Private 7-Day Garden Route Adventure
Overview
Highlights
- Private guided safari with luxury vehicle and expert guide
- Big Five safari game drives in Kruger National Park
- Capture breathtaking panoramic views and wildlife encounters
- Explore the breathtaking Panorama Route, including Blyde River Canyon
- Excellent stays at Graskop Hotel & Skukuza Safari Lodge
Itinerary
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Start your journey with a scenic drive through mountain passes towards the Klein Karoo, visiting the world-famous Cango Caves and an ostrich farm. Enjoy a hearty local dinner in Oudtshoorn, known as the "ostrich capital of the world."
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07:30 - Depart Cape Town, scenic drive via Route 62
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12:30 - Lunch stop en route (own cost)
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14:00 - Arrive at Cango Caves for a guided tour
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16:00 - Visit an ostrich farm for an interactive experience
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18:30 - Check-in at De Opstal Lodge
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19:30 - Dinner at the lodge (included)
Hotel: De Opstal Lodge
Distance Travelled: 420 km
Room Type: Luxury Suite
Meals Included: Dinner
Garden Route and Tsitsikamma National Park
Drive through the Outeniqua Mountains into the lush forests of Tsitsikamma, where adventure awaits. Enjoy a canopy tour, kayak on Storms River, and hike to the famous Suspension Bridge.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at hotel
- 09:00 - Depart for Tsitsikamma via Knysna
- 12:00 - Stop in Knysna for a waterfront lunch (own cost)
- 15:00 - Arrive in Tsitsikamma, check-in at Storms River Rest Camp
- 16:00 - Leisure time or short hike along the coast
- 19:00 - Dinner at lodge (included)
Hotel: Tsitsikamma Village Lodge
Distance Travelled: 200 km
Room Type: Ocean-View Chalet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Garden Route and Knysna Exploration
Spend two days in the heart of the Garden Route, exploring Knysna’s waterfront, Featherbed Nature Reserve, and enjoying a sunset cruise on the lagoon.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at lodge
- 09:30 - Depart for Knysna
- 11:00 - Featherbed Nature Reserve eco-tour
- 13:00 - Lunch at Knysna waterfront (included)
- 16:30 - Sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon
- 19:00 - Dinner at local restaurant (own cost)
Hotel: The Turbine Boutique Hotel
Distance Travelled: 100 km
Room Type: Luxury Room
Meals Included: Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Drive to Hermanus for Whale Watching
Depart for Hermanus, South Africa’s whale-watching capital, and enjoy a boat-based whale-watching tour.
- 07:30 - Breakfast at hotel
- 08:30 - Depart for Hermanus via scenic coastal route
- 12:00 - Whale-watching boat tour
- 14:00 - Lunch in Hermanus (own cost)
- 16:00 - Visit local craft markets
- 18:00 - Check-in at The Marine Hotel
- 19:30 - Dinner at hotel (included)
Hotel: The Windsor Hotel
Distance Travelled: 350 km
Room Type: Ocean-View Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast
Whale Boat and departure
Enjoy a boat cruise for whales or a relaxed morning before heading back to Cape Town Airport or hotel via the scenic R44 coastal route.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at hotel
- 10:00 - Depart Hermanus, drive via Betty’s Bay
- 12:00 - Stop at Stony Point Penguin Colony
- 14:00 - Arrive in Cape Town, drop-off at hotel or airport
Distance Travelled: 150 km (Times are dependant on your departure flight)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 6 nights in excellent hotels
- Daily breakfast & select meals as specified
- Guided tours and entrance fees to attractions
- Sunset cruise & whale-watching boat tour
- Private transportation throughout
Exclusions
- International/domestic flights
- Personal expenses & optional activities
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Travel insurance & tips