This 7-day tour will take you along the beautiful sceneries of the Western Cape. Drive from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth 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!
The Garden Route
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 visit the Cheetah Breeding Centre before some excellent wine tasting a little later in the day.
On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day. On arrival at our accommodation stop for the night, your guides will brief you on what to expect from the days 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 of 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. 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.
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 secrets is the 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. 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 bungee jump at 212m! Optional Activities: Bungy jumping (highest 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.
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 tour will end.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES INCLUSIVE / EXCLUSIVE
Tour Price: ZAR 4.950,00, single supplement: ZAR 280,00
Activity Package: ZAR 250,00
The prices in GBP 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 R250- The activity package consists of a Spier Wine tasting plus cheetah entrance, Cango Caves basic tour, Tsitsikamma National Park entrance.
- Single Supplement R280- 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 2012
January: 9th, 23rd
February: 6th, 20th
March: 5th, 19th
April: 2nd, 16th, 30th
May: 14th, 28th
June: 11th, 25th
July: 9th, 23rd
August: 6th, 20th
September: 3rd, 17th
October: 1st, 15th 29th
November: 12th, 26th
December: 10th, 24th
Please read our terms and conditions to inform yourself about our booking procedures.
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.
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