6-Day Garden Route Tour from Cape Town to Gqeberha with Knysna
About This Tour
Experience the splendour of South Africa's Garden Route on this immersive 6-day guided tour from Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Journey through breatht...
Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Cities: Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Cape Agulhas, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Wilderness National Park · Languages: English
About Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas
Shrouded by the ridges of Table Mountain and the Overberg, Cape Agulhas roars with storms and crashing rollers. Get a local guide to the region to discover whales, shipwrecks and more.
What's Included
- Enjoy 5 breakfasts and 2 lunches during the tour.
- Relish 3 dinners featuring local cuisine and regional specialties.
- Stay in comfortable and stylish accommodation throughout the journey.
- Benefit from professional porterage services for your luggage.
- Travel with a professional English-speaking guide for expert insights.
- Experience all transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Explore diverse attractions with guided sightseeing activities.
- 1 night at La Plume Boutique Guest House in Oudtshoorn or similar.
- 2 nights at Rex Hotel in Knysna or similar.
- 1 night at Garden Route Game Lodge in Albertinia or similar.
- 1 night at Misty Waves Boutique Hotel in Hermanus or similar.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Cape Agulhas
Meet your local tour guide and begin the journey along the scenic Garden Route. Travel over Sir Lowry's Pass towards Grabouw and Elgin, enjoying views of majestic mountains and lush landscapes. Travel over Sir Lowry's Pass towards Grabouw and Elgin, enjoying views of majestic mountains and lush landscapes. Stop at a farmstall offering locally produced products. Stop at a farmstall offering locally produced products. Continue to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Continue to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Visit the historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, a symbol of this rugged coastline. Visit the historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, a symbol of this rugged coastline. Proceed via Swellendam and the scenic Tradouw Pass to Barrydale, joining the famous Route 62. Proceed via Swellendam and the scenic Tradouw Pass to Barrydale, joining the famous Route 62. Arrive in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich feather capital of the world. Arrive in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich feather capital of the world. Enjoy a traditional dinner at an ostrich farm featuring local delicacies such as ostrich steak. Enjoy a traditional dinner at an ostrich farm featuring local delicacies such as ostrich steak. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.[Dinner included]Distance travelled: 550 km
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2Day 02
Explore Oudtshoorn's Caves, Ostrich Farms and Wines
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge. Visit the Cango Caves, a spectacular underground network of limestone caverns. Visit the Cango Caves, a spectacular underground network of limestone caverns. Join a guided tractor tour at a working ostrich farm to learn about the industry and interact with the birds. Join a guided tractor tour at a working ostrich farm to learn about the industry and interact with the birds. Participate in a regional wine tasting experience. Participate in a regional wine tasting experience. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.[Breakfast included]Distance travelled: 90 km
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3Day 03
Oudtshoorn to Knysna عبر Outeniqua Pass
Travel across the scenic Outeniqua Pass to the town of George. Explore George's historical sites, including the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library. Explore George's historical sites, including the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library. Continue via the coastal resort town of Wilderness, known for its beauty and lakes. Continue via the coastal resort town of Wilderness, known for its beauty and lakes. Arrive in Knysna, nestled along a picturesque lagoon. Arrive in Knysna, nestled along a picturesque lagoon. Enjoy a lunch of traditional South African cuisine en route. Enjoy a lunch of traditional South African cuisine en route. Spend the afternoon at leisure, followed by a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Spend the afternoon at leisure, followed by a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Overnight in Knysna.[Breakfast & Lunch included]Distance travelled: 170 km
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4Day 04
Discover Knysna and Its Coastal Surrounds
Visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary and observe free-roaming primates in their forest environment. Support conservation efforts through this Travel with a Purpose activity. Support conservation efforts through this Travel with a Purpose activity. Proceed to the Eastern Head viewpoint for stunning views of the Knysna Heads. Proceed to the Eastern Head viewpoint for stunning views of the Knysna Heads. Travel to Brenton on Sea, a peaceful coastal village with pristine beaches. Travel to Brenton on Sea, a peaceful coastal village with pristine beaches. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Knysna.[Breakfast included]Distance travelled: 110 km
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5Day 05
Knysna to Tsitsikamma via Plettenberg Bay
Depart for Plettenberg Bay, the sparkling jewel of the Garden Route. Explore the Birds of Eden sanctuary, the world's largest free-flight aviary. Explore the Birds of Eden sanctuary, the world's largest free-flight aviary. Support biodiversity preservation through this Travel with a Purpose experience. Support biodiversity preservation through this Travel with a Purpose experience. Continue to Bloukrans Bridge, home to the world's highest commercial bungy jump (optional viewing). Continue to Bloukrans Bridge, home to the world's highest commercial bungy jump (optional viewing). Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). Discover the area's dramatic coastline, ancient forests, and deep river gorges. Discover the area's dramatic coastline, ancient forests, and deep river gorges. Overnight in the Tsitsikamma area.[Breakfast included]Distance travelled: 100 km
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6Day 06
Tsitsikamma to Gqeberha and Departure
Travel east through the lush Tsitsikamma Forest to reach Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Enjoy a brief city orientation tour upon arrival. Enjoy a brief city orientation tour upon arrival. Disembark at the city centre or request a drop-off at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.[Breakfast included]Distance travelled: 185 km Disembark at the city centre or request a drop-off at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.[Breakfast included]Distance travelled: 185 km
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cape Town, South Africa · Tour start: Cape Town, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
