Garden Route Tour

Depart from Cape Town at approximately 08:15, heading north over the scenic Du Toit’s Kloof Mountain pass towards Worcester. Continue along the famous R62, the longest wine route in the world, stopping for a wine tasting and a delicious lunch at a winery in Montagu. Experience the changing landscapes of the Little Karoo, arriving in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, in the late afternoon. Check in at the 3-star Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit the world-famous Cango Caves for a fascinating guided tour. Proceed to the Cango Wildlife Ranch to observe crocodiles, cheetahs, and other animals. Enjoy lunch at an ostrich farm, featuring optional ostrich delicacies and entertainment, followed by a tour of the farm to learn about ostrich breeding and the 1920s ostrich feather boom. Travel over the Outeniqua Mountains to Knysna, taking in spectacular views of the Garden Route, and visit the Knysna Heads to marvel at the ocean surging through the cliffs. Check in at the 4-star Blackwaters River Lodge for your overnight stay in Knysna.

Spend the morning exploring the quaint village of Knysna and the waterfront. Depart for Featherbed Private Nature Reserve on a guided boat trip (weather permitting) to enjoy stunning views of the Knysna Heads while learning about local flora and fauna. Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch at an outdoor restaurant under a canopy of Milkwood trees. In the late afternoon, visit Mossel Bay to see the historic Post Office Tree and Diaz Museum. Relax by the swimming pool or stroll along the beach before dinner and overnight stay at the 4-star Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay.

Begin your day with breakfast at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve before embarking on a thrilling three-hour guided game drive, where you may encounter rhinoceros, lions, buffalo, and giraffes. Enjoy lunch at La Belle Alliance in Swellendam before continuing your scenic route back to Cape Town. Stop at a local farm stall for some shopping before concluding your tour in Cape Town.