| Stroll through the Tsitsikamma National Park, renowned for its age-old trees.
Journey via ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, situated at the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon. Discover the Cango Caves with its magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Enjoy an ostrich farm experience.
The best land-based whale watching in the world is in Hermanus (Seasonal July to Nov only).
The Garden Route in South Africa is legendary for its awesome natural beauty. Our tour journeys across spectacular mountain passes and along a pristine coastline boasting some of South Africa's top coastal and golfing resorts. From Knysna's charming Waterfront and Nature Reserve, to ostriches and massive underground caves - the Garden Route will entertain young and old alike. During the months of July to November, our tour also visits Hermanus, a small hamlet that is world renowned for the best land based whale watching.
Day 1: (Sun) Port Elizabeth / Knysna (D)
We set off from the airport between 13h00 and 14h00 (or earlier if everyone has already arrived), travelling through the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest towards the romantic seaside resort of Knysna in the heart of the famous Garden Route, with scenic stops along the way. Dinner and overnight in Knysna.
Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar
Day 2: (Mon) Knysna (BL)
Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches beyond. After lunch the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy this lovely and special town.
Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar
Day 3: (Tue) Cango Caves & Oudtshoorn (BL)
This morning we enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn, the 'feather capital of the world', so named, because it's the centre of South Africa's ostrich industry. After lunch, we learn more about these hardy, enigmatic creatures during a tour of an ostrich farm. We then head underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa's most incredible natural wonders. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Accommodation: Queens Hotel or similar
Day 4: (Wed) Cape Town (B)
A day of magnificent vistas. Enjoy the ever changing passing canvas as we travel to Cape Town. During the whale season we will travel via the seaside village of Hermanus in the hopes of catching a glimpse of Southern Right Whales, which frolic offshore (July to November only). Out of season we will return to Cape Town along Route 62, South Africa's version of America's 'Route 66'.
Optional Pre & Post Tours
Pre Tour Package
(Sat) On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport you will be met by a Thompsons Representative and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon depart on a city tour of the 'Friendly City' of Port Elizabeth. Overnight at the Protea Hotel Marine or similar on a bed & breakfast basis. You will be collected on Sunday for the start of your tour.
Post Tour Package
(Wed) Arrive Cape Town
Check into the Protea Hotel President, or similar, your base for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
(Thu) Cape Peninsula
Depart on a full day tour to Cape Point, drive along the Atlantic seaboard, visit Hout Bay and then continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive through the historic naval village of Simon's Town. Return to Cape Town and overnight.
(Fri) Cape Winelands
Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. Visit the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans Language Monument.
(Sat) Departure
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
Extenstions to the above tour are available, as well as various other optional day tours and excursions.
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