Spectacular, Fun, Safe, Adventurous – just some of the words to describe this Garden Route Tour.
Join this 5 Day Garden Route Tour with a reliable and professional company that has been in operation since 1999. This 5 day, 4 night adventure tour is perfect for backpackers, professionals and those young at heart who wish to see and explore the best the Garden Route has to offer.
Price from: R5350* (Prices and itinerary subject to change and availability)
Includes: Transport, Qualified Guide, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation, 2 x Big 5 Safari Game Drives, Cheetah Walk, Entrance fees: Cango Ostrich Farm, Tsitsikamma National Park
Excludes: Drinks, Lunches, Entrance into the Addo Elephant National Park
Optional Extras: Bungy Jumping, Cango Caves, Activities not mentioned above
Itinerary:
DAY 1
Depart Cape Town at 6 am and head up to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo semi desert area and also the ostrich capital of the World. This drive follows the world famous Route 62 and we’ll stop at Ronnie’s sex shop en-route for a refreshing drink! We’ll visit the Cango Caves for a tour through this magnificent cave system and also visit an ostrich farm for a closer look at this enormous bird. You can even try your luck at riding one! Tonight we’ll stay in Oudtshoorn and have a delicious ostrich braai for dinner. (Dinner)
DAY 2
Leaving Oudtshoorn we’ll cross the mountain range to the coast and the gorgeous Garden Route. Our first stop is the scenic ‘map of Africa’ lookout in the Wilderness and then we’re off to Knysna (consistently voted as South Africa’s favourite town). Here we will visit the Knysna Heads, Waterfront, markets and explore thoroughly. After Knysna we pass through Plettenberg Bay and overnight at the Crags just outside Plettenberg Bay. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 3
The magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park awaits us this morning. Thundering waves, thick forest, plentiful birdlife and otters, this National Park has it all! Walk the coastal route to the hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth and experience what makes this the most scenic park in South Africa. From here we’ll head onto the Addo elephant National Park and your opportunity to spot huge elephant herds, various antelope species, dung beetles galore and more. Tonight we overnight at Avoca treehouse cabins which is a fabulous accommodation establishment situated on the banks of the Sundays River. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 4
From the Eastern Cape (Avoca) we head back towards the Garden Route and to the World’s highest Bungy at Bloukrantz (plenty of time to jump for those thrill seekers). This 216 m high bungy is a true marvel to behold, even for those that have a fear of heights! Our journey leads us to the Garden Route Game Lodge where we will also overnight in the luxury accommodation. We will do a late afternoon safari drive where we have the opportunity to view rhino, lion, buffalo, cheetah and many varieties of antelope species. A sumptuous and varied buffet dinner is served at the lodge and is yet another highlight! (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5
We start the day early with a morning safari drive to see some of those animals that we did not see the previous evening. Hereafter we’ll do a cheetah walk with an experienced ranger and watch as they feed them. Departing round lunchtime we head towards Hermanus and the best land based whale watching site in the world (June-December). The Southern Right whales are making a dramatic comeback after nearly becoming extinct a mere 50 years ago. We return to Cape Town late afternoon via the stunning False Bay coastline where with luck we’ll see some dolphins to welcome us home. (Breakfast)
Backpacker standard dorm: R5350* (+R300 upgrade supplement to the Game Lodge on day1 per person sharing)
Backpacker Single/Double/Twin room: R5950* (+ R200 upgrade supplement to the Game Lodge on day 1 per person sharing)
Guest House: R6750* - include the Game Lodge option
We also have a 4 Day Garden Route Tour
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please book at least 3 – 5 days in advance
- Prices and Itinerary subject to change and availability
