South Africa Garden Route Road Trip - 2 week guide!
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South Africa Garden Route Road Trip - 2 week guide!
Emma and Murray
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For first time visitors, there is no better introduction to South Africa than the Garden Route. South Africa is one of the most incredible countries in the world, and it truly has it all!
Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect from this guide:
đď¸Culture, hiking and some unusual ethical wildlife encounters in Cape Town!
đˇEnjoy the beautiful winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
đžCome face to face with meerkats waking up
đď¸Support local businesses with some boutique craft shopping
đď¸Explore some of South Africa's most beautiful beaches
đŚHave a chance at spotting hippos bathing
đŚTry to spot Africa's BIG FIVE on safari - truly a once in a lifetime experience!
I specialise in responsible, sustainable and ethical travel experiences, so this itinerary focuses on:
đ Ethical, hands off wildlife encounters, putting the animals' needs
đĄ Local accommodation. In this guide, where possible, I have recommended locally-owned or boutique accommodation. Every hotel on this itinerary is somewhere I have personally stayed in and would recommend.
I have visited South Africa 4 times and each time stayed for periods of 2 months or more. I have driven the Garden Route multiple times and stayed in a lot of different accommodation, so in this guide, I'm bringing you the best of the best! I always try to offer an upscale, mid-range and budget option.
Make sure you save for your trip, and let me know if you find anything missing!
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Driving in South Africa
Driving in South Africa is not too difficult. The main things you need to worry about are:
đ§Road conditions in some areas. Mostly the roads in South Africa are fine, but in some areas (off main roads), there can be potholes or the roads are sometimes poorly maintained. I recommend a sturdy vehicle that can withstand bumps.
đ¨Police checkpoints, which are common. If you get stopped by the police and you are doing nothing wrong, there is no need to worry. If you think the police may be seeking a bribe, simply stay calm, provide any paperwork they need and be polite.
đ´ââ ď¸ Safety. People worry a lot about safety while driving in South Africa, but for most tourists, South Africa is quite a safe country to drive in.
I'll cover safety below, but if you want to know about driving in South Africa in general (rules of the road and FAQs), click the link below!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emma and Murray
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I'm Emma and I am the founder of That Travel and the Sustainable Travel Podcast. I'm a responsible and regenerative travel advocate, as well as an ex-travel agent (I worked as an agent for 8 years in sales and sales management)
My speciality areas are:
â¨Tanzania
â¨South Africa (including eSwatini and Lesotho)
â¨Egypt
â¨Namibia
â¨Madagascar
But I have also travelled extensively through most parts of the world and love to do so by immersing myself in local culture and travelling 'like a local' as much as I possibly can.
I truly feel that sustainable and regenerative tourism is the antidote to overtourism, and that by choosing carefully where we spend our money, so that we support local environments, local people and local economies, we can change travel for the better and make it a force for good!
What can you hire me for?
⨠Sustainable travel guides (including eco hotel and local guest house suggestions, local restaurants, 'give back'/non profit initiatives and overlanding routes)
â¨Travel consultations to help you understand a destination better - I hope to help you get to the heart of where you're travelling, learn local cultures and be a better traveller!
Or if you're looking for something else:
â¨Sustainable and responsible travel writing - guides to help others plan!
â¨Group trip planning - as a sales agent with a high success rate at sales, I can help you plan and sell your trip
If you don't see what you're looking for, drop me a message and I'm sure I can help đ¤
What's included
Digital Map
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22 places
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2 extra guides
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8 photos
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11 links
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DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Cape Town, South Africa
George, South Africa
South Africa
Gqeberha, South Africa
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Garden Route District Municipality, South Africa
FOCUSES AND THEMES
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Boutique
Overlanding
Luxury
Sustainable/Eco
Road Trip
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