Firstly, there’s a huge variety in this tour. You’ll start off on a three-night city break in Cape Town before heading off to the countryside. Here you will taste world-famous wines, olives, cheese, chocolate... a veritable Mediterranean food fest. Then crib up on your history visiting one of South Africa’s oldest towns, Swellendam, on the Breede River. From here you'll take the lesser-travelled mountain roads along the famous Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, a place rich with those wonderfully huge flightless birds, the ostriches. Then it's time to hit the beach. Enjoy the rivers, lagoons, beaches, mountains and forests of the Garden Route: Knysna and Plettenberg Bay before your final stop in George.
Day 1, 2 & 3: Cape Town - breakfast
Day 4 & 5: Robertson - breakfast
Day 6 & 7: Oudtshoorn - breakfast
Day 8 & 9: Knysna - breakfast
Day 10: George (Departure) - breakfast
Day 1, 2 & 3: Cape Town
( 3 nights )
Ever felt you can’t decide whether you want a city break, a beach holiday or even a trip to the mountains? Well, this tour gives you the lot, starting with a city break in South Africa’s coastal city, Cape Town.
On the way: Collect your rental car at Cape Town Airport and drive to the heart of the Mother City. Or, if you’d rather, we can organise an airport transfer and have your rental car delivered to you later. Up to you.
You’ll be here for 3 nights here. Cape Town highlights include the V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and of course, Table Mountain. You can hike to the summit (but you will need a good level of fitness to do so) or take the cable car.
If it’s your first visit, you may want to take a guided walking tour through the city or you could plan your own route and use the red tourist, ‘hop on, hop off’ buses. Cycling through the townships and sundowners on Signal Hill are popular options too.
Of course, being a major city, there are art galleries on your doorstep and a short walk up Long Street brings you to Cape Town’s nightlife. Here you’ll find many bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs.
Standard Accommodation
Cape Diem Lodge
Day 4 & 5: Garden Route - Robertson
( 2 nights )
On day 4 it’s time to leave the city behind and drive to the winelands. The dry, mountainous climate, and rich, fertile soil have helped make this area home to more than 300 vineyards.
You’ll be driving to the Robertson Wine Valley and the R60/R62 is one of the world’s longest wine routes - if not the longest - and it’s at the foot of the Langeberg mountains.
Want to explore? Kranskop is just around the corner and it’s easy to reach about 48 wineries from here. Take your pick. These range from boutiques, newcomers as well as old renowned family wineries. So, go wine tasting and tour the wine cellars. Picnic in the estate, go on a river cruise or blend your own bottle of wine. You could also visit the Montagu Nature Reserve and go rock climbing, there are golf courses nearby and you can go horse riding. You can even book wine tours on horseback.
Luxury Accommodation
The Robertson Small Hotel
Day 6 & 7: Garden Route - Oudtshoorn
( 2 nights )
Day 6 sees you head for Oudtshoorn which is known for its ostrich farms and the Cango Caves. Plus, it’s a stunning mountain drive. Stop off at Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa, then drive the Tradouw Pass. The scenery is spectacular. Drive through the mountains and join the famous Route 62 towards Oudtshoorn. The small towns of Barrydale, Ladismith and Calitzdorp are worth exploring too.
Spend your time exploring the history and heritage of Oudtshoorn with a local guide or visit an ostrich farm or the Cango Caves, a vast limestone cave system filled with enormous chambers, towering stalactites and stalagmites and unusual rock formations.
Standard Accommodation
De Zeekoe Guesthouse
Day 8 & 9: Garden Route - Knysna
( 2 nights )
Enjoy the scenic 120km drive from Outdshoorn to Knysna. Once you're in Knysna explore the lagoon and waterfront area. Take a boat trip or visit Featherbed Nature Reserve, browse the shops and cafés around the waterfront and end the afternoon at the Knysna Heads for spectacular views over the lagoon and ocean.
On day 9, head into the surrounding indigenous forests for a scenic drive or short walk, taking in the peaceful woodland scenery. Afterwards, return to Knysna for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring the town, visiting Leisure Island or joining one of the many optional lagoon and outdoor activities available.
You could also visit the Elephant Sanctuary and Tenikwa Wildlife Centre which is one of the largest active wildlife rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape. Or head to Birds of Eden, the world's largest free-flight bird sanctuary and single-dome aviary, located in The Crags near Plettenberg Bay
Standard Accommodation
Amanzi Island Boutique Hotel
Day 10: Garden Route - George
( Departure / End of Tour )
It’s Day 10. What a journey. Mull over your memories as you drive to George Airport, return your hire car and check in for your flight to Johannesburg or Cape Town.
If you’re already planning a trip along the Cape Town and Garden Route, it’s well worth considering an add-on to Addo Elephant National Park. Just a five-hour drive from George, Addo offers a completely different experience - one that brings you up close to some of South Africa’s most iconic wildlife. As the country’s third-largest national park, it’s the perfect way to end your journey on a wild and unforgettable note.
2 guests - ZAR 44 170 per person sharing
Single supplement - ZAR 19 550
Excludes high season 16 Dec - 15 Jan
2 guests - ZAR ZAR 37 935 per person sharing
Single supplement - ZAR 19 840
Excludes high season 16 Dec - 15 Jan
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