Affordable Garden Route & Safari Family Holiday

Famous as Africa's favourite city, Cape Town is the cosmopolitan heart of South Africa and the multi-faceted starting point of your family adventure along the Garden Route.

Pick up your rental car from Cape Town International Airport and make your way to The Glen Apartments, your accommodation ideally located in the trendy beach area of Camps Bay.

Only a short distance from all that Cape Town has to offer, your apartment will prove to be an excellent base from which to head out on foot or by car for highlights such as the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, Robben Island and the city's numerous world-class beaches.

Say goodbye to Cape Town, cross the surrounding mountains and begin your journey into the rural Overberg and Little Karoo semi-desert regions before arriving in the town of Oudtshoorn - the ostrich capital of South Africa.

Spend the night at the family farm of Mooiplaas where you can interact with the flightless birds, learn about the ostrich trade and take a spectacular trip out to the nearby Cango Caves.

Enjoy a dinner out in Oudtshoorn in the evening or arrange a delicious home-cooked meal with your hosts, the Kellers.

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Garden Route to The Lofts, on Thesen Islands in the the charming town of Knsyna and overlooking the lagoon.

Explore Thesen Harbour Town and its unique personality or treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment in La Spa Tranquille, lounge around the swimming pool or visit the specialized shop.

Continue your drive along the coast until you reach Port Elizabeth, affectionately known as 'The Friendly City'. From here, drive inland to Kariega Game Reserve and on to Kariega Family Lodge. Set in beautiful unspoilt surroundings, the lodge offers a classic safari experience as well as a number of great kids activities.

Explore Kariega on hiking, mountain biking or horse-riding excursions through the safe, non-Big 5 part of the reserve, but it's big animals all the way when you're on Kariega's guided game drives in the main reserve - be on the lookout for all members of the Big 5!

Children can join the Junior Rangers Club and get involved in a number of fun, monitored and guided activities while you relax on your private deck and enjoy some downtime.

Leave the Kariega Game Reserve and drive to Port Elizabeth Airport to drop off your hired car and start your onward travel arrangements.