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A Self-Drive Expedition
22nd May to 01th Jun 2024
10day and 11 Night
Majestic wildlife, rich culture, iconic landscapes and wonders of Africa are yours to explore.
Get ready to hit the road for one of the most scenic drives the world has to offer – The Garden Route Drive in South Africa. This amazing South African adventure combines the beautiful city of Cape Town with the nearby Cape Winelands and Botlierskop Game reserve.
Head out on a drive around the Peninsula and its many attractions: take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, go shopping at the V&A Waterfront, relax on Camps Bay beach or enjoy a trip out to Robben Island, or Cape Point via the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Franschhoek is your next stop: a foodie haven amid spectacular vineyards. This charming village is the ideal place for shopping, dining, wine tasting and just recharging. The views are beautiful and there is plenty to see and do, including hopping on the famous Wine Tram that will shuttle you to some of the best wine estates in the area.
The rest of the trip sees you whisked off to the Game Reserve in the Greater Botlierskop area. Your accommodation— Botlierskop tented Lodge —is among the loveliest in the region and a welcome haven between early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Itinerary
| DAY | DATE | DESTINATION | KMS | DRIVING TIME | |
| DAY 01 | 22ND MAY | ARRIVAL AT CAPETOWN | BUS TOURS | ||
| DAY 02 | 23RD MAY | CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR | BUS TOUR | 7-8 HOURS | |
| DAY 03 | 24TH MAY | CAPE TOWN PENINSULA TOUR | BUS TOUR | ||
| DAY 04 | 25TH MAY | CAPE TOWN- FRANSCHHOEK | SELF DRIVE | 82 KMS | 2 HOURS |
| DAY 05 | 26TH MAY | FRANSCHHOEK – HERMANUS | SELF DRIVE | 100 KMS | 2 HOURS |
| DAY 06 | 27TH MAY | HERMANUS- BOTLIERSKOP PRIVATE GAME RESERVE | SELF DRIVE | 325 KMS | 3-4 HOURS |
| DAY 07 | 28TH MAY | BOTLIERSKOP PRIVATE GAME RESERVE | SELF DRIVE | EXOLORE THE RESERVE | |
| DAY 08 | 29TH MAY | BOTLIERSKOP GAME RESERVE – KNYSNA | SELF DRIVE | 100 KMS | 2 HOURS |
| DAY 09 | 30TH MAY | KNYSNA- OUDTSHOORN- KNYSNA | SELF DRIVE | 100 KMS | 2 HOURS |
| DAY 10 | 01ST JUNE | KNYSNA – PORT ELIZABETH AND FLY BACK | SELF DRIVE | 261 KMS | 3-4 HOURS |
Highlights:
- Drive across the scenic Garden Route with the coolest convoy.
- Enjoy the bird’s-eye view of Cape town from the Table Mountain Top.
- Indulge in fine wine tasting straight from the vineyards of Botlierskop.
- Experience the white-knuckle thrill of shark cage diving in Hermanus.
- Drive to the southernmost tip of the African continent – Cape Agulhas.
- Spot the Big 5 during the wildlife safari at Garden Route Game Lodge.
- Enjoy Featherbed Eco Experience ay Knysna
- Experience Strawberry Picking at Knysna
- Visit the Ostrich Capital of the world – Oudtshoorn.
- Visit shell Museum at Jeffery’s Bay
- Bungee Jumping from Bloukrans Bridge
07 Nights/08 Days
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Destination
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Departure
Arrive in Cape Town, Lagoon Beach , Cape Town City Tour ,Cape Town Peninsula Tour ,Cape Town to Franschhoek via Stellenbosch & Chapman’s Peak, Franschhoek – Hermanus,Hermanus - Botlierskop ,Botlierskop ,Botlierskop – Knysna -
Departure Time
22nd May 2024 -
Return Time
01st Jun 2024
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town, Lagoon Beach
Welcome to South Africa! Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your accommodation to unpack and unwind. After you settle in, spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in the views at Lagoon Beach. The area is a favourite with locals and visitors for its views of Table Mountain, and it's also one of the world's top kitesurfing destinations. Walk along the beach to see a handful of historic and cultural markers, and comb the sand for seashells and bits of sea glass.
Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background
In the evening, it's time for an intimate multicourse dinner prepared by a chef in front of you in the open-plan demo kitchen. Explore local cuisine, then end the evening with dessert and a glass of local wine.
Hotel – Lagoon Beach Hotel
Meals: Welcome Dinner at Gold African Restaurant
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Day 2: Cape Town City Tour
After breakfast leave on a 12 mins Helicopter Ride followed by half-day Mother City tour.
You will go for a scenic coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point & later tour passes the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the SA Museum, and a few other historical sights – District Six, Bo-Kaap, Slave Lodge & ending at the bustling Greenmarket Square.
A cable car ride, takes you up the Table Mountain (weather permitting otherwise Signal Hill) for a breath-taking view over the city
Hotel – TBA
Meals Included- Breakfast + Tea + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner
Hotel – TBA
Meals Included- Breakfast + Tea + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner 3
Day 3: Cape Town Peninsula Tour
After Breakfast, Depart on a full day Peninsula tour
This comprehensive tour shows you the best of the spectacular Cape Peninsula and why it is it's called the Fairest Cape. Travel past Sea Point and Camps Bay, past the famous beaches of Clifton and Llandudno towards Hout Bay for Seal Island Cruise. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard. Pass through Noordhoek and Scarborough. Later you will take to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy the funicular ride aboard the “Flying Dutchman” and enjoy the unforgettable spectacular views.
Later get the photo opportunity to take some pictures at the second southernmost tip of the African continent. Visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, and have the option to sit among the famous colony of Jackass Penguins.
Thereafter we enjoy a short stop at the naval port of Simon's Town and know about the legend of “Able Seaman Just Nuisance” the Great Dane Dog that was inducted in Royal Navy. Return to the hotel.
Welcome to West Bengal and drive through tea gardens on both sides of the road. You will be driving through large beautiful tea estates.
Reached Siliguri, gateway to North East by the evening and check in to the hotel.
Hotel –Lemon Tree / Montana Vista or Similar
Meals Included- Breakfast + Tea + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner
Hotel –Lemon Tree / Montana Vista or Similar
Meals Included- Breakfast + Tea + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner 4
Day 4: Cape Town to Franschhoek via Stellenbosch & Chapman’s Peak-
it’s time to take self-Drive Vehicles and Drive to Franschhoek. Enjoy a beautiful drive on one of the most stunning marine drives that takes you to Cape of Good Hope via Chapman’s Peak. With the peak looming overhead on one side and the waves crashing on the other, this stretch of the open road alone is on the bucket list of many road trippers. If you’re lucky, you might even spot penguins enroute.
Once we’ve captured the moments spent at the cliffside in our hearts and cameras, we’ll resume driving again. The open roads will take you through magnificent oak-lined trails and picturesque vineyards as you reach Stellenbosch, which is known for its Victorian architecture, enticing art galleries, craft shops, and mouthwatering cuisine.
Arrive and enjoy the Wine Tram, the most popular option, the Hop-on Hop-off Experience, allows you to do just that – hop on and off as you like, experiencing the different activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or just a stroll through the vineyards. And when you’re ready, simply hop-on to continue your journey.
Check in at the hotel and enjoy
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Hotel: Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa – Franschhoek
Once we’ve captured the moments spent at the cliffside in our hearts and cameras, we’ll resume driving again. The open roads will take you through magnificent oak-lined trails and picturesque vineyards as you reach Stellenbosch, which is known for its Victorian architecture, enticing art galleries, craft shops, and mouthwatering cuisine.
Arrive and enjoy the Wine Tram, the most popular option, the Hop-on Hop-off Experience, allows you to do just that – hop on and off as you like, experiencing the different activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or just a stroll through the vineyards. And when you’re ready, simply hop-on to continue your journey.
Check in at the hotel and enjoy
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Hotel: Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa – Franschhoek
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Day 5: Franschhoek – Hermanus
After breakfast, check out and self-drive to Hermanus.
Step into the heart of Hermanus, a realm where nature’s giants grace our waters and history whispers its tales. At ‘Whale Wonders’, you’re not just a spectator – you’re the hero of an epic marine adventure. Begin by unearthing the stories of the sea at The Whale House Museum, a beacon of Hermanus’s proud cetacean heritage. Then, as you tread the Hermanus Cliff Path, feel the exhilaration of spotting these majestic creatures breaching and playing. Each moment is a testimony to nature’s grandeur, and every glance towards the horizon holds a promise of awe. Join us, and let Hermanus unveil its marine magic, just for you.
On any given trip there is a possibility that we might encounter dolphins, seals, penguins, abundant birdlife, and even Bryde’s Whales, all residing in harmony in their natural habitat.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Hotel: Harbour House – Hermanus
On any given trip there is a possibility that we might encounter dolphins, seals, penguins, abundant birdlife, and even Bryde’s Whales, all residing in harmony in their natural habitat.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Hotel: Harbour House – Hermanus
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Day 6: Hermanus - Botlierskop
After breakfast, check out and self-drive to Botlierskop.
Visit Botlierskop Reserve - close to the coastal Garden Route region and Buffel drift in the heart of the Klein Karoo region - offering the perfect backdrop for an African wildlife experience.
This trip offers guided 4x4 drives at two private game reserves; as well as a chance to observe orphaned elephants roaming freely in nature (optional activity with extra costs). You'll overnight at the ostrich capital of the world about 5 hours driving from Cape Town. This tour is led by a local qualified tour guide and game rangers during safaris.
Arrive and check in at the Lodge. Enjoy Lunch and depart for an afternoon Game drive (Both Lunch and Game drive are time permitting)
Hotel – Borgos or Similar
Meals Included- Breakfast + Tea + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner
Hotel – Borgos or Similar
Meals Included- Breakfast + Tea + Lunch + Evening Tea + Dinner 7
Day 7: Botlierskop
You will enjoy Morning and afternoon Game drive. Enjoy the Tented Offbeat stay at one of the offbeat locations. BBQ and Beer.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Stay: Botlierskop Tented Lodge – Botlierskop
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Stay: Botlierskop Tented Lodge – Botlierskop 8
Day 8: Botlierskop – Knysna
Early Morning Horseback before heading to Knysna
After breakfast, check out and self-drive to Knysna. Take a return Ferry to Knysna Lagoon to the Western Head. 4x4 vehicle & trailer drive up the headland onto the Reserve, stopping at spectacular viewpoints.
Specialist guide giving information on history, fauna & flora. Walk through coastal forest and fynbos into ancient sea caves. Enjoy the World-renowned buffet lunch at an outdoor restaurant setting under a canopy of Milkwood trees.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Stay: Knysna Hollow – Knysna
After breakfast, check out and self-drive to Knysna. Take a return Ferry to Knysna Lagoon to the Western Head. 4x4 vehicle & trailer drive up the headland onto the Reserve, stopping at spectacular viewpoints.
Specialist guide giving information on history, fauna & flora. Walk through coastal forest and fynbos into ancient sea caves. Enjoy the World-renowned buffet lunch at an outdoor restaurant setting under a canopy of Milkwood trees.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Stay: Knysna Hollow – Knysna
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Day 9: Knysna – Oudtshoorn- Knysna
After breakfast, you will enjoy your day at leisure for optional activities or go for a day trip to Oudtshoorn
Visit Tsitsikamma National Park - Trails, waterfalls, and wildlife. Set along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route and spanning 50 miles (80 kilometres) of coastline, the park stretches from the mouth of the Storms River to Nature’s Valley. Embark on various adventures here, from a multi-day hike along the Otter Trail to one of the world’s highest bungee jumps.
Explore cango caves- made up of a diverse array of underground formations. ranging from massive caverns to narrow passageways barely wide enough to squeeze through. Spacious, well-lit corridors reveal floor to ceiling stalagmites and stalactites. In contrast, the cave’s tunnels are dark and cramped, offering a bona fide caving experience.
If time permits, we will go and explore Cango Wildlife Ranch. Return to Knysna in the evening
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Stay: Knysna Hollow – Knysna
Explore cango caves- made up of a diverse array of underground formations. ranging from massive caverns to narrow passageways barely wide enough to squeeze through. Spacious, well-lit corridors reveal floor to ceiling stalagmites and stalactites. In contrast, the cave’s tunnels are dark and cramped, offering a bona fide caving experience.
If time permits, we will go and explore Cango Wildlife Ranch. Return to Knysna in the evening
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Stay: Knysna Hollow – Knysna 10
Day 10: Knysna – Port Elizabeth
The last day of this epic adventure will take you to the beautiful city of Port Elizabeth.
Visit Shell Museum & Jeffreys Bay on the way. Jeffreys Bay has always been known for its beautiful shells and its Shell Museum is home to more than 600 shells from species all over the world, making it one of the largest shell collections in South Africa and attracts shell fanatics from all over the globe.
Arrive and drop off the Car rental Cars at the depot and board a flight to onward destination
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
End of trip
Arrive and drop off the Car rental Cars at the depot and board a flight to onward destination
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
End of trip INR 2 45000/- Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis
Bookings can be done by depositing 100,000/- booking amount!!!
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Inclusions:
- Self-drive SUV vehicle (4 participants sharing 1 vehicle- Toyota Fortuner)
- Fuel & Tolls
- Accommodation (9 Nights on twin sharing) at luxury hotels
- All transfers & sightseeing in Cape Town is on private basis in an air-conditioned Vehicle.
- All entrance fees in Cape Town as per the itinerary with Table Mountain Cable car ride.
- 12 mins Helicopter Ride
- Separate driver and Guide in Cape Town
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- Visit to Table Mountain
- Full day “Cape Peninsula” & a half-day “Mother City” Tour in Cape Town.
- Drive to Cape of Good Hope
- Wine Tram in Franschhoek and wine tasting
- Eco Marine Tour
- Featherbed Eco Experience with Lunch
- Visit to Cape Agulhas
- 1 Game Drive in Garden Route Game Lodge
- Visit to Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm
- Sunset Cruise on the Lagoon in Knysna
- Strawberry picking at Knysna
- George national Park at Knysna
- Cango Cave Knysna
- Wildlife Ranch at Knysna
- Ostrich Farm Visit at Knysna
- Visit to Tsitsikamma National Park
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Visa Assistance
- Vehicle Branding
- Shell Museum at Jefferys Bay
- Go Boundless Merchandising
- Go Boundless crew and support team
- International air tickets
- Lunch on Day 1
- Dinner on Day 4 & Day 10
- South Africa Visa Fee
- Medical and travel insurance etc.
- Meals and drinks other than those listed in the itinerary
- Shark Cage & Whale watching
- Bungee jump at Bloukrans bridge
- Refundable Security Deposit for vehicle
- Any expense of a personal nature, porterage, tip and gratuity
- Any charges for carrying a Video Camera or Still Camera
- Any activity not mentioned in inclusions
- 5% GST
- TCS 5% / 20%, as applicable
- Mineral water, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, alcohol, or any other expense personal in nature, driver & guide gratuities
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, excess baggage, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, war, ill health, airline or hotel policies etc.
- 80% payment confirmation against booking. Rest 20% 30 days before travel.
- Cancellation before 90 Days, 25% of package amount
- Cancellation before 80-60 days, 75% of package amount
- Cancellation after 59-45days, 100%
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Vaneeta Kang
(Founder & Lead Adventurer)
Go Boundless Expeditions Pvt Ltd
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