Garden Route Boutique
TISD - 20 - P - Platinum Class Tour
Port Elizabeth to
Cape Town
Day 01
Depart from Port Elizabeth to the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve,
arriving in time for lunch and afternoon game drive. Steeped in settler history
and dating back to a time when a multitude of game roamed freely, the reserve
boasts five eco-systems, thus supporting the many forms of plant, animal and
bird life. An afternoon game drive with a trained ranger will increase your
enjoyment with his knowledge of both the flora and fauna. As the light fades,
with the help of a powerful handheld light, your ranger will sweep the 'veld' in
search of nocturnal animals. Return to the lodge and enjoy a delectable meal
expertly prepared by the chefs, or a barbecue at the river next to a roaring
fire.
Shamwari Game Reserve (Eagle's Cragg Lodge) - full board basis + 2 game
viewing activities
Day 02
After an early morning game activity and a sumptuous breakfast, head for the
Garden route via Port Elizabeth. Enjoy the scenery as we cross the Storms River
where photographic opportunities abound. After a stop at Storms River Bridge we
view the sight of the world's highest bungee jump and enjoy a scenic drive
through Nature s Valley en route to the 'millionaires playground of Plettenberg
Bay. Late afternoon arrival at the lodge that can best be described as a
symphony of stone, wood, glass and water high above the floor of the magnificent
indigenous forests of Tsitsikamma. Enjoy an exquisite dinner that is a unique
celebration of African spirit.
Tsala Treetop Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 03
After breakfast on your secluded deck, drive to Plettenberg Bay for an ocean
safari to view seals, dolphin and whales (in season). We then take a short drive
out to Keurbooms Beach - pleasant for walking and an ideal optional lunch spot.
Return to your lodge for a relaxing afternoon and dinner.
Tsala Treetop Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 04
Today we travel via South Africa's 'oyster capital' of Knysna and George to
Oudtshoorn. We travel over the Outeniqua Pass named by the Koi people meaning
'land of honey'. Experience the sudden contrast to semi-desert as we approach
the town of Oudtshoorn. Visit the world famous Cango Caves for a fully guided
tour where stalactites, stalagmites, curtains and pillars will leave you in awe.
Arrive at your deluxe country hotel and enjoy an exquisite dinner served in the
elegant dining room famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.
Rosenhof Country House (Executive Suites) or similar - dinner, bed and
breakfast basis
Day 05
After an early breakfast, visit an ostrich farm for a guided tour before our
journey to Cape Town begins. Leaving the Klein Karoo, visit the towns of
Calitzdorp and Barrydale where the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted
through the ever-changing semi-desert areas. Traverse the famous Route 62,
passing through the towns of Robertson and on to Worcester. The day ends with
the first glimpse of Table Mountain from the top of Du Toit's Kloof Pass and
drop off at your hotel or Cape Town International Airport.
AT A GLANCE
Accommodation
- Exclusive hotels and private game lodges geared for super deluxe 5 star travel
- Wellness treatment opportunities at specified properties
Flights
- No flights
Driver / Guide
- Services of SA Tourism registered driver/guides throughout the tour
- Wildlife viewing with an experienced local guide/ranger and tracker
Main Attractions
- Shamwari Private Game Reserve
- Scenic Garden Route featuring attractions such as Bloukrans, Stormsriver,
Tsitsikamma Forest and Nature s Valley
- Ocean safari viewing various whales (in season), dolphins, seals and penguins
at a 50m range
- The ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn, with a tour of an ostrich farm and fully
guided tour of the Cango Caves
- Magical Cape Town. Optional extras: Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve, world famous and award-winning wine estates.
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