Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and collect your rental vehicle. A scenic drive takes you through to Schulphoek Seafront Guest House in a beautiful protected sanctuary, just outside of Hermanus.

This area is well-known for it abundant whale sightings and spectacular scenery. During whale season, it is even possible to see whales and dolphins from the windows in the living and dining areas of the guest house.

There are many day trips, activities and outings for you to enjoy in the area, including cliff and beach walks, wine estate tours, boat-based fishing and a choice of 3 golf courses.

Superior, seaside guest house situated just outside Hermanus.

Travel along the Garden Route to the spectacularly beautiful Knysna area. Your accommodation for the next 2 nights is at Leisure Isle Lodge, situated in a beautiful and secluded location, on a tiny island in the Knysna lagoon.

When you're not relaxing at the lodge or swimming in the lagoon, you can take some time to explore the island. Spend an afternoon browsing around in the art gallery or take a walk about the small boat harbour.

Charming lodge on the Knysna lagoon.

Travel further along the Garden Route to Plettenberg Bay, where you will spend the next 3 nights at Hog Hollow, situated in a private nature reserve, with views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. The lodge is situated alongside a central dam, creating a private oasis on the edge of an indigenous forest.

Relax by the pool overlooking the Matjes River Gorge, or stroll along the forest's walking trails to see the elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park. You could also take a boat ride out to sea, and get close to the whales and dolphins that visit this coastline.

Country lodge, set in a forest close to Plettenberg Bay.

Journey along to the Eastern Cape, for your final 3 nights stay at Pumba Water Lodge. Pumba Water Lodge is situated in the Pumba Private Game Reserve, an area with an abundant wildlife and game population. Here, you have the opportunity to spot a variety of large mammals, such as white lion, wild dog, hyena and cheetah, from a custom-made open Landrover.

African safari lodge overlooking Lake Cariega on a private Big 5 reserve in the Eastern Cape.

Drive to Port Elizabeth, where your memorable tour of the Garden Route will come to an end.