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Magnificent Garden Route: Cape Town to Port Elizabeth 07 Apr, 2025

Escorted Touring / South Africa

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Overview

Trip Overview

This 4-day small group trip takes you from exquisite Cape Town to Port Elizabeth via many of South Africa’s finest attractions.

Consider arriving early to enjoy all Cape Town has to offer. Take a day trip down the Cape Peninsula or hop the cable car to the top of Table Mountain. An early departure takes you to Oudtshoorn, the centre of South Africa’s ostrich industry and ‘feather capital of the world’. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the natural sights such as Meiringspoort waterfall.

A visit to Cango Caves gets your second day off to a memorable start before going on to Knysna, which can often feel like the best of South Africa rolled into one compact town. Marked by its impressive sandstone Heads, Knysna is surrounded by forests, Outeniqua Mountain Range and a marine reserve, meaning a vast number of native species call this region home.

The trip ends at Port Elizabeth, a famously friendly coastal getaway.

Highlights

Departures

From Cape Town:
Select Mondays

 

Trip Includes

  • Shared departure airport transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport
  • 2-nights first-class accommodations in Oudtshoorn
  • 1-night deluxe accommodations in Knysna
  • Transportation in shared air-conditioned microbus or minibus
  • Services of English-speaking driver/guide
  • Guided visit to Cape Agulhas
  • Wine tasting at local wine estate
  • Guided visit to the Cango Caves
  • Guided visit to Ostrich farm
  • Guided visit to the Knysna Forests
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water in eco-friendly packaging
  • 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees, if applicable

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

This morning you will be met by your local tour guide and depart for the scenic Garden Route. Travel along Sir Lowry's Pass, with its magnificent views, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Stop en route at a farmstall packed with locally produced products from the area. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip
of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coastline being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa. After this thrilling experience, we continue via historic Swellendam and the Tradouw Pass to Barrydale and the famous Route 62. Continue to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'ostrich feather capital' and centre of the world's Ostrich farming industry. Enjoy dinner at an Ostrich Farm, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich Steak. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Distance travelled today: 550 kms

Meal

Dinner

 

La Plume Guest House

La Plume Guesthouse is a 1902 Victorian homestead on a working ostrich, alfalfa and wine farm, in the Olifantsrivier Valley. It offers spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains. The attractive homestead has expansive wooden floors and Cape antiques. There's a swimming pool to take a dip in.

La Plume Guest House

After a leisurely breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Join a fun filled interactive guided tractor tour at a working Ostrich Farm, followed by a wine tasting, sampling top quality wines of the region. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Distance travelled today: 90 kms

Meal

Breakfast

 

La Plume Guest House

La Plume Guesthouse is a 1902 Victorian homestead on a working ostrich, alfalfa and wine farm, in the Olifantsrivier Valley. It offers spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains. The attractive homestead has expansive wooden floors and Cape antiques. There's a swimming pool to take a dip in.

La Plume Guest House

After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort, to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a delicious lunch en route of traditional cuisine and local treats. The remainder of the day is at leisure until you join an afternoon sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
Overnight in Knysna.
Distance travelled today: 170 kms

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

aha Rex Hotel (The)

One of Knysna's most elegant and sophisticated accommodation offerings, The Rex Hotel promises its guests superior service and exceptional comfort. The impeccably appointed Rex Hotel offers travellers a gateway to world-class restaurants, blossoming forests and the shores of the serene lagoon. The Rex Hotel offers its guests free onsite parking, free bicycle hire and 24 hours security. The hotel is centrally located and within walking distance to all major banks, shopping malls as well as the Waterfront.

aha Rex Hotel (The)

After breakfast, you'll be transferred (unescorted, driver only) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). You'll head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), affectionately known as the "friendly city". The tour ends on arrival in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Guests may disembark, on request, at Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport.
Distance travelled today: 274 kms

Meal

Breakfast

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