Magnificent Garden Route - 4 Days
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- Enjoy an ostrich farm experience.
- Discover the Cango Caves with its magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Visit the beautiful 'Garden of Eden'.
- Spend an afternoon in Knysna, a bustling arts and craft town.
Day 1: (Wed) Cape Town / Oudtshoorn
We fetch you from your hotel by 07h30 and travel via the town of Montagu on 'Route 62' (South Africa's version of America's famous 'Route 66') to the pretty village of Barrydale where we stop for tea (own account). Then on to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'Feather Capital of the World' thanks to its huge ostrich industry. After a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we continue to our Oudtshoorn hotel for check in and overnight.
Accommodation: Queens Hotel or similar
Day 2: (Thu) Oudtshoorn / Knysna (BD)
This morning we go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. We then drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, then onto Knysna, perhaps South AFrica's most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. Spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town's many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars.
Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar
Day 3: (Fri) Knysna (BL)
Enjoy a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon, then visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch spend the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this lovely and special town.
Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar
Day 4: (Sat) Port Elizabeth (B)
We get to Port Elizabeth mid afternoon, after a drive through the glorious indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest. The tour ends at the airport or at a central hotel.
Optional Pre Tour Package
(Sun) Arrive Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by a Thompsons Representative and transferred to the Protea Hotel President, or similar, your base for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
(Mon) Cape Winelands
Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. Visit the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans Language Monument.
(Tue) Cape Peninsula
Depart on a full day tour to Cape Point, drive along the Atlantic seaboard, visit Hout Bay and then continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive through the historic naval village of Simon's Town. Return to Cape Town and overnight.
Extensions to the above tour are available, as well as various other optional day excursions.
Tour Prices and other Information
Tour Includes:
Transportation
Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 18-seater mini-buses.
Professionally Escorted
Discover the Garden Route with our professional Tour Guides.
Accommodation
Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
Dining Inclusions
*3 Breakfasts *1 Lunch *1 Dinner
Plus
Hotel porterage included.
All Ways Africa reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard, subject to availability.
Land content only
Departs: Wednesdays
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