Classic South Africa self drive holiday
While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including flights, accommodation and excursions), this trip is 100% tailor-made & a specialist can select the options best suited to your budget
Description of Classic South Africa self drive holiday
This South Africa fly drive holiday is just over two weeks in duration and provides the perfect introduction for responsible travellers wishing to visit South Africa for the first time.
Starting from Cape Town we suggest you take in the world-famous sites of Table Mountain, Robben Island and the V&A Waterfront prior to heading out on a day trip to the Cape Peninsula where Cape Point and Boulder's Beach provide a dramatic coastal setting to help put natural SA into perspective.
After the excitement of crashing coastal images and the fun of watching penguins in the surf, your South Africa fly drive holiday takes a gentler course with the vineyards of Franschhoek supplying the refreshment prior to heading off on one of the world's most scenic road trips, along the gorgeous Garden Route.
This stunning coastal drive takes South Africa fly drive holidays to new heights with stretches of lagoon, dense forests and sandy beaches allowing travellers to get a real taste of the country's stunning natural beauty alongside numerous hiking and boating activities to complement time spent out of the car.
Concluding your South Africa fly drive holiday with a safari is always going to be a hit and also offers an amazing opportunity to listen to experienced guides and rangers as they let you in on a few safari secrets and help you understand the fragility of the unique ecosystems that make up the South African bush.
As you'd hope from South Africa fly drive holidays, this suggested two week itinerary has been designed to let you explore in and out of the car at a pace that suits you. Hand-picked accommodation has been personally tried and tested by our experienced South Africa team and suggested day excursions have also undergone first-hand selection procedures before being added to the itinerary.
All accommodation has been selected for its proximity to local points of interest as well as first-class facilities, customer service and excellent dining options. Accommodation owners and staff are renowned for their knowledge and passion for South Africa, so don't be afraid to ask questions so as to increase your insight of the local area as you explore on your South Africa fly drive holiday.
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While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including flights, accommodation and excursions), this trip is 100% tailor-made & a specialist can select the options best suited to your budget
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4 Reviews of Classic South Africa self drive holiday
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025 by Bob Harrington
Holiday was 5 star. Everywhere we stayed was run & staffed by local people and food was locally sourced. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Oct 2019 by Karin Hilton
The most exciting part of the holiday was the safari. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Dec 2017 by Jill Roberts
So many memories as it was so varied - the safari experience, the wildlife and the birdlife, dramatic coastlines and mountain passes. Excellent for a first time visit to South Africa. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Aug 2016 by Philippa Roll
Our trip took in 5 different areas of South Africa and every single part of it was unforgettable Read full reviewResponsible Travel
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There is an opportunity to visit a large number of national parks and reserves: Table Mountain National Reserve Park, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Wilderness National Park, Tsitsikamma National park, The Featherbed Nature Reserve and the Lalibela Private Game Reserve. The majority of the parks and reserves in South Africa run environmental educational programmes, support research projects and many have developed their own environmental projects. For example, The De Hoop Nature Reserve is an associate of the CapeNature organisation, which aims to transform biodiversity conservation into a key component of local economic development through eco-tourism. Your visit to this park will actively support this project.People
The property you will stay at for safari strives to support local communities, with any surpluses generated being allocated back to support the conservation of the land and wider community. The lodge strives to support their surrounding community and environment by working towards a plastic-free pledge, removing invasive species, supporting anti-poaching teams, purifying water, runs soup kitchens, and supplies local healthcare facilities among many other initiatives.All the other recommended accommodation are all locally owned and employ local staff who are learning the hospitality industry providing them with qualifications for the future. Because they are owner-run the passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the local area is vast and the staff will sit with you helping you plan your days so you get the most out of this amazing country.
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