4-Day Garden Route Tour near Cape Town with Big 5 Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo with Ostriches

Depart Cape Town at 6am and head up to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo semi desert area, which also is the ostrich capital of the World. This drive follows the world-famous Route 62 which is the longest wine route in the world! 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. Tonight, we’ll stay in Oudtshoorn and have a delicious ostrich braai for dinner. (Dinner)

In Oudtshoorn, you will stay at De Akker or Earthbound Guest House or a similar place, subject to availability.

Should you prefer more luxurious accommodation or prefer a private tour not shared with other guests, please advise and we will gladly requote.

Let us know if you would like to extend the tour to a 5-day Garden Route Tour and we will gladly quote.

Main Destination:

Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

De Akker Guest House

• Mid-range guest house located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Journey Along the Garden Route Western Cape

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! We also stop at the World Highest Bungee Bridge (at 216 meters!) where we overnight in Storms River Village. (Breakfast, Dinner).

In Tsitsikamma, you will stay at Andelomi Forest Lodge or Village Lodge Guest House or a similar lodge, subject to availability.

Main Destination:

Storms River

Accommodation:

Andelomi Forest Lodge

• Budget guest house located at Storms River

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Garden Route Game Reserve with the Big Five

Today, you will head through to Tsitsikamma National Park for a hike to the ever-famous Storms River mouth. You can walk on the recently finished Hanging Bridge where you can take a dip in the Indian Ocean! From here, you will head to the Garden Route Game Lodge where we can enjoy a Big Five sunset game drive followed by a fantastic buffet dinner. You’ll also stay overnight in their award-winning chalets.

Main Destination:

Garden Route Private Game Reserve (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

Garden Route Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Garden Route GR (Garden Route)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

The Garden Route Back to Cape Town

Early morning Game drive to see some animals you perhaps didn’t see the evening before followed by a scrumptious breakfast! Around 10Am, we make our way to Hermanus, which is famous for being the best land-based whale watching site (in season) in the world and is a beautiful little town with wonderful cliffside walks. Making our way back towards Cape Town, our last stop is at Stony Point where we visit the local penguin Colony – making our way back with spectacular views over False Bay. (Breakfast).

Inclusions:
Transport (air-conditioned Toyota Quantum bus)
Qualified guide
Breakfast (as indicated)
Dinner (as indicated)
Accommodation (Double/Twin/Single)
Entrance Fee: Cango Ostrich Farm
Entrance Fee: Tsitsikamma National Park
Entrance Fee: Cango Caves
2 x Big 5 safari game drives at the Garden Route Game Lodge
Entrance Fee: Penguins at Betty's Bay

Exclusions:
Drinks
Lunches.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.