10 days in South Africa Itinerary

Thanks to the proximity of top tourist spots, Jeffreys Bay vacations allow you to surf, fish, tag sharks, watch wildlife, ride horses along the beach, and experience the world's highest bungee jump all on the same day.

Step out of Jeffreys Bay to go to Saint Francis Bay and see Port St Francis, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, pick up some new knowledge with Featherfoot Beach Horse Trails & Riding School, stroll through Dolphin Beach, and explore by horseback at Papiesfontein Beach Horse Trails.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Jeffreys Bay route tool.

Port Elizabeth to Jeffreys Bay is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive. In May in Jeffreys Bay, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Storms River.

Located on the famous Garden Route along the Indian Ocean coast, Storms River serves as a gateway to the nearby national park, drawing adventurous souls and ecotourists.

On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the views from Suspension Bridge and then trek along The Dolphin Trail.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Storms River trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Jeffreys Bay to Storms River by car takes about 1.5 hours. In May in Storms River, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can drive to Knysna.

Enshrouded in lush indigenous forest and surrounding a scenic lagoon of the same name, the Garden Route town of Knysna has plenty to offer.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Knysna Heads, then stroll through Knysna Elephant Park, and then stroll through Robberg Nature Reserve.

To find ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Knysna route maker.

You can drive from Storms River to Knysna in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In May in Knysna, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Wilderness.

On a vacation in Wilderness, a coastal resort town on the Garden Route, you'll have easy access to a multitude of nature trails and activities set among the rivers, beaches, and forests of Wilderness National Park and Goukama Nature Reserve.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): stop by Tiny Shop. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Wilderness Beach, then take some stellar pictures from Dolphin Point Lookout, and then get great views at Map of Africa Viewpoint.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Wilderness travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Knysna to Wilderness takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Knysna in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Wilderness. On the 9th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.