Garden Route & The Cape
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8 day tour from £1,125pp
Why we love this tour
With its spectacular scenery, interesting cities, exciting cultures and eventful history, it is no wonder that South Africa is considered THE place to visit! Here you'll experience a small but exquisite part of this remarkable country on this short 8 day trip.
Tour Highlights
- Visit cities, vineyards, the Karoo and the coast all in one trip
- A shorter trip for those with less time to explore or who want to combine it with other destinations
- Take in spectacular scenery on the Garden Route
- Enjoy wine tasting in Stellenbosch
- Visit the Cape of Good Hope and the Cape Pensinsular before ending the tour in the stunning Mother City
Days 1-4 | Wilderness, Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn
On arrival at George airport you'll be transferred to the beautiful area of Wilderness for two nights with the opportunity to stroll along the beach or go hiking along the Half Collared Kingfisher Trail through the dense forest of the Wilderness National Park to a beautiful waterfall. En route to Tstsikamma National Park we explore will explore the charming town of Knysna nestled on the banks of a beautiful lagoon with its impressive sea cliffs,before reaching South Africa’s most famous hiking "Otter" trail and the popular suspension bridge over Storms River with spectacular views guaranteed! You'll enjoy the impressive panorama of the precipitous coastline and the strong contrast of the vivid green land with the deep blue sea. Leaving the coast behind we drive on the scenic Route 62 to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo, visiting the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm during our time here.
Days 5-8 | Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Cape Peninsular
Next we head to the beautiful Hermanus, located on the so-called Cape Whale Coast as it is world-renowned for incredible whale watching opportunities during the months of June and November. We then make our way to South Africa’s most famous wine region, stopping en route to visit a colony of African Penguins before exploring the town of Stellenbosch and enjoying some wine tasting at a beautifully located wine farm. Finally we end our trip in Noordhoek, which is renowned for having one of the longest and most beautiful beaches in the Cape, and makes a perfect base to explore the Cape Peninsular before heading into the city of Cape Town where the tours finishes.
- Starts: George
- Ends: Cape Town
- Dates: This tour operates once a month
- Group size: Min 2, Max 10
- Accommodation Type: mid-range boutique hotels / B&Bs
- Age restrictions: 12+
Includes
- 7 nights accommodation
- Transport in an air-conditioned minibus
- Activities as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- National Park fees
- Services of a highly experienced guide
- Take Me To Africa goody bag
Excludes
- All flights
- Meals / activities not stated
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Pre or post tour accommodation
- Gratuities and spending money
- Items of a personal nature
Key Facts
Tour Dates
Start Date | End Date |
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26/07/2023 | 02/08/2023 |
13/09/2023 | 20/09/2023 |
11/10/2023 | 18/10/2023 |
15/11/2023 | 22/11/2023 |
13/12/2023 | 20/12/2023 |
07/02/2024 | 14/02/2024 |
06/03/2024 | 13/03/2024 |
01/05/2024 | 08/05/2024 |