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Unique & Boutique Garden Route & Safari

Unique & Boutique Garden Route & Safari

South Africa

20 days / 19 nights


Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €6,829 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
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Fly Drive Holiday
Duration: 20 days/19 nights

Bringing together some of the region’s most charming, intimate and distinctive hotels and lodges, this fabulous itinerary combines the scenic Garden Route with the best of South Africa’s renowned hospitality.    

Highlights:
  • Incredible sea views at The Clarendon Bantry Bay
  • Immerse yourself in nature at Tsala Treetop Lodge
  • Unwind in the coastal haven of Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

from €6,829

per person (based on 2 adults sharing) Plus ZAR 659pp payable locally.
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from €10,649

per person (based on 2 adults sharing) Plus ZAR 659pp payable locally.
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Itinerary

Day 1  Fly to Cape Town  

Days 2-4  Cape Town    
With its striking setting against Table Mountain, Cape Town certainly boasts the ‘wow factor’. The stylish 4★+ Clarendon Bantry Bay is an excellent base from which to explore the city. Whilst here, feast on delicious local cuisine on a Cape Town Food Tour.

Days 5-6  Cape Town to Franschhoek    
Pick up your car and journey through picturesque rolling vineyards to beautiful Franschhoek. The friendly 4★ Franschhoek Boutique Hotel is nestled in the heart of the village, where you can sample world-class food and wine.

Day 7  Franschhoek to Swellendam    
Meander along the famous Route 62 towards the quaint town of Swellendam. The family-run 4★+ Schoone Oordt Country House boasts gorgeous, traditional architecture and fabulous home-cooked meals.

Days 8-9  Swellendam to Oudtshoorn    
As you enter the desert-like Karoo region, notice the dramatic contrast in scenery. The charming Cape Dutch-inspired 4★+ Rosenhof Boutique Hotel is situated in Oudtshoorn, renowned as the ostrich capital of the world.

Day 10  Oudtshoorn to Knysna      
Travel south over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Pass towards Knysna for a stay at the unique 4★+ Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa. Restored from its former power station days, this quirky property is located on the water’s edge. Here, you can opt for a spot of kayaking or a scenic lagoon cruise.

Days 11-14  Knysna to Plettenberg Bay    
Split your Plettenberg stay to make the most of this diverse area. Your hideaway for the next two nights is the beautiful 5★ Tsala Treetop Lodge, an intimate oasis of calm built within a canopy of indigenous forest. Continue for two nights at the luxurious 5★ Old Rectory, a boutique haven just a few minutes from the town centre and stunning white sand beaches.

Days 15-16  Plettenberg Bay to Amakhala GR      
Travel east to enjoy two days on safari at the tranquil 4★+ Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge. Nestled at the top of a secluded valley, Bukela boasts just 14 suites and tents, so enjoy truly personal service alongside daily game drives.

Days 17-18  Amakhala GR to Port Alfred      
Complete your South African holiday with two days of pure relaxation at 5★ Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve. This hidden gem is the country’s only nature reserve located directly on a beach. Enjoy gentle bush drives, strolls along the shoreline, or a pampering spa treatment.

Days 19-20  Fly home    
Drive back to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and drop off your car in time for your flight.

Additional Options: While in Cape Town, opt to embark on an exciting boat tour and spot majestic whales. There may also be some appearances from curious seals and playful dolphins. Please ask your Trailfinders travel consultant for more details.    

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Unique & Boutique Garden Route & Safari

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €6,829 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Plus ZAR 659pp payable locally.

Inclusions
  • Flights
  • 17 nights 4★ to 5★ hotels
  • 15 days Avis Premium Cover Compact SUV car hire incl zero excess insurance, unlimited mileage, 24 hour Roadside Assistance & 1 additional driver
  • Cape Town Food Tour
  • Shared game drives
  • Selected alcoholic drinks on days 15-18
  • 25 meals
  • Selected transfers
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/08/2026 to 31/12/2027. For holiday guide price terms and conditions, click here.
Itinerary distances on this fly drive holiday have been planned around a comfortable driving pace, allowing ample time for stops to enjoy the sites and views along the way. It can be easily adapted taking into account your interests and the pace you prefer to travel.

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