
Experience South Africa at its most elegant: a hand-curated road trip through the Western Cape region—in a stylish vintage Mercedes, in a small group, and with a personal guide. This journey combines winding dream roads, vast landscapes, and authentic encounters with moments of pure enjoyment that will stay with you: boutique lodges, select wineries, extraordinary stops, and plenty of time for photo opportunities, breaks, and that classic “road trip feeling.”
Western Cape Classic Car Road Trip – Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route in 10 Days
Here’s what you can expect
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Cape Town & Atmosphere to kick things off: Get-together, group dinner, tour briefing, roadbook & team shirts – including a fitting start (featuring a local gin tasting).
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Winelands & Automotive Culture: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with Spier Wine Estate (coffee break & lunch) and the Franschhoek Motor Museum—a must-see for classic car enthusiasts.
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Route 62 & Montagu: One of South Africa’s most iconic road trip routes—open spaces, light traffic, and perfect roads for classic cars. In Montagu: D’T OIT Motors and relaxation in the hot springs.
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Little Karoo & Natural Wonders: Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn, followed by a safari highlight at the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (game drive in an open-top SUV).
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Garden Route & Coastal Vibes: Over the Outeniqua Pass to Knysna, including Knysna Elephant Park (elephant walk).
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Hermanus & Whale Coast: Coastal romance, cliff paths, and a delightful day with a deliberately open afternoon.
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Culinary highlight: Creation Wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley – exclusive wine & food pairing.
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Finale in Cape Town: Bo-Kaap, Signal Hill, Camps Bay, Lion’s Head, and panoramic viewpoints; optional cable car ride up Table Mountain, sundowner, or boat tour. Farewell evening with a special dinner.
Route at a Glance (approx. 1,500 km)
Cape Town → Stellenbosch/Franschhoek → Montagu (Route 62) → Oudtshoorn/Botlierskop → Knysna (Outeniqua Pass) → Hermanus/Whale Coast → back to Cape Town.
Included Services (included in the price)
1) Vehicle & Operation
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10 days in a Mercedes classic car (rental vehicle)
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Fuel and insurance (no additional costs, no extra charges)
2) Accommodation
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9 nights in selected boutique hotels & lodges, including breakfast
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Double room occupancy (twin/double depending on accommodation)
3) All planned admissions & experiences
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Welcome activity: Gin tasting
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Spier Wine Estate: Coffee break & lunch
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Franschhoek Motor Museum (admission/visit)
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D’T OIT MOTORS (admission/visit)
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Montagu Hot Springs (admission/visit)
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Cango Caves (Oudtshoorn) (admission/visit)
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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: guided safari game drive (in an open-air SUV)
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Knysna Elephant Park: visit including a guided elephant walk
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Creation Wines (Hemel-en-Aarde Valley): exclusive wine & food pairing (culinary highlight)
4) Organization & personal German-speaking tour guide (10 days)
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Overall planning and execution
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On-site guest support
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Storytelling / travel and daily briefings
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Roadbook including travel maps
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Team shirts
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Coordination of all partners/locations
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Personal contact person throughout the entire trip
Registration fee:
The registration fee covers the entry fee for one vehicle with up to two people. It includes the items listed above. The following are explicitly not included: individual travel to and from the event, lunch and dinner, as well as beverages (unless specified above), tips & personal expenses, and personal travel insurance.
Package price: € 7,200.00 for one vehicle with up to two people.
Customization options are available. Single room supplement: € 2,400.00 per person.
The vehicles included in the price are Mercedes models of the W123 series (200, 230E, 240D, and 300D), available with either manual or automatic transmission.
Also available are, among others, Mercedes SEC C126 (380 and 500) models—vehicle surcharge: €545.00 flat rate—or Mercedes SL R107 (280 and 450) models—vehicle surcharge: €775.00 flat rate.

