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Trip Highlights - See the best on offer on the Garden Route during the 3 night stay including Storms River National Park, Knysna Estuary, Blaauwkrans Bungi, Cango Caves; Highgate Ostrich Farm, Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach Penguin colony, and Cape Winelands.
These tours suit all travelers who enjoy more flexibility traveling with friends or family in smaller groups.
- Duration - 7 Days
- Areas visisted - Garden Route trip including Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Route 62 and Cape Town beachront living.
- Guests - Minimum 4
- Vehicle - VW T4 MICROBUS OR MERCEDEZ BENZ VITO
- Price per person – R 8999
The notes made in the suggested itinerary are a guideline; our private tours are flexible to deal with weather, other eventualities, and last minute changes. The focus of our trips is to provide the customer with the best possible experience according to group requirement. Normally we adjust the program only where it is absolutely necessary, or to enhance the ultimate experience as we get to know our guests better.
Day 1
- You will be collected by a New Fusion representative at George airport for a leisurely cruise down the Garden Route to Plettenberg Bay.
- Stop along the way to view Kaaimans pass and other scenery of significance during this short drive.
- Travel via to short and scenic lake district to Knysna and Plettenber Bay ; there will be sufficient time to get to your accommodation venue in time to unpack and refresh.
- Select from Gilly’s or Cornuti restaurants for your evening meal (own account).
- Overnight at Piesang Valley Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2
- John, our host, will ensure that you a LEKKER local breakfast on the terrace before we head off to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River National Park.
- We will spend at least 2 – 3 hours at the National Park as there is a nice hike to the suspension bridge.
- The majority of the route goes through ancient forest walkways to the suspension bridges.
- There is a restaurant for light meals if required; alternatively we will head from Blaauwkrans Bridge to view the highest bungi jump platform in the world. The scenery around these deep gorges is amazing for all of us sane people who do not wish to jump.
- Nature’s valley is on our day’s list to visit, but we will also keep it as an optional extra if other additions are added.
- Depending on everyone’s appetite for walking we can visit Robberg reserve back in Plettenberg Bay.
- Alternatively (for the ladies) there will be opportunities to see local art and craft stores.
- Overnight at Piesang Valley Lodge (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 3
- Check-out after breakfast for a travel in the direction towards towards Knysna for a visit to East Head; wilderness lakes area and George before crossing the Outeniqua Mountain to the interior.
- Visit Highgate Ostrich Ranch to see if you can balance on an Ostrich egg, or better, sitting on and riding one of these creatures.
- The rest of the day will be dedicated to visiting Swartberg pass and surrounding areas.
- Overnight in Knysna at De Poort Country Lodge that is famous for its country cooking and hospitality (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast).
Day 4
- Check out after breakfast and depart for the Caves to do a standard tour.
- A short drive from the caves to Cango wildlife ranch for a walk on the wild side; they have lots of wild animals and cuddly cubs to pat. Even a crocodile or two at close range if you wish!
- Route 62 offers great scenery for the next 2 hours before stopping at the Country Pumpkin in Barrydale.
- Arrive in Cape Town late afternoon; there are many restaurant options which will be discussed.
- Overnight at Lagoon Beach Hotel (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 5
- After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel around 9am for a full day trip to the Cape Peninsula (weather allowing; interchangeable with other day trips if need be).
- The Cape Peninsula has many great sights including Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Kommetjie, Slanghoek Lighthouse, Scarborough & Misty Cliffs, Cape Point Nature reserve & Boulders Beach Penguin colony.
- Overnight at Lagoon Beach Hotel (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 6
- After breakfast depart for a day trip to the Cape Winelands.
- We will cover Durbanville Hills wine valley with a visit to one estate.
- Paarl Winelands.
- Franschoek Town where you can taste the best of local cuisine and visit all the shops in Main Street.
- Stellenbosch wine region and town.
- Return to Cape Town for your last night.
- Overnight at Lagoon Beach Hotel (Bed & Breakfast).
Day 7
- Check-out and spend the rest of your time around Cape Town city bowl, waterfront and Table Mountain.
- A visit to the company Gardens.
- Transfer to Cape Town International later that afternoon for your connecting flight to Johannesburg.
- Your flight home from Johannesburg International.
o Bon Voyage!
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Includes: -
1) Accommodation & meals as specified per day on the Itinerary; lunch & dinner (except Oudtshoorn) is for your own account.
2) Air conditioned vehicle; fuel & toll; insurances & taxes; all transport requirements & the services of a qualified driver/guide.
3) Entrances fees to Storms River Mouth, Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Sanctuary, Highgate Ostrich Ranch, Cape Point, Boulders Beach & wine tasting at two estates.
Excludes:
1) Drinks & Meals not specified.
2) Telephone calls, personal items, side excursions & anything not specified.
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