Enjoy the breathtaking rustic mountainous beauty and verdant valleys of the Western Cape contrasting sharply with the tranquil arid conditions of the Klein Karoo. Travel on during the following days to the lush, green & beautiful "heart of the Garden Route". You will visit an ostrich farm that has traded since the turn of the century. Your adventure far into the inner chambers of the stunningly beautiful world?famous pre?historic Cango Caves will be totally unforgettable. Journey by coastal steam train to a lengthy stopover in the quaint historical seaside village of Knysna, a community nestled between the fringes of the dark mountainous forest and the ocean. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the vast navigable lagoon that flushes into the sea through the famous Knysna Heads. There are exciting stopovers, excursions and places of interest to visit throughout this unique tour.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Swellendam
- Mossel Bay
- Oudtshoorn
- George
- Knysna
- Tsitsikamma Forest
BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE 4-DAY ITINERARY
DAY ONE:
Travel via Worcester, Montagu and Calitzdorp to Oudtshoorn.
Visit the Cango Caves
Dinner and overnight in Oudtshoorn
DAY TWO:
Visit an Ostrich farm
Travel to George via the Outeniqua Pass
Catch the coastal Steam train “Outeniqua Choo?tjoe” bound for Knysna
(if operating)
Dinner and overnight in Knysna
DAY THREE:
Explore Knysna, Tsitsikamma Forest, etc.
Enjoy a leisurely sunset cruise and dinner aboard the Paddle steamer on Knysna Lagoon.
Overnight in Knysna
DAY FOUR:
Return to Cape Town via Mossel Bay & Swellendam arriving at 17h00
Option1:
Free Morning in Knysna
Transfer by luxury coach/ microbus to Port Elizabeth, arriving at +-18h30 (at no extra charge)
Option 2:
Free morning in Knysna
Transfer by microbus (guided) to PE – drop-off at Airport or Hotel – surcharge of R850 pp – min 2 pax
Garden Route Microbus tours:
Minimum 2 pax
Maximum 6 pax
Excludes:
Lunches, drinks and items of a personal nature.
Includes:
Entrances, steam train and boat rides as per schedule, superior accommodation, all breakfasts and all dinners.
