GARDEN ROUTE & ADDO ELEPHANT PARK (6 DAYS)
Day 1 - We leave Cape Town via the N2 to Swellendam and Mossel Bay. Here we visit the Post-shoe and the Diaz Caravelle. We continue our journey via George and Wilderness to Knysna. Overnight in Knysna.
Then we continue our travels through Montagu and Barrydale were we stop for coffee (time permitting), before we continue via Calitzdorp, the Port capital of South Africa, to Oudtshoorn.
Day 2 - Today we visit Plettenberg Bay and continue to the Tsitisikamma National Park. We will take a walk to South Africa’s longest suspension bridge (64m) above the Stormsriver.
Then we continue to the Big Tree, an 800 year old Yellow-wood tree before making our way through Port Elizabeth to the Addo National Park. Overnight Addo.
Day 3 - Safari, exploring the Addo Elephant Park. Overnight Addo.
Day 4 - We make our way back to Plettenberg Bay were you can go for a walk on the beach, before returning to Knysna. In Knysna enjoy breathtaking vistas from the Easthead. (Alternative – boat trip on the lagoon). Overnight Knysna.
Day 5 - Safari, exploring the Addo Elephant Park. Overnight Addo.
Day 6 - We make our way back to Plettenberg Bay were you can go for a walk on the beach, before returning to Knysna. In Knysna enjoy breathtaking vistas from the Easthead. (Alternative – boat trip on the lagoon). Overnight Knysna.
ROUTE 62 - GARDEN ROUTE VIA OUDTSHOORN (7 DAYS)
Day 1 - We leave Cape Town behind, and travel along the N1 (National Road) over the scenic Du Toitskloof Pass. Our journey takes us through Worcester, the largest town in the Breede River valley.
We pass through Robertson, known for its roses, race horses and wine and might do some wine tasting if you wish.
Then we continue our travels through Montagu and Barrydale were we stop for coffee (time permitting), before we continue via Calitzdorp, the Port capital of South Africa, to Oudtshoorn.
Day 2 - We explore the Oudtshoorn area and visit the world renown Cango Caves, and learn interesting facts on our visit to the Ostrich Farm. Then, after lunch, we make our way over the Outeniqua Pass towards George, Wildernis and Knysna, where we will stay overnight.
Day 3 - The third day is spent seeing all Knysna has to offer. (see below for exchangeable options) We visit the Knysna Heads and get a birds-eye view from the top. A cruise on the lagoon (weather permitting) or a visit in the Featherbed Nature reserve. We spend the night in Knysna.
Exchangeable Options:
(1) Elephant Sancturary – learn about these gentle giants and feed and touch an Elephant.
(2) Monkeyland – learn about monkeys and also visit the largest Bird sanctuary in the area.
(3) Visit Plettenberg Bay with it’s beautiful beaches, or take a boat trip to see the whales (in season).
(4) Travel the Bloukrans and the Grootriver Passes and visit the Garden of Eden.
Day 4 - Today we travel via Port Elizabeth, to the Addo Elephant Park. We’ll stop at the Bloukrans Bridge, with the worlds highest Bungi Jump at 216m.
Late in the afternoon we’ll go on Safari and learn more about the African Bush. Dinner will be around an open fire (weather permitting), where we can discuss the days sightings.
Day 5 - We go in search of Addos Elephants and see what else the Park has to offer. Today you may spend the day relaxing in the African Bush.Enjoy the game viewing, nature, and the wide open spaces.
Day 6 - We leave for Knysna via Port Elizabeth. On our way back, we visit the Tsitsikamma National Park, with South Africas longest suspension bridge, after lunch and a nice walk, we’ll make our way back to Knysna, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 7 - Today we leave for Cape Town, stopping over in Mossel Bay for lunch and having a look at the Portugese Caravelle and the Post shoe, used by early sea-farers to keep up communication with their loved ones.
Then we travel via Albertina and Swellendam, back to Cape Town.
