Gems of Africa Safari and Tours

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$1,803 to $2,163 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo with Ostriches

Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo with Ostriches

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

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

Should you prefer more luxurious accommodation, please let us know and we will gladly requote. Should you prefer a shared tour to join other guests and to reduce the costs, please advise, and we will gladly requote. Very important to note that shared tours depart on set-departure dates.

Let us know if you would like to extend the tour to a 5 or 6-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)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Journey Along the Garden Route Western Cape

Journey Along the Garden Route Western Cape

Leaving Oudtshoorn, you’ll cross the mountain range to the coast and the gorgeous Garden Route. Your first stop is the scenic ‘map of Africa‘ lookout in the Wilderness. Then, you’re off to Knysna (consistently voted as South Africa’s favourite town). Here, you will visit the Knysna Heads, Waterfront, and markets, and explore thoroughly. After Knysna, you'll pass through Plettenberg Bay! You'll also stop at the World's Highest Bungee Bridge (at 216 meters!), where you'll stay overnight in Storms River Village. (Breakfast, Dinner).

In Tsitsikamma, you will stay at Andelomi Forest Lodge or a similar lodge, subject to availability. If you would like a more luxurious option, please advise, and we will gladly requote.

Main Destination:
Storms River
Accommodation:
Andelomi Forest Lodge
  • Budget guest house located at Storms River
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Garden Route Game Reserve with the Big Five

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 you 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)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

The Garden Route Back to Cape Town

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 10 am, you'll make your 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 your way back towards Cape Town, our last stop is at Stony Point, where you'll visit the local penguin Colony —making your way back with views over False Bay. (Breakfast).

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

Should you prefer a shared tour to join other guests on set departure dates, please advise.

Let us know if you would like to extend the tour to 5 or 6 days, and we will gladly quote.

Main Destination:
Hermanus (Whales)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Gems of Africa Safari and Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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