Mellow South Africa Self-drive

This Mellow South Africa self drive holiday begins in Cape Town and takes in the Winelands & the Garden Route and the sub-tropical KwaZulu Natal, then travel through Swaziland to end with a safari in the Kruger Park.

DURATION

18 Nights

PRICING FROM

₤ 2,327 (PPS)

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Overview

Self-drive Holidays are wildly popular in South Africa and is affordable, easy and flexible. A South Africa self drive holidays is the best way to explore some of the routes that are most popular such as Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route.

This relaxed Mellow South Africa self drive holiday begins in Cape Town and ends at the Kruger. It takes in the Winelands & the Garden Route and the sub-tropical KwaZulu Natal with time enjoying the Indian Ocean and on safari. Travel through the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland to enjoy some time on safari in the Kruger Park at one of the private concessions before relaxing near the Blyde River Canyon area at the end of your trip.

Mellow South Africa at a Glance (18 nights)

Cape Town - 3 nights, The Three Boutique Hotel, BB
Winelands - 2 nights, Avondrood Guesthouse, BB
Garden Route - 3 nights, Hog Hollow Lodge, BB
Fly to Durban and overnight at Canelands Beachfront Lodge, BB
Isimangalio Wetlands - 2 nights, Serene Estate, St Lucia, BB
On Safari - 2 nights, Leopard Mountain lodge, Fully Inclusive with game drives (FI)
eSwatini - 1 night, Reillys Rock Lodge, DBB
Kruger safari - 2 nights, Rhino Post Safari Lodge, FI
Kruger environs - 2 nights Olivers Lodge & Restaurant, BB

Tailor-made options

As with nearly all our sample itineraries, it can be tailor-made to suit you and your interests and time-frame. Though we don’t recommend cutting it down in length by more than a night... But as this is a sample itinerary, you can also reverse the trip and start in Johannesburg and end in Cape Town.

If you have more time, we would recommend adding a night en route to the Garden Route. Perhaps at the beautiful Hermanus or Swellendam. A second night in Swaziland is also recommended or perhaps more time on safari? Note you can also drop the car at Kruger airport and fly back to Johannesburg if you prefer not to drive back.

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PRICE FROM ₤ 2,327 (PPS)

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All our itineraries are merely samples of what we can arrange. Virtually every trip is tailor-made for you. The exact price of our sample itineraries depends on the time of year and accommodation used. This is merely a guideline.

It excludes regional flights to the start and end of the itinerary (as these may vary depending on where you fly into Africa). But it includes an estimate of any flights WITHIN the itinerary. Contact us for a quote including any regional flights needed.

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₤ 2,603
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₤ 2,891
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₤ 3,615
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₤ 2,327
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₤ 2,584
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₤ 3,230
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₤ 2,360
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₤ 2,622
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Red Carpet

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₤ 3,276
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₤ 2,622
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₤ 2,912
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Red Carpet

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₤ 3,641
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₤ 2,697
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₤ 2,996
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Red Carpet

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₤ 3,745
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Includes:

Meals and accommodation as shown in digital brochure (Bed & Breakfast for 13 nights, 1 nights on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast and 4 nights on Full Board & Game Activities (excl drinks), Group C car rental with unlimited kilometres and super cover insurance. Upgrades to larger vehicles easily arranged.

Excludes:

International & domestic flights, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified

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Selected accommodation for this tour

Cape Town City Bowl

The Three Boutique Hotel

The Three Boutique Hotel is recommended as a modern and sophisticated Cape Town hotel with a historic heart in an attractive and trendy part of Cape Town. It's a charming mix of old and new in the...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 64

RATING Premier

Franschhoek

Avondrood Guesthouse

Avondrood Guesthouse is a charming Victorian Cape-Dutch homestead close to the centre of Franschhoek, South Africa's renowned gourmet capital. Rich in history, today's Franschhoek is well-known...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 61

RATING Luxury

Tsitsikamma

Hog Hollow Country Lodge

Hog Hollow Country Lodge lies in its own private nature reserve approx 18km east of the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, in the heart of the Garden Route. It is known for its breathtaking views...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 80

RATING Premier

Isimangaliso & Coastal Maputaland

Serene Estate

Serene Estate guest house is a contemporary retreat within the sleepy village of St Lucia. St Lucia lies on the border of the famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park with its excellent game-viewing,...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 55

RATING Premier

KZN Safari Lodges

Leopard Mountain Game Lodge

Leopard Mountain Game lodge is a 4 star lodge located in the 23 000 ha privately owned Zululand Rhino Reserve. It offers spectacular views from the lodge overlooking a vast stretch of unspoiled...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 291

RATING Premier

Eswatini

Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge

Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge is a little piece of history all by itself. It lies in the Mlilwane game reserve and is the captivating former home of conservationist Ted Reilly. Enjoying commanding...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 55

RATING Premier

Kruger National Park

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Rhino Post Safari Lodge is set on the banks of a dry riverbed within a 12,000 hectare private concession in the Kruger. This unique wilderness area offers the ideal place for encounters with the...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 301

RATING Premier

Kruger National Park

Jock Safari Lodge

Jock Safari Lodge was the first private game lodge in the Kruger National Park and is situated between Malelane and Skukuza in the south-western part of the Kruger. The lodge has exclusive...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 456

RATING Luxury

Blyde River Canyon

Oliver's Hotel & Restaurant

Oliver's Hotel & Restaurant is a very pleasant four star hotel near White River and close to the Kruger National Park. The lodge is on the White River Country Estate and overlooks the first green...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 138

RATING Premier

Mellow South Africa Self-drive