Garden Route Uncovered 2020 – 2021
From R12270
per personDiscover scenic mountain passes and explore a rugged coastline known for its beaches and indigenous forests.
Experience the beauty of the garden Route, South Africa’s most scenic coastal region.
From Port Elizabeth through to Cape Town. Head westwards towards Knysna and enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Travel via Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn and discover iconic sights like the Cango Caves and a working Ostrich Farm. Travel onwards through the ‘little Karoo’ via the Spa town of Montague before arriving in Cape Town.
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DeparturePort Elizabeth, South Africa
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Include2 lunches1 dinner3 breakfastsPorterageAccommodationProfessional English-speaking GuideTransportationSightseeing
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Not Included3 x Mittagessen13 x Fruhstuck6 x Fruhstuck5 x Fruhstuck2 x Mittagessen1 x Abendessen4 x Abendessen1 x Mittagessen11 x FruhstuckBesichtigungen laut ReiseplanGepacktragergebuhrenTransportUbernachtung3 x Fruhstuck3 x Abendessen2 x craft beer tastings and brewery tours1 wine tasting at Buitenverwachting Wine EstateKliptown Open Air Museum11 breakfasts1 x cheese & wine pairing1 wine tasting and a BBQ (Braai) lunch)2 x Craft Beer Tastings & a Beach BBQ (Braai) dinnerBoulders Beach1 wine tasting of five wines at Groot Constantia Wine EstateVisit to V&A WaterfrontMuizenberg BeachTable Mountain (excludes the cost of the Cable Way ticket & weather permitting)USB charging ports onboard vehicleWifi onboard vehicle1 wine tasting and a 2 course winelands lunchEntrance to the Franschhoek Motor MuseumSurface Tour at the Cullinan Diamond MineProfessional English Commentary only2nd Wine Tasting (time permitting)Shore-based Whale ExperienceCarlton CentreEntrance into Cradle of Humankind and SterkfonteinHector Peterson Memorial site (photo opportunity only)Lilliesleaf FarmEntrance to Sun City ResortClosed vehicle game drive in PIlanesburg Game ReserveVisit to Paul Kruger HouseVisit the Voortrekker MonumentVisit the Apartheid MuseumVisit to Hector Peterson MemorialRegina Mundi ChurchVisit to Constitution HillReturn transfer from main Sandton / Rosebank HotelsEntrance fees: God’s Window, Three Rondawels and Bourkes Luck PotholesBottled waterKruger National Park Conservation FeesReturn transfers from central Hazyview HotelsEntrance fee in to Addo Elephant National ParkClosed vehicle game drive in Addo Elephant National ParkElectric mountain bikes, helmets & water bottlesKirstenbosch Botanical Gardens1x wine-tasting at Stellenbosch Wine EstateCape Point Nature Reserve3 x wine tastings and 1 x cellar tourEstate is closed on Sundays, a visit to the Stoney Point Penguin Colony will be included instead.1 x wine-tasting at Bouchard Finlayson Wine EstateWelcome drink on arrivalEnglish-speaking game ranger2 -3 hour open vehicle game driveGuided tours at Zeits MOCCA and the Norval FoundationGuided tours of Company Gardens and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens3 x gin tastings2 hour cruise accompanied by marine biologistsChocolate and wine pairingCloete CellarCape Dutch Manor House at Groot ConstantiaGroot Constantia Wine EstateEntrance fees for guided tour of the Heart Museum2 x wine tastingsPassage on the wine tramEntrance to the Oranjezicht City Farm Market and Neighbourgoods Market at Old Biscuit MillInteractive djembe drumming session and set menu dinnerReturn transfers to / from Cape Town City Center Hotels with English driver onlyHigh tea buffetAn accredited fully licensed guide and use of riding gear1 x craft beer or 1 x wine tastingReturn transfers to / from Cape Town City Centre HotelsNational Park permits2 wine tastingsInteractive Djembe drumming session & set menu dinnerShow, 4-course dinner and a glass of sparkling wineRiding gear1 craft beer tasting or 1 wine tastingKruger National Park Conservation FeesLunchComplimentary collection service from select hotels*Return transfers from Port Elizabeth city centre hotelsFull board at Chobe only4 breakfastsReturn airfare ex Johannesburg14 breakfasts3 lunches13 breakfasts4 dinners10 breakfasts2 dinners2 breakfasts6 breakfasts1 lunch5 breakfastsAccommodation3 dinnersEntry Fees
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Day 1: Sunday - Port Elizabeth - Knysna
Head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian Ocean coastline and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests. Visit the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). You’ll arrive at your hotel in Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. The afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore the town.
Overnight in Knysna. [Dinner]
Distance travelled today: 360 kms
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Day 2: Monday - Knysna
After a leisurely breakfast we’ll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (weather permitting), where we can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.
Overnight in Knysna [Breakfast & Lunch]
Distance travelled today: 15 kms
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Day 3: Tuesday - Knysna - Oudtshoorn
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. We’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and light lunch, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (for own account).
Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [Breakfast & Lunch]
Distance travelled today: 210 kms
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Day 4: Wednesday - Oudtshoorn - Cape Town
There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After this thrilling experience, head back for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before travelling to Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. (The school visit is subject to the school being open). Continue straight through to Cape Town, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain. (The tour will travel via Franschhoek, if there are guests booked on the Franschhoek option).
[Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 468 kms
2020 English Departures
- January - 12, 19, 26
- February - 2, 9, 16, 23
- March - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- April - 5, 12, 19, 26
- May - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- June - 7, 14, 21, 28
- July - 5, 12, 19, 26
- August - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- September - 6, 13, 20, 27
- October - 4, 11, 18, 25
- November - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- December - 6, 13, 20
2021 English Departures
- January - 10, 17, 24,31
- February - 7, 14, 21, 28
- March - 7, 14, 21, 28
- April - 4, 11, 18, 25
- May - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- June - 6, 13, 20, 27
- July - 4, 11, 18, 25
- August - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- September - 5, 12, 19, 26
- October - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- November - 7, 14, 21, 28
- December - 5, 12, 19
- All departures are in English commentary
- Small Group Tour based on Minimum 2 Guests and Maximum 18 Guests
2020 and 2021 Rates
- RATES valid :
- 01/01/20 - 30/04/20 & 01/09/20 - 31/12/20
- 01/01/21 - 30/04/21 & 01/09/21 - 31/12/21
- R 12,510 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
- R 13,410 per single person
- RATES valid 01/05/20 - 31/08/20 and 01/05/21 - 31/08/21
- R 12,270 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
- R 13,170 per single person
- Accommodation featured:
- Rex Hotel or similar x 2 nights
- Hlangana Lodge or similar x 1 night