7 Days Garden Route Tour:
- Day 1: Cape Town to Mossel Bay
Morning: Depart from Cape Town and drive along the scenic Garden Route.
Late Morning: Stop at Hout Bay for a boat trip to Seal Island.
Afternoon: Explore the charming town of Knysna and enjoy lunch at the waterfront.
Evening: Arrive in Mossel Bay, visit the Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex, and enjoy dinner with a view of the ocean.
- Day 2: Mossel Bay to Oudtshoorn
Morning: Visit the famous Post Office Tree and Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay.
Late Morning: Head to Oudtshoorn, known as the “Ostrich Capital,” and tour an Ostrich farm.
Afternoon: Explore the underground wonders of the Cango Caves.
Evening: Relax and enjoy a traditional South African dinner in Oudtshoorn.
- Day 3: Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay
Morning: Drive through the Outeniqua Pass to Plettenberg Bay.
Late Morning: Visit the Elephant Sanctuary for an up-close encounter with these magnificent animals.
Afternoon: Relax on Robberg Beach or hike the Robberg Nature Reserve for breathtaking views.
Evening: Dine at a seafood restaurant along the Plettenberg Bay waterfront.
- Day 4: Plettenberg Bay to Tsitsikamma
Morning: Explore the Birds of Eden, the world’s largest free-flight bird aviary.
Late Morning: Head to the Tsitsikamma National Park and embark on the Storms River Mouth suspension bridge hike.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch in Storms River Village and go on a treetop canopy tour.
Evening: Relax at your accommodation within the Tsitsikamma region.
- Day 5: Tsitsikamma to Nature’s Valley
Morning: Visit the iconic Bloukrans Bridge for those seeking an adrenaline rush with the highest commercial bungee jump.
Late Morning: Drive to Nature’s Valley and hike the scenic Salt River Trail.
Afternoon: Relax on the pristine beaches of Nature’s Valley.
Evening: Enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean at a local restaurant.
- Day 6: Nature’s Valley to Knysna
Morning: Head to Monkeyland and Birds of Eden for a unique wildlife experience.
Late Morning: Drive to Knysna and take a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
Afternoon: Explore the Knysna Heads and enjoy lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants.
Evening: Stroll through Knysna’s quaint streets and dine at a local seafood eatery.
- Day 7: Knysna to Cape Town
Morning: Visit the Knysna Elephant Park for an unforgettable encounter with elephants.
Late Morning: Depart for Cape Town, stopping at various viewpoints along the Garden Route.
Afternoon: Arrive back in Cape Town, and if time allows, visit the iconic Table Mountain or relax at the V&A Waterfront.
Evening: Conclude your Garden Route adventure with a farewell dinner in Cape Town.
Highlights
- Mossel Bay: The western gateway to the Garden Route
- George: A historic timber town
- Wilderness: A village with beaches, lakes, and waterways
- Knysna: A top stop on the Garden Route
- Storms River: A top stop on the Garden Route
- Oudtshoorn: A top stop on the Garden Route
- Robberg Nature Reserve: A top stop on the Garden Route
- Gondwana Game Reserve: A top stop on the Garden Route
- Jeffreys Bay: A stop for surfing, dolphin watching, and beachgoing