Explore the Garden Route, South Africa
Enjoy this all-encompassing 15-day tour where you will experience the exciting city, sitting under Table Mountain and excellent wine amongst vineyards in the valley. ‘A journey to the unexpected’* awaits you along the Route 62 where you will meet the town best known for its ostriches. You will explore rocky mountain passes and meet meerkats before dipping down to the coastal towns with endless, white beaches, surfing and the Tsitsikamma forest giving you a trip diverse in nature and wildlife. Lastly, you will meet the big five in Pumba Private Game Reserve bringing the wonder of the Garden Route to a close.
*CNN Travel
Cape Town-Franschhoek-Robertson-Oudtshoorn-Plettenberg Bay-Jeffrey’s Bay- Pumba Game Reserve- Port Elizabeth
$2460 | €2.130 | CHF 2315 per Person sharing
(min. 2 Pers./double room, valid from 1.9.19 – 30.4.20 excl. peak season from 1.12.19.-15.1.20 = Price on request!)
Included
✔️ Accommodation ✔️ 14 x breakfast ✔️ 1 x lunch ✔️ 2 x dinner ✔️ Travel documents with insider tips and Map ✔️ Rental of pre-programmed GPS ✔️ Airport transfer on arrival ✔️ City tour ticket for the Explorer Bus ✔️ Full-day guided day tour to the Cape of Good Hope ✔️ Wine Tram Ticket ✔️ Meerkat Safari ✔️ 4 game drives
Not included
✖️ Cableway ticket ✖️ Rental car ✖️ Optional Hout Bay Seal Island cruise ✖️ Entrance fee to Boulders Beach ✖️ Beverages ✖️ Gratuities ✖️ Flights
Don’t forget
To ask us to book your restaurants and tours ahead of time (if not already included in the price)
To tell us of any special events you may be celebrating
To tell us your likes and dislikes, interests and bucket list items so that we can tailor-make your tour
And of course, your sunscreen, good walking shoes, camera, good books and a relaxed attitude, this is Africa after all.
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Departure
Cape Town / Port Elizabeth
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Dress Code
Casual, walking shoes, jacket and hat
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be transferred to your central guesthouse. Depending on your arrival time you can explore the many attractions in the City. Cape Town in 3-star accommodationDay 2: City Tour and Waterfront
Hop on the Red bus and Hop off wherever your fancy takes you. Linger as long as you wish and then hop back on, ending at the V&A Waterfront. Cape Town in 3-star accommodationDay 3: Day Trip Cape of Good Hope
Let the wind blow through your hair today on a guided day tour in a small group as you ride along one of the most spectacular sections of the South African coast-the Cape Peninsula. Cape Town in 3-star accommodationDay 4: Drive to Franschhoek (approx. 81 km)
In the morning, pick-up your rental car and drive inland to experience the delights of the wineries, easily accessible from Cape Town, in the areas of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Franschhoek in a 3-star accommodationDay 5: Wine tram
Visit between 4 and 6 different wineries on the wine tram, do wine tastings and enjoy lunch on one of the wine farms surrounded by vineyards. Franschhoek in a 3-star accommodationDay 6: Franschhoek – Robertson (approx. 110 km)
Today you will drive to Robertson, a town with a 150-year old history and which is the western gateway to Route 62. It lies in the shadow of the Langeberg and the Breede River forms the lifeline of the "Valley of Wines and Roses." Robertson in 4- star accommodationDay 7: Robertson – Oudtshoorn (approx. 265 km)
Today continue to Oudtshoorn. This route is part of the Route 62 and is one of the most beautiful drives through South Africa. At the same time, however, it is one of the least known and traveled roads. Oudtshoorn in 4- star accommodationDay 8: Swartberg Pass
We highly recommend a drive from Oudtshoorn via De Rust through the Meiringspoort Gorge to Prince Albert and back via the Swartberg Pass to Oudtshoorn (about 180 km). Warning: An SUV or 4x4 vehicle is an advantage for the Swartberg Pass. Oudtshoorn in 4- star accommodationDay 9: Oudtshoorn – Plettenberg Bay (approx. 152 km)
After a sunrise encounter with a family of endearing meerkats you will journey along the coast to the small seaside resort of Wilderness and continue to today’s destination, Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay in 4- star accommodationDay 10: Plettenberg Bay (approx. 80 km)
Enjoy exploring the area, there are various animal parks, beaches to walk along and nature reserves to hike in. Plettenberg Bay in 4- star accommodationDay 11: Plettenberg Bay – Jeffreys Bay (approx. 165 km)
Today, drive via Tsitsikamma along the coast to Jeffrey s Bay. There is time to explore the Tsitsikamma National Park or enjoy an adventure activity before continuing to Jefferys Bay. Jeffery’s Bay in 4- star accommodationDay 12: Day trip: St. Francis Bay
St Francis Bay is a little holiday village and includes a marina and a wonderful collection of white-walled thatched homes set right on the waters of the canals. Discover the many delights of this quaint village Jeffery’s Bay in 4- star accommodationDay 13 & Day 14: Pumba Private Game Reserve
At the end of your stay in South Africa, head to the Pumba Private Game Reserve on Safari. The journey from Jeffreys Bay takes about 2, 5 hours (approx. 200km). Pumba Private Game Reserve in 5- star accommodationDay 15: Departure
Drive to the Port Elizabeth airport and return your rental car before returning home. Program is subject to availability!
