3 Day Garden Route

3 Day Garden Route

This is a private, exclusive tour where the attention to the guests is priority and the itinerary is more flexible. Guests have one on one interaction with our highly qualified Guides.

Itinerary

Day 1: Port Elizabeth - Knysna

Stop At: Tsitsikamma Forest’s Big Tree, Just west of the Paul Sauer Bridge on the N2, Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa
Day 1: We depart from Port Elizabeth in the morning and head towards the picturesque region of the Tsitsikamma Forest and Coastal National Park. Our first stop is for refreshments at the scenic Storms River Bridge. After stretching our legs, we continue on a short distance to the Big Tree. A short walk through the shaded serenity of the Tsitsikamma Forest will take us to this awe inspiring 800 year old wonder. Drive down to the Storms River Mouth for an option to walk across the suspension bridge which spans the stormy Storms River.

Our next destination is Knysna, en-route to this charming Garden Route town, we take in a stunning coastal view at the elevated lookout at Plettenberg Bay. A 20-minute drive on from Plettenberg Bay, we see Knysna nestled on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. We will spend the night here, taking time to absorb the great scenery and charming holiday atmosphere. While in Knysna, we have the option of taking a sunset cruise (not included in the rate) across the lagoon to the famous Knysna heads. Sleepover in Knysna.


Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Knysna Belle or similar 4*

Day 2: Knysna - Oudtshoorn

Stop At: Safari Ostrich Show Farm, R328 Road 6 KM From Oudtshoorn Towards Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa
Day 2: Knysna - Oudtshoorn

Stop At: Safari Ostrich Show Farm, R328 Road 6 KM From Oudtshoorn Towards Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa

Day 2: After breakfast we leave Knysna and head for the coastal town of Mossel Bay, but before getting there we take time enjoying all the Garden Route has to offer, as we travel through Sedgefield and the unique eco-system of the 5 lakes. When we reach Mossel Bay, we take a short tour around the historic town. Next on the agenda is a trip inland over the Robinson Pass. This will lead to our next destination, the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn where we will visit an ostrich farm. We will spend the night in Oudtshoorn.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hlangana Lodge or similar 4*

Day 3: Oudtshoorn - Cape Town

Stop At: The Cango Caves, 328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
Day 3: Oudtshoorn - Cape Town

Stop At: The Cango Caves, 328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa

Day 3: After a hearty breakfast we visit the world famous Cango Caves, and if requested the Cango Wildlife Ranch. From there, we continue on our way to Cape Town via the quaint towns and wine routes of Barrydale, Montagu and Robertson, over the beautiful Du Toit’s Kloof Pass and through the Paarl Valley to the Mother City.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.