Garden Route Self Drive Tour - 7 Days (Code SD3)

Detailed Self Drive Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Oudtshoorn
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 can decide which route to take. First route will take you through the towns of Robertson, Montague then through Claitzdorp a quaint little town on Route 62, nestled in the heart of the Klein Karoo, also known as The Port-Wine Capital of South Africa, then on to Oudtshoorn. The alternative route will take guests along the beautiful Garden Route drive through Mossel Bay and George over the mountain to Oudtshoorn.

Guests will book into Adley House a magnificent Victorian home with an olde world charm. There are two swimming pools where guests can relax. Fresh bread or "Vetkoek" is baked every morning - and in the evening, on request, they will braai (barbecue) or you can enjoy a four course meal - real South African style. Ostrich steaks being their speciality!

Day 2: Oudtshoorn
Places to explore in the fascinating area are one of the worlds great natural wonders, the Cango Caves, sculptured by nature through the ages. It has mysterious and breathtaking limestone formations in a wide variety of natural colours, a subterranean wonderland. Regular guided tours are organized daily. Guided tours are organized to experience the Ostrich Farms and for the brave of heart a ride on an ostrich could be quite an adventure.

Day 6: Arniston
Back on the road guests will now drive along the scenic coastal route to the Arniston Spa Hotel. Surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves Arniston Hotel is located next to an old fishing village. You can experience fresh sea air, the thrill of fishing, exhilarating walks in pristine countryside, snorkeling in clear rock pools, diving amongst the many ocean wrecks, mountain biking and exploring the multitude of coastal caves. The hotel chefs will surely delight your taste buds with their creative and tasty meals. Delicious oysters from nearby shores and the freshest fish from the local fishing boats are sure to be part of the culinary treat.

Day 7: Departure
Guests will enjoy their breakfast buffet then head on the road to Cape Town where they will make their way to Cape Town International Airport and hand over their hired vehicle. Sadly bidding the fair Cape farewell they will board their flight home.