Luxury Garden Route Tour
The Garden Route is our exquisite coastal green belt, one which invites little forays inland to visit quaint towns like Oudtshoorn, dubbed the ‘feather capital of the world’. We visit a prestigious ostrich farm there to watch these large birds strut their soft, glamorous stuff. Not far from there are the famous, fascinating Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. It’s like a strange otherworld inside, quite captivating, and you can choose to just step over the threshold, or venture further inside.
- Knysna is well known for many things, apart from its natural beauty, arts and crafts community, cosmopolitan waterfront…and its own oysters! We’ll spend some time here with our shopping bags before going on to The Featherbed Nature Reserve with its forests, marshes and pristine beaches, accessed by ferry. From there, the views across to the imposing sandstone Kynsna Heads and beyond are alone worth the ride. On our return to Cape Town, we slow down considerably at Hermanus and Swellendam, renowned for their land-based whale watching. Feathers, oysters, whales and art – sounds like something out of movie? Join us on the set.
- From Twin/Double Single
- 1Jan – 20 Apr R6 285 R6 955
- 1May – 31 Aug R5 865 R6 670
- 1Sep – 31 Oct R6 285 R6 955
- 1 Nov – 31 Dec R6 525 R7 200
Day 1: (Wed) Cape Town / Oudtshoorn- We depart by 07h30 from Cape Town and travelling on to Stellenbosch for further collections.
- We then continue via the town of Montagu on the scenic ‘Route 62’ 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: (Thu) Oudtshoorn & Knysna (BB,D)
- 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 onto Knysna, perhaps South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. Spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town’s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars.
- Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar
- Day 3: (Fri) Knysna (BB,L)
- Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon, then visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying this lovely and special town.
- Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar
- Day 4: (Sat) Cape Town (BB)
- After breakfast transfer 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.
- Included
- Dining Inclusions
- 3 Breakfasts.
- 1 Lunch.
- 1 Dinner.
- Hotel porterage included.
- Please Note
- Guests have the option of beginning their Guided Holiday in Stellenbosch with a drop off in either Cape Town or Hermanus.
- Collection points in Stellenbosch are restricted to De Ouwe Werf, Labri Guest Manor and River Manor Guest House. Guests staying at other Stellenbosch hotels should make their own way to De Ouwe Werf for collection.
- Please see our exciting pre and post tour offers to extend your Garden Route tour.
- Optional Extension Packages are available as below:
- PRE TOUR PACKAGE
- (MON) You are met and transferred from either Cape Town International Airport or a central Cape Town hotel to the warm heart of the Winelands, Stellenbosch. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to discover the charms of this historical university town.
- Accommodation: Oude Werf or similar
- (TUE) Cape Winelands – Explore the beauty of the Stellenbosch Winelands on the Vinehopper. Choose between either the Southern or Northern route and visit some of the finest wine estates in the Stellenbosch area at your own pace.
- Accommodation: Oude Werf or similar
- POST TOUR PACKAGE
- (SAT) – Spend your afternoon at leisure soaking up the beautiful setting of Hermanus. Stroll the along the one of the coastal pathways taking in the crisp ocean air or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere from one of the sidewalk café’s.
- Accommodation: Harbour House or similar
- (SUN) – You are transferred back to either Cape Town International Airport or a central Cape Town hotel.
