Scenic Garden Route Magic
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From Cape Town, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
5 days / 4 nights
Hermanus, Swellendam, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikama
National Park, Storms River, Oudshoorn, Route 62, Barrydale, Cape Town
Transportation, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees as per
itinerary. Meals as indicated B=Breakfast x4 L=Lunch x 2 D=Dinner x 4
Overberg wine region, whale watching (during season), quaint and
charming towns,
magnificent scenery, encounters with elephants, ostriches, Cango Caves,
Route 62
Flights, visas, all personal spending money, gratuities, meals not listed in
itinerary.
English speaking licensed guide
Superior hotels & lodges
Enjoy the kaleidoscope of South Africa’s world famous Garden Route, featuring mountains,
lakes, semi deserts, a magnificent coastline, vineyards & village market country meanders,
superb cuisine & more.
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Day 1
Tuesday
Morning departure from Cape Town over the
Hottentots-Holland Mountains via Sir Lowry’s Pass
into a region of immense beauty.
Stop at the
Hamilton Russell Vineyards near Hermanus for a tour
& tasting of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley terroir driven
wines. During whale season (June to December),
also stop in Hermanus which boasts the best land
based whale watching along its cliff path. Here you
would have the option of embarking on an eco-marine (all year round) and whale watching
(seasonal) boat trip (additional charge). After lunch
(to own account), continue to Swellendam – the third
oldest settlement in South Africa. Dinner is enjoyed at
the hotel restaurant.
Overnight: Schoone Oordt Country House (standard
cottage) or similar (D)
Day 2
Wednesday
After a leisurely breakfast, depart Swellendam and enjoy
your journey along the Garden Route via Mossel Bay.
Travel to Plettenberg Bay – millionaires’ playground for
lunch and a stroll along the white sandy beaches. Check
into your accommodation during the afternoon. Dinner is
enjoyed at the lodge.
Overnight: Hog Hollow Country Lodge (standard room)
or similar (BLD)
Day 3
Thursday
After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature
at the Elephant Sanctuary. The visit presents you with
the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these
gentle giants. After lunch (to own account), travel to
the Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the
‘garden of the Garden Route’, the Tsitsikamma
actually deserves a more vivid description to
encapsulate the beauty of the place. Enjoy a walk
along the suspension bridge across the Storms River
mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views
and photo opportunities. Spend some time at leisure in the town of Plettenberg Bay –
‘millionaires’ playground’ – before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Hog Hollow Country Lodge (standard room) or similar (BD)
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Day 4
Friday
Morning departure from Plettenberg Bay to the
lagoon-side town of Knysna – gem of the Garden
Route. Embark on an excursion to the Featherbed
Nature Reserve which is located on the western
Knysna Head. The trip includes a ferry across the
lagoon to the base of the western head, a drive to
the top of the reserve and an optional 2.2 kilometre
downhill nature trail walk. The tour ends with a
delicious lunch served under the shade of the milkwood trees. On return to the mainland,
continue your journey to Oudtshoorn.
Visit an
ostrich show farm for a guided tour. Following this
visit of discovery, check into your accommodation.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Rosenhof Country House (standard
room) or similar (BLD)
Day 5
Saturday
Before departing Oudtshoorn enjoy a morning visit
to the Cango Caves – one of the natural wonders of
the world and which has become a major draw-card
to the Karoo area. Travel along the famous Route
62 to Cape Town. The ever changing colours of the
majestic mountains, scenic passes, rivers, vineyards
and orchards offer you an unforgettable kaleidoscope
of scenic tranquility. Stop at the Country Pumpkin
Restaurant near Barrydale for lunch (to own
account). After lunch, enjoy a slow drive to Cape
Town where your tour ends around 18h00 with dropoff at Cape Town International Airport or your Cape Town based hotel. (B)
Rates are subject to Change and Exchange Fluctuations. EO&E
(Updated 21 September 2015)
5 days / 4 nights
Currency
Per Person
Sharing
Single
Supplement
1 Oct – 31 Dec 15
Cape Town – Cape Town
ZAR
11 670
2 750
1 Jan – 30 Apr & 1 Oct – 31 Dec 16
1 May – 30 Sep 16
Cape Town – Cape Town
Cape Town – Cape Town
ZAR
ZAR
12 610
11 750
2 980
2 720
Scenic Garden Route
DEPARTURES: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, from Cape Town
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