Garden Route, Safari & Winelands
6 Days
Discover the stunning South African Garden Route on this 6-day circuit which will see you travel from Cape Town and explore a private game reserve to spot the Big 5. The circuit finishes off with a visit to the picturesque village of Franschhoek in the world-famous Cape Winelands.
from USD $1088pp

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Itinerary Highlights
- Visit a local farm school in Barrydale and see meet the school children and their teachers
- Stop by an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, an area renowned for it's large population of these birds
- Spend two nights in Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route
- Enjoy game drives in a private game reserve where you will have the opportunity to see the Big 5
- Sample some delicious wines when you visit the picturesque Cape Winelands
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
- Day 2: Oudtshoorn to Knysna
- Day 3: Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Day 4: Knysna to Albertinia
- Day 5: Albertinia to Hermanus
- Day 6: Hermanus to Cape Town
Day 1: Cape Town to Oudsthoorn
Depart Cape Town and travel through the ‛Little Karoo’ and Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. En route, stop off in the town of Barrydale, where we will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school to interact with the children and teachers in the classroom, learning more about the local farming community (subject to the school being open). We then continue to Oudtshoorn, the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry.
Day 2: Oudtshoorn to Knysna
After breakfast, we tour the limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by the elements through the ages. We’ll visit an ostrich farm for a guided tour and light lunch, before continuing our journey over the scenic Outeniqua Pass to George, and then onto Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa and the heart of the Garden Route.
Day 3: Featherbed Nature Reserve
This morning we enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where we can take a trailer ride up the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views, returning for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.
Day 4: Knysna to Albertinia
We depart Knysna to travel via George and Mossel Bay to Albertinia, a town set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg Mountain Range. Enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game drive at a malaria-free private game reserve that is home to an abundance of animal and birdlife, including the Big 5.
Day 5: Albertinia to Hermanus
Your safari adventure continues with an early morning open vehicle game drive. Your expert guide will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the Big 5, general game and prolific birdlife before we continue to Swellendam. This charming town was founded in 1745 and is famous for its youngberries, eclectic architecture and nature reserves, as well as outdoor activities. We then head to the seaside resort of Hermanus, which offers the best land-based whale watching in the world (Aug - Nov). Dinner and overnight in Hermanus.
Day 6: Hermanus to Cape Town
After a leisurely breakfast, depart Hermanus and travel to Franschhoek, a picturesque village surrounded by spectacular vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300 years ago, bringing with them their age-old French wine and food culture. Your guide will take you on a tour through Franschhoek village, sharing with you the fascinating history of the French Huguenots and the Huguenot Memorial Museum. Then finally onto Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain, where the tour ends on arrival.
Dates | From | Special Offer |
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19 Oct 2023 - 24 Oct 2023 | USD $1088pp | Contact us |
23 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023 | USD $1262pp | Contact us |
04 Jan 2024 - 09 Jan 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
18 Jan 2024 - 23 Jan 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
01 Feb 2024 - 06 Feb 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
15 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
07 Mar 2024 - 12 Mar 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
21 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
11 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2024 | USD $1189pp | Contact us |
25 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
09 May 2024 - 14 May 2024 | USD $1671pp | Contact us |
06 Jun 2024 - 11 Jun 2024 | USD $1671pp | Contact us |
04 Jul 2024 - 09 Jul 2024 | USD $1671pp | Contact us |
25 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 | USD $1671pp | Contact us |
08 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2024 | USD $1671pp | Contact us |
22 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2024 | USD $1671pp | Contact us |
05 Sep 2024 - 10 Sep 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
19 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
03 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
17 Oct 2024 - 22 Oct 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
07 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
21 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
05 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2024 | USD $1699pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
City | Accommodation |
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Oudtshoorn | La Plume Boutique Guest House |
Knysna | Rex Hotel |
Albertinia | Garden Route Game Lodge |
Hermanus | Misty Waves Boutique Hotel |
Whats included?
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Porterage at hotels
- Meals as specified: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary with English speaking guide
What’s not included?
- Air transportation
- Air transfers
- Passport, visa & immigration fees
- Airport arrival/departure taxes
- Single supplement
- Additional hotel nights
- Travel protection plan
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
- Laundry service
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included.
Notes
Minimum: 2 guests, Maximum: 18 guests