Garden Route (28 February – 6 March 2027)

Country: South Africa

Duration: 7 Days

Next Departure: 28 February 2027

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Tour Details & Itinerary

Day 1

We start with an early departure from Pretoria and Roodepoort and travel via Vereeniging,Kroonstad, Winburg, Bloemfontein,Trompsburg, Colesberg,we will spend our first evening in the comfortable Merino Inn.

Day 2

First, it is breakfast time. We visit the very popular Addo National Parkfor some game viewing. We leave Addo behind and head towards Cape St. Francis,where we will spend the night.

Day 3

Today we will have ample time to discover the beautiful Garden Route. First on the list is the engineers’ wonder – the magnificent bridge over the Storms River. Then there is the 1000-year-old Big Yellow wood Treein the Tsitsikamma Forrest.We will visit the beautifully located Tsitsikamma National Park, there we will be able to walk to the suspension bridge at the Storms River mouth, lunch will also be available. For the more adventurous, we will also visit the highest bridge Bungee-jumping resort in the world at Bloukrans bridge. We have a quick stop in Plettenberg Bay before arriving late afternoon at the beautiful Anew Wilderness Hotel, our accommodation for the next 2 nights.

Day 4

A day filled with excitement. After a scrumptious breakfast we depart to Knysna Elephant Park, we will be transported by tractor and trailers to the Elephants. We will have the opportunity to be in close contact with these gentle giants of the forest. We will be able to walk, feed and take photos with them. This is an absolute once in a lifetime experience. Lunch will be available. To end this day there is a relaxing boat cruise to The Heads, what more can you ask for? After this exciting day we return in the late afternoon to Anew Wilderness Hotel.

Day 5

After breakfast and with heavy hearts we leave Knysna, the route takes us to George. We follow the route through the breathtaking Outeniqua pass on our way to Oudtshoorn. We visit the popular Ostrich Safari farm for an informative tour; lunch will be available. We visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch before heading to our overnight accommodation in Oudtshoorn at the Eldorado Hotel and we have dinner at Nostalgie.

Day 6

After breakfast we leave Oudtshoorn behind, and drive via Meiringpoort to Colesberg. Tonight, we will experience the hospitality and peace and quiet of the Karoo. For old time’s sake we will be spending the night in Colesberg at Merino Inn

Day 7

Sadly, the day we dreaded has arrived, we must pack up and head home. We pack the bus and leave Colesberg, to reach our home destinations Roodepoort and Pretoria late afternoon. Tonight, we sleep in our own beds with pleasant thoughts of a wonderful tour with beautiful memories.

What's Included?

    • Knowlegeable tour guide
    • Comfortable bus transport,
    • Good quality en-suite accommodation
    • 2 scrumptious meals per day
    • Appropriate entrance- and excursion fees:
      1. Entrance to Addo
      2. Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park
      3. Entrance to Big Tree
      4. Entrance to Knysna Elephant Park
      5. Boat Cruise to the Heads
      6. Entrance to Ostrich Safari Farm
      7. Entrance to Cango Wildlife Ranch

    ☺ Porter tips.

     

What's Excluded?

  • Breakfast on DAY 1.
  • Lunches
  • Own expenses, snacks, and drinks
  • Waiter tips
  • Driver and guide tips
  • Insurance:
    1. All Risk insurance
    2. Medical insurance
    3. Travel insurance (Strongly advised)

Remember Your:

  • Binoculars
  • Travel Pillow
  • Water & Snacks
  • Powerbank / Portable Charger
  • Headphones
  • Medications
  • ID documents
  • Spending money (for souvenirs,snacks etc.)

 

Physical Activities

Moderate walking
Bungee jump (optional)
Feeding and interacting with elephants and ostrich

Passport Requirements?

No Passport or VISA will be necessary for this local trip.

Tour Guide

Jaco Martins

Rates

Per person sharing: R18 300.00
Single supplement: R3 000.00 | Pensioners Discount Already Applied By Default.

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Garden Route (28 February – 6 March 2027)

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