MAGNIFICENT GARDEN ROUTE (4 Days) from R3200 per person
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy an ostrich farm experience • Discover the Cango Caves with its magnificent dripstone formations • Journey via ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, situated at the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon • Stroll through the Tsitsikamma National Park, renowned for its age-old trees
ITINERARY
Day 1: (Wed) Cape Town / Oudtshoorn We depart by 07h30 and travel via the town of Montagu on ‘Route 62’ (South Africa’s version of America’s famous ‘Route 66’) to the pretty village of Barrydale where we stop for tea (own account). Then on to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry. After a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we continue to our Oudtshoorn hotel for check in and overnight.
Day 2: (Thu) Oudtshoorn / Knysna (BD) This morning go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. We then drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, then onto Knysna, perhaps South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. Spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town’s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars.
Day 3: (Fri) Knysna (BL) Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon, then visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying this lovely and special town.
Day 4: (Sat) Port Elizabeth (B) We get to Port Elizabeth mid afternoon, after a drive through the glorious indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest. The tour ends at the airport or at a central hotel.
OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR PACKAGE
(SUNDAY) Arrive Cape Town On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel, your base for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
(MONDAY) Cape Winelands Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. Visit the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans Language Monument.
(TUESDAY) Cape Peninsula Depart on a full day tour to Cape Point, drive along the Atlantic seaboard, visit Hout Bay and then continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive through the historic naval village of Simon’s Town. Return to Cape Town and overnight.
OPTIONAL POST-TOUR PACKAGE
We can also add nights at a Big Five Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth, located in a non-malaria area (no meds required). Accommodation include all meals, 2 game drives and 1 bush walk per day
