Magnificent Garden Route

JOURNEY INCLUSIONS

3 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 1 Dinner Accommodation | Transportation | Porterage Sightseeing as specified

JOURNEY PLANNER

2021 DEPARTURE DATES

2021

9 Feb

10 May

2, 16 Aug

1, 15 Nov

8 Mar

7 Jun

6 Sep

6 Dec

All departures are in English

Cape Town > Mossel Bay > Oudtshoorn > Knysna > Port Elizabeth

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA

Oudtshoorn

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Mossel Bay 1

Knysna Port Elizabeth INDIAN OCEAN

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DAY 1 (MONDAY) CAPE TOWN > MOSSEL BAY

After an early morning departure from Cape Town, we’ll travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views from the top to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coastline being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa that creates unforgettable memories. After this thrilling experience, we continue via historic Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa, to Mossel Bay from where the Garden Route extends to the Storms River in the east. Overnight in Mossel Bay.

Diaz Hotel & Resort or similar

Distance travelled today: 507 kms

DAY 3 (WEDNESDAY) OUDTSHOORN > KNYSNA [BL]

After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building, said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (weather permitting), where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for a sumptuous lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon. Overnight in Knysna.

Rex Hotel or similar

Distance travelled today: 134 kms

DAY 2 (TUESDAY) MOSSEL BAY > OUDTSHOORN [BD]

After breakfast we continue our journey to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Visit an Ostrich Farm for a fun filled interactive guided tour. Enjoy a wine tasting at Karusa, a family owned and managed boutique wine estate, before setting off on a tour of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Overnight in Oudtshoorn with dinner at your boutique guest house, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich Steak.

La Plume Guest House or similar

Distance travelled today: 155 kms

DAY 4 (THURSDAY) KNYSNA > PORT ELIZABETH [B]

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Port Elizabeth. You’ll head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, known as the ‘friendly city’, with a wonderful climate. The tour ends on arrival in Port Elizabeth. Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport. Distance travelled today: 274 kms