Self-drive tours – travel at your own speed

Day 1–2: Swellendam – Schoone Oordt Country House

Travel via Sir Lowry's Pass to one of South Africa's oldest towns. Discover Cape Dutch heritage and elegant country hospitality.

Day 3–4: Barrydale – Karoo Art Hotel

Cross Tradouw Pass into the Klein Karoo. Visit Diesel & Crème, browse local galleries and join the adventurous Barrydale 365 Swim Club.

Day 5–6: Prince Albert

Journey over Swartberg Pass to this charming Karoo village. Discover olive and fig farms, Karoo Looms and an evening ghost walk.

Day 7–8: Riebeek Kasteel – Royal Hotel

Drive over Du Toitskloof Pass into the Swartland. Explore renowned wine and olive estates before relaxing in one of South Africa's prettiest villages.

Day 9–10: !Khwa ttu

Travel via Bothmanskloof Pass and Paternoster for fresh crayfish and endless beaches. Continue to !Khwa ttu for a two-night San cultural experience. Returning to Cape Town, visit Evita se Perron, Darling Sweet and Wrights Distillery in Darling.

Included services:

10 nights accommodation in above mentioned hotels/lodges (or similar)
Activities:
- Barrydale: Birrydale 365 Swimclub
- Prince Albert: Ghost Walk
- Khwattu: Way of the San – spirit, hunting and gathering, Koi & San Encounters Museum
- Yzerfontein: Gin tasting / blending
11 days Rental Car: Suzuki Jimny 5 door/automatic or similar CPT - CPT.
- Airport surcharge, Bluu Assist roadside assistance, Super Collision Damage Waiver, Super Theft Loss Waiver, Third-party liability insurance, Tyre, rim and hubcap waiver, Unlimited mileage, VAT (15%), Windscreen waiver.
OPTIONAL Activities / Things to do (additional charges apply):
- Swellendam: Drosty Museum, Meisie Bokwana, Township Tour, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Bontebok Nat. Park
- Barrydale: Birrydale 365 Swimclub, Moreson Antique Shop, Distilleries, Diesel & Creme Milkshakes - Prince Albert: O for Olive, Prince Albert Olives, Weltevrede Fig Farm, Karoo Looms Weavery
- Riebeck Kasteel: Kloovenburg Olives&Wine, 8Feet, Het Vlock Casteel, Art Shops & Galleries (Lewis and Madge leather, pottery)

Recommended travel period:

All year

Excluded services:

International and domestic flights
Travel and medical insurance
Visas
Meals and drinks other than mentioned
Gratuities
Petrol, Toll Fees, Traffic Fines
Items of a personal nature and other incidental cost
Items not disclosed under inclusions
Car rental Exclusions: Additional driver, Assessor's fee, Claim administration fee, Baby/child seat, Cancellation and no-show fees, Contract fee, Delivery and collection fee (office hours and after hours), Delivery and collection fee per kilometre beyond 15 km from the rental location, Fuel, GPS navigation unit, Hail damage waiver, One-way cross-border fees, One-way rental fee, Overdue rental administration fee, Refuelling fee, Rental deposit, Sand damage, Skipped service fee, Towing charges (if not due to a mechanical breakdown), Traffic fine administration fee, Undercarriage damage, Water damage, Young driver surcharge.

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