Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari Family Self Drive

South Africa is such a family-friendly destination, it has sunny weather, stunning scenery, excellent value family accommodation, a huge variety of activities, excellent road infrastructure and of course the famous wildlife. This itinerary ticks all those boxes and more, allowing you and your family to explore this fascinating part of the country in a leisurely and laid back fashion. Travel along the beautiful Cape coast taking in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, with its many attractions, the scenic winelands, with a surprising number of child-friendly activities, and the famous Garden Route which is jam-packed with things to do, from hiking and kayaking to boat tours and elephant interactions.

The highlight will undoubtedly be the Big 5 safari at Amakhala Private Game Reserve where you and the kids can expect thrilling game drives, seeing all the animals you have dreamed of seeing in the wild. Switch off from technology and share some precious family time around a campfire under the African night sky. This is a tried and tested route for families and the experts at Mahlatini will have vast experience in the area and will tailor your trip to be unique to your family.

• Tailor-made Itinerary from $10,150 For Family of 4

Day 1: Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Cape Town International

Day 2 - 5:

• Cape Town

• 4 nights at The Clarendon Fresnaye

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will make your wady to the car hire desk to collect your hire car. From here you will drive yourselves to Cape Town.

Room Type: Family Suite Meal Basis: BB Bed and Breakfast

Day 6 - 7:

• Winelands

• 2 nights at Spier Hotel

Today you will take the drive to the Winelands.

Room Type: Signature Garden Terrace Room Meal Basis: BB Bed and Breakfast

Day 8 - 9:

• Oudtshoorn

• 2 nights at Surval Boutique Olive Estate

Today you will drive the scenic Route 62 wine route towards the small town of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo area of South Africa's Western Cape, known for its ostrich farms and world-famous Cango Caves.

Room Type: Family Room Meal Basis: BB Bed and Breakfast

Day 10 - 13:

• Plettenberg Bay

• 4 nights at Robberg House

Today you will take the drive to the Plettenberg Bay, a small coastal town on the famed Garden Route.

Room Type: View Suite Meal Basis: BB Bed and Breakfast

Day 14 - 16:

• Amakhala Game Reserve

• 3 nights at Amakhala Woodbury Lodge

Today you will take the drive to the Amakhala Game Reserve, a private Big 5, malaria-free game reserve in the Eastern Cape.

Room Type: Family Suite Meal Basis: AIS All Inclusive and Scheduled Safari Activities

Day 17:

Onward Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport

Today you will take the drive to Port Elizabeth Airport where you will drop off your hire car and connect with your onward flight home.

Day 18: Arrive at JFK

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• Arrival Airport: Cape Town International
• The Clarendon Fresnaye
  Nights: 4
• Spier Hotel
  Nights: 2
• Surval Boutique Olive Estate
  Nights: 2
• Robberg House
  Nights: 4
• Amakhala Woodbury Lodge
  Nights: 3
• Return Airport: Port Elizabeth