Garden Route Unplugged Tour – 8 Days

You will be amazed at how much beauty and sightseeing there is to take advantage of in just 8 days. All of the sights in Cape Town to wine tasting in Stellenbosch. We get to visit the “Ostrich Capital of the world” in Oudtshoorn, before cruising on the Knysna Lagoon. A walk in the Tsitsikamma National Park and some beach time in Mossel Bay. The perfect way to take in the whole of the Garden Route. The tour ends back in Cape Town.

• Tour Highlights
• · Robben Island & Table Mountain Tour
• · Cape Peninsula Day Tour
• · Winelands Day Tour
• · Visit to an Ostrich Farm, Cango Caves and Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn
• · Spend some time in the Tsitsikamma National Park
• · Knysna Sundowner Cruise
• · Featherbed Nature Reserve Tour in Knysna
• · Whale watching in Hermanus (in season)
• · Robert Peninsula Nature Reserve
• · Malgas River Crossing
• · Stormsriver & Bloukrans Bungy Jumping
• · Off-Road & Unrouted Tracks/Routes
• · Eco-venture 4x4 Trails & Advance 4x4 Routes

The Route

Cape Town - Stellenbosch - Oudtshoorn - Knysna - Tsitsikamma National Park - Mossel Bay - Hermanus - Cape Town

Guest Minimum 2 - Maximum 6 or 12

Day 1 of the tour

Guests arrive at Cape Town International Airport in the morning where they will be met by one of our tour guides. We will then take a drive to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront where you will join a boat trip to the World Heritage Site that is Robben Island (Prison Island where Nelson Mandela spent 19 years). You will enjoy a guided tour while on the Island. Upon return from Robben Island you will have some time to relax and have lunch (own account). After lunch you will have the opportunity to take an optional trip up Table Mountain. From the top of Table Mountain you will have some of the best views over Cape Town. Late afternoon your guide will then drop you off at your hotel where you will check in and then be at leisure for the rest of the evening.

Overnight:     Cape Town (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 2 of the tour

We do a South Peninsula Tour of the Cape today taking in the views of Hout Bay as we do the incredibly scenic drive over Chapman’s Peak and on to Cape Point, where many like to believe the two oceans meet. Here you will have the opportunity to go up to the lighthouse and take some of the most memorable pictures of your travels, as well as get a photo opportunity at the world famous Cape of Good Hope sign. As we continue along the coastline we stop to visit the Boulders Beach Penguins before taking a drive through the navy town of Simon’s Town. We then enjoy beautiful views across False Bay, before we make our way back to your hotel. You will again be at leisure to enjoy the night life of Cape Town.

Overnight:     Cape Town (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 3 of the tour

After an enjoyable breakfast we depart for a day in the wine regions. Our first stop is in Paarl (meaning Pearl) where we visit the Afrikaans Monument and then we move on to the KWV Wine Emporium where we do a tour and get to taste their award winning wines and brandies afterwards. The French Huguenot town of Franschoek is where we stop for lunch and then get the opportunity to stretch our legs with some time to walk around. The day now only gets better as we get the chance to do some wine tasting in the well known wine farming region of Stellenbosch. You will also have the opportunity to buy some bottles of your favourite wine. After a great day out in the winelands you will check in to your hotel in Stellenbosch which is the second oldest town in South Africa.

Overnight:     Stellenbosch (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 4 of the tour

We depart Stellenbosch this morning for a scenic drive along the R62 route to the town of Oudtshoorn. Oudtshoorn is known as the Ostrich ‘Capital of the world’ and is situated in the Klein Karoo semi desert region. We spend the afternoon visiting the Cango Caves which were once inhabited by men from the Stone Age. We do a guided tour of the caves where we learn about the history of the caves as well as view their amazing formations. Our next stop is an Ostrich Farm where we will have the opportunity to learn about them as well as feed them and maybe even get the chance to ride them. This evening we will relax in one of the most tranquil places in South Africa. A choice for dinner must surely be to try an ostrich steak.

Overnight:     Oudtshoorn (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 5 of the tour

This morning we have a chance to visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch where you will have the opportunity to learn about the many reptiles as well as the other wild animals. As an optional activity you may even choose to stroke a cheetah inside its enclosure. Our journey then continues away from the Klein Karoo and on to the quaint lush Garden Route town of Knysna. You will be free to explore for the rest of the day. This is a great town to do your shopping for African curios. Late afternoon we get together and are treated to a spectacular sundowner cruise on the Knysna estuary. This evening you will be at leisure to enjoy a superb dinner at one of the many fantastic restaurants in town. Seafood is a must while dining out in Knysna.

Overnight:     Knysna (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 6 of the tour

This morning we enjoy an exclusive tour of the Featherbed Private Nature Reserve situated at the Knysna Heads, including a 2,5 km guided scenic walk and a superb lunch. In the afternoon we make our way into the heart of the Garden Route to the Tsitsikamma National Park where we will visit the ‘Big Tree’ and you will have leisure time to walk in the forest and just enjoy the amazing nature. There are many optional adventure activities on offer in the area which you are welcome to take part in. Tonight you have an evening of leisure.

Overnight:     Storms River (Lunch, Bed & Breakfast)

Day 7 of the tour

A relaxing morning will be spent in the Tsitsikamma National Park before we depart and drive on to Mossel Bay where we will arrive in the afternoon. The rest of the day will be at leisure to spend time on the beach or do some last minute shopping. The evening will be at leisure.

Overnight:     Mossel Bay (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 8 of the tour

Departing Mossel Bay today we drive on to Hermanus where we will have lunch and an opportunity to do some land based whale watching (in season). In the afternoon we depart and make our way over the scenic Sir Lowry’s Pass and on to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town we will either drop you at Cape Town International Airport or take you to the accommodation of your choice in the Cape Town area.

Included

7 Nights B&B Accommodation

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles

All Entrance Fees as mentioned

THETA Registered tour guide for each day of the tour

Sundowner Cruise - Day 5

Lunch on the Featherbed Nature Reserve Tour - Day 6

Excluded

International & Domestic Flights

All Lunches and Dinners

All Beverages

Optional Extra Activities

Gratuities, Telephone calls etc.

Travel Insurance