South Africa offers a diverse range of experiences, from vibrant cities to stunning natural landscapes. Here’s a one-week, two-week and three to four week itinerary that includes recommended accommodation, restaurants and sights.
1 Week Road Trip
Fly into Cape Town / Drive Cape Town to Port Elizabeth / Fly Port Elizabeth to Cape Town/Johannesburg
Fly out from Cape Town/Johannesburg
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2 Week Road Trip
Fly into Cape Town / Drive Cape Town to Port Elizabeth / Fly Port Elizabeth to Cape Town/Johannesburg
Fly out from Cape Town/Johannesburg
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2-4 Week Road Trip
Fly into Cape Town / Drive Cape Town to Port Elizabeth / Fly Port Elizabeth to Richards Bay/Hoedspruit
Fly Richards Bay/Hoedspruit to Johannesburg/Cape Town / Fly out from Johannesburg/Cape Town
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Cape Town and Surrounds
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Cape Town Centre and Waterfront
Chapmans Peak
Camps Bay and Clifton
**Bo Kaap
**Robben Island
**Sea Point
**Kommetjie
Kirstenbosch
Llandudno
Hout Bay
Accommodation Recommendations
Read more about the perfect three days in Cape Town
Winelands
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
West Coast
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
Restaurant Recommendations
Read more about traveling the West Coast here
Whale Coast
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
Restaurant Recommendations
Garden Route
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
Read more about travelling the Garden Route here
Sunshine Coast
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
Wild Coast
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
Zululand
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
Greater Kruger National Park
*Essential (1 week trip)
**Recommended (1-2 week trip)
If Time Allows (2-4 week trip)
Accommodation Recommendations
And something completely different for the adventurous
When visiting South Africa the usual hotspots become standard for anything from a one week to three trips. However, South Africa has many lesser-known gems worth visiting. If you are the kind of person who loves to be original, take photos not often seen, and forge your own adventure, then this ultimate self drive ‘off-the-beaten-track’ road trip is for you. Find out more here.
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More details to come about the above in a separate blog
Read more about lesser known towns in South Africa
Activities
Read more about the top 10 activities in South Africa
Featured Partners
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