This 20-night self-drive journey is perfect for travellers with the luxury of time and a desire to discover the Cape at a more unhurried pace. As its name suggests, you meander through some of the most picturesque and scenic corners of the Western and Eastern Cape, combining dramatic coastline, charming country towns and two very different safari experiences.
Begin in Cape Town, where there is time to soak up the city’s natural beauty, food scene and cultural highlights before heading along the coast to Hermanus. From here, continue into the heart of the Garden Route and the Tsitsikamma area, where forests, fynbos and ocean views create a striking change of scene.
You then head to Β inland the game-rich landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Enjoy two contrasting safari stays, each offering its own style of wildlife experience, with historic Graaff-Reinet and the wide-open spaces of Samara.
The return meander takes you through the Little Karoo, Swellendam and Franschhoek, ending with fine food, wine and mountain scenery in the Cape Winelands.
This is a beautifully varied itinerary for those who want to experience the Cape in depth, blending boutique stays, scenic drives, relaxed exploration and memorable safari moments.
As with all of our sample safaris, this itinerary is designed as inspiration and can be tailored around your interests, timeframe and preferred style of travel.
If you are short on time, or want to reduce the overall cost, the Samara safari stay can easily be removed. Equally, accommodation throughout can be upgraded for an even more refined experience.
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Upon arrival at Cape Town Airport, collect your Group D rental car and drive to your hotel. (Alternatively, we can arrange a private transfer and then have the rental car delivered later in the day.)
Head to the Whale Coast and the picturesque resort town of Hermanus
Drive to the Eastern Cape for 2 nights on safari.
Enjoy a second contrasting safari experience at Samara Game Reserve.
Overnight at Dennehof Karoo Guesthouse, Bed & Breakfast.
Overnight at Jonkmanshof, Bed & Breakfast.
This is a sample itinerary using specific hotels and lodges. However most of these sample tours can be adapted to suit you. If applicable, it includes domestic seat-in-charter flights. But it excludes any regional and domestic scheduled flights (as these are subject to change and specific routing). These are added to a specific quotation once we have your dates.
Meals and accommodation as shown in itinerary (B&B for 16 nights, Full Board & Game Drives for 2 nights, and Fully Inclusive for 2 nights), Group D car rental for 21 days on Super-Cover basis including 2nd driver, GPS or Wifi Router, super-cover insurance and unlimited kilometres.
EXCLUDESItems of a personal nature (such as curios, spa treatments, gratuities), meals not specified above, activities listed as optional, international flights, visas and travel insurance.
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