Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where you'll collect your rental car and set off into the cultured town of Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands.

Make your way to La Petite Ferme, a quaint and peaceful country house, where you will spend the next 2 nights.

Set out to explore this beautiful town and enjoy a delicious meal in one of the trendy restaurants, where you can sample some excellent local wines.

A superior guest house situated in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, South Africa.

Drive down to Hermanus and make yourself at home at Ocean Eleven Guest House. Hermanus is well known for its excellent land-based whale watching; you may even spot some from your suite.

Head out on a Whale Watching Tour where you stand a chance to see southern right whales and maybe even some great white sharks.

If you are just keen to relax, then take a walk along the sandy beaches, go shopping in the local villages and even play a round of golf at the Hermanus Golf Club.

A colonial-style guest house situated on the famous cliffs of Hermanus on South Africa's Whale Coast.

Continue your adventure up the Garden Route as you head to the seaside town of Knysna.

You'll spend the next 2 nights at Leisure Isle Lodge situated on a small island on the Knysna Lagoon.

Days here can be spent swimming in the lagoon, relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the views, or heading out to explore the Garden Route.

Charming lodge on the Knysna lagoon.

Head for the Eastern Cape town of Port Elizabeth to the chic Singa Lodge where you'll be spending the night.

The lodge is situated not too far from some excellent Blue Flag beaches, if you're in the mood for a stroll on the shore or a swim in the ocean.

Unique, chic lodge ideally located with access to the beach.

A short drive out of Port Elizabeth takes you to the Sunday's River Valley and River Bend Country Lodge.

Here you can enjoy game drives, excellent bird viewing and learning more about the conservation efforts and rehabilitation program.

This scenic valley provides a tranquil and relaxing end to your Garden Route Self Drive adventure.

Luxury country lodge situated in the Sundays River Valley near Port Elizabeth.

Leave behind the Sunday's Valley and make your way to Port Elizabeth where you will return your rental vehicle and board your outbound flight.