Itinerary
- Day 1
Gqeberha to Tsitsikamma National Park
You'll arrive in Gqeberha and meet your representative for a welcome briefing. After picking up your rental car, you'll drive towards Tsitsikamma National Park on the Garden Route. Once there, you can walk through the park's old-growth Yellowwood trees and head to Storms River Mouth to cross the famous suspension bridge. You'll settle in for the night at Tsitsikamma Village Inn.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Tsitsikamma National Park
- Walk or hike to Storms River Mouth
- Cross the famous suspension bridge
Landmarks/POIs Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Mouth - Day 2
Tsitsikamma to Knysna
This morning you'll drive along the Garden Route toward Knysna. If time allows, you can stop at Plettenberg Bay for a stroll through town or along the beach before continuing on. Later, you'll reach Knysna and check out the waterfront or take a boat trip across the lagoon. Your accommodation for the night is at Knysna Hollow Country Estate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Knysna waterfront
- Optional boat trip across Knysna Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Visit to Plettenberg Bay
- Stroll through Plettenberg Bay town or along the beach
Landmarks/POIs Knysna Heads Plettenberg Bay - Day 3
Knysna
You have a free day in Knysna with several options to choose from. Head to Monkeyland if you want to see various African monkey species, or spend time on the beach at Brenton-on-Sea. You could also just wander around the charming town at your own pace and explore whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Monkeyland wildlife facility
- Beach day at Brenton-on-Sea
- Stroll through Knysna town
Landmarks/POIs Monkeyland Brenton-on-Sea - Day 4
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
After driving inland over the scenic Outeniqua Pass, you'll arrive in Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo Desert. You can visit a local ostrich farm to learn about breeding and how these birds live, or explore the Cango Caves if you prefer (one of the world's largest cave systems). You'll stay overnight at De Zeekoe Guest Farm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive over Outeniqua Pass
Optional Activities
- Visit to local ostrich farm with guided tour
- Exploration of Cango Caves
Landmarks/POIs Outeniqua Pass Cango Caves - Day 5
Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
You'll drive to Cape Town with an optional stop at a regional wine estate for wine tasting (extra cost). Along the way, visit the traditional antique store 'Oom Samie Se Winkel' in Stellenbosch, a charming university town with historic Cape Dutch-style buildings. Check in to your Cape Town hotel for a 3-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Oom Samie Se Winkel antique store in Stellenbosch
Optional Activities
- Wine estate visit with wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Stellenbosch - Day 6
Cape Town
Cape Town offers plenty to do with its mix of big city energy, ocean views, history, and great surroundings. You can take the cable car up Table Mountain for panoramic views, walk through the Malay Quarter to see its colorful architecture, explore the Parliament District, or head to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for shopping and dining at the historic dockyard.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up Table Mountain
- Visit to Malay Quarter
- Exploration of Parliament District
- Shopping and dining at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Landmarks/POIs Table Mountain Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Malay Quarter - Day 7
Cape Peninsula
You'll take a day trip around the scenic Cape Peninsula. Visit the Cape of Good Hope with its dramatic cliffsides and historic lighthouse, then head to Boulders Beach where you can see African penguin colonies. It's a unique wildlife experience just outside the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Cape of Good Hope
- Visit to penguin colony at Boulders Beach
Landmarks/POIs Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach - Day 8
Cape Town Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive to Cape Town airport for your departure. Return your rental car and your tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
