13-Day South Africa | Self Drive Cape Town & Peninsula, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay & Greater Addo Elephant National Park

Welcome to Cape Town! You’ll be met on arrival – as you disembark the aircraft or airport bus, depending on if the aircraft is in the terminal or on the apron – and assisted through immigration, baggage collection and customs. You’ll then be shown to your awaiting transfer vehicle, and you’ll embark on a private road transfer to your accommodation.

Enjoy breakfast before you set off on your day half-day Cape Town City tour. Wonder at the fine old buildings representing various cultures over the years. Explore the Castle of Good Hope, South Africa Museum and more. Visit Table Mountain and weather permitting, you can ascend to 1000m above sea level on the aerial cableway to enjoy views over the city and peninsula (cable way ticket not included due to weather).

Wake up and have breakfast before hopping on your full-day Cape Point and Peninsula Tour, stretching from the city centre to Cape Point for a delicious picnic lunch. Experience magnificent beaches, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages.

Fuel up with breakfast and set off on your day of leisure, exploring the Mother City as you wish. There are exhilarating outdoor adventures, incredible dining opportunities and many cultural experiences on offer in and around Cape Town, or, simply relax on the beach.

Today your vehicle will be delivered to your accommodation. Enjoy your breakfast, and begin to wind your way to the Cape Winelands – through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Spend the morning exploring before checking into your accommodation in Stellenbosch after 2pm.

Rise and shine to enjoy your breakfast before spending the day at your leisure, exploring Stellenbosch and the surrounding winelands. This is the place to experience gourmet cuisine and fine dining on cobbled terraces, visit the farms and indulge yourself in the wonders of this majestic area.

After breakfast, depart Stellenbosch and travel along Route 62 to Oudtshoorn – the ‘feather capital’ of the world, situated in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. Check into your accommodation in the afternoon and spend the evening at your leisure.

After breakfast, take time to explore the area. The world’s biggest bird is just one of the many attractions in this naturally beautiful area; the region is also home to the spectacular Cango Caves, a 20-million-year-old network of limestone chambers. Then enjoy a scenic two-hour drive to Plettenberg Bay for the next part of your adventure.

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, and spend the day at your leisure exploring Plettenberg Bay and its surrounds. The town has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with plenty of boutique shops and quirky restaurants and is a great place to explore the myriad of activities on the Garden Route.

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, and spend the day at your leisure exploring Plettenberg Bay and its surrounds. The beach here is wonderful, so perhaps just relax and read a book.

After breakfast at the lodge, depart to continue your adventure, taking a four-hour drive to reach your destination. North of the Addo Elephant National Park, along the Blue Crane Route, lies Kuzuko, home to the Big Five and some of Africa’s most famous wild animals. Enjoy your welcome drink on arrival and settle in to the lodge.

Wake up to the sounds of the bush. Today all your meals are at the lodge, including early morning tea or coffee, breakfast, a light finger lunch and a four-course dinner. Your two daily activities could include a day and night game drive or a guided bush walk.

After breakfast, depart the lodge and make your way to Port Elizabeth International Airport, where you will return your rental car and continue your journey as per your own arrangements.