Garden Route Tour
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Adventure; Cape Town; exploration; South African adventure; Sighteeing; Knysna; Port Elizabeth; Oudtshoorn; Addo;
This route is perfect for those who would like to venture a little further, but not too far from Cape Town. It combines the coastal towns of Hermanus and Arniston, famous for its whale-watching season during the months of July to November, with a part of the spectacular Garden Route ...
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- Trip Length:
- 6 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
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Detailed Trip Description
This route is perfect for those who would like to venture a little further, but not too far from Cape Town. It combines the coastal towns of Hermanus and Arniston, famous for its whale-watching season during the months of July to November, with a part of the spectacular Garden Route before returning to Cape Town.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Cape Town
Cape Town to Hermanus.
Sightseeing
Your journey starts when you depart Cape Town for Hermanus. This is a beautiful and scenic drive through breathtaking countryside, over passes and through the towns of Somerset West and Grabouw. Hermanus is a very popular seaside resort town. It is famous for its whales (during the months of July to November), safe beaches, the lagoon for water sports, the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and the extensive cliff top walk with endless vistas of the rocky coastline.
Hotel
You will stay overnight in or around Hermanus.
Day 2 - South Africa
Hermanus to Arniston.
Private Car Service
Today's drive will take you via Bredasdorp to Arniston.
Sightseeing
You may be interested in visiting the Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp, that features many of the ships that have been wrecked on the region's most notorious coast. Stand on the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas, which is where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean meet.
Hotel
You will spend the night in Arniston, a picturesque village of thatched lime-washed shermen's cottages.
Day 3 - South Africa
Arniston to Knysna.
Sightseeing
Today's journey will be slightly longer than the first 2 days because you venture a little further, entering the region known as the Garden Route. Drive past the charming and unique little towns of Swellendam, Mossel Bay, George and Sedgefield on your way to Knysna.
All-Inclusive Resort
This popular resort town is where you will spend the next two nights and as it is well known for its lagoon, forest and coastal countryside.
Day 4 - South Africa
Knysna
Sightseeing
Spend the day exploring the various activities in Knysna. Visit the Knysna Heads, two tall sandstone cliffs guarding the Knysna Lagoon. The Eastern Head affords splendid views of Knysna and Leisure Island while the Western Head is the Featherbed Nature Reserve, accessible only by boat or ferry. Here you can do a guided nature trail or have a gourmet meal of oysters and champagne in the Forest restaurant. The Knysna Lagoon is a popular arena for water sports such as sailing and water-skiing.
Shopping
While you are in Knysna, you can visit the craft markets or do a boat cruise on the lagoon.
Hotel
Stay overnight in Knysna.
Day 5 - Oudtshoorn
Sightseeing
Travel over the Outeniqua Pass and through the town of George to Oudtshoorn, commonly known as the "Feather Capital" of South Africa. There are also the Cango Caves and the Cango Wildlife Ranch (crocodile, cheetah and snake park) to see while you in the area.
Hotel
You will spend the night in Oudtshoorn.
Day 6 - Cape Town
Sightseeing
Today you will head back along route 62 visiting small villages and rural towns to Cape Town where your itinerary ends.
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