Faces of the Cape Self-drive

Cape Town * Cederberg Mountains * Winelands * Whale Coast

This relaxing, luxurious Faces of the Cape self drive holiday is ideal for easy-going travellers or a romantic honeymoon. You stay in luxurious romantic country house lodges and one of our favourite hotels in Cape Town.

This self drive holiday begins with 4 nights in cosmopolitan Cape Town. You then explore three contrasting areas. You first head to the dramatic Cederberg mountains with its rockpools, rock art, walking and biking possibilities. Next you travel south to the verdant Cape Winelands. Your final destination is the exciting Whale Coast near Hermanus.

This self drive holiday is ideal anytime of the year! But it’s particularly beautiful from August to November when wild flowers are in bloom and the Southern Right whales are breeding off the coast of South Africa. However its lovely through our summer months as well from December to March. It is easy to add a safari afterwards to make a longer holiday or honeymoon.

At a Glance – Faces of the Cape Luxury Self-Drive, 12 nights

• Arrive in Cape Town, private transfer to your first hotel with delivery of your rental car (Group H) later in the day, 4 nights Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, Bed & Breakfast
• Head up to the Cederberg Mountains for 3 nights Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge, Full Board & Activities
• Continue to the Winelands, 2 nights Mont Rochelle Hotel, Bed & Breakfast
• Finish with the Whale Coast, 3 nights Grootbos Forest or Garden Lodge, Full Board & Selected Activities

Personalise to Suit You

As with all of our sample safaris, this itinerary is simply a starting point and can be tailored to suit your interests, available time and preferred accommodation level, adding nights or changing up the hotels used.

This journey also pairs beautifully with a safari extension. We particularly recommend adding a two-night stay at Sanbona Game Reserve, staying at either Dwyka Tented Camp or Gondwana Lodge. Alternatively, you could fly to the Kruger for a few nights.

Good to Know

• Works well year-round, with August to October offering the added magic of wild flowers, blooming fynbos and whale season.
• The self-drive format gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace, but private transfers can also be arranged throughout if you would rather not drive.