OVERVIEW

Our journey begins through the Huguenot tunnel. Africa’s largest, giving us an insight to the huge obstacle for the first pioneers leaving the Cape for the interior. We then continue with a wine tasting en route in the beautiful Breede valley where the first French Huguenots settled and commenced the wine making industry. We finally arrive at Barrydale on the boundary of the Karoo. This charming town offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, where we relax and enjoy a light lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon we travel towards Oudtshoorn on Route 62 via Ladismith and Calitzdorp.
Upon arrival in Oudtshoorn we visit an ostrich farm and view the famous “feather palaces”
We arrive at our guesthouse and enjoy a well deserved break whilst watching a Karoo sunset.
A hearty dinner (optional) at the farm’s restaurant awaits you, time now to study the solar system, it’s well known that the Karoo offers the best star gazing in the Southern Hemisphere, if not the world!

Main Destination:

Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

De Denne

• Luxury guest house located in or near Oudtshoorn

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Early this morning, before sunrise you have the (option) of visiting the original Meerkat conservation site. Meerkats are part of the so-called Shy 5 which also includes the bat-eared fox, the aardvark, porcupine and aardwolf. The meerkat tours last between 2-3 hours and booking is essential.
After a hearty breakfast back at the Guest house we visit the Cango caves where an knowledgeable and accredited Caves guide will take us on a tour of the caves, a series of underground tunnels and galleries with impressive limestone formations. Thereafter we take the road over the famous “Outeniqua Pass” which leads down to the Garden Route and Knysna
Arriving on the shores of the Indian Ocean, our next port of call is Victoria Bay, a sandy cove framed by high cliffs and a surfers paradise. Swimming and body surfing perhaps!
We arrive in Knysna, where you enjoy a sunset boat cruise on the iconic lagoon. A walk around the Waterfront then dinner there (optional) sampling the famous oysters perhaps.

Main Destination:

Knysna (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

Paradise Found

• Mid-range guest house located in or near Knysna

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Before leaving on our journey, admire the view of the “Heads” which is formed by two cliffs creating a narrow passage at the entrance of the lagoon.
We pass through the ancient indigenous forests which was and possibly still is, home to the last of the forest elephants.
Next is Nature’s Valley, a haven amongst the forest with beautiful beaches. This area is one of South Africa’s best kept secrets, boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb dramatic coastal scenery. Time permitting.
At the Tsitsikamma National Park where we will walk amongst huge Yellow wood trees and cross the Storms River mouth via a suspension bridge…beautiful scenery and thrills guaranteed.
Lunch overlooking the mighty Indian Ocean.
The Bloukrans Bridge offers the world’s highest bungee jump. Partake of this thrilling adventure or watch mesmerized!
Next we pass through Plettenberg Bay, a small chic tourist town with lagoons and great beaches.
We return to Knysna, dinner (optional) at a restaurant of your choice.

Main Destination:

Tsitsikamma National Park (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

Paradise Found

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Tsitsikamma NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

After breakfast we head along the garden route passing through fresh water lake systems and ancient vegetated sand dunes, stopping for a spectacular panoramic view over the Kaaiman’s river and Wilderness. We head to Mossel Bay (Bay of mussels) and explore caves where the Xhoisan (Strandloper) sheltered in these middens and lived almost uniquely on the abundant marine life along the coast. We visit the Bartholomeus Diaz museum complex. Bartholomeus Diaz landed here 1488 and started the first nautical “post office” system.
Continuing south we reach our private game reserve, the Garden Route Game Lodge, and after refreshing up set off on a 4×4 safari with a professional ranger departing in the afternoon returning in the evening after sunset.

A complementary aperitif and snacks awaits you. Try our Biltong it’s a must!
Dinner is a delicious South African buffet.

Please note that we are happy to offer you our discounted rates on activities and adventures.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Garden Route Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Garden Route GR

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks & spirits/liquor (Beer and wine not included)

Early start for a 3 hour sunrise safari sighting animals that perhaps you didn’t see the day before.
After a buffet breakfast, we hit the the road to Cape Town through the rolling wheat fields of the Overberg to the coastal town of Hermanus. This coast line is renowned for being the best land based whale watching destination in the world.
NB: Seasonal from June to December.
We continue to Stoney Point, visiting Africa’s larger and lesser known penguin colony.
We continue hugging the cliffs of the scenic Clarence Drive, voted as one of the worlds most spectacular coastal passes. We stop along the way to admire the sun setting over False Bay.

The day ends in Cape Town and sadly we say goodbye at your hotel.

PS: Whilst in Cape Town optional activities shall be offered to you at our preferential rates, discounted at around 20%. They include: Helicopter flips, Hot air ballooning, Shark cage diving, Whale cruises and more.

Main Destination:

Hermanus (Whales)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks