Road Trip Highlights
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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Angela Price
United Kingdom
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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 |
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