4-Day Private Garden Route Tour with Safari, Spa and Adventure

4 Days Round trip from From your hotel in Cape Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic Garden Route journey from Cape Town through Mossel Bay, Knysna, and Wilderness
02 Safari game drives at Garden Route Game Lodge and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
03 Relax at Fijnebos Spa with 60-minute massages, a heated indoor pool, and sauna
04 Ride the world's largest over-ocean zipline at Mossel Bay, weather permitting
05 Enjoy paragliding in Wilderness and free time at the Knysna Waterfront
06 Visit Inverroche for a guided distillery tour and gin pairing on the return to Cape Town

Pace yourself on this spectacular 4-day Garden Route experience, making the most of its diverse activities, from inland safaris and spa relaxation to over-ocean ziplining, paragliding, and a guided gin pairing. Travel from Cape Town through Mossel Bay, Knysna, and Wilderness while enjoying a scenic coastal journey with time for wildlife encounters, adventure, and leisure. This private tour blends nature, adrenaline, and indulgence into one well-paced getaway.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Mosselbay, Knysna, Wilderness National Park

Languages Afrikaans

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Scenic Garden Route Drive and Safari Arrival

05:50 for 06:00 - Depart: Cape Town
09:00 - Breakfast: Roosterkoek breakfast at Oude Post Bistro, Buffeljagsrivier (30 min)
11:00 - Arrive: Garden Route Game Lodge for a safari game drive
13:30 - Lunch: Stay on for an a la carte lunch at Serengeti's Restaurant
15:00 - Depart: for Mossel Bay
16:00 - Accommodation: Check in at your accommodation and enjoy leisure time
18:00 - Dinner

Day 02

Safari Experience and Spa Pamper Day

08:00 - Depart: for safari
08:30 for 09:00 - Safari game drive: Botlierskop Private Game Reserve for a safari game drive
12:00 - Lunch: Stay on for an a la carte lunch at Spekbos Restaurant
14:00 - Spa: Fijnebos Spa treatments (60-minute massages) and relaxation afterwards with access to the heated indoor pool and sauna
17:00 - Depart
17:30 - Arrive: at your accommodation to freshen up
18:30 - Dinner

Day 03

Over-Ocean Ziplining, Paragliding, and Knysna Exploration

08:40 - Depart
09:00 - Arrive: at Mossel Bay's Point for ziplining on the world's largest over-ocean zipline - weather permitting
12:00 - Activity: Paragliding in Wilderness - weather permitting
14:00 - Lunch: at one of the many restaurant options at the Knysna Waterfront
15:30 - Activity: Further explore Knysna
16:30 - Depart
18:00 - Arrive: at your accommodation to freshen up
19:00 - Dinner

Day 04

Inverroche Gin Pairing and Return to Cape Town

09:30 - Accommodation: Check out from your accommodation and depart
10:30 - Arrive: Inverroche for a guided distillery tour and gin pairing
12:00 - Depart
16:00 - Arrive: in Cape Town