Planning a trip to South Africa in 2024 and thinking about traveling along the Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

In this travel blog I will share my 17-day itinerary from Cape Town that will take you along some of the best places to visit in South Africa on our day-to-day self-drive route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. One of the most popular itineraries for people traveling to South Africa for the first time.

Also find the best places to stay, some useful travel tips and things to do in Cape Town, the best stops along the Garden Route and the Karoo, tips about car hire in South Africa, the best Game Reserves for an unforgettable Big Five Safari in Port Elizabeth and more.