Travel Idea:
Garden Route Tour
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Length of trip:
5 days
Approximate price of this trip per person:
from $ 0 to $ 2000
Best travel dates to go:
Any time.
Detailed Description of this trip:
Five Day Garden Route Tour explores some tranquil coastlines, exciting mountain passes, relaxing forests and unique animal encounters.
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Tags:
Adventure, Sightseeing, Explorations, Garden Route Tour, Garden Route Adventure, Antarctic Whales, Tranquil Coastlines,
Trip Properties:
- Specialty: Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around World,
- Activity: Adventure, National Parks, Relaxation, Sightseeing,
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1 - Cape Town
Sightseeing
We depart from Cape Town and travel to pretty Hermanus which is famous for its miracle of nature as the Antarctic whales come into Walkers Bay to calve (seasonal). Our route to Mossel Bay is via farmlands of apple/pear orchards and rolling hills with lunch on route.
Private Car Service
From here we drive along the scenic route to Sedgefield, our overnight stop for 2 nights. (L/D)
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Day 2 - Oudtshoorn
Private Car Service
After a good breakfast we drive via Georges and the picturesque Outeniqua Pass to the Mecca of South African ostrich farming – Oudtshoorn.
Sightseeing
Here we visit the world famous and stunning limestone cave – Cango Caves* (optional cost as it is only for able bodied people – unfortunately not accessible at all), one of the many Ostrich Show Ranches and the Cango Wildlife Farm.
Hotel
After a leisurely drive back with breathtaking views we relax for the 2nd night at Sedgefield. (B/L/D)
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Day 3 - South Africa
Train
Today you have the option to board the “Outeniqua Choo Tioe” steam train* (optional cost as it is not accessible to severely disabled travelers) which takes us trough the Wilderness and the Lake district, along one of the world’s most picturesque train routes to Knysna (train operates seasonal only: August to May); or take a similar drive with our tour vehicle.
National Parks
After a fascinating stop at Knysna Head and a boat cruise on Knysna Lagoon we travel to the hart of the Garden Route – the Tsitsikama National Park which embraces an 80km strip of superb coastline together with a marine reserve that stretches 5 km offshore.
Adventure
Here you can relax or take walks in the forest which is richly endowed with plant life and birds, the rock pools teem with colourful marine life; and whales, dolphins & sea otters can often be seen sporting close to the shoreline. (B/L/D)
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Day 4 - South Africa
Sightseeing
In the morning you have the chance to visit the Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and the Elephant Sanctuary where you can do a “Trunk in hand tour” (Elephant-back Ride* also available on request at optional cost) or you can take some time out and just relax.
Sightseeing
After an exiting or peaceful morning our journey takes us to Stormsriver, the Adventure centre of the Garden Route with the Bloukrans Bungi-jump* (216M!!), one of the highest in the world.
Hotel
We then take a leisurely drive along more fantastic coastline before returning to Tsitsikamma Forest for the second night. (B/L/D)
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Day 5 - Port Elizabeth
Sightseeing
Today we take a leisurely drive along the coastline and end up in the 5th largest city in South Africa - Port Elizabeth, also known as “friendly city” or “windy city”. On arrival in PE the tour ends (B)
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