The Garden Route
NCP – 07 DAY THE GARDEN ROUTE - North
Price: R 4950, Sgl Supp: R 280
Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine Route
Leaving the mother city of Cape Town behind, we drive to Stellenbosch to the Spier Wine Estate where we visit the Cheetah Breeding Centre before some excellent wine tasting a little later in the day. On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day. On arrival at our accommodation stop for the night, your guides will brief you on what to expect from the days ahead. Optional activity: Dinner out
Meals: Lunch
Overnight: Rivierbos Guest House: www.rivierbos.co.za
Day 2 Route 62 – Oudtshoorn
Today we travel along the famous Route 62 towards Oudtshoorn and, time permitting, stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub… We take a guided tour of the Cango Caves, which are some of the most impressive limestone caverns and the different formations are quite astonishing. You will have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm later in the afternoon. Tonight we stay in Oudtshoorn. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kleinplaas Holiday Resort Campsite: www.kleinplaas.co.za
Day 3 Knysna / Plettenberg Bay
Today we cross over the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains to Knysna. Your afternoon is free to explore Knysna, one of South Africa’s most popular seaside towns. Optional Activities: Knysna Elephant Park, Lagoon Cruise, Township Tour, Birds of Eden, 4x4 Forest drive with lunch, Predator Rehab, Monkey town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Forever Resort Plettenberg Bay: www.foreverplettenberg.co.za
Day 4/5 Bloukrans and Tsitsikamma National Park
One of South Africa’s best-kept secrets is the Tsitsikamma National Park. Boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb coastal scenery Tsitsikamma is a destination that many people will return to. The first few hours of the famous Otter Trail Hike are included in your Activity Package. For those needing an adrenaline boost the nearby Bloukraans Bridge is home to the world’s highest bungee jump at 216m! Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest in the world), treetop canopy tours, hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Tube‘n’Axe Campsite: www.tubenaxe.co.za
Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park
Continuing in to the Eastern Cape, we enter Addo Elephant National Park, which is home to many of Africa’s big game. Our truck gives us an elevated view on our game drive this afternoon, particularly for those photographic enthusiasts amongst us. Optional activities: Night game drive with SANP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Addo Elephant Park: www.sanparks.org/parks/addo
Day 7 – Port Elizabeth
After an early morning game drive in Addo we depart the National Park and drive, to Port Elizabeth Airport where our tour will end.
Meals: Breakfast