The Garden Route Safari Tour
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Rate per person sharing: R 9850 Single Supplement: R 950
Enjoy the breathtaking rustic mountainous beauty and verdant valleys of the Western Cape contrasting sharply with the tranquil arid conditions of the Klein Karoo. Travel on during the following days to the lush, green & beautiful "heart of the Garden Route".
You will visit an ostrich farm that has traded since the turn of the century. Your adventure far into the inner chambers of the stunningly beautiful world‑famous pre‑historic Cango Caves will be totally unforgettable.
Spend a day at one of the famous Game Reserves – Schotia Private Game Reserve - where you will have the opportunity to see the Big game in their natural state .En route to Port Elizabeth visit the Addo Elephant Park where herds of elephants roam free. Pass through the TsitsikammaForest, Plettenberg Bay and Storms River .
Travel on for a lengthy stopover in the quaint historical seaside village of Knysna; a community nestled between the fringes of the dark mountainous forest and the ocean. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the vast navigable lagoon that flushes into the sea through the famous Knysna Heads. There are exciting stopovers, excursions and places of interest to visit throughout this unique tour.
HIGHLIGHTS
· Swellendam
· Mossel Bay
· Oudtshoorn
· Schotia Private Game Reserve
· Addo Elephant Park
· Port Elizabeth
· George
· Knysna
· Plettenberg Bay
· Tsitsikamma Forest
BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE 5-DAY ITINERARY:
DAY ONE:
Travel via Worcester, Montagu & Calitzdorp (Route 62) to Oudtshoorn.
Visit an Ostrich farm and the Cango Caves.
Dinner and overnight in Oudtshoorn
DAY TWO:
Early start for a scenic drive to the famous
SCHOTIA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
12h30 – Freshen up at the Guesthouse & enjoy a light lunch before heading for the Game Reserve and a 3 hour game drive in an open vehicle. This will be followed by a dinner around the campfire
21h00 - end of day tour
Dinner and overnight at a nearby Lodge
DAY THREE:
Visit ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
Travel to Port Elizabeth for a short City orientation tour
Continue to Storms River, Tsitsikamma Forest & Plettenberg Bay
Dinner and overnight in Knysna
DAY FOUR:
Explore Knysna & surrounding area
Enjoy a leisurely Buffet dinner during the Sunset cruise on the Paddle Cruiser on Knysna Lagoon
Overnight in Knysna
DAY FIVE:
Return to Cape Town via Mossel Bay & Swellendam arriving at approx 17h00
Option 1:
Free Morning in Knysna
Transfer by luxury Inter City coach to Port Elizabeth arriving at +-17h00 (at no extra charge)
Option 2:
Transfer by microbus (guided) to PE with a drop-off at the Airport or Hotel – surcharge of R 1200 pp – min 2 pax
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