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Garden Route & Addo 35 to 45 (35 To 45)

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Start and end in Cape Town
4.7 (6,375 reviews)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 8 - 50
Ages 35-45
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

    Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Riempie Estate (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cango Caves (Africa's largest show cave system)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic bike ride down the Swartberg Mountain Pass
    • Karoo braai dinner on a local farm
    Landmarks
    Cango Caves
    Swartberg Mountain Pass
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  3. Day 2

    Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha

    Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive at Addo Elephant National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke bar visit
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Gqeberha

    Gqeberha
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Two game drives in Eastern Cape private game reserves

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke bar visit
    Landmarks
    Eastern Cape Game Reserves
  5. Day 4

    Gqeberha to Knysna

    Gqeberha to Knysna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Jeffreys Bay
    • Hike to Storms River Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lesson at Jeffreys Bay
    • Kayaking up the mouth of Storms River
    Landmarks
    Jeffreys Bay Beach
    Storms River Bridge
    Tsitsikamma National Park
  6. Day 5

    Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

    Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast (Overlooking the Knysna lagoon)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast overlooking Knysna lagoon

    Optional Activities

    • Marine safari (whales, dolphins, seals)
    • Township visit
    • Knysna lagoon cruise and sunset experience
    • Group dinner by the water
    • Night on the town
    Landmarks
    Knysna Lagoon
    Plettenberg Bay Beach
  7. Day 6

    Knysna to Cape Town

    Knysna to Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Stony Point Nature Reserve (African Penguins)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Hermanus
    • Whale spotting in Hermanus
    • V&A Waterfront exploration
    • Walkabout dinner
    Landmarks
    Hermanus
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
    V&A Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Cape Town to Stellenbosch

    Cape Town to Stellenbosch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter ride over seas and peaks
    • Free time to explore and shop in Stellenbosch
    • Wine farm visit with wine tasting
    • Local food market exploration
    • Cooking class with music and drinks
    Landmarks
    Stellenbosch
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cable car to top of Table Mountain
    • Guided city tour
    • V&A Waterfront visit
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    V&A Waterfront

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From
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