The Best of South Africa Road Trip & Safari

Eastern Cape Safari, Cape Town & Garden Route

Best time to travel

Sep - May

Ideal length

11 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€6,299 pp

At a glance

International flight from Dublin to Port Elizabeth and home from Cape Town.
Private transfer, pre-arranged car rental and guiding requirements.
11 nights’ luxury accommodation in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town.
Enjoy privately guided excursions and game drives in the Eastern Cape and tours along the Garden Route.
Enjoy exciting day tours like a panoramic excursion up Table Mountain and day trip to Robben Island.
We will arrange dinner reservations and wine tastings at some of South Africa’s finest eateries and estates.

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Introduction

Experience the best South Africa has to offer with this varied and exciting itinerary. From exhilarating game drives to touring along the eastern cape before exploring bustling Cape Town, this itinerary has a little something for everyone. Delve deep into the multifaceted landscape of the Garden Route discovering miles of beautiful coastline, forests, lagoons and more.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Port Elizabeth.

You will be greeted on arrival and assisted with your car rental.

Drive to your handpicked boutique property in Port Elizabeth.

This is a good chance to relax for one night and explore the historically significant town.

Start your luxury South African holiday with an overnight stay in Port Elizabeth

Next, it’s time to drive to the Eastern Cape.

You will spend three nights in a beautiful safari lodge in the midst of the beautiful Kariega wilderness. During your stay, enjoy thrilling safari encounters, spot the Big 5, witness stunning valley views and sample fine cuisine.

Cheetah on luxury safari in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Then you will travel to Plettenberg Bay, a seaside town on the Garden Route.

Spend three nights in a romantic, secluded and truly unique hideaway. Enjoy the sounds of nature in a peaceful and tranquil setting and sample some of the best food along the Garden Route.

Stay at Tsala Treetop Lodge during your luxury South African holiday

Travel to the vibrant city of Cape Town for your final four nights.

Cape Town is a city waiting to be explored. Leave your car rental behind and stay in a historic luxury hotel in Cape Town, just a short stroll from the city centre.

Enjoy a privately guided tour of Cape Town on your luxury South African holiday

Enjoy exciting private day tours during your stay.

With your guide, take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views over the city and down towards Cape Point. After descending with your guide, explore the vibrant city.

Hike up Table Mountain during your stay in Cape Town on your luxury South African holiday

A trip to South Africa is not complete without a Cape Winelands tour of the Franschhoek Valley.

During your private day trip, visit wine estates for wine tastings and explore the Franschhoek Valley on the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

Visit the wine estates of Franschhoek during your luxury South African holiday

A day trip to Robben Island is a must.

With your private guide, visit this former prison and leper colony, best known for housing Nelson Mandela during 18 years of his captivity.

Spot penguins on Robben Island during your luxury South African holiday

Privately transfer to Cape Town airport as your trip has come to an end.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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