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Beginning with three nights in the gorgeous city of Cape Town, South Africa, your self-drive honeymoon will take you to the world-famous wine farms, towering mountains, and breathtaking rolling vineyards of the Cape Winelands. Your rental car will take you to the amazing Amakhala Game Reserve, which is close to Port Elizabeth, after you travel down the well-known Garden Route from here.
Cape Town
When you arrive at the airport, pick up your rental car and drive to your accommodation in Cape Town. In the afternoon, you might want to visit Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, located in a beautiful working harbor with Table Mountain in the background. Alternatively, you can have a sunset drink at one of the popular bars or restaurants along the promenade at Camps Bay.
Main Destination: Capetown
Accommodation: Kensington Place
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
Have fun exploring the best of Cape Town with your hired car for the next two days. Summit Table Mountain in a rotating cable car, visit the District Six Museum and Robben Island to learn about South Africa’s political history and Nelson Mandela’s legacy, or stroll down the iconic Long Street known for its bohemian vibe. With your own car, you can also visit Cape Point, located at the tip of the Cape Peninsula, 60km southwest of Cape Town. Cape Point offers stunning ocean and mountain scenery, opportunities for photography, learning about maritime history, walking the shipwreck trail, and spotting wildlife such as cape mountain zebras and eland. If you visit from June to October, you might even catch a glimpse of whales on their annual migration.
Main Destination: Cape Town (City)
Accommodation: Kensington Place
Today, you will drive for one hour from Cape Town to the charming town of Franschhoek in the beautiful Cape Winelands. You will be staying for two nights at an award-winning winery in one of their lovely guest suites with stunning views of the vineyards.
Main Destination: Winelands
Accommodation: Le Quartier Francais
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
While in Franschhoek, you can enjoy wine-tasting tours at local vineyards, explore the Franschhoek Mountains by hiking or cycling, dine at top-notch restaurants, and indulge in luxury spa treatments. The area is known for its stunning wine hills and mountains, offering a range of experiences for visitors.
Main Destination: Winelands
Accommodation: Le Quartier Francais
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
After breakfast, you’ll depart from Franschhoek and drive to Oudtshoorn, located on the edge of the famous Garden Route. You’ll be staying at a luxurious guest house in a stunning location, surrounded by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. While in Oudtshoorn, you can take part in a wild meerkat tour, go hiking in the mountains, visit an ostrich farm, explore the Cango Caves and nearby waterfalls, or indulge in a relaxing massage.
Main Destination: Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Accommodation: Rosenhof Country House
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
You will drive from Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route. Plettenberg Bay is a charming and tranquil town with beautiful views of the Indian Ocean. You will spend the next two nights in this area, enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
Main Destination: Garden Route
Accommodation: Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
During your two-day visit to Plettenberg Bay and its surroundings, you can indulge in various activities. You can unwind on the beautiful sandy beaches, go kayaking with dolphins, explore the striking rocky peninsula, lagoons, and estuaries, play a round of golf at one of the 18-hole championship courses, hike in the scenic mountains, or for the more adventurous, experience a canopy tour in the Tsitsikamma forest, gliding from tree to tree 30 meters above the ground.
Main Destination: Garden Route
Accommodation: Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
After enjoying your morning meal, you’ll depart from Plettenberg Bay and take a scenic coastal drive through St Francis Bay to reach Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. Upon arrival at the reserve entrance, a guide will be there to meet you, and you’ll switch from your rental vehicle to the lodge’s 4×4 Land Cruiser. Once you’ve settled into your luxurious safari lodge, you’ll embark on an afternoon game drive, complete with sundowners overlooking Kwandwe’s stunning landscape. Afterward, you’ll return to the lodge for a delightful dinner.
Main Destination: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Accommodation: Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
Over the next two days, you can look forward to action-packed safaris and the comfort of your luxurious accommodation. On the first day, you will experience two thrilling game drives within the Kwandwe Game Reserve. You can expect to encounter herds of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, black and white rhinos, and a variety of other wildlife. Additionally, there are opportunities for night drives, bush walks, and boat trips. On the second day, you have the option to participate in safari activities or unwind amidst the peaceful surroundings of your luxury lodge. Indulge in delicious daily meals and drinks served at the lodge, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or simply soak in the abundant natural beauty that surrounds the reserve.
Main Destination: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Accommodation: Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All included except some premium liquor
After enjoying your final morning in the reserve and soaking in the beautiful surroundings over a delicious breakfast, you will be escorted to the game reserve’s gate. There, you can pick up your hired car and begin your drive to Port Elizabeth International Airport to return the car and conclude your journey.
Main Destination: Port Elizabeth International Airport (Port Elizabeth)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast