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Explore the Garden Route from Port Elizabeth - Chauffeur Drive Tour: 4 Days

4 days

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From Port Elizabeth to George

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Had a great time. Fred and Karen were excellent hosts.
Jeff, traveled in June
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Operator: Explore South Africa
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 7
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Port Elizabeth to Knysna
Start point
Summerstrand, 6001, Port Elizaberth, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Port Elizabeth Hotels, 09:00 - 09:30)
Meals
Dinner (Free dinner at Knysna Waterfront)
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Moncrieff Manor)
Included Activities
- Drive through Natures Valley indigenous forest
- Short walk in forest or on beach
- Visit Tenikwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Lagoon cruise
Landmarks
Bloukrans Gorge
Natures Valley
Tenikwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Knysna Waterfront
Day 2
Knysna
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Free dinner at Knysna Waterfront)
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Moncrieff Manor)
Included Activities
- Explore Knysna Heads
- Explore Coney Glen Beach
- Explore Brenton Bay
- Explore Buffalo Bay
Optional Activities
- Forest hike
- Whale watching
- Kayaking in Knysna Lagoon
- Knysna Township Trail
Landmarks
Knysna Heads
Coney Glen Beach
Brenton Bay
Buffalo Bay
Day 3
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Bread and cheese platter at Karusa Wine Estate)
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Earthbound Guest House)
Included Activities
- Browse arts and crafts market
- Tour Cango Caves
- Wine, craft beer, craft gin or juice tasting
- Lunch at Karusa Wine Estate
- Visit Ostrich Ranch
Landmarks
Cango Caves
Karusa Wine Estate
Ostrich Ranch
Day 4
Oudtshoorn to George Airport
End point
George Airport (GRJ), N2 Rd, George NU, Western Cape 6529, South Africa (Airport Departure Terminal, 14:00 - 16:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Diaz Museum
Optional Activities
- Boat ride to Seal Island for viewing seals, whales and Great White Sharks
- Last-minute shopping
- Lunch at the seaside
Landmarks
Diaz Museum
Seal Island
George Airport

Landmarks
Bloukrans Gorge
Natures Valley
Tenikwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Knysna Waterfront

Landmarks
Knysna Heads
Coney Glen Beach
Brenton Bay
Buffalo Bay

Landmarks
Cango Caves
Karusa Wine Estate
Ostrich Ranch

Landmarks
Diaz Museum
Seal Island
George Airport

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Moncrieff Manor
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day 3

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Explore South Africa

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Age Range

1 to 100 years old

Response time

7 hours

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5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

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Jeff
June 27th, 2022
5.0
Had a great time Fred and Karen were excellent hosts
Traveled in June 2022
Reply from: Explore South Africa
Thank You Jeff for your positive feedback. We cant Promise to Please everyone but we do Promise to give of our Best. Regards Paul
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Tour ID: 198937

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Explore the Garden Route from Port Elizabeth - Chauffeur Drive Tour: 4 Days

Itinerary

Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Knysna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Knysna to Oudtshoorn

Included Activities

Oudtshoorn to George Airport

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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