Epic 3 Week Road Trip Through South Africa

Road Trip Highlights

South Africa

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21 days

1573 km

Encountering the abundant big cats of Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
Tasting the delicious Indian food of Durban.
Exploring the beautiful Cape Winelands, such as Stellenbosch and Paarl, on a wine tour
Hiking up the famous Lions Head for a sunset view.

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Brooke Beyond RTE profile picture | Photo credit: Brooke Beyond Brooke BeyondUnited States

I've spent the last decade exploring the world— everything from solo trekking in the Andes to overlanding in Zambia, all while completing a PhD in Biomechanics. In 2020, I finally fulfilled my dream of becoming a full-time nomad!

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1	Arrived at the airport in Johannesburg and drove to our accommodation for a 1 night stay.	22	Johannesburg
Day 2-3	Drove to Kruger National Park for a 3 night stay. Explored on a self-drive safari during our stay.	406	Kruger National Park
Day 4-5	Drove to Sabi Sands Game Reserve for a 2 night.	33	Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Day 6-7	Flew to Durban and rented a car at the airport. Drove to our accommodation for a 2 night stay.	34	Durban
Day 8	Flew to Gqeberha and rented a car from the airport. Drove to our accommodation for a 1 night stay.	5	Gqeberha
Day 9-10	Drove to Plettenberg Bay via Addo Elephant National Park for a 2 night stay.	376	Plettenberg Bay
Day 11	Drove to Oudtshoorn for a 1 night stay.	152	Oudtshoorn
Day 12	Drove to Mossel Bay for a 1 night stay.	86	Mossel Bay
Day 13	Drove to Hermanus for a 1 night stay.	308	Hermanus
Day 14-17	Drove to Stellenbosch for a 4 night stay. Explored the Cape Winelands region during our stay.	98	Stellenbosch
Day 18-21	Drove to Cape Town for a 4 night stay. Explored the city and completed the road trip.	53	Cape Town