches by Caves
Indulge in various experiences. Visit an Ostrich farm, Cango Caves, enjoy Lagoon cruises and explore the sightseeing points of Knysna heads and numerous beaches.
Day 8 - Flight to Johannesburg: city tour
Bid Adieu to this lovely region and travel to the airport for flight to Johannesburg. Embark on a City tour of Johannesburg. Visit Soweto, Apartheid Museum, House of Mandela and Gold Reef City.
Day 9 - Kruger: Wildlife Safari
Drive or fly to the Kruger National Park and check in to a Lodge on the edge of the Kruger National park. Get ready for your first Safari and game drive. Relax and enjoy the environs of your lodge later in the evening.
Day 10 - Kruger: Glimpses of Big 5
Today is a day of wildlife adventure! Go on a full day safari inside the Southern part of Kruger national park. Update your checklists on this fascinating adventure of a lifetime.
Day 11 - Departure: Totsiens!
After an early morning safari, drive back to Johannesburg for your flight back home
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 4 star/Boutique accommodation on double sharing basis with breakfast
- All Tour & Transfers by an English-Speaking Driver Cum Guide
- Guided Tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
- • GST is applicable @ 5%
- TCS (Tax collection at source) @ 5% or 20 % u/s 206(1G) of the IT Act
- International & Domestic Airfare
- All meals other than breakfast (Except specifically mentioned in the itinerary)
- Visa Charges, Payment Gateway charges and Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
- Covid tests and other requirements at the time of travel
- Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff and porters
- All items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks and all other services not mentioned under inclusions above
- All services not mentioned in itinerary or specified as ‘optional’ in the itinerary
- Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than those mentioned in the tour program.
- Any other expense not mentioned in the inclusions
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