The Ultimate Cape Self-Drive Journey
This 17-day self-drive tour connects the most iconic landscapes of the Western and Eastern Cape. Travel at your own pace from Cape Town through Stellenbosch and Hermanus into the Little Karoo, continuing along the Garden Route.
To conclude your trip, spend two nights at the Sibuya Private Game Reserve for an immersive safari experience.
Travel independently, perfectly prepared
Daily departures available
This trip can be started on almost any date and can be customized to your preferences.
Boutique accommodations
We prioritize personally managed guesthouses and accommodations with character.
Safari finale
Two nights at the Sibuya Private Game Reserve serve as the highlight of your journey.
The Cape in all its diversity
Cape Town & Winelands
The city, the Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch, and the wine country.
Whale Coast & Garden Route
Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay, and Tsitsikamma, where the ocean meets nature.
Sibuya Safari
Big Five safari in a private reserve with morning and afternoon game drives.
Day by day on your journey
Arrival in Cape Town
Collect your rental car and drive to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free for your first explorations.
Cape Town in Depth
Two full days for Table Mountain, the Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Kirstenbosch and an excursion around the Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope.
Cape Winelands
Travel via Tableview and Durbanville to Stellenbosch. A full day is available for Franschhoek, wine estates and the scenery of the Winelands.
Whale Coast & Hermanus
A spectacular coastal drive via Gordon’s Bay and Betty’s Bay takes you to Hermanus. The second day is dedicated to the Whale Coast and seasonal whale watching.
From the Coast into the Karoo
Travel via Montagu through the mountain scenery of the Little Karoo to Barrydale.
Route 62 & Oudtshoorn
Follow Route 62 to Oudtshoorn. The following day offers time for the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm or simply a relaxed day.
Garden Route & Plettenberg Bay
Cross the coastal mountains and travel via Knysna to Plettenberg Bay. A full day is available for Robberg, beaches, the lagoon and optional activities.
Tsitsikamma & Cape St Francis
Travel via Nature’s Valley and Storms River to Cape St Francis. The second day is free for the beach, local encounters or a boat trip.
Safari in Sibuya Game Reserve
Arrive by midday and enjoy your first game drive in the afternoon. The following day includes morning and afternoon safaris, full board and time to relax.
Farewell to the Cape
Drive to Gqeberha Airport, return your rental car and continue with your individual journey home or onward travel.
More about this journey
Want to see more journey details?
The digital itinerary includes accommodation, maps, images and further information.
Your route along the Cape
Die Darstellung dient der Orientierung; der tatsächliche Reiseverlauf kann je nach örtlichen Bedingungen geringfügig abweichen.
Good to know what’s included.
INCLUDED
- 16 nights in selected accommodations
- Rental car as per quote
- Breakfast at the guesthouses
- Full board and safari activities at Sibuya Private Game Reserve
- Digital travel documents and emergency hotline
- Climate protection contribution via atmosfair
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Fuel, tolls, and parking fees
- Meals and activities not mentioned
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Clearly planned. Transparently priced.
Trip price from €2,250 per person.
Price depends on travel dates, choice of accommodation, and rental car.
DEPARTURE DATES
Daily arrivals possible. The trip is customized to your preferred dates.
Tour code:
CPTSD001
Good to know.
Is a self-drive tour safe?
Yes. With proper route planning, travel documents, and our emergency hotline, the route is very easy to navigate independently.
Can the route be customized?
Yes. The duration of the trip, accommodations, and individual stages can be adjusted to your preferences.
Do I need special driving experience?
No. The most important thing is adjusting to driving on the left.
Damit Sie gut informiert reisen.
All prices are guide prices and will be recalculated for your specific travel dates.
For your booked journey, we provide a personal digital itinerary with the detailed route, accommodation information, driving directions and further travel guidance.
The digital travel documents are provided through our partner Wetu B.V., based in Cape Town, South Africa. Wetu B.V.’s privacy policy applies when you use the service. Further information is available in Wetu’s privacy policy.
Diese Reise ist in ihrer beschriebenen Form nicht für Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität geeignet. Das bedeutet jedoch nicht zwangsläufig, dass eine Reise für Sie nicht möglich ist.
Bitte sprechen Sie uns an. Wir beraten Sie persönlich und prüfen gemeinsam, ob und wie wir den Reiseverlauf und einzelne Leistungen an Ihre individuellen Bedürfnisse anpassen können.