SOUTH AFRICA SELF DRIVE TOUR

Tour Highlights

Johannesburg - The largest city of South Africa
John Benn cruise is the most famous tour at Knysna.
Cango caves dates back to ages with their mysterious formation.
Feeding the giant birds at the ostrich farms.
Table Mountain the new 7th wonders of nature.
Cape point the mountainous promontory edge of cape Peninsula
Cape of Good View, the rocky outcrop on the Atlantic coast of Cape Peninsula.

DAY WISE TOUR ITINERARY

ARRIVAL AT JOHANNESBURG
Upon arrival at Johannesburg O.R Tambo International Airport, meet & greet by our representative. Private transfers from Airport to your Hotel in Johannesburg. Johannesburg city of South Africa is a hub for culture, food and art. With its art galleries, museum, food trails and vibrant cafes, Johannesburg is evolving as a diverse city that caters every need of tourist. One can even discover a vast option for accommodation from the budget stay to backer hostels and a luxurious hotel stay during the Johannesburg city tour. The developing lifestyle is rapidly boosting up the essence of Johannesburg. The city of Johannesburg, known to be the home of Nelson Mandela has some of the best museums and historical site preserving the history of South Africa. Check-in & freshen up. Rest of the day is free at leisure.Overnight in Johannesburg.
JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out & Private transfers to Johannesburg Airport. Board a flight for Port Elizabeth. (Airfare not included). Upon arrival, Pick your Self-drive vehicle from the pick-up point & drive to your Hotel in Port Elizabeth. The Eastern Cape of South Africa owns the picturesque city of Port Elizabeth also known as the Nelson Mandela Bay. Port Elizabeth lies down near the Indian Ocean that covers a part of Cape Town and Durban, in the Eastern Cape. The shattered rainfall in the city contributes to great tourism in Port Elisabeth and outstanding serene in and around the city. With the sandy beaches and scenic beauty, the tour of Port Elizabeth is the finest destination to cover for the complete South Africa excursion. Safari, beach tour and sightseeing are some of the things one can enjoy while travelling around the Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth even offers a tour of the historical spots of the city with a glimpse of culture and tradition being followed there. There are some eco-parks and bio-reserve that serves as the key to tourism at Port Elizabeth South Africa. The Shamwari, Amakhala, Lalibela and Kwandwe are some of the famous game reserves at Port Elizabeth that you must explore during your tour to South Africa. With the diverse vegetation, the city of Port Elizabeth Represents South Africa with the hiking trails, the historic heritage, and the array of wildlife. Check-in & freshen up. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Port Elizabeth.
PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out & drive to your Hotel in Knysna. Upon arrival, Check-in & freshen up. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Knsyna.
KNYSNA - OUDTSHROON - KNYSNA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for a Full Day Trip to Oudtshoorn. Arrive at Cango Caves into the dark tunnels and shadowy chambers of this popular tourist cave wind through nearly four kilometers of dimly lit underground passages. Visitors can only explore Cango Caves on guided group tours, which are offered in two vastly different options. The standard tour takes travelers through easy-going portions of the caves, where sharply pointed stalactites and stalagmites aglow from spotlights make for impressive photos. Adventure tours take more daring travelers up steep rocky passes and through narrow tunnels, including a 15-centimeter-wide passage that visitors must navigate on their stomachs and elbows. Arrive at Safari Ostrich Farm for a fun and inter-active guided tour of a working farm where you will be able to get close and personal to these ancient birds. You can stand on ostrich eggs and feed them and learn how we farm. Afterwards, our professional guide takes your group by tractor & trailer on a 25 minute Ostrich “Game Drive” through Zimbabwe Blue Ostrich Camp. We drive through natural veld with 16 Zimbabwe Blue ostriches as if in the wild. Safari Guides explain the natural breeding cycle of ostriches to you with an unmatched view of these big birds right next to you. You see the Ostrich nests and how these birds breed in nature. Your Game Drive experience on our tractor also allows for great photo opportunities of the birds with the beautiful mountains in the background. Arrive at Cango Wildlife Ranch& take a guided tour through the award-winning grounds for a look at flying foxes, exotic birds and water monitors. Cheetah land, an elevated catwalk that made this ranch famous, is also home to tigers, cheetahs and even a white lion. Drive back to your Hotel. Overnight in Knysna.
KNYSNA
Breakfast at the Hotel. You can opt for some activities like Scuba Diving, Scootours, Ziplinning, Kayaking, John Benn Cruise, etc. or you can have a day trip to Tsitsikamma National Park. (at an additional cost). Overnight in Knysna.
KNYSNA - GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out & drive to Garden Route Game Lodge. Upon arrival, Check-in & freshen up. Proceed for an Evening Game Drive. Transfer back to your Lodge & have dinner. Overnight in Garden Route Game Lodge.
GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE - HERMANUS
Early morning, Proceed for a Game Drive. Transfer back to your Lodge & have Breakfast. Check-out & drive to your Hotel in Hermanus. The Hermanus City of South Africa is lying at the southern coast of the Western Cape Province. The destination presents the tourist some of the amazing resorts, amenities and the charm of its fisherman's village. Hermanus offers a great site between the sea and the land that make the destination best for whale watching in Hermanus. With the abundance of attraction lying in Hermanus, the city offers the traveller a unique experience for the vacation. From the Frenkloof Nature reserve to Hermanus Golf Course, Gansbaai and Franschhoek Wine Tram, Hermanus is a hidden treasure for sightseeing and adventure. What makes the city tour of Hermanus exciting, are the adventure activities, the stunning landscape and the famous whale watching and the hiking trails and the wine tasting. The driving route of Hermanus from Cape Town is another fact adding to its popularity among the travellers. Briefing the attraction of Hermanus, the place is a perfect blend of scenic beauty, adventure and outdoor activities with the moderate pleasing climate. Laced with the comfy accommodation and resorts, Hermanus city is developing tourism with better facilities for the visitors. The art galleries with fashion boutiques, the handcrafts and jewellery shops will add more to your Hermanus city tour. Upon arrival, Check-in & freshen up. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Hermanus.
HERMANUS - CAPE TOWN
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out & Proceed for Whale Watching. Maximize your chances of seeing whales with this boat tour from Hermanus. Learn about the magnificent mammals from a whale specialist as you head out onto the water. Depending on the time of year keep an eye out for humpback, Bryde's, and southern right whales, as well as dolphins and seals. Maximize your chances of seeing whales on a tour from Hermanus, Learn about these 'gentle giants' directly from a whale specialist Spot Humpback, Southern Right whales and even dolphins and seals—depending on the season Complimentary light refreshments included. Later continue to your hotel in Cape town .Upon arrival, drop your vehicle at the drop-off point. Check-in to your Hotel & relax. Rest of the evening is free at leisure. Overnight in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for a Private Guided Cape Town City tour & Table Mountain tour - This morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a half-day Cape Town City tour. No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the "Mother City". Sense the depth of history as you drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge before stopping for a short visit of the Castle of Good Hope (optional), originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa! Alternatively, we walk around the Grand Parade square which has its own historical significance. We hear of the brief history of District Six en-route to a visit at the Company Gardens where we walk through the landscaped gardens. Learn more about the history of the Bo-Kaap and its people as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Trace the moves of a professional diamond cutter as he creates every girl's dream stone with a visit to a diamond cutting factory. After learning more about the history of diamonds and gold in South Africa, we drive past the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay. We then make our way to Table Mountain where you will experience the revolving cable car ride to go up to the Table Mountain for a bird’s-eye views of Cape Town and Peninsula from the top of the iconic Table Mountain (weather dependent). You can wander across well marked paths to see views from all sides of the plateau. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was confined) from the top of the Table Mountain on one side and Cape Point on the other. Return back to your Hotel. Overnight in Cape Town.
FULL DAY CAPE POINT TOUR
Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for a Private Guided Full Day Cape Point Tour (also known as Cape Peninsula tour) - After Pick up from your Hotel, we will make our way through Mouille Point, Three Anchor Bay, Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and then stopping at Maidens Cove for some photo opportunities. We continue on through Camps Bay, then on to Hout Bay where you will do join a boat trip to the Seal Island (weather permitting) to witness the thousands of seals who inhabit it. Once we depart from Hout Bay, we will make our way onto Chapmans Peak Drive, one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives with the views that will take your breath away, we will stop for a few minutes here. We now continue our journey towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point which is set at the southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean meet. You can expect to witness the dramatic clash of the seas from the view point where you will arrive by using a Funicular Ride (Two way Tickets). We will then continue Boulders Beach which is a home to a growing colony of the protected African penguins. You can get your fix of cuteness as you walk alongside these penguins as they waddle their way around, lazing about in the sun or diving deep for the catch of the day. Then, meander into the afternoon, as the Atlantic coastline hugs cloud-capped mountains at the seaside town of Muizenberg where you will spot the famous colourful huts surrounded by Rocky Mountains. Stop for lunch here (at your own expense). Keep your eyes on the ocean as we drive back along this beach route to reach Cape Town by evening. Return back to your Hotel. Overnight in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN
This day of your Cape Town tour is a day at rest. (No services included). Have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and loosen up. Enjoy spending the day at leisure in Cape Town as it allows you to either relax inside your hotel room, or go out and explore the city. You can also opt for some exciting activities as well which are not included in the package and can incur extra charges like Skydiving, Cape sidecar tour, Harley Davidson tour, Paragliding, Abseiling, Robben Island Tour, Visit to Two Ocean Aquarium, Hot Air Ballooning, Helicopter ride, etc. Overnight in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out & Private transfers to Cape Town International Airport for your return flight back home.