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Private Trail Shuttle Hire

Door-to-Door Transfers

Luxury Hiking Trail Transport from George, Knysna, Plett & Airports

Planning to hike one of South Africa’s premier multi-day trails?
We provide door-to-door private shuttle transfers to and from the Otter Trail, Dolphin Trail, Whale Trail, and Leopard Trail.

We collect you from:

  • Your home or accommodation
  • Hotels & guesthouses
  • George Airport (GRJ)
  • Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha Airport (PLZ)

Travel comfortably with professional drivers and fixed one-way pricing.

 

Otter Trail Shuttle Service

Otter Trail

We provide direct private shuttle transfers to:

  • Storms River Mouth (trail start)
  • Nature’s Valley (trail finish)

Door-to-door service from:

  • George
  • Knysna
  • Plettenberg Bay
  • George Airport
  • Port Elizabeth Airport

Perfect for hikers wanting to avoid complex car swaps.

Dolphin Trail

Private door-to-door shuttle transfers to Tsitsikamma trail access points.

Includes:

  • Lodge pickups
  • Airport transfers
  • Hiking gear accommodation
  • Group transport options

Ideal for small hiking parties and guided groups.

Whale Trail

Whale Trail

Long-distance private transfers to De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Available from:

  • George
  • Knysna
  • Plettenberg Bay
  • Cape Town (on request)
  • George Airport
  • Port Elizabeth Airport

Early departures coordinated to match permit times.

Leopard Trail Shuttle Service

Leopard Trail

Remote-access private shuttle transfers to Baviaanskloof.

  • Experienced long-distance drivers
  • Safe gravel-road access
  • Airport collection available
  • Ideal for wilderness hikers

 Airport to Trail Transfers

We specialise in:

  • ✈️ George Airport to Otter Trail
  • ✈️ George Airport to Dolphin Trail
  • ✈️ Port Elizabeth Airport to Leopard Trail
  • ✈️ Airport to Whale Trail transfers

Your driver collects you at arrivals and transports you directly to the trailhead or your accommodation before departure.

No vehicle logistics. No post-hike driving fatigue

Private Trail Shuttle Pricing

Door-to-Door · One-Way · Per Vehicle

Pricing applies from George Airport (GRJ), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), Knysna or Plettenberg Bay.

Otter Trail – Storms River / Nature’s Valley

Vehicle Type

Capacity

One-Way (Knysna / Plettenberg Bay)

George Airport (GRJ)

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)

3-Seater Sedan

1–3 pax

R1,500

R2,600

R2,900

3-Seater Luxury Sedan

1–3 pax

R2,700

R3,000

R3,400

5-Seater Mercedes V-Class

1–5 pax

R3,400

R3,800

R4,300

7-Seater Luxury H1

1–7 pax

R3,700

R4,100

R4,600

13-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

8–13 pax

R4,500

R5,000

R5,700

22-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

14–22 pax

R5,900

R6,600

R7,500

Dolphin Trail – Tsitsikamma Area

Vehicle Type

Capacity

One-Way (Knysna / Plettenberg Bay)

George Airport (GRJ)

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)

3-Seater Sedan

1–3 pax

R2,100

R2,400

R2,700

3-Seater Luxury Sedan

1–3 pax

R2,500

R2,800

R3,200

5-Seater Mercedes V-Class

1–5 pax

R3,200

R3,600

R4,000

7-Seater Luxury H1

1–7 pax

R3,500

R3,900

R4,400

13-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

8–13 pax

R4,300

R4,800

R5,400

22-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

14–22 pax

R5,600

R6,200

R7,000

Leopard Trail – Baviaanskloof

Vehicle Type

Capacity

One-Way (Knysna / Plettenberg Bay)

George Airport (GRJ)

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)

3-Seater Sedan

1–3 pax

R5,000

R5,500

R5,800

3-Seater Luxury Sedan

1–3 pax

R5,800

R6,400

R6,800

5-Seater Mercedes V-Class

1–5 pax

R7,200

R7,900

R8,400

7-Seater Luxury H1

1–7 pax

R7,800

R8,600

R9,100

13-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

8–13 pax

R9,500

R10,500

R11,200

22-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

14–22 pax

R12,000

R13,200

R14,000

Whale Trail – De Hoop Nature Reserve

Vehicle Type

Capacity

One-Way (Knysna / Plettenberg Bay)

George Airport (GRJ)

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)

3-Seater Sedan

1–3 pax

R7,500

R8,200

R8,800

3-Seater Luxury Sedan

1–3 pax

R9,000

R9,800

R10,500

5-Seater Mercedes V-Class

1–5 pax

R11,500

R12,600

R13,500

7-Seater Luxury H1

1–7 pax

R12,500

R13,800

R14,700

13-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

8–13 pax

R15,000

R16,500

R17,800

22-Seater Semi-Luxury Bus

14–22 pax

R19,500

R21,000

R22,500

Pricing Notes:

  • Pricing is per vehicle, one-way.
  • Door-to-door service included.
  • Airport meet-and-greet included.
  • Hiking gear & luggage accommodated.
  • Return transfer discounts available.