This 20-night self-drive journey is perfect for travellers with the luxury of time and a desire to discover the Cape at a more unhurried pace. As its name suggests, you meander through some of the most picturesque and scenic corners of the Western and Eastern Cape, combining dramatic coastline, charming country towns and two very different safari experiences.
Meandering Cape Explorer – Luxury Self drive in the Cape (20 nights)
- 3 nights Dorp Hotel or similar, Cape Town, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Abalone Guesthouse, Hermanus, Bed & Breakfast
- 3 nights Fynbos on Sea, central Garden Route, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Lily Pond Country Lodge, Tsitsikamma area, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge, Amakhala Game Reserve, Fully Inclusive of all safari activities & meals
- 1 night Drostdy Hotel, Graaff Reinet, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights Samara Game Reserve, Fully Inclusive of all safari activities & meals
- 2 nights Dennehof Lodge, Little Karoo, Bed & Breakfast
- 1 nights Robertson Small Hotel or Schoone Oordt, Swellendam, Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights La Cotte Manor Hotel, Franschhoek,Β Bed & Breakfast
Safari Description
Begin in Cape Town, where there is time to soak up the city’s natural beauty, food scene and cultural highlights before heading along the coast to Hermanus. From here, continue into the heart of the Garden Route and the Tsitsikamma area, where forests, fynbos and ocean views create a striking change of scene.
You then head to Β inland the game-rich landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Enjoy two contrasting safari stays, each offering its own style of wildlife experience, with historic Graaff-Reinet and the wide-open spaces of Samara.
The return meander takes you through the Little Karoo, Swellendam and Franschhoek, ending with fine food, wine and mountain scenery in the Cape Winelands.
This is a beautifully varied itinerary for those who want to experience the Cape in depth, blending boutique stays, scenic drives, relaxed exploration and memorable safari moments.
Personalise to Suit You
As with all of our sample safaris, this Meandering Cape Explorer itinerary is designed as inspiration and can be tailored around your interests, timeframe and preferred style of travel.
If you are short on time, or want to reduce the overall cost, the Samara safari stay can easily be removed to reduce it down to 18 nights/19 days. Equally, accommodation throughout can be upgraded for an even more refined experience.
Good to Know
- This itinerary is best suited to travellers who enjoy the freedom of the open road and want to explore the Cape in depth at a comfortable pace.
- It is one of the more premium self-drive journeys in our collection, largely due to its length and the inclusion of two safari lodges.
