South Africa's most beautiful road trip
The Garden Route runs along the southern Cape coast — a ribbon of forest, lagoon and cliff that's one of the world's great drives. As a private Garden Route tour from Cape Town, it's best done over several days, and Cheryl shapes the whole journey around you: how far you go, where you stay, and what you stop for along the way.
Since 2003 she's been driving this coast, so you get the timing right — the forest walk before the crowds, the viewpoint at the best light, and the little towns most tours skip straight past.
What you'll see
- Mossel Bay — the gateway to the Garden Route on the Indian Ocean.
- Wilderness — lakes, lagoons and long empty beaches backed by forest.
- Knysna — the lagoon town between the dramatic sandstone Heads, famous for oysters.
- Tsitsikamma & Storms River — ancient forest, sea cliffs and the famous suspension bridge over the river mouth.
- Optional add-ons — Plettenberg Bay beaches, elephant or primate sanctuaries, and Oudtshoorn's Cango Caves.
- Whales & dolphins along the coast in season (roughly July–November).
Perfect for UK & overseas visitors
For anyone planning a longer South Africa holiday from the UK, the Garden Route is the classic add-on to a few days in Cape Town. With a private guide-driver there's no self-drive stress on unfamiliar roads, no hire-car admin, and no rigid coach schedule — Cheryl handles the logistics and the route so you can simply take it in. Tell her how many days you have and she'll plan an itinerary that fits.
Tailor-made, always private
Garden Route trips are built entirely around you — your pace, your interests, your budget for accommodation. Whether it's a relaxed three-day coastal escape or a fuller loop including Route 62 on the way back, Cheryl will put together the journey that suits you.
