Touring South Africa – The GARDEN ROUTE SPLENDOUR – a fully escorted overland tour.
GARDEN ROUTE SPLENDOUR
4 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY – a fully ESCORTED OVERLAND TOUR – Enjoy some of the best attractions South Africa has to offer in the south
The GARDEN ROUTE SPLENDOUR
From the moment we depart the ‘Friendly City’ of Port Elizabeth, you’ll see and feel the changing landscape… and understand why we call it The Garden Route. It is home to many of South Africa’s rich and famous (now we know why)
On this tour, you have the option of upgrading your accommodation. Please see prices in the snippet on the right.
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1: (SUN) PORT ELIZABETH > KNYSNA (D)
Head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian Ocean coastline and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests. Visit the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). You’ll arrive at your hotel in Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. The afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore the town. Overnight in Knysna.
**Rex Hotel (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 360 kms
DAY 2: (MON) KNYSNA (BL)
After a leisurely breakfast we’ll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (weather permitting), where we can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.
**Rex Hotel (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 15 kms
DAY 3: (TUE) KNYSNA > OUDTSHOORN (BL)
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘ostrich capital’ and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. We’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and light lunch, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (for own account). Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
**Hlangana Lodge (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 210 kms
DAY 4: (WED) OUDTSHOORN > CAPE TOWN (B)
There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After this thrilling experience, head back for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before travelling to Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. (The school visit is subject to the school being open). Continue straight through to Cape Town, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain. (The tour will travel via Franschhoek, if there are guests booked on the Franschhoek option).
Distance travelled today: 468 kms
TOUR ENDS ON ARRIVAL IN CAPE TOWN
PRICE OF THIS TOUR
R11600 per person sharing
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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
3 Breakfasts | 2 Lunch | 1 Dinner
Accommodation | Transportation | Porterage
Sightseeing as specified
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EXCLUSIONS:
Meals and entrances not mentioned in the itinerary.
Items of a personal nature. Drinks.
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2019 DEPARTURE DATES
All guaranteed departures are in English on the dates shown below.
13, 20, 27 Jan
3, 10, 17, 24 Feb
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar
7, 14, 21, 28 Apr
5, 12, 19, 26 May
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun
7, 14, 21, 28 Jul
4, 11, 18, 25 Aug
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep
6, 13 ,20, 27 Oct
3, 10, 17, 24 Nov
1, 8, 15, 22 Dec
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
We offer 3 different accommodation options at certain hotels on the tour:
• The Comfortable Option offers ‘standard room’ types
• The Cut Above Option offers accommodation in a slightly higher room category than ‘standard rooms’
• The Premium Option offers accommodation in ‘superior room’ types
Where guests have a choice of accommodation options, the guests will all travel together in one luxury vehicle with a professional guide. Please ensure you confirm your preference for the accommodation options when booking your Guided Journey.
‘A Cut Above’ Option – Priced from ZAR 12 300 pps & ZAR 13 600 per single person
• Upgrade to a studio luxury apartment or similar at the Rex Hotel on Day 1 & 2; and a standard room or similar at Hlangana Lodge on Day 3.
‘Premium’ Option – From ZAR 12 600 pps & ZAR 13 800 per single person
• Upgrade to a studio luxury apartment or similar at the Rex Hotel on Day 1 & 2; and a superior room or similar at Hlangana Lodge on Day 3.
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A BOUTIQUE GUESTHOUSE
This is our Guesthouse in the Philippines. It is one of the very few places in South East Asia where you will find a wide selection of South African foods and drinks. Come stay as a guest and leave as a friend.
