Duration: 5 day
2012 Rates:
2-3 people: EUR 1245 / USD 1745
4 and more people: EUR 840 / USD 1175
Single Supplement: EUR 105 / USD 150

The Cape Adventure Garden Route Tour offers an exciting new concept along the Garden Route. It is an action-packed "must do" for all thrill seekers. You can join a variety of thrilling outdoor activities like: canoeing, river gorge hikes, Great White Shark diving, quad biking, waterfalls, forest, whales, wine, beaches and wildlife - the itinerary has something in it for everyone.

The Garden Route is an extraordinarily beautiful stretch of countryside that winds along the southwestern contour of South Africa for some 200 km. The route is dotted with charming little towns and villages, including of the country’s most notable holiday resorts such as Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. The Garden Route boasts an astounding array of indigenous flora and fauna and attracts adventurers and holiday-makers from far afield. The tranquil coves and sandy dunes are a traveller’s paradise.

Highlights: Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Hermanus, Wine Tasting, Stony Point Penguins

Group Size: minimum 2 / maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Non-participation adventure tour
Accommodation: Accommodation will be in privately owned Lodges and Guest Houses of typical African mid-range standard with en-suite bathrooms - accommodation may change depending on availability.

This safari runs on scheduled dates throughout the year. Every Wednesday and Sunday out of Cape Town from Jan - April, Sep - Dec.
Only Wednesday out of Cape Town from May – August. We can tailor- make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget.

We can tailor-make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget.

Email us now with your proposed dates and if this 5 day Adventure Cape Town and the Garden Route with Guest House accommodation is not available, we will customize your Cape Town and the Garden Route itinerary.

B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner

DAY 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
We depart Cape Town this morning and head out onto Route 62, the longest wine route in the Western Cape.  It is an area of magnificent landscapes, towering cliffs and an abundance of trees and indigenous flora, and meanders all the way to Oudtshoorn our first destination.  Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world and this afternoon we visit a show farm to learn about the history and use of these unique birds, as well as their life cycle and how they are farmed.

Distance:    550 km                Departure: 07h00
Accommodation:    De Opstaal or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 2: Oudtshoorn to Knysna (B)
After breakfast we proceed to the impressively beautiful Cango Caves where we embark on a guided tour of the mysterious limestone formations in this subterranean wonderland.   We continue our drive over the breathtaking Outeniqua pass which offers stunning views over the Swartberg escarpment and the Indian Ocean, and make our way to the Garden Route town of Knysna.   The afternoon is spent on the Featherbed Eco Experience, which includes a return ferry trip on the Knysna Lagoon to the western head followed by a drive up the headland onto the reserve stopping at the spectacular lookout points. ((Weather permitting and subject to minimum numbers.) This evening why not try out one of the many restaurants Knysna has to offer, and sample the oysters they are famous for.

Distance:              120 km                Departure: 08h30
Accommodation:    The Graywood Hotel or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 3: Storm River / Tsitsikamma       (B)
We continue further along the Garden Route to experience the famous Tsitsikamma National Park, where we spend the morning hiking along the winding board walk through the forest to the suspension bridge at Tsitsikamma mouth.  The protected and indigenous forest of Tsitsikamma contains the most amazing array of vegetation, such as; woody shrubs, heath, proteas, fynbos, geranium, stinkwood, giant Outeniqua yellowwoods and about 7700 more unique plant species. For the avid bird lovers; you can enjoy possible sightings of African black oyster catchers, orange-breasted sunbirds, Nerina trogans, Knysna Loeris and many other species of fascinating birds. Wildlife sightings range from dolphins and whales to caracal, genet, chacma baboons, dussies, mongooses and even leopards.  On the way back a stop can be made at the Bloukrans bridge for those who want to experience the world’s highest bungi jump!

Distance:    160 km                Departure: 08h00
Accommodation:    The Graywood Hotel or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 4: Knysna to Hermanus   (B)
This morning we drive along the N2, through the coastal towns of Sedgefield, Wilderness and George and make our way to the Garden Route Game Lodge, where we embark on a game drive in an open Landrover with an experienced game ranger.  The game reserve is home to lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo and cheetah as well as giraffe and numerous antelope species, and hopefully we will get to spot some of these magnificent creatures.

We carry on to the town of Hermanus where we spend the night.

Distance:    450 km                    Departure: 08h00
Accommodation:    Hermanus Lodge on the Green or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar)   

DAY 5: Cape Town    (B)
After a hearty breakfast we take a leisurely drive to the Hemel and Aarde Valley were we sample wines at one of the local vineyards.  We proceed to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens which is home to a spectacular variety of Fynbos, where we spend some time enjoying nature in these peaceful surroundings.  The last stop for the day is at Stony Point to see the African Penguins. This is one of only three land based colonies in South Africa.  We arrive back into Cape Town later this evening.

Distance:        150 km                     Departure: 08h00
Cape Town add-on
Why not stay longer in Cape Town? We can book this for you according to your budget.

Included in the price
Accommodation as per itinerary, all transport in fully equipped vehicle, game drives as mentioned, meals as per itinerary to be taken at lodge restaurants and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide.

Not included in the price:
Travel insurance, flights, pre and post tour accommodation, optional activities, all drinks, tips and curios, all personal expenses.

Book this 5 day Adventure Cape Town and the Garden Route with Guest House accommodation now.