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• 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