Garden route and Baviaanskloof Hiking & 4×4

Today, the South African coast makes way for a safari adventure! Via Uitenhage, you will drive to Addo Elephant National Park. Here, in addition to large herds of elephants, you can also find lions, mountain zebras, and rhinos. Upon arrival, you can relax on your veranda overlooking the park (and, with a bit of luck, the waterhole) and watch elephants and warthogs, among other animals, pass by. Since you arrive in the afternoon, we recommend joining a sundowner game drive late in the afternoon or heading out early on your own the following morning for a morning game drive.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 230 km.

A full day in Addo Elephant National Park. Here you can go on game drives in your own car and/or participate in an activity with a guide.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: rest day.

Today you are going to the Baviaanskloof. A 4×4 vehicle is absolutely necessary here! On the way to the gorge, you will have time to do some shopping. You will stay at a simple campsite near a small lake.

Accommodation: Camping. Travel distance: 250 km

Today you continue your journey through the Baviaankloof. You will arrive at the second location around noon. Here you can take a beautiful walk.

Accommodation: Self-catering Chalet. Travel distance: 90 km.

From Baviaanskloof, you now drive on to Garden Route National Park and the Tsitsikamma section of the park at Storms River Mouth. In the afternoon, for example, you can take a walk along the rugged coast here.

Accommodation: Camping. Travel distance: 220 km

In the morning, you can visit the Storms River Mouth. The rest camp is located next to the mouth of the Storms River, and you can also walk across the famous Suspension Bridge here. Afterwards, you travel on to Harkerville. After checking in at the Harkerville Forest Lodge, you can take a beautiful walk along the coast at Kranshoek.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 105 km.

A short drive to Wilderness and the Ebb & Flow Restcamp. You can go hiking here, but it is also possible to rent a canoe and paddle up the Touws River.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 65 km.

Today, a short drive and the opportunity to take a brisk walk to George or Craddock Peak in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve. If you do not wish to walk, you can also visit the town of George and take the “Outeniqua Power Van” train for a ride through the mountains. In the afternoon, you can check into the accommodation in George.

Accommodation: Self-catering chalet or B&B. Travel distance: 20 km

From George, continue driving west to the Marloth Nature Reserve. This reserve is located near the village of Swellendam, where you will find various charming restaurants. In the Marloth Nature Reserve, you can hike to the Twelve O’Clock Head. This is a very challenging hike! There are also several shorter walks available.

Accommodation: Self-catering chalet or B&B. Travel distance 210 km.

In the morning, you can take a walk near Marloth. You can also visit Swellendam. Afterwards, you drive to Stellenbosch. In the afternoon, you can participate in an activity or simply relax at the accommodation.

Accommodation: Self-catering chalet or B&B. Travel distance: 2oo km

Today you have several options. You can visit the wine regions around Stellenbosch. Or take a beautiful walk in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. You can also choose to visit Cape Town and, for example, the Cape of Good Hope.

Accommodation: Self-catering chalet or B&B. Travel distance: rest day

A second day around Stellenbosch and Cape Town, which you can fill in at your leisure.

Accommodation: Self-catering chalet or B&B. Travel distance: rest day

You fly back today. First, you drive to the 4×4 depot to return the car. Then, you will be taken to the airport.

Travel distance: 30 km.