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Explore the Garden Route from Cape Town - 4 Days

Duration: 4 days
Destination: South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
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  • 4 days
  • Cape Town
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Join our awesome private / small group tour with overnight stays in Knysna and Oudtshoorn.

Drive the famous Route 62. Experience the spectacular Cango Caves and the comical Ostrich. View seals, whales and Marine bird-life in Mossel Bay. Stroll along pristine beaches with no other footprints – only the endangered Oystercatcher. Visit ancient forests where elusive wild elephants and leopards lurk in the shadows. See Giant Yellowwood trees at Natures Valley.

Take a boat cruise to the stunning Knysna Heads and delight in the shopping and fine culinary foods at the Knysna Waterfront. Taste oysters and some of the regions finest wines, craft beers, gin and fresh juices.

The tour is conducted by an experienced chauffeur driver/ guide / host who will remain with you throughout the tour. Luxury accommodation is in four star Guest Houses, Lodges or Villas and includes daily breakfasts. Also included are some Dinners, Lunches and entry fees to Activities and Attractions as per itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1: From Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

Stop At: De Krans Wines, Station Rd, Calitzdorp 6660 South Africa
Guests leave Cape Town at 08h30 and travel through some of the wine-producing valleys of the Winelands. Each valley is graced with great scenic beauty.

Finding our way into the unique Klein Karoo by way of the superb Cogmanskloof Pass, we travel the Route 62 passing through a string of picturesque small towns set in this uniquely beautiful scenery.

Enjoy lunch and wine tasting and lunch platter at Die Krans in Calitzdorp, an internationally renowned award winning Wine Estate.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Scenic Cape Route 62 Volmoed, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa
We arrive in the town of Oudtshoorn, undisputed "ostrich capital" of the world. Our itinerary includes a visit to a fascinating Ostrich Show Farm where flocks of these strange birds are kept. We are shown their development from the egg to the 100 kg adult.

Overnight in Oudtshoorn in a 4 star Guest House.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at a four star Guest House.

Day 2: Cango Caves and Knysna

Stop At: The Cango Caves, 328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
The day begins with the Cango Caves heritage Tour. Visit one of the great wonders of Africa - the subterranean wonderland of Cango Caves for a tour of this vast sequence of caverns, each filled with astonishing formations of glittering drip-stones.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Waterfront Knysna Quays, 21 Waterfront Drive, Knysna 6571 South Africa
After lunch we head over the Outeniqua Pass to Knysna. En Route we stop at the Wilderness for an optional Craft Beer or Gin tasting. We arrive in Knysna in the late afternoon.

Enjoy an Optional Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. There is a choice between Yachts, Ferries and Cruisers. Sip a Sun-downer at the Knysna Yacht Club before dinner at the Knysna Quays.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a Villa at the Knysna Marina or a 4 star Guest House in the Knysna Village.

Day 3: Tsitsikamma Wilderness including Natures Valley and Plettenberg Bay

Stop At: Natures Valley Beach, Lagoon Drive, Nature's Valley South Africa
Today we drive to The Tsitsikamma National Park. We visit Plettenberg Bay and try to spot the local dolphins at play. Visit Natures Valley and take a walk along one of the most pristine beaches in South Africa. View ancient giant Yellowwood trees.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre, Forest Hall Road, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6602 South Africa
Visit the Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Here you will see various mammals and birds that have been injured and are being treated and prepared for there release into the wild. In the late afternoon we return to Knysna.


Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a Villa at the Knysna Marina or a 4 star Guest House in the Knysna Village.

Day 4: Mossel Bay

Stop At: Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, 1 Market St, Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay, 6500, South Africa
We visit the Diaz Museum, Aquarium and the Cape St Blaiz Lighthouse. We also take a boat cruise to Seal island to see, up close, hundreds of Cape Fur Seals.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Romonza Boat Trips, Quay 4, Mossel Bay, Harbour, 6500, South Africa
Take a ride out to sea on a yacht to visit seal Island. Here you will be able to get close to hundreds of Cape Fur Seals and seabirds. Keep a lookout for Whales and the Great White Shark.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Cape Town Hotel pickup and drop-off at George Airport or Luxury Coach Station
  • 3 nights luxury accommodation in 4 star Guest Houses, Lodges or Villas
  • Bottled water
  • Chauffeur/Driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry fees to:Ostrich Ranch, Cango Caves, Tenikwa Wildlife Centre, and Seal Island Boat Trip.
  • Wine/Juice tasting with lunch platter
  • 3x Breakfast
  • 3x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
  • Entry/Admission - The Cango Caves
  • Entry/Admission - De Krans Wines
  • Entry/Admission - Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
  • Entry/Admission - Romonza Boat Trips

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activities such as Knysna Boat Cruise
  • Airfare, Private Road Transfer or Luxury Coach from George Airport to your next destination.
  • Infant seats available
  • A minimum of 2 adults per departure is required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 4-star Accommodation with daily breakfasts
  • Stroller accessible
  • Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Near public transportation
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Road Transport from George Airport to your next destination is available. (At own cost)
  • Each Guest is allowed 1 medium sized bag and 1 cabin bag / rucksack
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up at Cape Town Accommodation Establishments or the Cape Town International Airport. The tour concludes at George Airport. We can also arrange private road or luxury coach transfers to your next destination. A minimum of 2 adults travelling is required for this tour to take place


Departure Time


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Explore the Garden Route from Cape Town - 4 Days
1/16/2024 - 12/15/2024

Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 days


User's Reviews

SUNHEE_Y

26 Jan, 2020

Oudtshoorn & knysna's accommodations were nice. Yacht club is good place for us in knyna. Paul Coetzee is good guide. I recommend him.

Dana_F

16 Oct, 2019

We were surprised to get a private guided tour! We had Paul the owner of simply explore South Africa. He was very gentle and attentive but not enough knowledgeable. We had 3 nights accommodation. 1st night in Oudtshoorn -el dorado - 5 stars. Other 2 nights in knysna - unsatisfactory. Also South african’s barbecue was disappointing.

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