Discover the Cango Caves with its magnificent dripstone formations of
stalactites and stalagmites.
Visit the beautiful 'Garden of Eden'.
Spend an afternoon in Knysna, a bustling arts and craft town.
Included
Transportation
Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 18-seater mini-buses.
Professionally Escorted
Discover the Garden Route with our professional Tour Guides.
Accommodation
Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
Dining Inclusions
3 Breakfasts.
1 Lunch.
Plus
Hotel porterage included.
Please Note
Should pre tour accommodation be required, please refer to the notes below.
The Registered Tour Operator reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard,
subject to availability.
Day 1: (Mon) Cape Town / Oudtshoorn
We fetch you from your hotel by 07h30 and travel via the town of Montagu on 'Route 62' (South Africa's version of America's famous 'Route 66') to the pretty village of Barrydale where we stop for tea (own account). Then on to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'feather capital of the world' thanks to its huge ostrich industry. After a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we continue to our Oudtshoorn hotel for check in and overnight.
Accommodation: Queens Hotel or similar
Day 2: (Tue) Oudtshoorn & Knysna (B)
This morning go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. We then drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, then pass Knysna, perhaps South Africa's most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route, and continue to the popular seaside resort of Plettenberg Bay, playground of South Africa’s rich and famous. We visit the 'Garden of Eden' forest, where we enjoy a leisurely walk through this aptly named natural paradise, before arriving back at Knysna.
Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar
Day 3: (Wed) Knysna (BL)
Enjoy a cruise on the vast Knysna
Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea’s entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy this lovely and special town.
Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar
Day 4: (Thu) Cape Town (B)
After breakfast we head back to the 'Mother City', via Swellendam and Hermanus, which has earned international fame as a place from which to spot the magnificent southern right whale during its breeding season (July to November only). We arrive in Cape Town in the late afternoon, and say our goodbyes either at the airport or a central Cape Town hotel.
Optional Pre & Post Tours
(FRI) Arrive Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by a Thompsons Representative and transferred to the Protea Hotel President, or similar, your base for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
(SAT) Cape Winelands
Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. Visit the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans Language Monument.
(SUN) Cape Peninsula
Depart on a full day tour to Cape Point, drive along the Atlantic seaboard, visit Hout Bay and then continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive through the historic naval village of Simon's Town. Return to Cape Town and overnight.
Extensions to the above tour are available, as well as various other optional day excursions.
This tour is available in German and departs on a Thursday: Wunderland Gartenroute.
A shortened version of this tour (3 days) is also available in Spanish on set departure dates: Ruta Jardin.
For more information about this exciting Garden Route Wonderland tour, or any of our other South Africa overnight tours, please don't hesitate to contact one of our professional and friendly consultants who will be happy to assist you however they can.
