Garden Route Extravaganza
TISD - 20 - G - Gold Class Tour
Port Elizabeth to
Cape Town
Day 01
Departing Port Elizabeth, enter the Garden Route via the high forests of the
Tsitsikamma Mountains. Spectacular scenery awaits you as you cross the bridge
over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Attractions to be
visited through the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the
suspension bridge over Storms River mouth where we will take a meal stop (not
included). Continue to Nature's Valley and enjoy a short stroll on the beach.
Travel to the millionaires playground of Plettenberg Bay to the exclusive hotel
with its spectacular views. Enjoy a superb dinner served in the dining room or
terrace (weather permitting).
The Plettenberg or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 02
After breakfast, depart on a fascinating ocean safari adventure where various
whales, dolphins, penguins and seals can be seen in their natural habitat
(weather and sea conditions permitting). Between noon and early afternoon, relax
and enjoy a meal option of your choice (not included). After lunch, enjoy a hard
earned lazy afternoon at the hotel, around the pool or soaking up the sun on the
spectacular beach. For those interested in Knysna, your driver / guide will
perform an afternoon excursion to the 'oyster capital' where you can stroll
along the Knysna Waterfront and observe the famous heads from the top of the
eastern Knysna Head. Here, spectacular panoramic views of the lagoon may also be
enjoyed. In the early evening, freshen up for an elegantly presented and
sumptuous dinner.
The Plettenberg or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 03
After breakfast, start the day with a scenic drive through Knysna, Wilderness,
Dolphin Point and George. Continue over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Time
permitting; an optional extra tour of the Crocodile and Cheetah Park is
available. The remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for
a fully guided tour. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a hearty dinner served
in the elegant dining room famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.
Rosenhof Country House or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 04
After an early breakfast, our journey to Cape Town begins after a tour of a
local ostrich farm. 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 via Montagu. 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
- Upper 4 and 5 star luxury hotels and guest houses
Flights
- No flights
Driver / Guide
- Services of SA Tourism registered driver/guides throughout the tour
Main Attractions
- Scenic Garden Route featuring attractions such as Bloukrans, Stormsriver,
Tsitsikamma Forest, Big Tree and Nature s Valley
- Ocean safari viewing various whales (in season), dolphins, seals and penguins
at a 50m range
- The oyster capital of Knysna
- 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 and Cape Point, Malay Quarter, world famous and award winning wine
estates.
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