Take a tour of one of South Africa’s most renowned areas, the lush and culture enriched Garden Route where travellers can revel in the wonders of this beautiful stretch of land.

From charming towns and holiday destinations to the natural wonders of lofty peaks and ancient caverns, guests can get to grips with the people, animals and beautiful scenery that adorns this unforgettable region.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

	DATE	ROUTING
DAY 1 - Monday		CAPE TOWN – PRINCE ALBERT
DAY 2 - Tuesday		PRINCE ALBERT - OUDTSHOORN
DAY 3	- Wednesday	OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA
DAY 4	- Thursday	KNYSNA
DAY 5	- Friday	KNYSNA - TSITSIKAMMA
DAY 6	- Saturday	TSITSIKAMMA – PORT ELIZABETH

END OF TOUR

Meal Key
BB	Bed and Breakfast
DBB	Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
DBB+	Dinner, Bed and Breakfast plus one additional activity
DBB++	Dinner, Bed and Breakfast plus two additional activities
FB	Full Board (includes 3 meals per day)
FB+	Full Board (includes 3 meals per day) plus one additional service
FB++	Full Board (includes 3 meals per day) plus two additional services
FI	Fully Inclusive (includes all meals and local drinks), plus all activities

Minimum 2 guests / Maximum 25 guests

Selected departure dates

DURATION

6 days/5 nights

ROUTING

CAPE TOWN – PORT ELIZABETH

INCLUDES

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified

DEPARTURE DATES

Dec17

Jan18

Feb18

Mar18

Apr18

May18

Jun18

Jul18

Aug18

Sep18

Oct18

Nov18

Dec18

German

4

8

12

12

-

-

-

-

20

3

8

5

3

English

4;18

8;22

5;12;19;26

5;12;19;26

2;16;30

14;28

11

9;23

6;20

3;10;17;24

1;8;15;22;29

5;12;19;26

3;17

We offer 3 different accommodation options at certain hotels on the tour, which guests can choose from:

• The Comfortable Option offers “standard room” types
• The Cut Above Option offers accommodation in a slightly higher room category than “standard rooms”
• The Premium Option offers accommodation in “superior room” types

The “Cut Above” and “Premium” options feature upgraded accommodation at certain hotels on the tour (subject to availability at the time of booking).

“Comfortable Option”:

RATES valid 01/08/18-31/12/18

USD 1115.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

USD 1300.00 per single person

Accommodation used:

• Swartberg Hotel (standard room) or similar x 1 night
• La Plume Guest House (luxury room) or similar x 1 night
• Rex Hotel (standard room) or similar x 2 nights
• Tsitsikamma Village Inn (log cabins) or similar x 1 night

“A cut above Option”

RATES valid 01/08/18-31/12/18

• USD 1170.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
• USD 1400.00 per single person

Accommodation used:

• Swartberg Hotel (chalet room) or similar x 1 night
• La Plume Guest House (honeymoon suite) or similar x 1 night
• Rex Hotel (studio luxury apartments) or similar x 2 nights
• Tsitsikamma Village Inn (village room) or similar x 1 night

“Premium Option”:

RATES valid 01/08/18-31/12/18

• USD 1225.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
• USD 1500.00 per single person

Accommodation used:

• Swartberg Hotel (chalet room) or similar x 1 night
• La Plume Guest House (superior suite) or similar x 1 night
• Rex Hotel (studio luxury apartments) or similar x 2 nights
• Tsitsikamma Village Inn (premier room) or similar x 1 night

Please note that the guests will be travelling on the same vehicle, but will overnight in different room types at certain hotels, depending on their chosen accommodation option and subject to availability of the chosen room category at the time of booking. (Comfortable / Cut Above / Premium).

DAY 1 – MONDAY

CAPE TOWN – PRINCE ALBERT

Travel through the picturesque Hex River Valley, surrounded by magnificent mountains. This area is considered to be the biggest producer of table grapes in South Africa. Continue to Matjiesfontein, where a part of the local hotel served as a convalescent hospital for British officers during the Anglo-Boer War. The entire village was declared a National Heritage Site in 1975 and is today a charming, beautifully restored throwback to the late Victorian era. The journey continues to Prince Albert, another delightful village, dating back to 1762. The town is known for its sun-ripened fresh and dried fruit, vineyards, olives and local cheese.

Overnight in Prince Albert.

DAY 2 – TUESDAY

PRINCE ALBERT - OUDTSHOORN

After breakfast we have the opportunity to sample some of the locally produced olives before travelling through the spectacular Meiringspoort Pass and Waterfall, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with breathtaking rock formations and jaw-dropping beauty. The winding road takes us through the Swartberg Mountains to the quaint Little Karoo village of De Rust. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine estate before setting off on a tour of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. In the afternoon, visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [Breakfast & Dinner]

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY

OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA

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 lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.

Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast & Lunch]

DAY 4 – THURSDAY

KNYSNA

Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Knysna area. Your journey will include a visit to the Garden of Eden, set in the lush, green, indigenous Knysna forest. The major attraction is the forest itself, beautiful yellow wood trees, thick green foliage and streams. Afterwards you’ll have the opportunity to visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. The sanctuary is well known for its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates. The tour continues to the famous Eastern Head, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Knysna Heads (weather permitting). Afterwards you’ll travel to Brenton on Sea, a breathtaking holiday location and a nature lover’s paradise with its unspoilt beaches and peaceful surroundings. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure.

Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast]

DAY 5 – FRIDAY

KNYSNA - TSITSIKAMMA

Travel to Plettenberg Bay, the jewel of the Garden Route, before visiting Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest single free flight aviary in the world. The sanctuary was developed to create a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds. Our journey continues to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline with spectacular sea and landscapes, a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate high forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.

Overnight in the Tsitsikamma area. [Breakfast]

DAY 6 – SATURDAY

TSITSIKAMMA – PORT ELIZABETH

Head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, known as the “friendly city” with a wonderful climate. Enjoy a city orientation tour of Port Elizabeth, where the tour ends on arrival. Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport. [Breakfast]