The Garden Route is a beautiful stretch of coastal paradise where you can feast your eyes on everything fauna and flora - and not to mention our friendly South African people.

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DAY 1    Thu - Cape Town via Route 62 to Oudtshoorn

Depart Cape Town and travel along Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch (not included in cost). Continue to Oudtshoorn – the ‘feather capital’ of the world.  Visit a working ostrich farm for a guided tour.  Check into your accommodation in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner.

Overnight: De Opstal Country Lodge / Similar                Dinner & Bed

DAY 2    Fri - Oudtshoorn to Knysna/Plettenberg Bay

Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves – one of the natural wonders of the world.  Continue to the lagoon side town of Knysna – the gem of the Garden Route.  Embark on a fun and adventurous cruise to and into the Knysna Heads (weather permitting) on board the Three Legs Rivercat – one of the most advanced river cruisers ever built.  On return to the mainland, continue the journey to Plettenberg Bay for the following two nights.  Freshen up before dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Laird's Lodge / Similar                   Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 3    Sat - Full Day in Knysna & Surrounds

After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature at the Knysna Elephant Park. The visit presents you with the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants.  After lunch (to own account), visit Birds of Eden – the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world. Optional: Whale & Dolphin boat experience (weather & time permitting; not included) before returning to the lodge.

Overnight: Laird's Lodge / Similar                   Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 4    Sun - Plettenberg Bay/Knysna via the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth

After breakfast and check-out formalities, journey along the final leg of the Garden Route to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Enjoy a walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views and photo opportunities. The tour terminates in Port Elizabeth at approximately 18h00 with drop-off at the airport or your Port Elizabeth based hotel.

01 November 2010 - 31 October 2011
R7875 per person sharing twin / double
R1740 single supplement

Minimum 2 pax

Includes

Accommodation as stated or similar

Breakfast on all days

Dinner on days 1, 2 & 3

Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle

Services of a professional English speaking Tourist Guide

Entrance fees and excursions where applicable

Porterage

Excludes

All airfares and airport taxes

All other meals

All excursions and entrances other than stated above

Items of a personal nature such as tips, beverages, laundry, etc.

Collection time: 08h30