The Garden Route

This 7-day Garden Route tour will take you along the beautiful sceneries of the Western Cape. Drive from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth via the Garden Route and miss nothing in between. Enjoy the beautiful coastlines on the Indian Ocean and marvel at the stunning landscapes the Western Cape has to offer. Meet many different people and make memories that last a lifetime! Discover the Garden Route in South Africa.

The Garden Route, South Africa

Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine Route

Leaving the Mother City of Cape Town behind, we drive to Stellenbosch to the Spier Wine Estate where, if you have chosen for the Activity Package, we will have an excellent wine tasting.
On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day of the Garden Route Tour in South Africa. On arrival at our accommodation stop for the night, your guides will brief you on what to expect from the great holidays that lie ahead.
Meals: Lunch

Day 2 Route 62 – Oudtshoorn

Today we travel along the famous Route 62 towards Oudtshoorn and, time permitting, stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub… If you have chosen for the Activity Package, we take a guided tour through the Cango Caves, which are some of the most impressive limestone caverns and the different formations are quite astonishing. You will have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm later in the afternoon. Tonight we stay in Oudtshoorn where you will spend a relaxing evening after a long day on this amazing Garden Route Tour. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Knysna / Plettenberg Bay

Today we cross over the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains to Knysna. Your afternoon is free to explore Knysna, one of South Africa’s most popular seaside towns located on the beautiful Garden Route coast.
Optional Activities: Canoeing, hiking, Knysna Elephant Park, Lagoon Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4, 5 Bloukrans and Tsitsikamma National Park

One of South Africa’s best-kept Garden Route secrets is Tsitsikamma National Park. If you have chosen to include the Activity Package the entrance fee will be included. Boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb coastal scenery Tsitsikamma is a destination that many people will return to when they come back to South Africa. The first few hours of the famous Otter Trail Hike are included in your Activity Package. For those needing an adrenaline boost the nearby Bloukraans Bridge is home to the world’s highest bridge bungee jump at 212m! Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest bungee bridge in the world), treetop canopy tours, hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park

Continuing in to the Eastern Cape, we enter Addo Elephant National Park, which is home to many of Africa’s big game. Our truck gives us an elevated view on our game drive this afternoon, particularly for those photographic enthusiasts amongst us. This is one of the highlights of your Garden Route holidays.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Port Elizabeth

After an early morning game drive in Addo we depart the National Park and drive to Port Elizabeth Airport where our Garden Route tour will end. South Africa will miss you!
Meals: Breakfast

RATES & INCLUSIVE / EXCLUSIVE

Tour Price: ZAR 4.703,00, single supplement: ZAR 210,00
Activity Package: ZAR 470,00
The prices in EUR are only indications. Payments are to be done in ZAR (South African Rand).

Included

Meals mentioned in Itinerary
6 nights twin share camping
All activities mentioned in itinerary (except for optional activities)

Excluded

Activity Package R470.- The activity package consists of a Spier Wine tasting, Cango Caves basic tour, Tsitsikamma National Park entrance.
Single Supplement R210.- The tour is based on twin share accommodation. If you want to go alone you have to pay the single supplement.
Personal Expenses

The tour can also be booked as an accommodated tour.

Departure Dates 2013

January: 7th, 21st
February: 4th, 18th
March: 4th, 18th
April: 1st, 15th, 29th
May: 13th, 27th
June: 10th, 24th
July: 8th, 22nd
August: 5th, 19th
September: 2th, 16th, 30th
October: 14th, 28th
November: 11th, 25th
December: 9th, 23rd

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Kindly note that the prices and accommodation are subject to change based on date, availability and special requests.

What makes this tour different

Experience the deserts like never before. Learn how the locals have managed to adapt and survive in the harsh desert conditions. Learn about the desert eco-system and marvel at the beauty of the nature. The Garden Route in South Africa is one of the most travelled routes in South Africa and there is reason for that. We will show you the beauty of this part of our country and give you an extended insight in culture, history, nature and people. The Garden Route in South Africa is stunning and always worth travelling.