I think Kwandwe is a far better choice than Shamwari in that area - no contest.
If you've never been to South Africa and only have a week, driving the Garden Route is a massively over-rated waste of time in my opinion. Better to explore Cape Town and its environs instead (you'll have the scenic vistas and great beaches of the Garden Route and way more, all with less dead driving time),and then fly to Kwandwe.
Last edited by ThudAndBlunder; Jan 5, 2015 at 11:24 am