Day 1 – Swellendam
Travel east from Cape Town to the seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its land-based whale…
Circular Garden Route
7 day Self Drive – from £435
With flights from £1285
An exciting journey around Africa’s southern tip on one of the most beautiful self drive routes in the world.
Highlights:
- Witness majestic whales along the Hermanus coastline
- Explore the untouched landscapes of Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Relax on the sun-drenched beaches of Mossel Bay
- Discover Oudtshoorn’s charm with visits to ostrich farms
- Savour the essence of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch wine regions
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Travel east from Cape Town to the seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its land-based whale watching from June to November, enjoying some stunning ocean views on the way. Later cross the high Overberg on your way to Swellendam, a historic farming town which nestles in the shadow of the Langeberg Mountains.
Cape Town > Hermanus > Swellendam | 240 kms
Rothman Manor
Breakfast
Day 1
| Swellendam
Travel east from Cape Town to the seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its land-based whale watching from June to November, enjoying some stunning ocean views on the way. Later cross the high Overberg on your way to Swellendam, a historic farming town which nestles in the shadow of the Langeberg Mountains.
Cape Town > Hermanus > Swellendam | 240 kms
Rothman Manor
Breakfast
Day 2 to 3 – Knysna
Enjoy the freedom of the open road as you head towards the fine beaches and coastal…
Enjoy the freedom of the open road as you head towards the fine beaches and coastal forests of the Garden Route, with perhaps a detour to Mossel Bay or the white sands and sheltered river estuary of Wilderness on your way to Knysna. Cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve or take the short drive to Plettenberg Bay and Storms River Mouth during your 2 night stay here.
Swellendam > Knysna | 290 kms
Waterfront Lodge
Breakfast
Day 2 to 3
| Knysna
Enjoy the freedom of the open road as you head towards the fine beaches and coastal forests of the Garden Route, with perhaps a detour to Mossel Bay or the white sands and sheltered river estuary of Wilderness on your way to Knysna. Cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve or take the short drive to Plettenberg Bay and Storms River Mouth during your 2 night stay here.
Swellendam > Knysna | 290 kms
Waterfront Lodge
Breakfast
Day 4 to 5 – Oudtshoorn
Today return to George and over the breath-taking Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich capital of…
Today return to George and over the breath-taking Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. Make sure to visit a local ostrich farm, mainstay of the region’s economy since the 1870s, and the impressive Cango Caves, a scenic 20-mile drive north of the town.
Knysna > Oudtshoorn | 110 kms
Hlangana Lodge
Breakfast
Day 4 to 5
| Oudtshoorn
Today return to George and over the breath-taking Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. Make sure to visit a local ostrich farm, mainstay of the region’s economy since the 1870s, and the impressive Cango Caves, a scenic 20-mile drive north of the town.
Knysna > Oudtshoorn | 110 kms
Hlangana Lodge
Breakfast
Day 6 – Montagu
Leave Oudtshoorn on the famous Route 62 through scorched plains, high mountain passes and fertile valleys….
Leave Oudtshoorn on the famous Route 62 through scorched plains, high mountain passes and fertile valleys. There are several pretty towns and villages to visit on your way to the orchards and hot springs of Montagu.
Oudtshoorn > Montagu | 250 kms
Montagu Vines
Breakfast
Day 6
| Montagu
Leave Oudtshoorn on the famous Route 62 through scorched plains, high mountain passes and fertile valleys. There are several pretty towns and villages to visit on your way to the orchards and hot springs of Montagu.
Oudtshoorn > Montagu | 250 kms
Montagu Vines
Breakfast
Day 7 – Cape Town
There’s time to explore the delightful Winelands region on your final leg to Cape Town. The…
There’s time to explore the delightful Winelands region on your final leg to Cape Town. The pretty towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are well worth a visit and a great place for souvenirs of your trip.
Montagu > Cape Town | 150 kms
Day 7
| Cape Town
There’s time to explore the delightful Winelands region on your final leg to Cape Town. The pretty towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are well worth a visit and a great place for souvenirs of your trip.
Montagu > Cape Town | 150 kms
This Self Drive Includes
6 nights accommodation
6 nights car hire, with unlimited kilometers
Comprehensive insurance with nil excess
Well planned route
Time to explore
Flights & More Options
With FREEDOM, you can book your Circular Garden Route self drive and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- Extra nights in Cape Town or any location en route
- Day tours and experiences in South Africa
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Circular Garden Route
7 day Self Drive – from £435
With flights from £1285
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability. Accommodation specified is subject to availability and may be substituted to a similar standard.
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