Garden Route Uncovered 2020

From R12270

per person

Discover 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.

4 Days

Adventure

Guided Journeys

South Africa

Wildlife & Nature

Departure

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Include

2 lunches

1 dinner

3 breakfasts

Porterage

Accommodation

Professional English-speaking Guide

Transportation

Sightseeing
Not Included

Surface Tour at the Cullinan Diamond Mine

Professional English Commentary only

2nd Wine Tasting (time permitting)

Shore-based Whale Experience

Carlton Centre

Entrance into Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein

Hector Peterson Memorial site (photo opportunity only)

Lilliesleaf Farm

Entrance to Sun City Resort

Closed vehicle game drive in PIlanesburg Game Reserve

Visit to Paul Kruger House

Visit the Voortrekker Monument

Visit the Apartheid Museum

Visit to Hector Peterson Memorial

Regina Mundi Church

Visit to Constitution Hill

Return transfer from main Sandton / Rosebank Hotels

Entrance fees: God’s Window, Three Rondawels and Bourkes Luck Potholes

Bottled water

Kruger National Park Conservation Fees

Return transfers from central Hazyview Hotels

Entrance fee in to Addo Elephant National Park

Closed vehicle game drive in Addo Elephant National Park

Electric mountain bikes, helmets & water bottles

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

1x wine-tasting at Stellenbosch Wine Estate

Cape Point Nature Reserve

3 x wine tastings and 1 x cellar tour

Estate is closed on Sundays, a visit to the Stoney Point Penguin Colony will be included instead.

1 x wine-tasting at Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate

Welcome drink on arrival

English-speaking game ranger

2 -3 hour open vehicle game drive

Guided tours at Zeits MOCCA and the Norval Foundation

Guided tours of Company Gardens and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

3 x gin tastings

2 hour cruise accompanied by marine biologists

Chocolate and wine pairing

Cloete Cellar

Cape Dutch Manor House at Groot Constantia

Groot Constantia Wine Estate

Entrance fees for guided tour of the Heart Museum

2 x wine tastings

Passage on the wine tram

Entrance to the Oranjezicht City Farm Market and Neighbourgoods Market at Old Biscuit Mill

Interactive djembe drumming session and set menu dinner

Return transfers to / from Cape Town City Center Hotels with English driver only

High tea buffet

An accredited fully licensed guide and use of riding gear

1 x craft beer or 1 x wine tasting

Return transfers to / from Cape Town City Centre Hotels

National Park permits

2 wine tastings

Interactive Djembe drumming session & set menu dinner

Show, 4-course dinner and a glass of sparkling wine

Riding gear

1 craft beer tasting or 1 wine tasting

Kruger National Park Conservation Fees

Lunch

Complimentary collection service from select hotels*

Return transfers from Port Elizabeth city centre hotels

Full board at Chobe only

4 breakfasts

Return airfare ex Johannesburg

14 breakfasts

3 lunches

13 breakfasts

4 dinners

10 breakfasts

2 dinners

2 breakfasts

6 breakfasts

1 lunch

5 breakfasts

Accommodation

3 dinners

Entry Fees

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Garden Route Uncovered - Cullinan Guided Journeys

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

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

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

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

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Garden Route Uncovered - Cullinan Guided Journeys

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

2020 German Departures

January - 12
February - 9
March - 8
April - 12
May - 10
June - 14
July - 12
August - 9
September - 13
October - 11
November - 8
December - 13

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All departures are in English. German commentary is available on selected departure dates.
Minimum 2 Guests, Maximum 18 Guests
Departures will not be operational on 8, 15 & 22 December 2019

2020 Rates

RATES valid 01/01/20 - 30/04/20 & 01/09/20 - 31/12/20
- R 12,510 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
- R 13,410 per single person
RATES valid 01/05/20 - 31/08/20
- R 12,270 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
- R 13,170 per single person
Accommodation used:
- Rex Hotel (standard room) or similar x 2 nights
- Hlangana Lodge (standard room) or similar x 1 night