South Africa Travel Desk, Accommodation & Travel in South Africa
South Africa Travel Desk, Accommodation & Travel in South Africa
 
 

Garden Route Tours
  

MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS … LAKES … PRISTINE BEACHES … LUSH FOREST … AMAZING CREATURES!

Join us on a journey through awe-inspiring landscapes…from mountains to lakes… from fruit to indigenous forests… from bees to the Big 5. The Garden Route is a natural garden with Fynbos (an evergreen heath-shrubland contributing a staggering 8 000 species to the Fynbos floral kingdom), indigenous forest - 60 000 hectare of natural forest with yellowwood, stinkwood to name but a few.

Here follows various options to choose from … be swept away!
 

 

 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS - OPTION 1

 
 GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Departure Location: From Cape Town & Suburbs as well as Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl
Departure Schedule: Daily
Passengers: Minimum of 2 passengers
Departure Time: Between 08h00 - 09h00
Return Time: Between 17h00 - 18h00



   
 


 

 HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1 - Transfer to Mossel Bay Area
 
Depart from Cape Town & Surrounds & transfer to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Big 5) between Mossel Bay & George via the N2 travelling over the Hottentots Holland Mountains & through the countryside.
On your journey pass through Swellendam (3rd oldest town in SA), Riversdale, stop at Aleo Ferox Factory & Albertinia (time permitting & optional), drive past Mossel Bay.
Lunch at Botlierskop, 4x4 Game Drive, Dinner, stay over in luxury tented accommodation, nature walk the next morning, brunch & then we’re on our way.

Day 2 - Mossel Bay & Knysna

 
Mossel Bay we visit the Bartholomew Dias Museum & Caravelle.
Lunch in Mossel Bay
Transfer from Mossel Bay to Knysna passing George, Wilderness, Sedgefield & Swartvlei Lakes.
Arrive Knysna - Free time
Overnight in Knysna
  
Day 3 -
Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
 
Optional Cruise trip on the Knysna Lagoon - Visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
Visit the Garden of Eden on your way to Plettenberg Bay.
Optional visit to Monkey Land near Plettenberg Bay.
Plettenberg Bay - Free time at the beach or shops.
Overnight in Knysna

Day 4 -
George & Oudtshoorn
 
Scenic Outeniqua Tjoe Tjoe steam train ride from Knysna Waterfront to George.
Outeniqua Mountain Pass to Oudtshoorn
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Overnight in Oudtshoorn

Day 5 -
Oudtshoorn & Route 62
 
Cango Caves
Ostrich Farm
Return to Cape Town via Route 62 - Ladismith, Barrydale, Montagu, Robertson, Worcester & Paarl.

Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change.  


 

 RATES


Enquire about our rates here.

Rates include
Accommodation in 4 / 5 star Guest House or Hotel on Bed, Breakfast, Dinner & all entrance fees to activities mentioned on itinerary except the entrance fee to Monkey Land near Plettenberg Bay as it's an optional visit.
Game Drives & Nature Walk at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve as well as high tea at the reserve.
Transfer to & from the Garden Route in air-conditioned vehicle with a registered tourist guide.

 


 

 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS - OPTION 2

 
 GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Departure Location: From Cape Town & Suburbs as well as Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl
Departure Schedule: Daily
Passengers: Minimum of 2 passengers
Departure Time: Between 08h00 - 09h00
Return Time: Between 17h00 - 18h00



   
 


 

 HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1 - Transfer to Mossel Bay Area
 
Depart from Cape Town & Surrounds & transfer to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Big 5) between Mossel Bay & George via the N2 travelling over the Hottentots Holland Mountains & through the countryside.
On your journey pass through Swellendam (3rd oldest town in SA), Riversdale, stop at Aleo Ferox Factory & Albertinia (time permitting & optional), drive past Mossel Bay.
Lunch at Botlierskop, 4x4 Game Drive.
Overnight in Mossel Bay

Day 2 - Mossel Bay & Knysna

 
Mossel Bay we visit the Bartholomew Dias Museum & Caravelle - Optional
Transfer from Mossel Bay to George - Scenic Outeniqua Tjoe Tjoe steam train ride to Knysna Waterfront.
Arrive Knysna - Free time
Overnight in Knysna
  
Day 3 -
Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
 
Optional Cruise trip on the Knysna Lagoon - Visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
Visit the Garden of Eden on your way to Plettenberg Bay.
Optional visit to Monkey Land near Plettenberg Bay.
Plettenberg Bay - Free time at the beach or shops.
Overnight in Knysna

Day 4 -
George & Oudtshoorn
 
Scenic drive via Outeniqua Mountain Pass to Oudtshoorn
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Overnight in Oudtshoorn

Day 5 -
Oudtshoorn & Route 62
 
Cango Caves
Ostrich Farm
Return to Cape Town via Route 62 - Ladismith, Barrydale, Montagu, Robertson, Worcester & Paarl.

Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change.  


 

 RATES


Enquire about our rates here.

Rates include
Accommodation in 4 / 5 star Guest House or Hotel on Bed, Breakfast, Dinner & all entrance fees to activities mentioned on itinerary except the entrance fee to Monkey Land near Plettenberg Bay as it's an optional visit.
Lunch & Game Drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.
Transfer to & from the Garden Route in air-conditioned vehicle with a registered tourist guide.

 


 

 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS - OPTION 3

 
 GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Departure Location: From Cape Town & Suburbs as well as Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl
Departure Schedule: Daily
Passengers: Minimum of 2 passengers
Departure Time: Between 08h00 - 09h00
Return Time: Between 17h00 - 18h00



   
 


 

 HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1 - Transfer to Swellendam
 
Depart from Cape Town & Surrounds & transfer to Hermanus via the breathtaking coastline.
Hermanus - wine tasting & lunch - then transfer to Swellendam past rolling wheat fields.
Swellendam (3rd oldest town in SA) visit the Drostdy Museum.
Overnight in Swellendam

Day 2 - Swellendam to Knysna

 
Transfer past Riversdale, stop at Aleo Ferox Factory & Albertinia (time permitting) to Mossel Bay.
Mossel Bay we visit the Bartholomew Dias Museum & Caravelle.
Transfer from Mossel Bay to Knysna passing George, Wilderness, Sedgefield & Swartvlei Lakes.
Arrive Knysna - Free time
Overnight in Knysna
  
Day 3 -
Knysna & Plettenberg Bay
 
Optional Cruise trip on the Knysna Lagoon - Visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
Visit the Garden of Eden on your way to Plettenberg Bay.
Optional visit to Monkey Land near Plettenberg Bay.
Plettenberg Bay - Free time at the beach or shops
Overnight in Knysna

Day 4 -
George & Oudtshoorn
 
Scenic Outeniqua Tjoe Tjoe steam train ride from Knysna Waterfront to George.
Outeniqua Mountain Pass to Oudtshoorn.
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Overnight in Oudtshoorn

Day 5 -
Oudtshoorn & Route 62
 
Cango Caves
Ostrich Farm
Return to Cape Town via Route 62 – Ladismith, Barrydale, Montagu, Robertson, Worcester & Paarl.

Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change.  


 

 RATES


Enquire about our rates here.

Rates include
Accommodation in 4 / 5 star Guest House or Hotel on Bed, Breakfast, Dinner & all entrance fees to activities mentioned on itinerary except the entrance fee to Monkey Land near Plettenberg Bay as it's an optional visit.
Transfer to & from the Garden Route in air-conditioned vehicle with a registered tourist guide.

 


 

 

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