The Most Perfect Two-Week South Africa Garden Route Itinerary

Road Trip Highlights

Afrique du Sud

Car

16 days

2169 km

Discovering the breathtaking views from Table Mountain in Cape Town
Interacting with elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park
Experiencing the thrill of shark cage diving in Gansbaai
Exploring the ancient caves and fynbos on horseback at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Witnessing the majestic wildlife on safari at Amakhala Game Reserve

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1-4	Pick up your rental vehicle and go explore Cape Town and Cape Peninsula: Visit Victoria and Albert Waterfront, Table Mountain, The Cape Peninsula, and Cape Winelands. Stay 4 nights at the Lawhill Luxury Waterfront Apartments.	22	Lawhill Luxury Waterfront Apartments
Day 5-6	Drive from Cape Town to Knysna. Visit Knysna Heads, Knysna Elephant Park, and enjoy a sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon. Stay at The Lofts Boutique Hotel for 2 nights.	492	The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Day 7	Drive from Knysna to Tsitsikamma. Stay 1 night at Tsitsikamma Village Inn. Visit Storms River Mouth Trail, Tsitsikamma National Park, and Bloukrans Bridge for bungee jumping.	93	Tsitsikamma Village Inn
Day 8-10	Drive from Storms River to Amakhala Game Reserve. Enjoy a safari experience, observe wild animals in their natural environment, and participate in other activities offered by the reserve. Stay at Quatermain’s 1920s Safari Camp for 3 nights.	245	Quatermain’s 1920s Safari Camp
Day 11-12	Drive from Amakhala Game Reserve to Plettenberg Bay Visit The Crags, Birds of Eden, Monkeyland, Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, and relax by the sea. Stay at Milkwood Manor on Sea for 2 nights.	304	Milkwood Manor on Sea
Day 13-15	Drive from Plettenberg Bay to Gansbaai. Participate in horseback riding, visit ancient caves, go shark cage diving, and enjoy a forest and fynbos safari. Stay 3 nights at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.	435	Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Day 16	Drive back to Cape Town and prepare for your flight home.	143	Cape Town