Southern Route Self Drive - 10 Days (Code SD8)

Detailed Self Drive Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Clients are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport by a representative of African Sky Safaris and Tours who presents them with their self drive tour itinerary, a map book of South Africa as well as a GPS on which a suggested route has been pre programmed. The locations of the suggested activities and places of interest we suggest in this itinerary are also logged in the GPS. At this time clients are also presented with accommodation and other relevant vouchers which they will require on their self drive tour.

The Representative spends an hour with guests going over the route and offering suggestions and advice. All members of the African Sky Team have years of experience in conducting tours and safaris in South and Southern Africa. He or she should be able to answer any questions clients might have regarding their self drive holiday. The representative then assists them with collecting their rental car after which clients embark on their self drive holiday of South Africa.

Guests will make their way to the Ambassador Hotel one of the most spectacular hotels in Cape Town. It is centrally located in Bantry Bay on the Atlantic coastline, surrounded by areas such as the Waterfront, Clifton and Camps Bay, and within close proximity to Cape Point and the botanical gardens of Kirstenbosch.

Day 2-3: Cape Town
Cape Town known as the "Mother City", is the oldest city in our country and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years. There are so many attractions in this magnificent city. A few not to be missed: a visit up Table Mountain; the V&A Waterfront, a unique shopping and holiday experience on a scenic working harbour; Robben Island, the former home of Nelson Mandela and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, internationally acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world.

Day 6-9: Knysna
Guests will leave this haven of food, wine and mountainous beauty making their way through the vineyards and mountain ranges along a scenic coastal drive to Knysna. Guests will book into Knysna Hollow Country Estate which is beautifully set on a secluded country estate, near Knysna’s famous lagoon on the Garden Route. The next few days can be spent enjoying a variety of activities in the area, from ferry trips across the lagoon, to walking trails through the ancient forests, a game of golf, Tree Top Canopy Tours, Whale and Dolphin watching, canoeing, abseiling, or just relax at one of the three sparkling swimming pools, where you can see abundant birdlife.

Day 10: Departure
After a wonderful South African experience guests will make their way to Cape Town International Airport to hand over their vehicle and book onto their homeward bound flight.