4 Day Garden Route Tour

Discover the beauty of South Africa’s Garden Route on this scenic 4-day tour. Starting in Port Elizabeth, the journey takes you through Storms River Mouth, Plettenberg Bay, and Knysna, with stops at iconic attractions like the Birds of Eden, whale watching, and the stunning Knysna Heads. Explore the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn before travelling along Route 62, visiting charming towns like Barrydale, Montagu, and Robertson. End your adventure in Cape Town, having experienced breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage along one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes.

HIGHLIGHTS

Interact with the Gentle Giants of Africa at The Elephant Sanctuary.
Visit the world’s first free-roaming multi-specie primate and bird sanctuary.
Whale Watching Tour for Southern Right Whales, Dolphins and Seals.
Walk a section of the famed Otter Trail.
Cango Caves + Safari Ostrich Farm

All Tours are carried out by a knowledgeable FGASA & Basic First Aid qualified guide registered with the Department of Tourism and South African National Parks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Port Elizabeth - Plettenberg Bay

Hotel Pick up: 08:30am City Orientation of Port Elizabeth travel along passing the surfing capital Jeffrey’s Bay. We travel along the world-famous ‘Garden Route’ toward Plettenberg Bay. This route is parallel to the ocean and features lakes, mountains, beaches, and steep cliffs. This part of the garden route reminds one of the Oregon Coast (USA) with its sand dunes and great surf beaches. We’ll make our way to the Big Tree the biggest yellow tree and national tree of South Africa and a lunch stop at Storm’s River Mouth in the Tsitsikamma National Park, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. You will have time to walk a short section of the famed Otter Trail, widely regarded as one of the finest in the world, stretching 41 km (25 mi – 5 days) from Storms River Mouth to Nature’s Valley. We continue on the N2 Garden Route to Plettenberg Bay crossing the Highest Commercial Bridge the Bloukrans Bridge (Photo Opportunity). Travelling towards The Elephant Sanctuary where you will have the opportunity to interact with the Gentle Giants of Africa, Overnight in Plettenberg Bay

Day 2: Plettenberg Bay (B)

After Breakfast, we travel to Birds of Eden the biggest bird Avery in the world for a guided tour. The next excursion is a Whale Watching encounter with our marine mammals like Southern Right Whales, Dolphins and Seals, with lunch and leisure time at the beach or the quaint town centre of Plettenberg Bay.

Day 3: Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn (B)

After Breakfast We continue to Knysna, a charming coastal town with tremendous water and mountain views and a laid-back lifestyle.

The town was founded in 1817 by George Rex, reputed to be an illegitimate son of King George III. Known for its picturesque lagoon, the town was first established as a timber port. Today, Knysna is proud of its riviera atmosphere with many sidewalk cafes and shops. Enjoy a coffee stop at the Knysna Waterfront. After our coffee stop, we travel towards the seaside towns of Sedgefield and Wilderness with its spectacular beaches and views. Making our way through the town of George named after King George III moving inland and over the Outeniqua Mountains to the Little Karoo (Klein Karoo), a semi-arid yet fertile valley or depression surrounded by formidable mountain ranges. This is the ostrich capital of South Africa with thousands of these unusual birds dotting fields throughout the area. At the turn of the century, ostrich feathers were in such demand that the fashion-conscious paid a premium and feathered the nests of the barons who built magnificent mansions known as “Feather Palaces.” This fine architecture can still be seen around the sedate and pleasant town of Oudtshoorn (pronounced ‘Oats-horn’), our final destination. We will have lunch at one of the region’s main ostrich show farms, followed by a tour thereof before continuing to Oudtshoorn where we finish our day.

Day 4: Oudtshoorn to Cape Town (B)

After Breakfast, we travel to the Cango Caves via Route 62 the longest wine route in the world passing quaint little towns, lunch stop at Barrydale, and after lunch leisurely travel towards Montagu, Robertson to Cape Town. Drop off Cape Town Based Hotel. Hotel not included.

Rates Include:

Accommodation is available as per the itinerary subject to availability at the time of booking. We reserve the right to book alternative accommodation at a similar or higher standard.
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast)
Transport & tour in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver & guide as per the itinerary
Entrance fees and sightseeing are per itinerary, except where stipulated as for own account.

Rates Exclude:

All flights and relevant taxes
All meals not specified
All drinks
Porterage at airports and hotels
Unless specifically quoted for above, items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.).
Tips and gratuities
Excess baggage fees and airport departure taxes
Visa and passport fees
Anything not specifically quoted in the above.