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Garden Route Wildlife Safari - 4 Days

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Start and end in George
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Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 7
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    George to Knysna

    You'll leave George Airport in the early afternoon and travel toward Knysna through the Wilderness area. There's an optional stop along the way if you want to check out some local craft beer. Once you arrive in Knysna, you can walk around and see what the local craftsmen and artists have going on. The main event is heading out to the Knysna Heads where the Indian Ocean and lagoon meet, which is pretty dramatic. If you're interested, there's an optional sunset cruise available before you grab dinner on your own later.

    Start point
    George Airport (GRJ), N2 Rd, George NU, Western Cape 6529, South Africa (Arrivals Hall George airport, 09:00 - 16:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Craft beer tasting in Wilderness
    • Explore local craftsmen and arts and crafts in Knysna
    • Visit Knysna Heads
    • Lagoon Sunset Cruise
    Landmarks
    Knysna Heads
    Knysna Lagoon
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  2. Day 2

    Plettenberg Bay - Tsitsikamma

    This day focuses on the coastal stretch around Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma, so you'll be watching for whales and dolphins as you drive along the dramatic clifftop roads. The route takes you through steep river gorges, mountain passes, and thick indigenous forest. You'll stop at Nature's Valley and tour Tenikwa Wildlife Center to see various wildlife species up close. By evening you'll head back to Knysna for dinner at one of the local restaurants in town.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Whale and dolphin spotting in Plettenberg Bay
    • Explore Nature's Valley ancient forest
    • Tour Tenikwa Wildlife Center
    Landmarks
    Plettenberg Bay
    Tsitsikamma Region
    Nature's Valley
    Tenikwa Wildlife Center
  3. Day 3

    Knysna to Oudtshoorn

    You're heading inland to Oudtshoorn through the Klein Karoo on the scenic seven passes road. Along the way, you'll stop at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve where you'll do a safari in an open 4x4 vehicle looking for the Big Five and other animals. After that, you'll visit an ostrich show farm to learn how the ostrich industry works. For the night, you'll stay at Buffelsdrift Private Game Lodge, which includes a late afternoon game drive and dinner, so you'll see wildlife again before the sun sets.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Buffelsdrift Private Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Safari game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    • Visit ostrich show farm in Oudtshoorn
    • Late afternoon game drive at Buffelsdrift Private Game Lodge
    • Dinner at Buffelsdrift Private Game Lodge
    Landmarks
    Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    Robinson Pass
  4. Day 4

    Oudtshoorn to George

    The day starts with an optional early morning game drive if you want to spot hippos, elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife before breakfast. After eating, you'll go on a guided tour through Cango Caves, exploring the massive caverns with stalagmites and stalactites. Then you'll head to Karusa Wine Estate for a wine tasting and light lunch. From there, you'll get a ride to George Airport in the early afternoon to wrap up your trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with wine tasting at Karusa Wine Estate)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Cango Caves
    • Wine tasting and light lunch at Karusa Wine Estate

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    Landmarks
    Cango Caves
    Karusa Wine Estate
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    Tim

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    Are towels prvided in the appartements? I would like to book the tour just for me. But I really dont want to be alone in the evenings when there is "free time" in the cities. Is there any chance I could stay with the other people from the tour? Or if not, when could I check in into the appartements. I am a little flexible with the times. If the tour on 26 July does not take place because there are too few participants, would it be possible to rebook the tour for a day earlier or later if there are enough participants?

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    • Explore South AfricaOperatorWritten July 2024

      Unfortunately we are not able to assist you. We require a minimum of two adults for the tour to take place. We have no other booking for this tour any time around your dates.

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      Tim

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Is there any planned Safari in July yet, I could join?

    • Explore South AfricaOperatorWritten July 2024

      Unfortunately not. Our next confirmed departure is only in the second week in August.

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    Ashley

    Asked on February 27th, 2024

    Can you pick me up in Cape Town as well?

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    • Explore South AfricaOperatorWritten February 2024

      As you are only one traveler it will cost you far less to fly between George and Cape Town

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