4 Day Garden Route

Day 1 –  Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Little Karoo, Cango Caves, Wildlife Endangered Ranch

We leave the Mother City behind and head into the semi-arid Little Karoo along the scenic Route 62 driving to the town of Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital of the world, it is situated in a beautiful, fertile valley between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountains. Here you can choose between:

1. The Cango Caves where we will embark on a 1-hour guided tour of the cave system to view its massive caverns and a wonderland of stalactite and stalagmite formations, millions of years old. Cango Caves is a world heritage site and one of the great wonders of the natural world.
2. Or if you enjoy spelunking and don’t mind trying to squeeze through some smaller gaps then you are also welcome to take the 1.5 hour adventure tour!

Go on a guided tour of the Cango Endangered Wildlife Ranch, home to many local and exotic endangered species.

We then head over the Outeniqua Mountains to the lush coastal region known as the Garden Route where we will head to the beach town of Sedgefield where we spend our first night. If time allows we will also head to the beach for a swim in the Indian Ocean.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation Facilities: Shared ablutions, internet, pool, entertainment areas

Travel time: ±6.5 hrs

Included Highlights: Standard or adventure guided tour of Cango Caves OR Cango Endangered Wildlife ranch

Day 2 – Sedgefield – Jeffrey’s Bay: Monkey OR Elephant Sanctuary, Bloukrans Bungee & Tsitsikamma National Park

This morning we drive through Knysna on our way to the Crags where you have a number of options to choose from:

1. Elephant Sanctuary where you learn about the orphaned elephants OR
2. Monkey Sanctuary where rescued monkeys roam free in a large jungle area

Our next stop is the World’s highest commercial Bungy Jump at 216 meters where you have the opportunity to experience this adrenalin pumping activity OR you can take a beautiful walk through the indigenous Tsitsikamma National Park to the Storms river swing bridges before we head to the famous surfing town of Jeffreys Bay where we stay at a backpackers directly on the beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel time: ±3 hrs

Included Highlight: Tsitsikamma Forest (Choose between going to Tsitsikamma Forest OR to the Bungy – Forest included & Bungy optional)

Optional Activities: Elephant OR Monkey Sanctuary, Bloukrans Bungy Jump (216m), Bloukrans Bridge walking tour

Day 3 – Jeffrey’s Bay – Addo National Park – Sedgefield: Game Drive (Addo), Surfing/ Shopping time (Jeffrey’s bay)

There are 2 options to choose from this morning.

1. Sleep in and take some time in the morning to explore the town’s many surf factory shops, or go for a surf lesson in one of the most famous surf spots on earth.
2. Wake up early and head to Addo Elephant National park where we go on a morning game drive to view the multitudes of wild animals. Addo is home to the Big 5 and it also has the highest concentration of African Elephants in the world!
   We then take a relaxed drive back towards Sedgefield for the night. If there is time available we will visit the famous Knysna Heads for some absolutely amazing pictures where the ocean meets the inlet to the Knysna Lagoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation Facilities: Shared ablutions, internet, pool, entertainment areas

Travel time: ±6 hrs
Included Highlight: Storms River/Jeffrey’s Bay/Addo Entrance & Game Drive with Cape to Addo guide & Knysna Heads

Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Shopping OR Addo Game Drive with ANP (morning)

This is where the 3 Day ONE WAY Tour to PE/ Jbay/ Knysna will end.  See further for 4 Day RETURN Tour.

Day 4 – Sedgefield to Cape Town: Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass

After a breakfast we begin a beautiful canoe trip down one of the many tranquil rivers in the area, followed by a short hike to a stunning waterfall.
We then visit an Aloe factory in Albertinia and enjoy a wonderful scenic drive via Swellendam and Sir Lowry’s Pass. We arrive in Cape Town late Thursday afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Travel time: ±5 hrs

Included Activities: Canoeing in Wilderness

Included in the price:

• Qualified and registered tour guide
• All transport in vehicle with AC, CD player and reclining seats
• All accommodation + bedding
• Breakfast and Dinner as specified on Itinerary
• Cango Caves OR Cango Wildlife ranch entry fee
• Entrance to Addo and Game Drive with Cape to Addo guide
• Stop at Storms River/Jeffrey’s Bay
• Knysna Heads
• Visit to an aloe factory
• Canoeing in Wilderness