14 Day Self Drive Luxury Garden Route

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Dive into the sophisticated elegance of South Africa as you travel through its captivating landscapes, luxurious hotels, and immersive wildlife experiences. This curated itinerary seamlessly blends coastal charm, cultural richness, and awe-inspiring safari adventures.

Itinerary

Day 1 : 

Welcome to the ‘friendly city’, Gqeberha, where your journey will begin with a celebration of beauty, luxury and curated local art works.
Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel sets the precedent for luxury boutique hotels in Gqeberha.
Enjoy your first day in your Executive suite, planning and freshening up for your relaxation at the pool, bar or indoor cinema.

Day 2 : 

After breakfast, get ready for the road trip of 3 hours to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa’s favourite adventure playground along the Garden Route.At this coastal gem, you will stay for two nights at The Plettenberg Hotel in a luxury room with a view of the beautiful blue ocean. Enjoy Plett with all its boutique stores, wine tasting, dining under the stars experiences, incredible wildlife and outdoor adventure all on your own time.

Day 4 : 

Transition from the coast to the heart of the Klein Karoo in 2 hours to Oudtshoorn.

The rustic charm of the Klein Karoo and the elegant touch of Rosenhof Country House will bring warmth to your stay. Recognised as one of the finest establishments in the region, you will fall into the lap of luxury in your elegantly styled room, enjoy the taste of the Karoo and a sense of wellbeing. 

Day 5 : 

Enjoy breakfast on the beautiful terrace looking over the lush garden, before you pack up to continue on your 2 hour journey into the wilderness to Sanbona Game Reserve.
This vast reserve offers the ultimate BIG Five safaris and boasts dramatic landscapes. Embrace the luxury of Tilney Manor, bounded by the raw beauty of nature. Your next two days will be filled with 2 daily game drives, guided wildlife walks, all while enjoying the full board inclusive meals and selected drinks.

Day 7 : 

After witnessing the breathtaking African sunrise and a Karoo inspired breakfast, make your way to the next immersive experience of the tour. A two hour drive to the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Here you will stay in the Forest Lodge in your luxury suite. Your next two days will be filled with activities such as flower safari, nature walks, fynbos horseback experience and an ancient cave experience. Enjoying a full board meal service, you can expect breakfast, a 3 course lunch and a 5 course dinner.

Day 9 : 

Moving on to the Cape Winelands, the cultured, tourist hotspot, Franschhoek, where food and wine is fundamental. Your stay will be elevated at Leeu Estate, in a studio room, enjoying breakfast on your private terrace and for the cooler nights, relaxing in front of your fireplace. The estate offers a variety of restaurants such as The Dining Room that is only open for guests of the Estate.

Day 11 : 

Last stop in Cape Town, settled in the city’s popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is One & Only. Overlooking the marina with sweeping views of the iconic Table Mountain in all its glory.

Here you will experience the pure luxury of the beloved tourist destination in your Marina Table Mountain room.

Day 14 :

Day of departure from your awe-inspiring 14 Day Self Drive Luxury Garden Route tour. Depending on your flight arrangements, you may require an overnight in Cape Town. Please consult with one of our travel experts for assistance with overnight hotel options.

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Inclusions

1 Night at Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel, Gqeberha
2 Nights at The Plettenberg Hotel, Plettenberg Bay
1 Night at Rosenhof Country House, Oudtshoorn
2 Nights at Tilney Manor, Sanbona Game Reserve
2 Nights at Forest Lodge, Grootbos Private Nature reserve
2 Nights at Leeu Estate, Franschhoek
3 Nights at One & Only, Cape Town
2 Daily Nature Drives and Guided Wilderness Walks Incl at Tilney Manor
All Meals and Selected Drinks incl at Tilney Manor
Selected Activities Included at Forest Lodge
All Meals and Selected Drinks Included at Forest Lodge
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What our guests say about Sara

July 22, 2024
Sara has been nothing short of amazing…
Sara has been nothing short of amazing to work with. She has helped me plan the perfect honeymoon and revised multiple itineraries for me to make sure we feel taken care of. I am so looking forward to this trip! Thanks so much Sara for making this amazing!
Darien W.
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July 20, 2024
Sara from Safari.com was the agent who…
Sara from Safari.com was the agent who handled our itinerary. She was extremely responsive and provided several choices which fit our timelines and budget. She was always available for discussions over WhatsApp whenever I had questions. I am writing this review prior to actually going on the trip, but everything up to this point has been very smooth.
Antoni Kajetanowicz
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CA
July 2, 2024
I was having trouble finding game lodge…
I was having trouble finding game lodges in and around Kruger Park. Sara Van Coille of Safari.com was very helpful in this regard, responding promptly to my questions and request, as this was all done over e-mail. Will be staying at Lukimbi, a game lodge within Kruger Park.
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Prompt responses to our queries and always able to accomodate our requests
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Jul 25, 2024
Leigh-Ann was awesome
Leigh-Ann was awesome! She listened to my requests and got it all set! She got my desires and requests Booked and set for my trip.
Jason
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Jul 25, 2024
Helpful service
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Nicole was so helpful!
Nicole was great to work with! Super responsive and was able to make all the changes requested to accommodate our trip. She answered all my questions, and I wouldn't hesitate to use her for Safari vacations in the future.
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Jul 24, 2024
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Pascal John quickly proved his professionalism as well as his in-depth and experienced knowledge of South Africa safaris. He demonstrated the ability to rapidly understand what I was looking for out of a safari trip and how to make that happen. He added real value to the process with his connections to lodging reservations at various lodges and arranged for an itinerary that is not possible to accomplish by oneself on the internet alone. For example, he was able to negotiate away for me a single supplement. He added immediate value and quickly/painlessly everything came together. This includes booking flights, ground transport, lodging and wildlife drives. I can without reservation recommend working with Pascal John at Safari.com.
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Candis was very patient and helpful. She worked with me on various pricepoints and dates of travel. We were abl to come to a great itin within a number of days.
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Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful service and help from Tanya…
Wonderful service and help from Tanya who helped in making the booking.
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Jul 23, 2024
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It has been a pleasure to work with your agent Leigh- Ann Croeser, she has been extremely helpful, responsive and if all your representatives are like her your company is in great shape!
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Jul 23, 2024
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