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7 Day Garden Route Itinerary

Chauffeur-Driven Garden Route, Cape Town Return.

Cape Town to Mossel Bay is 400km on the N2. Knysna is another 130km east. Plettenberg Bay another 35. Nobody who has just flown in from London or New York wants to drive that in a rental, and the road doesn't forgive tiredness.

Seven days, six nights. Two at a private game reserve near Mossel Bay, two in Knysna, two in Plettenberg Bay. Same driver and same vehicle from your pickup in Cape Town to the airport in George at the end. You choose the pace, we handle the road.

Priced per vehicle, not per person.

One Driver, All 7 Days
Fuel & Tolls Included
Cape Town Pickup
Airport Transfer Included

Day by Day

Seven days east from Cape Town, with two nights each on a private reserve, in Knysna and in Plett. Days can be swapped around flight times and reserve availability.

Cape Town to the Private Game Reserve on a 7 day Garden Route itinerary from Cape Town
Day 1

Cape Town to the Private Game Reserve

Cape Town to Mossel Bay: about 400km on the N2. Four to four-and-a-half hours with a stop, arriving early afternoon in time for the first game drive.

A steady run east on the N2 with one break, usually Swellendam or Heidelberg. Arrive in time to check in, settle, and join the reserve's afternoon game drive. We offer both Gondwana Private Game Reserve and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve at this point in the route. Both sit near Mossel Bay, both are Big Five, both work equally well. Tell us which one you want and we book it.

N2 coastal run
One rest stop
Afternoon game drive
Big Five country
Best booked as: A chauffeur-driven transfer from Cape Town straight to the reserve.
A Full Day on the Reserve on a 7 day Garden Route itinerary from Cape Town
Day 2

A Full Day on the Reserve

No transit today. Morning and afternoon game drives are on the reserve's own vehicles.

Morning game drive at first light, the middle of the day at leisure around the lodge, then the afternoon drive out to sundowners. Your chauffeur and vehicle stay on-site if you want to head into Mossel Bay for lunch or a stop along the way.

Morning drive
Leisure at the lodge
Afternoon drive
Sundowners
Best booked as: A full day at the reserve with drives on the lodge's own game vehicles.
Reserve to Knysna on a 7 day Garden Route itinerary from Cape Town
Day 3

Reserve to Knysna

Reserve to Knysna: about 130km on the N2. Around 1.5 hours, arriving in Knysna by lunch.

A short morning drive east to Knysna. Check into the hotel and spend the afternoon at the Knysna Heads viewpoint and around the waterfront. Time for a walk, a coffee, and dinner overlooking the lagoon.

Short transfer
Knysna Heads viewpoint
Waterfront afternoon
Lagoon dinner
Best booked as: A short chauffeur-driven transfer with a full free afternoon on arrival.
A Full Day in Knysna on a 7 day Garden Route itinerary from Cape Town
Day 4

A Full Day in Knysna

Everything within a 20km radius of Knysna town. Featherbed leaves from the waterfront, elephants and lagoon cruises are all short drives.

Knysna Elephant Park, the Featherbed Nature Reserve on a ferry across the lagoon, or a lagoon cruise. Pick one for the morning, one for the afternoon, and we book the times so nothing overlaps.

Knysna Elephant Park
Featherbed Reserve
Lagoon cruise
Flexible day
Best booked as: A private day around Knysna with your chauffeur handling all timing and transfers.
Knysna to Plettenberg Bay on a 7 day Garden Route itinerary from Cape Town
Day 5

Knysna to Plettenberg Bay

Knysna to Plett: 35km, about 30 minutes on the N2. Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are 15km further east.

A short run east to Plett, with Monkeyland and Birds of Eden along the way if you want to break the drive. Otherwise straight to the beach. Robberg Nature Reserve is a two-hour walk on a headland if you want the view.

Short transfer
Monkeyland
Birds of Eden
Robberg Reserve
Best booked as: A chauffeur-driven transfer with optional wildlife stops on the way.
Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma on a 7 day Garden Route itinerary from Cape Town
Day 6

Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma

Plett to Storms River: about 65km. Around an hour each way, so plan a full day out.

East into Tsitsikamma National Park for the Storms River suspension bridge and the coastal boardwalks. Optional kayaking on the river mouth for those who want it. Back to Plett for dinner.

Storms River bridge
Tsitsikamma coast
Optional kayak
Full-day outing
Best booked as: A private full-day tour into Tsitsikamma with your chauffeur handling the drive.
Departure on a 7 day Garden Route itinerary from Cape Town
Day 7

Departure

Two options. Fly out of George (30km / 30 min) or Plettenberg Bay (5km / 10 min). Or drive back to Cape Town: 500km, 7 to 8 hours on the N2.

Most guests fly out of George. It's the easier option after six nights on the road, and we handle the transfer to the airport. If you want to drive back to Cape Town, it's a long day on the N2 with one stop for lunch. Both work, and we build the day around whichever you pick.

George airport
Plett airport option
Long N2 drive back
Flight transfer
Best booked as: A private transfer to George or Plett airport, or a chauffeur-driven day back to Cape Town.
Days 1 and 2

Two Reserve Options, Both Booked at Cost

Both reserves sit near Mossel Bay and both work equally well at this point in the route. We book whichever you prefer. If you want a recommendation for your dates and group, tell us and we'll walk you through the differences.

Gondwana Private Game Reserve

Near Mossel Bay

A malaria-free Big Five reserve on the Fynbos coast, about 400km east of Cape Town. Lodges, tented camps and family villas.

Big Five
Malaria-free
Lodges + tents

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Near Mossel Bay

A Big Five reserve set among the Outeniqua foothills, also close to Mossel Bay. Tented suites, family cottages, and horse-back safaris on offer.

Big Five
Malaria-free
Horseback safaris
7 Day Garden Route Package Pricing

What a Chauffeur-Driven Garden Route Week Costs

Rates are per vehicle, not per person. The same price whether there are two of you or seven.

Every week includes your driver, fuel, tolls, parking, the driver's accommodation and meals throughout, and airport transfers at the Cape Town end. Your own accommodation, reserve fees, and activities are booked separately and billed at cost.

Audi A4 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

Audi A4

Up to 4 guests
7 Day Package
R38,360
Instead of R47,950 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R9,590
Works out at R5,480 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
BMW 5-Series 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

BMW 5-Series

Up to 4 guests
7 Day Package
R55,160
Instead of R68,950 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R13,790
Works out at R7,880 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
BMW X5 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

BMW X5

Up to 4 guests
7 Day Package
R60,760
Instead of R75,950 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R15,190
Works out at R8,680 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
Mercedes Benz E Class 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

Mercedes Benz E Class

Up to 4 guests
7 Day Package
R55,160
Instead of R68,950 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R13,790
Works out at R7,880 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
Mercedes S Class with driver 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

Mercedes S Class with driver

Up to 4 guests
7 Day Package
R86,800
Instead of R108,500 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R21,700
Works out at R12,400 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
Range Rover Sport 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

Range Rover Sport

Up to 4 guests
7 Day Package
R60,760
Instead of R75,950 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R15,190
Works out at R8,680 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
Mercedes V Class 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

Mercedes V Class

Up to 6 guests
7 Day Package
R66,360
Instead of R82,950 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R16,590
Works out at R9,480 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
Hyundai Staria 7 day Garden Route chauffeur package

Hyundai Staria

Up to 8 guests
7 Day Package
R49,560
Instead of R61,950 booked as 7 separate days
Saves you R12,390
Works out at R7,080 a day
Includes driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals.
Important: what the package does not include

Accommodation, reserve fees and activities are booked separately

These rates cover your vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, tolls, parking and the driver's accommodation and meals throughout. Your own accommodation, reserve fees, game drives and activities are booked separately. We arrange all of it for you and it is billed at cost, so tell us your preference and we will send the full picture including lodging.

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Cape Peninsula Private Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about planning a 7 day Cape Town itinerary and arranging private chauffeur-driven travel.

About 400km east on the N2 to Mossel Bay, then another 200km or so to Plettenberg Bay. The drive from Cape Town to the reserve on Day 1 is four to four-and-a-half hours with a break, and the drive back on Day 7 (if you choose it) is closer to seven to eight hours in one go.

No. The package price covers your vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, tolls, parking, and the driver's accommodation and meals throughout. Your own accommodation, reserve fees, game drives, and activities are booked separately. We arrange all of it for you and it's billed at cost.

Yes, and most guests do. Flights leave George daily and Plettenberg Bay on select days, both under an hour to Cape Town. We handle the transfer to the airport and continue your chauffeur service from Cape Town International at the other end if needed.

We book both Gondwana and Botlierskop and both work well at this point in the itinerary. They sit close together near Mossel Bay, both are Big Five, and both offer full-board with morning and afternoon game drives. Tell us your dates and preferences and we'll walk you through the differences.

Seven days is the shortest itinerary that gives you two nights at each stop without spending every morning packing. Six or fewer starts to feel like a road trip. Ten to twelve is the common alternative if you want a slower pace or to add Addo Elephant Park further east.

Yes. Children usually love the safari days, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, and the Knysna Elephant Park. Child seats are provided at no charge. Let us know their ages and we adjust the daily pace, meal timing, and reserve activities accordingly.

The Garden Route runs on rain in winter and heat in summer. Game drives happen in most conditions unless there's serious flooding. If a specific activity like Storms River kayaking or a Featherbed ferry is cancelled, we swap the day around and your chauffeur handles the rerouting.

The Fortnight

Most guests do both

Seven days in Cape Town and seven on the Garden Route is the trip people come back and tell us they are glad they did. Same vehicle, same driver, one arrangement across the fortnight.

14 day combined package
From R68,910
Based on the Audi A4 at the multi-day Cape Town rate plus the Garden Route out-of-town rate. Larger vehicles quoted on request.

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Message us with your dates, group size, which reserve you'd prefer, and whether you want to fly out of George or drive back. We come back with a flat weekly quote and a full picture including lodging, usually within 30 minutes.

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