Cape Grysbok Self-drive Safari: Day-by-day
More detailed information of what each day entails, and the various places you’ll stay on the Cape Grysbok Self-drive Safari. Everything we do is completely tailor-made so while this is an idea which works well, we’ll always design an itinerary just for you.
Starts: Cape Town International Airport
Pick-up car: Cape Town International Airport
Your hire vehicle will be ready and waiting for you at the car hire desk when you arrive at Cape Town International Airport.
Cape Grace
The Cape Grace is set right in the heart of Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, on its very own quay. It's an ideal location if you want to be very close to the shops, restaurants and nightlife to be found in this area.
The Cape Grace is set right in the heart of Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, on its very own quay. It's an ideal location if you want to be very close to the shops, restaurants and nightlife to be found in this area.
"a Delightful stay ... staff were wonderful"
JJ & AJfromHinckleyArrived 3 Dec 2022, 7 nights
Activities
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Dune-boarding
Fishing
The Marine
The Marine is a stylish hotel, perched on the cliffs overlooking Walker Bay and just a two-minute walk from the centre of Hermanus. It is a beautiful seaside spot, especially good for land-based whale watching between about June and November.
The Marine is a stylish hotel, perched on the cliffs overlooking Walker Bay and just a two-minute walk from the centre of Hermanus. It is a beautiful seaside spot, especially good for land-based whale watching between about June and November.
"Amazing Hotel.. Beautiful views of the bay.. Whale watching was fantastic.."
Mr and Mrs AfromUKArrived 26 Jul 2023, 2 nights
The Marine is a luxurious, elegant yet unpretentious five-star hotel set in a beautiful seafront location with very friendly staff. It makes an excellent base from which to explore Hermanus and the surrounding area. See our full report on The Marine
Activities
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Dune-boarding
Fishing
Schoone Oordt C. House
Schoone Oordt Country House is located in the historic town of Swellendam, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains. A beautiful Victorian house dating back to 1853, it is a convenient halfway stop between Cape Town and the Garden Route. The house is set in landscaped gardens and has been lovingly restored by its current owners as an upmarket guesthouse.
Schoone Oordt Country House is located in the historic town of Swellendam, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains. A beautiful Victorian house dating back to 1853, it is a convenient halfway stop between Cape Town and the Garden Route. The house is set in landscaped gardens and has been lovingly restored by its current owners as an upmarket guesthouse.
"Just brilliant all round! "
R & CfromEnglandArrived 6 Mar 2020, 2 nights
Schoone Oordt Country House is a beautifully restored guesthouse with friendly staff, an inviting atmosphere and good-quality accommodation. It offers a convenient base to explore Swellendam and the surrounding area. See our full report on Schoone Oordt Country House
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge is set on a private forested estate between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, on South Africa's scenic Garden Route. Tsala Treetop Lodge is a romantic and luxurious lodge, privately owned by the Hunter family.
Tsala Treetop Lodge is set on a private forested estate between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, on South Africa's scenic Garden Route. Tsala Treetop Lodge is a romantic and luxurious lodge, privately owned by the Hunter family.
"Beautiful tree top location"
Mr & Mrs HfromMiddlesexArrived 8 Apr 2022, 3 nights
Tsala Treetop Lodge offers high quality accommodation with lavish, luxurious suites and villas within a lush forested setting. The lodge caters particularly well for couples of all ages seeking privacy and tranquility. It’s great for exploring the Garden Route’s Plettenberg Bay and Knysna area with its many activities on offer. See our full report on Tsala Treetop Lodge
Rosenhof Country House
The elegant Rosenhof Country House occupies a mid-19th-century single-storey homestead on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, in South Africa’s Little Karoo. It is well placed for visits to the Cango Caves and several ostrich farms in the region. During our last visit, the rooms were being renovated and refurbished.
The elegant Rosenhof Country House occupies a mid-19th-century single-storey homestead on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, in South Africa’s Little Karoo. It is well placed for visits to the Cango Caves and several ostrich farms in the region. During our last visit, the rooms were being renovated and refurbished.
"We enjoyed a really excellent evening meal ..."
Prof & Dr MfromSheffieldArrived 9 May 2019, 1 night
Rosenhof Country House offers high-quality accommodation in peaceful surroundings. See our full report on Rosenhof Country House
Galenia Estate
Just 3km from Montagu, on the scenic South African Route 62, the Galenia Estate is encircled by the Langeberg Mountains, and enjoys beautiful views from its guesthouse across the Klein Karoo. The estate is predominantly covered by indigenous fynbos and renosterbos, along with a large olive grove, but it also features the Boontjiesrivier and five picturesque dams, which attract an array of birds.
Just 3km from Montagu, on the scenic South African Route 62, the Galenia Estate is encircled by the Langeberg Mountains, and enjoys beautiful views from its guesthouse across the Klein Karoo. The estate is predominantly covered by indigenous fynbos and renosterbos, along with a large olive grove, but it also features the Boontjiesrivier and five picturesque dams, which attract an array of birds.
"Galenia is nicely appointed & comfortable... evening meals all very good..."
Mr AfromSt AlbansArrived 9 Nov 2021, 4 nights
A high-quality guesthouse offering a welcoming and charming atmosphere, a high level of service and food, and stylish and comfortable accommodation. See our full report on Galenia Estate
The Franschhoek
Often known as simply ‘The Franschhoek’, The Last Word Franschhoek is a small, smart boutique hotel with just ten rooms, in the town of Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape’s winelands. It’s a very short walk from restaurants, shops and art galleries – and a great base from which to explore the surrounding vineyards and countryside.
Often known as simply ‘The Franschhoek’, The Last Word Franschhoek is a small, smart boutique hotel with just ten rooms, in the town of Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape’s winelands. It’s a very short walk from restaurants, shops and art galleries – and a great base from which to explore the surrounding vineyards and countryside.
"a wonderfully decorated large sitting area..The staff were charming and helpful."
Ms M fromIsleworthArrived 23 Oct 2019, 2 nights
The Last Word Franschhoek is a smart little boutique hotel in the heart of the lovely village of Franschhoek. It offers the high levels of service and comfort that we’d hope for from a good boutique hotel – and we believe that it delivers these. It’s not inexpensive, but we have no hesitation in recommending it enthusiastically. See our full report on The Last Word Franschhoek
Strandloper Hotel
Set in the quaint fishing village of Paternoster, the privately owned Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is 145km north of Cape Town. It has beautiful views over the vegetated dunes to the sea, and is only steps away from a seemingly endless sandy beach. There is a nature reserve right on the doorstep and the West Coast National Park is about 60km away.
Set in the quaint fishing village of Paternoster, the privately owned Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is 145km north of Cape Town. It has beautiful views over the vegetated dunes to the sea, and is only steps away from a seemingly endless sandy beach. There is a nature reserve right on the doorstep and the West Coast National Park is about 60km away.
"Excellent, very well run hotel with lovely rooms on a fantastic beach. "
Mr R & Mrs MfromUKArrived 20 Mar 2018, 3 nights
With its first-class location and high levels of comfort, Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is a lovely place for a tranquil holiday or secluded beach retreat. The nearby nature reserve and proximity to the West Coast National Park makes it a super choice for those who like the great outdoors; it’s the perfect spot both for birdwatching and walking, and also for seeing the spectacular Namaqua flowers which bloom late August / early September. See our full report on Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel
Drop-off car: Cape Town International Airport
After many miles exploring the cape together you'll hand in the keys to your vehicle back at the airport where you collected it three weeks ago.
Ends: Cape Town International Airport
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