From R22 500 pp*
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Available in German
Garden Route | 
6 Day Tour
Included
Meals
Transport: vehicle, fuel, and toll fees
Registered / qualified tourist guide
Driver (for guided tour groups bigger than 10 people)
Accommodation
Entrance fees
Excluded
All lunches and dinners are for clients own account.
Optional activities
Travel insurance
The tour operates all year round with a minimum of two persons. For single travelers who would like to do this as a private tour please contact us for a quotation.
Please note that the tour starts with a full-day tour of the city and its surrounds. Meet and greet can be organized as well as the first nights’ accommodation and transfer to your hotel. Please contact us if you require these services.
HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Harold Porter Nature Reserve, Land based whale spotting (June – December), Rotary drive (Walker Bay viewpoint), Wine tasting (Hemel en Aarde Valley).
OPTIONAL: Whale watching adventure on the open sea
Day 2: Famous Route 62, Swellendam (South Africa’s third oldest town), Tradouw pass, Huisrivier pass, Port & wine tasting
Day 3: Ostrich show farm, Schoemanshoek Valley, Cango Caves, Visit the Wildlife Ranch including two wildlife encounters of your choice (cheetah, lemur, serval, snake, tegu or crocodile cage diving)
Day 4: Outeniqua Pass, Wilderness, Sunset sail on the Knysna estuary, The Heads viewpoint
Day 5: Bloukrans Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, Hiking and beautiful photo opportunities, Visit to the big Yellow wood tree, Indigenous forest.
OPTIONAL: Bungy jumping at Bloukrans bridge
Day 6: Big 5 safari - Addo Elephant National park, Port Elizabeth
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Cape Town - Hermanus, 150km
We depart from Cape Town and take the beautiful coastal drive (Clarens drive) towards Hermanus. The route is well-known for its natural beauty, white sandy beaches, majestic mountains, a rich diversity in plant life and excellent wines. We visit beautiful waterfalls and learn about the indigenous flora at Harold Porter Nature Reserve.
During whale season there are several opportunities to spot whales from the numerous vantage points along Hermanus’ elevated rocky coastline (the best land-based viewing point in the world for whale–watching). We conclude the day with wine tasting at one of the well-known estates in the Hemel en Aarde valley (meaning – “Heaven and Earth”) followed by a drive up the mountain for a majestic view over Hermanus and the spectacular Walker Bay.
| Route | Cape Town – Strand – Gordon’s Bay – Clarens drive - Rooiels – Pringle Bay – Betty’s Bay – Kleinmond – Hermanus |
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| Accommodation | Hermanus, Harbour House Hotel |
| Meals | No meals included |
Day 2: Hermanus - Oudtshoorn, 350km
This is a day of changing landscapes and beautiful contrasts. We leave the coastal areas and travel towards the Klein Karoo. Klein meaning “small” and Karoo is an old Khoi San word meaning “Land of thirst”. We travel through the third oldest town in South Africa, Swellendam and cross into the Klein Karoo via the very scenic Tradouw pass. Keep your eyes open for the Blue crane, South Africa’s national bird which is known to be found in this area.
This route brings you to the famous Route62, known as the longest wine route in the world! Crossing the beautiful Huisrivier pass with its magnificent geological rock formations we head into Calitzdorp, well known as the Port Capital of South Africa. We stop at Boplaas wine estate for port tasting. A short drive brings you to the feather capital of the world, Oudtshoorn.
| Route | Hermanus – Stanford – Riviersonderend – Swellendam – Tradouw pass – Barrydale – Ladismith – Huisrivier pass – Calitzdorp – Oudtshoorn |
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| Accommodation | Oudtshoorn, Mooiplaas Guesthouse |
| Meals | Breakfast included |
Day 3: Oudsthoorn and surrounds 60km
We will be spending the day around the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, which is situated between the spectacular Swartberg and Outeniqua passes. We visit one of the many ostrich show farms in the area and learn about this fascinating bird, which played such a big economic role in this town. The tranquil Schoemanshoek Valley leads us to the world renowned Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn oldest and most popular attraction.
To date three systems of limestone caverns have been discovered and a part of these magical caves will be explored by us!
| Route | Cape Town – Paarl – Franschhoek – Stellenbosch – Cape Town |
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| Accommodation | Oudtshoorn, Mooiplaas Guesthouse |
| Meals | Breakfast included |
Day 4: Oudtshoorn - Knysna 150km
The road from Oudtshoorn towards the Garden Route leads us to the spectacular Outeniqua pass! After a brief photo stop, we travel through George and the winding Kaaimans pass, towards the beautiful coastal town of Wilderness, which is well known for its un-spoilt sandy beaches.
We head for one of South Africa’s favourite towns, Knysna, where you have a bit of time to explore the waterfront before heading to our accommodation. We end the day with a relaxing, late-afternoon sunset sail on the Knysna estuary.
| Route | Oudtshoorn – Outeniqua pass - George – Kaaimans pass – Wilderness – Sedgefield – Knysna |
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| Accommodation | Knysna, The Rex Hotel |
| Meals | Breakfast included |
Day 5: Knysna – Addo Elephant Park
The lush vegetation, mountains, lagoons, rivers, beaches, and sea combine to make the Garden Route a visual treat. We leave Knysna and travel further along the coast, passing coastal towns and picturesque estuaries. On the other side of Plettenberg Bay the Bloukrans Bridge crosses a deep ravine, which is the site of the world’s highest bungee jumps from a bridge, a full 216m in height.
Next, we visit one of South Africa’s national parks, Tsitsikamma National Park. Tsitsikamma means “place of the sparkling waters”. With its rugged coast, thriving indigenous forest, panoramic views, and abundance of fresh water from streams, this park is a paradise to visitors. There will be time for different hiking trails and taking pictures, afterwards we’ll have a light lunch at the restaurant with its views over the sea.
| Route | Knysna – Plettenberg Bay – Bloukrans Bridge (bungy jumping) – Tsitsikamma National Park – Stormsriver – Addo Elephant Park |
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| Accommodation | Addo Elephant Park, Camp Figtree |
| Meals | Breakfast & dinner included |
Day 6: Addo Elephant Park – Port Elizabeth 100km
After an early breakfast you will be collected at 8am for a four-hour game drive in the Addo Elephant Park. The Big 5 is difficult to spot, but the landscape combined with the animals, makes this an unforgettable experience! There is a possibility to spot Lion, Buffalo, Black Rhino, leopard, elephant and, much other smaller game, such as Kudu, Warthog and many bird species. After returning to the lodge you will have the opportunity to have lunch before heading to historical Port Elizabeth, also known as “The Friendly City”, and we come to the end of a memorable tour.
| Route | Addo Elephant Park – Port Elizabeth |
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| Meals | Breakfast included |
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