Garden Route Trail, South Africa -14 Days
Prices from £1920 pp (based on 2 sharing)

Garden Route, Cape Town, Franschoek, Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay, Holidays in South Africa, Driving Holidays in South Africa

The Garden Route is one of the famous trails in South Africa, world renowned and features all that the Cape and Eastern Cape has to offer. From the swanky and hip beaches in Camps Bay to the fabulous wine region with a stop in Franschoek. Then its on to one of the prime whale watching areas (May-Oct) near Hermanus and beyond. Kysna is a great stop whilst basing yourself in the beach and surf area of Plettenberg Bay. Finish this off with a great safari experience, with no Malaria worries and you have yourself what could be the perfect holiday.

This is a sample itinerary to give you a taste of what is possible, you can shorten, extend, add on etc..just call us and we will arrange your own bespoke Garden Route Holiday.

Holiday Details

Day 1

Fly direct to Cape Town from London.

Day 2–5 The Long Beach, Kommetjie

On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and assisted with the collection of your car rental. Our representative will meet with you to check that you have settled in. You will drive the short journey to The Long Beach (approx 30 minutes). Stay: The Long Beach 3 nights

The Long Beach

Situated in the picturesque lobster-fishing village of Kommetjie, the Long Beach Luxury Boutique Hotel is available by the room, or as an entire villa to share with family & friends. The beach is literally on your doorstep with spectacular views across the sea to Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak and Table Mountain. Your hosts are locals who can arrange personalised tours to any of the Cape's many attractions. This is a truly special place to stay, offering the most elegantly carefree holiday escape, a rare and rewarding alternative to your conventional holiday experience while discovering the beauty and exhilaration of the incredibly scenic southern Cape Peninsula.

Day 5-7 To Franschoek

Drive from The Long beach to The Gelatenheid Cottage at Akademie Street, in the picturesque wineland town of Franschoek. From here there are bundles of activities, wine being the focus, but golf and other activities are easily available and can be arranged by us. Stay: Gelatenheid Cottage at Akademie Street 2 nights

Gelatenheid Cottage

These superbly furnished guesthouses are within easy walking distance of the attractions of Franschhoek in the Winelands area of the Cape. The buildings are full of history; one was a base for the officers during the Boer War and dates back to 1860. The surrounding area is stunning with views across the vineyards and up to the mountains. It is perfectly situated to travel out to the wine estates for tours of delightful cellars and to view the impressive Cape Dutch architecture.

Day 7-8 To Swellendam

Drive to this wonderful scenic area from Franschoek and arrive at Jan Harmsgat. On a working farm in the scenic Klein Karoo winelands region. The towns of Robertson, Montagu and McGregor are nearby and Cape Agulhas (southern tip of Africa) is an easy hour's drive away. Guests are treated to understated elegance and comfort in the farm's original slave quarters. 2 loft rooms and the guest lounge boast expansive mountain views. Relax by the pool with a book from the extensive library or explore the farm and surrounding wine routes, as well as museums and heritage sites in nearby Swellendam and surrounding areas.

Stay: Jan Harmsgat Guest House 1 night

Day 8-10 Drive to Plettenberg Bay

Head for the coastal resort of Plettenberg Bay, a popular spot for the South Africans, as it has great beaches, good restaurants and you may well wish you could stay. Your accomodation is the fabulously loctaed Periwinkle Lodge. Stay: Periwinkle Lodge 2 nights

Periwinkle Lodge

This stylish and modern guest house is situated right on the beautiful Robberg Beach in Plettenberg Bay with wonderful views over the Indian Ocean and down to the Robberg Peninsula. All of the 7 rooms have breathtaking sea views and include large, ensuite bathrooms and satellite TV. The large communal area is fronted by huge French windows with panoramic views of the Ocean and peninsula – it includes the comfortable lounge and excellent sun deck. All are ideal for whale and dolphin watching or just relaxing in the sun. Plettenberg Bay offers a plethora of activities and this is the ideal base from which to enjoy it.

Day 10-13 To Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve, Karoo

Blaauwbosch is an exclusive 5* private game reserve in the malaria-free Karoo region of the Eastern Cape offering a unique and private 'Big 5' experience where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy luxurious and spacious chalets with private verandahs and mountain views. Discover a wide variety of game, abundant birdlife and rare flora on game drives with professional rangers. Fine dining comes with the best of local wines and meals prepared by the resident chef. Craig and Gill Cullingworth are hands on owners, and under their guidance Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve has blossomed into an experience not to be missed.

Day 13 Begin your journey home or extend your trip

Fly back from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and pick up your international flight home. Alternatively extend your holiday and try the East Coast of South Africa, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique...call us to arrange a few more days of adventure.

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