South Africa's Garden Route: 4-Day Adventure Tour

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Enjoy an affordable and fun way to explore South Africa’s Garden Route. Spend 4 days following the coastline and enjoying activities along the way.

Highlights

Spot African wildlife on a private game reserve safari drive
Hike and canoe in the area's national parks
Visit some of the stunning beaches on South Africa's coast

Description

Discover the beauty of South Africa’s Garden Route on a 4-day tour from Cape Town. Taste fine local wines, go on a cave adventure and a game drive and explore wilderness areas. Choose from backpacker accommodation and guesthouse options. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Cape Town – Barrydale – Oudtshoorn (Dinner) Depart from Cape Town early on Friday morning for Oudtshoorn, known as the Ostrich Capital of the World. Enjoy scenic Route 62, which is South Africa’s longest wine route. Stop for lunch and wine tasting at a local winery, before experiencing the subterranean beauty of the Cango Caves on a guided adventure tour. For dinner, enjoy an authentic braai, or South African barbeque. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Day 2: Oudtshoorn – Mossel Bay (Breakfast) Head over the Robertson Mountain pass to enter the Garden Route at Mossel Bay. Spend some time at one of the spectacular beaches, hike the Cape St. Blaize trail along cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean and visit the famous Diaz Museum complex. Experience a game drive on a private game reserve, and be on the lookout for zebra, lion, antelope and the African buffalo. Spend the evening in Mossel Bay, where you’ll find a variety of seaside restaurants for dinner. Overnight in Mossel Bay. Day 3: Mossel Bay – Tsitsikamma – Sedgefield (Breakfast, dinner) Continue following the coastline to Tsitsikamma National Park. Stop at Bloukrans Bridge to view the world’s highest bungee jump bridge, at 216 meters. There will be plenty of time for adventure seekers to test their courage. Spend the afternoon in Tsitsikamma National Park, with its unique combination of indigenous forest and Indian Ocean coastline. Activities available include hiking, crossing a suspension bridge and swimming. Later, explore Sedgefield and take in the spectacular views and beaches. For dinner, head to a beach bar to enjoy a traditional potjie, or South African stew. Overnight in Sedgefield. Day 4: Sedgefield – Wilderness – Cape Town (Breakfast) Travel to Wilderness National Park and explore the Touw River by canoe. Follow this with a 2-kilometer hike to a lovely waterfall and rock pools, before the drive back to Cape Town.

Includes

Professional tour guide Pick-up and drop off Air-conditioned transportation 3 nights in backpacker accommodation or guesthouses Dinner on days 1 and 3 and breakfast on days 2, 3, and 4 Local wine tasting Cango Caves adventure tour Game drive on a private game reserve Canoeing and hiking in Wilderness National Park Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park
Lunches Day 1 breakfast Day 2 dinner Gratuities Optional activities

Important Information

Vegetarian diets can be accommodated, but not strict gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan or halal diets
This is an active tour and is best suited for those who like to be on the move, and can comfortably walk, carry luggage, get in and out of the vehicle frequently, etc.
No under 14's allowed on this tour. Enquiries can be made for a Private Tour. Travelers between the ages of 14-17 are welcome if accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
This itinerary can be done in a different order