South Africa's Garden Route

Day 1 Cape Town  
Welcome to Cape Town! Transfer to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure.  

Day 2 Cape Town  
After your welcome meeting, embark on a trip to Cape Peninsula, enjoy the scenic drive via the beaches of Fish Hoek en route to the Cape of Good Hope. Spend some time in the national park, explore Cape Point and the lighthouse before returning to Cape Town via Hout Bay, a fishing port, home to seals and some of the world’s best fish and chips.  

Days 3-4 Cape Town to Stellenbosch  
The morning is at leisure to explore this exciting city – perhaps visit Robben Island or the mighty Table Mountain. Later, drive to Stellenbosch and enjoy a sundowner on the terrace. Day 4 is free for you to sample the wine offering at one or two of the local vineyards.  

Day 5 Stellenbosch to Hermanus  
Leave Stellenbosch for Betty’s Bay, visit Stony Point Nature Reserve, which offers excellent penguin viewing before continuing on to Hermanus, renowned for its incredible whale watching opportunities.  

Day 6 Hermanus to Barrydale  
Stand on Africa’s southernmost point, before heading to Barrydale, where you will spend the night.

Day 7 Barrydale to Oudtshoorn  
This morning, discover the historic town of Ballydale on a walk around town. After lunch, drive to Oudtshoorn where the rest of the day is at leisure.  

Day 8 Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay  
View some of South Africa’s most treasured natural wonders en route to Plettenberg Bay. Visit the huge limestone caverns of the Cango Caves and take in the stunning sea views from Knysna Heads.  

Day 9 Plettenberg Bay  
Visit Robberg Nature Reserve and enjoy one of the many walking trails. The rest of the day is at leisure, perhaps join a whale watching or kayaking excursion.

Day 10 Plettenberg Bay to Tsitsikamma NP  
Take a short transfer to Tsitsikamma National Park where you can choose to hike, explore canopy walkways or perhaps try ziplining or river kayaking.  

Day 11 Tsitsikamma NP to Addo Elephant NP  
Drive to Addo Elephant National Park for a memorable game drive. Be sure to look out for elephants and lions as well as warthogs and various species of antelope and zebra.  

Day 12 Addo Elephant NP to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)  
This morning, transfer to Gqeberha airport where your tour comes to an end.