6-Day Scheduled Tour Garden Route, Safari & Hermanus

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

Exciting start to the tour

Our local representative will pick you up at your accommodation this morning and take you to Montagu, a charming spa town, on your way to the "Little Karoo." Savour tea and scones in South Africa's only original Art Deco hotel. Make a stop at Barrydale, where we will have the chance to visit a nearby farm school, engage with the students and faculty, spend time in the classroom with them, and discover more about this little town. Our Barrydale Farm School Development Fund, which supports local education for disadvantaged children in rural communities, receives a share of the trip proceeds. If the school is open, the school visit will take place. Before going on to Oudtshoorn, the "ostrich feather capital" and the epicenter of the global ostrich farming industry, taste some of the best port-style wines in Calitzdorp.

Overnight Spend the night at Oudtshoorn. 418 kilometres were travelled today.

Main Destination:

Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

La Plume

• Luxury guest house located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Oudtshoorn

Explore the breathtaking limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the greatest natural wonders in the world, which have been sculpted by nature over the millennia, after breakfast. Return to Oudtshoorn for a light lunch at an ostrich farm, which serves regional specialties including ostrich steak, and an exciting interactive tractor tour. We continue our journey by over the picturesque Outeniqua Pass to George, the Garden Route area's administrative centre, and then on to Knysna, South Africa's oyster box, which is situated in the centre of the Garden Route on the banks of a stunning lagoon. Visit the "Map of Africa," a remarkable vantage point in the Wilderness, along the route. Spend the night at Knysna.

Today's journey distance: 204 kilometres.

Main Destination:

Knysna (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

aha The Rex Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Knysna continues

Take a drive through the Tsitsikamma Forests after a leisurely breakfast. Discover this stunning section of the Garden Route, where the rocky coastline of cliffs and sandy beaches is hugged by mountains, native forests, deep gorges, and rich vegetation. If the weather permits, visit the breathtaking Storms River Mouth and Tsitsikamma National Park. Return to Knysna in the pm stopping at Plettenberg Bay. One option is to visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you can witness a variety of primates walking freely in the jungle (for your own account and subject to availability). The Birds of Eden Sanctuary, the largest free-flight aviary in the world, is another option (for own account and subject to availability). We will eat lunch on the way. Spend the night at Knysna.

200 kilometres were travelled today.

Main Destination:

Knysna (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

aha The Rex Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Beautiful scenery

After a relaxed breakfast, proceed to Albertinia, a town surrounded by the magnificent Langeberg Mountain Range, via George and Mossel Bay. One of the smallest and most picturesque bays along the Garden Route is Victoria Bay, where you may take a leisurely stroll or go swimming.

Take part in an afternoon open vehicle game drive at a private game reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. Spend the night in the Albertinia region.

150 kilometers were traveled today.

Main Destination:

Albertinia (Town)

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

Whale Watching

We continue our safari experience with an open vehicle wildlife drive in the early morning. Our knowledgeable guide will make every effort to provide us with sightings of the "Big Five," general game, and a variety of birds. We will go to the charming Cape Dutch town of Swellendam after leaving the bush. Founded in 1745, this quaint town is well-known for its outdoor activities, eccentric architecture, youngberries, and National Parks. We carry on to the coastal resort of Hermanus, which is referred to as the whale route's heart and provides the world's best land-based whale watching from August to November. In Hermanus for dinner and a comfortable overnight.

Today's journey distance: 370 kilometres.

Main Destination:

Hermanus (Whales)

Accommodation:

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Hermanus (Whales)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

The tour concludes back in Cape Town. After a leisurely breakfast, depart Hermanus and travel to historic Stellenbosch, which features Cape Dutch architecture. Take in the charm of this charming university town. Then arrive back in Cape Town.

150 kilometres were travelled today.

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.