{"id":6761,"date":"2026-02-23T10:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=6761"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:38:31","slug":"24-day-south-africa-and-eswatini-self-drive-tour","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/bestemming\/24-daagse-autorondreis-zuid-afrika-en-eswatini\/","title":{"rendered":"24-day South Africa and eSwatini self-drive tour, North to South"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">In short<\/span><\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><em>Versatile journey along all <strong>Highlights<\/strong> Van <strong>South Africa<\/strong>. The route follows, among other things, the<strong> Panorama Route<\/strong>, the <strong>Kruger National Park<\/strong>, <b>eSwatini<\/b>\u00a0German <strong>St. Lucia Wetlands<\/strong> and the Indian Ocean. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Visit<\/strong> It <strong>Addo Elephant National Park<\/strong> and through the magnificent <strong>Garden Route<\/strong> and the <strong>Ostrich<\/strong> capital city <strong>Oudtshoorn<\/strong> driving to the historical <strong>Cape Town.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a9ed6877bd36{color:#ff742c;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_6a9ed6877bd36\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Individual self-drive car tour with overnight stays in small B&amp;Bs and luxury guesthouses in unique locations<\/span><\/h2><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a9ed6877c4b0{color:#ff742c;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_6a9ed6877c4b0\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Programme<\/span><\/h2><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg vc_toggle_active\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 1: Johannesburg - Hazyview<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Arrive in Johannesburg and collect your hire car after customs and immigration. Then depart Johannesburg and drive east towards Mpumalanga.<\/p>\n<p>You can stop for lunch en route in Pilgrim's Rest, an old mining town and now an open-air museum. After lunch and your visit to Pilgrim's Rest, continue on to Hazyview and your guesthouse.<\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon, you can relax by the pool or visit Shangaan Village (a local cultural village). Here you can take a tour and get acquainted with the Shangaan people and their culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 380 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Idle &amp; Wild B&amp;B (standard rondavel)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Porcupine Ridge guesthouse (luxury room)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Tanamera Lodge (luxury chalet) (incl. dinner)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 2-3: Hazyview<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Days of leisure to explore the surroundings. A must is, of course, the famous Panorama Route.<\/p>\n<p>Via Graskop to the Blyde River Canyon (the fourth largest canyon in the world), en route visits can be made to, among other places, God's Window and the Bourke's Luck Potholes.<\/p>\n<p>If there is still enough time, a visit can also be made to the Cheetah Research Centre in Hoedspruit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 4: Hazyview \u2013 Kruger Park or Private Game Reserve<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>After breakfast, depart from Hazyview and drive to the Kruger National Park (for option A) or to the Private Game Reserve (for options B or C). The private reserve is located next to the Kruger National Park and offers a perfect opportunity to see animals such as the lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, many other animals naturally come here, such as zebras, giraffes, many types of antelopes and birds. If you choose to stay in the Kruger National Park, you will undertake game drives in your own car or organised from the rest camp with the guidance of a game ranger (not included in the travel sum).<\/p>\n<p>If you opt for accommodation under choice B, a 1.5-hour nature walk is included daily (game drives are at your own discretion in Kruger Park or can be booked at the lodge for a fee), and when you choose private game reserve option C, two guided game drives per day with an experienced ranger are included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in either an (A) double bungalow at a rest camp \u2013 (B) double luxury safari tent (Makuwa Safari Lodge) or (C) double luxury room with private bathroom. (approx. 100 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Kruger Park (two-person self-catering bungalow) (lodging) excl. R460,- entrance fee p.p.p.d.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Makuwa Safari Lodge luxury tent (incl. breakfast and dinner plus a 1.5 hour guided nature walk)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Naledi Bush Camp (Paper Bark Suite) (incl. breakfast, lunch, dinner, game activities) excl. R 253 conservation levy per person per stay and R 103 per day Balule Reserve \u201ccar levy\u201d to be paid at the gate<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 5: Kruger Park or Private Game Reserve<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>The whole day at your leisure to enjoy the \u201cbush\u201d and go on game drives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a twin rest camp bungalow \u2013 twin room (Thornhill) or twin luxury room (Naledi) and of course with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast, lunch, dinner and game drives basis (for option C).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 6: Kruger Park or Private Game Reserve - Swaziland<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>After an early game drive and breakfast, depart from the Kruger or Private Game Reserve and drive south towards the border of Swaziland. It is best to have lunch at the border at the Matsamo Cultural Village. After lunch, continue driving towards Pigg\u2019s Peak. Here at Pigg\u2019s Peak, you can clearly see why Swaziland is also called Little Switzerland. After Pigg\u2019s Peak, continue driving towards your accommodation. The rest of the day is at your leisure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 320 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (beehive hut) (excluding E65 per person per day entrance fee)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Phophonyane Falls Eco Lodge (beehive room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Mkhaya Game Reserve (chalet)<br \/>\n(during stay at Mkhaya: 1st day on a dinner and breakfast basis, 2nd day on a full board and 2 game drives basis<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 7: eSwatini (Swaziland)<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Day at leisure in Eswatini. A wonderful place to relax by the pool and enjoy the magnificent<br \/>\nlandscape. Game drives and excursions can also be made in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>You can visit one of the many local markets, the Swazi Candle Factory (a candle workshop where you can find lovely candles) or the Ngwenya Glass Factory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with an en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 8: eSwatini \u2013 St. Lucia<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>This morning after breakfast, departure from the Foresters Arms hotel and drive south via Manzini and Big Bend to the Golela border crossing into South Africa. Drive via Mkuze and Hluhluwe to St. Lucia. Rest of the day at leisure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 420 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Afrikhaya guesthouse (standard room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Lodge Afrique (luxury room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: KwaLucia Safari Private Retreat (luxury suite)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 9 - 10: St. Lucia<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Days at leisure for exploring the surroundings. You can visit, among other places, the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, where you can take a boat trip in search of hippos, crocodiles and many different bird species.<\/p>\n<p>You can also visit the Hluhluwe Game Reserve or one of the cultural Zulu villages in the surrounding area to experience Zulu culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stays in a double room with an en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 11: St. Lucia \u2013 Salt Rock<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>This morning, depart from St. Lucia and drive south to the charming seaside town of Salt Rock, located on the Dolphin Coast. The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can explore the surroundings or simply relax by the pool or on the beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 210 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Le Petite Provence (standard room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Le Petite Provence (luxury suite room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Canelands Beach Club &amp; Spa (superior sea-facing room) <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 12: Salt Rock<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Today you can relax or take a boat trip in search of the dolphins that can be found here. Rest of the day at your leisure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with an en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 13: Salt Rock \u2013 Durban King Shaka Airport \u2013 Port Elizabeth - Addo<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Today, after breakfast, we depart from Salt Rock and drive to Durban Airport (approx. 50 km). We'll return the rental car and take a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. Upon arrival in Port Elizabeth, we'll collect our rental car and drive to the town of Addo (approx. 75 km).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 125 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Rosedale Farm B&amp;B (standard room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: The Stable Cottage (standard room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Camp Fig Tree Mountain Safari Lodge (Luxury tented room)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 14: Addo<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Day at leisure to explore Addo Elephant National Park. In this park, you can choose to self-drive and search for wildlife (using your experience from Manyeleti Game Reserve) or you can book a game drive at the guesthouse. (approx. R 450.00 per person including drinks, entrance fees and snacks).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with bathroom, bed and breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 15: Addo \u2013 Graaff-Reinet<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>After breakfast, depart from Addo and drive to Graaff-Reinet. En route, a visit can be made to the village of Cradock. In Cradock, there are a number of beautiful, historical buildings that are well worth a visit. After visiting Cradock, drive via the Mountain Zebra National Park to Graaff-Reinet. The rest of the afternoon is for exploring the historic centre of Graaff-Reinet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 340 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: The Whyte House (Standard Room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: The Whyte House (luxury room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Drostdy Hotel (Luxury Room)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 16: Graaff-Reinet<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Full day to explore Graaff Reinet and its surroundings. A visit can include, among other things, the Valley of Desolation and the Helen Martin Owl House in Bethesda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room on a bed and breakfast basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 17: Graaff-Reinet - Oudtshoorn<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Depart from Graaff-Reinet and drive via a magnificent route to Oudtshoorn. <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">In the afternoon, a visit can be made to an ostrich farm or to the magnificent Cango Caves limestone caves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 320 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Ouwe Werf Country House (standard room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Swartberg Country Manor (Karoo Room)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Pictures Guest House (deluxe veranda room)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 18: Oudtshoorn<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>A day at leisure to explore Oudtshoorn. A visit can be made to the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm can be visited, or a scenic drive can be taken via the Swartberg Pass to Prince Albert and back via Meiringspoort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with bathroom, bed and breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 19: Oudtshoorn - Swellendam<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Depart from Oudtshoorn after breakfast and drive via towns like Calitzdorp (famous for its dried fruits and excellent port wines), Ladismith, and Barrydale to the historic town of Swellendam. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Swellendam.<\/p>\n<p>Swellendam is a charming, historic town where time seems to have stood still. Visit the Drostdy Open-Air Museum with its old Cape Dutch houses, Bontebok National Park, or take a stroll through the old town centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 250 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Babette's B&amp;B (cottage room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: A Riverbed guesthouse (standard luxury suite room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: De Kloof Country Estate (deluxe room)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 20: Swellendam - Franschhoek<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Depart from Swellendam and drive to Franschhoek. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to explore the charming centre of Franschhoek. There are numerous delightful shops and cosy cafes. Of course, there are also several very good wineries and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 180 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Centre Ville guesthouse (standard room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Avondrood guesthouse (standard deluxe suite)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Avondrood guesthouse (luxury suite room)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 21: Franschhoek<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Day at leisure in and around Franschhoek. You can visit one of the many wineries, the village of Paarl, or you can plan a day of golf at the Bosch en Meer golf course located between Franschhoek and Paarl.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room with bathroom, bed and breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 22: Franschhoek - Cape Town<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Depart from Franschhoek after breakfast and drive over the Helshoogte mountain pass to Somerset West. Here, a visit can be made to Vergelegen wine estate, one of the first wine estates in South Africa and former home of the Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel.<\/p>\n<p>You can have a lovely lunch here under the 400-year-old camphor trees in the magnificent rose garden. Afterwards, continue your drive to Cape Town and the Huijs Haerlem guesthouse. Although this guesthouse does not serve dinner, there are many very good restaurants in the immediate vicinity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room on a bed and breakfast basis. (approx. 180 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Accommodation A: Floreal House (standard room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation B: Cape Diem (classic king room)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Accommodation C: Four Rosmead (luxury room)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 23: Cape Town<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Day at leisure in and around Cape Town. A visit can be made to the V&amp;A Waterfront, Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula with the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the penguins at Boulders. Furthermore, there is of course the vibrant city centre of Cape Town with its many monumental buildings and the trendy shopping streets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stay in a double room on a bed and breakfast basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_rounded vc_toggle_color_orange  vc_toggle_size_lg\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h4>Day 24: Cape Town Airport<\/h4><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p>Today the entire day is available for exploring Cape Town and its surroundings. In the evening, we will drive to Cape Town Airport to return the rental car and check in for the flight to Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a9ed6877f72d{color:#ff742c;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_6a9ed6877f72d\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Reisom<\/span><\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>24-DAY SOUTH AFRICA AND ESWATINI ROAD TRIP <em>NORTH TO SOUTH<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>\u20ac1875,- per person ** (valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-10-2026)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>\u00a32695 per person ** (valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-10-2026)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>\u20ac4,995,- per person ** (valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-10-2026)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This price is based on two travellers. For solo travellers, a single supplement is available on request.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Prices for departures after 31\/10\/2026 are available on request. If you are interested, please send us a message. <a href=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact<\/a> Form<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flight<\/strong><br \/>\nThe stated travel cost excludes international flights. However, we can offer you flights from all airlines connected to IATA BSP. Upon request, we can provide you with a quote for various airlines.<\/p>\n<p>Flight price indication for this trip: KLM from EUR 880,- per person including airport tax and hand luggage, and excluding checked luggage, for the Amsterdam-Johannesburg \/ Cape Town \u2013 Amsterdam route.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extension of the journey<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is possible to have a longer or shorter stay in Africa if that is your preference. A \u201ctailor-made\u201d trip to your personal requirements is also possible, of course.<\/p>\n<p>If you let us know your travel wishes, we will provide you with a great quote, free of charge and with no obligation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changing the route:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe trip is an example of what we can offer you; if you wish and according to your instructions, we would be happy to adapt the trip to your personal travel preferences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Another car<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you would prefer a different (larger or smaller) car, this is of course possible, the price for this is available upon request. More information about the different types of cars can be found on our website www.afrikaonline.nl under the section <a href=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Car rental<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Departure dates:<\/strong><br \/>\nDaily departure possible<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a9ed6878091a{color:#ff742c;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_6a9ed6878091a\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Incl.\/excl. with this trip<\/span><\/h2><style>.vcex-bullets.vcex_6a9ed68780d6b .vcex-bullets-icon{color:#ff742c;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-bullets vcex-bullets--vertical custom-icon vcex_6a9ed68780d6b\"><strong>All-inclusive trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Car hire with option A:<\/strong> Car hire, category B (VW Polo Vivo or equivalent model with air conditioning, radio\/MP3 player and airbag) from Avis, including Premium Cover insurance; Premium Damage Waiver (zero liability), Premium Theft Waiver (zero liability), Third Party insurance, Public Liability Insurance, unlimited mileage, airport surcharge, tourist tax, VAT (15%), claim handling fee in the event of damage or theft, damage to windows, tyres, hubcaps and alloy wheels, young driver surcharge, contract fees and 1 additional driver<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Car hire with option B:<\/strong> Car hire, category C (Toyota Corolla Quest saloon or equivalent model with air conditioning, radio\/MP3 player and airbag) from Avis, including Premium Cover insurance; Premium Damage Waiver (zero liability), Premium Theft Waiver (zero liability), Third Party insurance, Public Liability Insurance, unlimited mileage, airport surcharge, tourist tax, VAT (15%), claim handling fee in the event of damage or theft, damage to windows, tyres, hubcaps and alloy wheels, young driver surcharge, contract fees and 1 additional driver<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\"><strong>Car hire with option C:<\/strong> Car hire, category M (Toyota Urban Cruiser automatic or equivalent model with air conditioning, radio\/MP3 player and airbag) from Avis, including Premium Cover insurance; Premium Damage Waiver (zero liability), Premium Theft Waiver (zero liability), Third Party insurance, Public Liability Insurance, unlimited mileage, airport surcharge, tourist tax, VAT (15%), claim handling fee in the event of damage or theft, damage to windows, tyres, wheel covers and rims, young driver surcharge, contract fees and 1 additional driver<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">23 nights' accommodation choice A, B or C as described or equivalent<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Domestic flight Durban \u2013 Port Elizabeth including airport tax with Fly Safair including hand and checked baggage<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Meals as described<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Game drives during your stay at the Private Game Reserve<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Directions and travel information<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-bullets.vcex_6a9ed687813a5 .vcex-bullets-icon{color:#414142;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-bullets vcex-bullets--vertical custom-icon vcex_6a9ed687813a5\"><strong>Excluding travel expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">International flights and airport taxes<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Reservation fee EUR 20,- per person<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Contribution to the SGR EUR 5,- per person (Guarantee Fund for Reisgelden Foundation)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Deposit R3,500 per car per rental period via credit card, extra driver R565 per driver per rental period), administration fee in case of a traffic violation R430 per fine, drop-off fee in case the car is returned to a different location than it was collected from starting from R2,226 (maximum fee for Cape Town \u2013 Johannesburg, price for other locations on request) delivery\/collection fee (R636 within a 25km radius during office hours, R1,166 for delivery within a 25km radius outside office hours, extra kilometres driven for R27 per km. Cross-border fee of R2,385 (for South Africa, Namibia and Botswana) and R848 for Swaziland and Lesotho). If the car is returned excessively dirty, valet charges will apply (R689). GPS rental R149 per day with retention of R3,180 excess in case of theft), child seat R583 (with retention of excess R2,650), damage to the underside of the car and damage from sandblasting (see also list of extra costs).<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Other meals<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Entrance fees, parking fees<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Other excursions\/game drives<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Fuel, oil and tolls<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Personal expenses<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon fas fa-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Everything not mentioned under inclusive<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a9ed68782060{color:#ff742c;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_6a9ed68782060\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Travel information<\/span><\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\nThis trip is offered with a choice of accommodation. Accommodation A consists of charming guesthouses (2-3 stars), accommodation B comprises more luxurious guesthouses (3-4 stars), and accommodation C features higher-end guesthouses (4-5 stars) with that little something extra.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, for both categories, it applies that the A, B, and C accommodations are situated in special locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rental car<\/strong><br \/>\nCategory B hire car (VW Polo Vivo with air conditioning, radio\/MP3 player or equivalent) (for travel cost option A), Category C hire car (Toyota Corolla Quest saloon with air conditioning, radio\/MP3 player, airbag, power steering or equivalent) (for travel cost option B) and a Category M hire car (Toyota Urban Cruiser automatic with air conditioning, radio\/MP3 player or equivalent) (for travel cost option C) including Premium Cover Damage Waiver and Premium Cover Theft Loss Waiver insurance, unlimited mileage, one-way fees, an additional driver and young driver surcharge.<\/p>\n<p>The car rental deposit must be paid by credit card. Drivers under 21 years old must have held their driving licence for at least 3 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participation<\/strong><br \/>\nAnyone in good health can participate in this trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visa<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you are staying in South Africa for less than 90 days, no visa is required. Furthermore, you must be in possession of a Dutch passport that is valid for at least 30 days on the day you leave the country.<\/p>\n<p>There must also be at least 2 blank pages next to each other in the passport for the necessary stamps. If you hold any other nationality, please check with the consulate of the respective countries.<\/p>\n<p>AfrikaOnline does not provide visas. For information, please visit the visa service website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visum.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.visum.nl<\/a>. Should travellers not be in possession of a valid passport and\/or travel documents during their journey, any consequences will be at their own expense. (subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>If you are travelling to or via South Africa with children under 18 years of age, you must be in possession of a copy of the English International Birth Certificate. If you are travelling as a single parent or with your minor child alone, you must also be in possession of a consent form from the other parent.<\/p>\n<p>For specific enquiries, please contact the South African Embassy in The Hague \u2013 reachable on weekdays between 14:00 and 16:00 on +31 (0)70 392 4501.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Luggage<\/strong><br \/>\nSuitcase or travel bag, generally with a maximum of 20 kg per person and 1 piece of hand luggage per person, with a maximum of 8 kg. If you wish to bring your golf bag, you must inform us when booking the trip so that we can request it from the airline.<\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, you can bring one golf bag per person, weighing a maximum of 12 kg, for a fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AfrikaOnline \u2013 Tel: 070 401 4092<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Price subject to change<\/em><br \/>\n<em>AfrikaOnline is not bound by errors or mistakes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/offerte\/?aol=AOL%20104:%2024%20daagse%20autorondreis%20Zuid-Afrika%20en%20Swaziland%20Noord%20naar%20Zuid%20aanbieding\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\" title=\"24-day South Africa and Swaziland road trip offer, North to South\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Request for quotation<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/24-daagse-autorondreis-Zuid-Afrika-en-Swaziland-aol-104.pdf\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\" title=\"24-day South Africa and Swaziland road trip offer, North to South\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Download as a PDF<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Request for information <\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><em>This is a starting price<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Car hire choice A, B or C<\/li>\n<li>23 nights' accommodation choice A, B or C as described or equivalent<\/li>\n<li>Domestic flight Durban \u2013 Port Elizabeth including airport tax with Fly Safair including hand and checked baggage<\/li>\n<li>Meals as described<\/li>\n<li>Game drives during your stay at the Private Game Reserve<\/li>\n<li>Directions and travel information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travel code <strong>AOL 104<\/strong><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/offerte\/?aol=AOL%20104:%2024%20daagse%20autorondreis%20Zuid-Afrika%20en%20eSwatini%20Noord%20naar%20Zuid\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button flat ff742c medium align-left inline\" title=\"Request for quotation\" rel=\"none\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Request for quotation<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"featured_media":7167,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[72,112,64],"product_tag":[1049,1403,861],"class_list":["post-6761","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-auto-rondreizen-zuid-afrika","product_cat-eswatini","product_cat-zuid-afrika","product_tag-autorondreis-zuid-afrika","product_tag-kruger-wildtuin","product_tag-swaziland","entry","has-media","first","instock","featured","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/6761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=6761"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=6761"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=6761"}],"curies":[{"name":"word processing","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}