Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town to Sedgefield/Knysna/Wilderness
Early morning pickup happens between 6 and 8am from Cape Town CBD or Stellenbosch, then you'll head southeast for roughly 4 hours. The drive takes you through seaside towns and forested national parks as you make your way toward the Garden Route. At Botlierskop Game Reserve, there's an open 4x4 safari where you can look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. After the safari, continue to the coast and arrive in Sedgefield, Knysna or near Wilderness by evening.
Included Activities
- Botlierskop Private Game Reserve 4x4 Safari with experienced game ranger
Landmarks Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Garden Route 
- Day 2
Garden Route to Jeffreys Bay
Today follows the coastal belt through smaller towns, and you'll stop at Knysna Heads to take in the lagoon views. Then pick your activity: bungy jump off the world's highest bungy bridge at 216m, do a waterfall zipline through Tsitsikamma forest with five slides (including a 211m line), or walk through Tsitsikamma National Park and cross suspension bridges. As the sun sets, head to Jeffreys Bay for dinner either at your accommodation or at a local seafood restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Knysna Heads Viewpoint visit
- Tsitsikamma National Park forest walk with suspension bridge
Optional Activities
- Bungy bridge jump (216m drop) at Bloukrans Bridge
- Waterfall ziplining in Tsitsikamma forest (5 slides, longest 211m, includes 3 waterfalls)
Landmarks Knysna Heads Bloukrans Bridge Tsitsikamma National Park - Day 3
Jeffreys Bay to Greater Addo Region
Start at Jeffreys Bay, known as South Africa's 'Surf City', and spend time at the beach or browse the surf wear shops. If you're interested, try the world-famous surf spot here. After beach time, travel inland toward Addo Elephant National Park. The landscape shifts as you cross the Klein Karoo plains and things get noticeably greener. You'll wrap up the day in Addo town, a small citrus farming community in the Sundays River Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Addo Elephant National Park game drive in tour vehicle
Optional Activities
- Surfing equipment rental at Jeffreys Bay
- Surf lessons at Jeffreys Bay (if time permits)
- Beach horseback riding along unspoilt sandy beach
Landmarks Jeffreys Bay Addo Elephant National Park Klein Karoo Sundays River Valley Zuurberg Mountains - Day 4
Addo to Oudtshoorn
Travel inland through rugged plains and towering cliffs to reach Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital. Head into the Cango Caves to explore underground limestone chambers with stalactites, stalagmites and ancient Khoikhoi paintings, choosing either a heritage or adventure tour. In the evening, you can arrange a restaurant booking through your guide or join an optional braai with ostrich sosaties and bread cooked over open flames under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cango Caves exploring (Heritage Tour or Adventure Tour options)
Optional Activities
- Elephant Observation in Nature at Buffelsdrift private game reserve with three rescued elephants (Jabari, Malaika, Bulelo)
- Optional braai (BBQ) experience with ostrich sosaties (kebabs) and pot brood (bread cooked on open flames)
Landmarks Cango Caves Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve Klein Karoo - Day 5
Oudtshoorn to Cape Town/Stellenbosch
Start at the Cango Ostrich Show Farm to see these massive birds and test how tough their shells are. From there, drive along Route 62, which holds the title of world's longest wine route and was modeled after America's Route 66. You'll pass through mountain passes with lazy baboons, rolling farmlands, fertile microclimates and grapevine rows. Stop midway for wine tasting to try local wines (non-alcoholic options are available). By day's end, you'll be back in Cape Town or Stellenbosch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cango Ostrich Show Farm visit
- Route 62 scenic drive
- Wine tasting at local vineyard
Landmarks Cango Ostrich Show Farm Route 62
