Water Babies Family Self-drive

This 13 night self-drive is a classical family trip to Cape Town, the Garden Route and Eastern Cape with plenty of attractions along the way. Using premier accommodation, it's ideal for the South African summer, spring and autumn. As the Western and Eastern Cape is malaria-free, this holiday is suitable for young kids.

Overview

Cape Town * Whale Coast * Little Karoo * Garden Route * Lalibela Game Reserve (Eastern Cape)ย 

This 13 night self-drive is a classical family trip to Cape Town, the Garden Route and Eastern Cape with plenty of attractions along the way.

As the area is malaria-free, this holiday is ideal for babies and upwards. However we recommend slightly older children if possible (eg 6 years and upwards) so that they can enjoy the safari experience. It uses mid-range premier accommodation.

At a Glance: Water Babies Family Self Drive Tour in the Cape, 13 nights

  • 4 nights Cape Town, African Elite Waterfront Apartments, Two-bedroom Apartment, Room Only
  • 2 nights Whale Coast, De Hoop Collection, Two-bedroom Opstal Cottage, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
  • 2 nights Little Karoo, La Plume, Two-bedroom Family Villa, Bed & Breakfast
  • 3 nights Garden Route, Hunters Country House, Two-bedroom Family Suite, Bed & Breakfast
  • 2 nights On Safari in the Eastern Cape, Lalibela Marks Camp, Family Suite, Fully Inclusive
Why we love this tour:
  • Malaria free holiday including the safari
  • See many varied sides of the Cape
  • Ideal for escaping the northern hemisphere winter as Mediterranean climate

Note:ย  This Water Babies family holiday sample price is based on one family room or suite for two adults and two children between the ages of 4 and 12 years. However of course families come in different shapes and sizes. So if you would like your children to have their own room. Or you have three children, or a mix of children and teenagers, then the price will increase. As you may need to take two rooms. Please contact us for a tailor-made quote.

Tailor-make this quote:

All our sample tours on this website are merely suggestions as we specialise in tailor-making itineraries. So feel free to ask for different accommodation or to add another night if you have time. We particularly recommend a third night on safari if possible.

We can also easily upgrade the accommodation used if you prefer. (Similarly we can make some downward adjustments if you need to trim the budget.)

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Our Digital Itinerary

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An idea of price

Sample pricing shows for a family of 4 with 2 children, 12 years and under. Ask us for a quotes if you have teenagers or more/less children. You will need to fly back from Port Elizabeth to either Cape Town or Johannesburg to head home. This is NOT included as flights are subject to change.

INCLUDES

Meals and accommodation as shown in digital brochure (Room only for 4 nights, 2 nights on Half Board, Bed & Breakfast for 5 nightsย and 2 nights on Full Board & Game Activities (excl drinks), Car rental (SUV) with unlimited kilometres and super cover insurance. Price is based on a family of four with two children under 12 years.

EXCLUDES

International & domestic flights, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified.

May 2025 - Aug 2025
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