African Tours

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. Spend a day at one of the famous Game Reserves – Schotia Private Game Reserve - where you will have the opportunity to see the Big game in their natural state .En route to Port Elizabeth visit the Addo Elephant Park where herds of elephants roam free. Pass through the Tsitsikamma Forest, Plettenberg Bay and Storms River. Travel on for 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 as well as a journey by coastal steam train to George.
There are exciting stopovers, excursions and places of interest to visit throughout this unique tour.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Swellendam
• Mossel Bay
• Oudtshoorn
• George
• Knysna
• Plettenberg Bay
• Port Elizabeth
• Tsitsikamma Forest

BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE 5-DAY ITINERARY:
DAY ONE:
Travel via Worcester, Montagu & Calitzdorp (Route 62) to Oudtshoorn.
Visit an Ostrich farm and the Cango Caves.
Dinner and overnight in Oudtshoorn

DAY TWO:
Early start for a scenic drive to the famous
SCHOTIA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
12h30 - Lunch followed by a 3 hour game drive in an open vehicle
18h00 - end of day tour
Dinner and overnight at a nearby guesthouse

DAY THREE:
Visit ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
Travel to Port Elizabeth for a short City orientation tour
Continue to Storms River, Tsitsikamma Forest & Plettenberg Bay
Dinner and overnight in Knysna

DAY FOUR:
Catch the coastal steam train "Outeniqua Choo-tjoe" to George (if operating)
Scenic drive back to Knysna
Explore Knysna
Enjoy a leisurely dinner during the Sunset cruise on the Paddle Cruiser on Knysna Lagoon
Overnight in Knysna

DAY FIVE
Return to Cape Town via Mossel Bay & Swellendam arriving at approx 17h00

Option 1:
Free Morning in Knysna
Transfer by luxury coach/ microbus to Port Elizabeth arriving at +-18h30 (at no extra charge)
Option 2:
Transfer by microbus (guided) to PE with a drop-off at the Airport or Hotel – surcharge of R850 pp – min 2 pax

Garden Route Microbus tours:
Minimum 2 pax
Maximum 6 pax

Excludes: Lunches unless otherwise stated,, drinks and items of a personal nature.
Includes: Entrance fees, Steam train ride, sunset Lagoon cruise, superior accommodation, all breakfasts and all dinners are included - one lunch on the 5-day tour only - (Included Dinners calculated at R150 per person.)

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