Itinerary

1. Day 1: Monday – Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Cape Agulhas

   • Meet your local tour guide and begin the journey along the scenic Garden Route.

   • Travel over Sir Lowry’s Pass towards Grabouw and Elgin, enjoying views of majestic mountains and lush landscapes.

   • Stop at a farmstall offering locally produced products.

   • Continue to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

   • Visit the historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, a symbol of this rugged coastline.

   • Proceed via Swellendam and the scenic Tradouw Pass to Barrydale, joining the famous Route 62.

   • Arrive in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich feather capital of the world.

   • Enjoy a traditional dinner at an ostrich farm featuring local delicacies such as ostrich steak.

   Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
   [Dinner included]
   Distance travelled: 550 km

2. Day 2: Tuesday – Explore Oudtshoorn

   • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge.

   • Visit the Cango Caves, a spectacular underground network of limestone caverns.

   • Join a guided tractor tour at a working ostrich farm to learn about the industry and interact with the birds.

   • Participate in a regional wine tasting experience.

   • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

   Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
   [Breakfast included]
   Distance travelled: 90 km

3. Day 3: Wednesday – Oudtshoorn to Knysna

   • Travel across the scenic Outeniqua Pass to the town of George.

   • Explore George's historical sites, including the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library.

   • Continue via the coastal resort town of Wilderness, known for its beauty and lakes.

   • Arrive in Knysna, nestled along a picturesque lagoon.

   • Enjoy a lunch of traditional South African cuisine en route.

   • Spend the afternoon at leisure, followed by a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.

   Overnight in Knysna.
   [Breakfast & Lunch included]
   Distance travelled: 170 km

4. Day 4: Thursday – Discover Knysna and Surrounds

   • Visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary and observe free-roaming primates in their forest environment.

   • Support conservation efforts through this Travel with a Purpose activity.

   • Proceed to the Eastern Head viewpoint for stunning views of the Knysna Heads.

   • Travel to Brenton on Sea, a peaceful coastal village with pristine beaches.

   • Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

   Overnight in Knysna.
   [Breakfast included]
   Distance travelled: 110 km

5. Day 5: Friday – Knysna to Tsitsikamma via Plettenberg Bay

   • Depart for Plettenberg Bay, the sparkling jewel of the Garden Route.

   • Explore the Birds of Eden sanctuary, the world’s largest free-flight aviary.

   • Support biodiversity preservation through this Travel with a Purpose experience.

   • Continue to Bloukrans Bridge, home to the world’s highest commercial bungy jump (optional viewing).

   • Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting).

   • Discover the area’s dramatic coastline, ancient forests, and deep river gorges.

   Overnight in the Tsitsikamma area.
   [Breakfast included]
   Distance travelled: 100 km

6. Day 6: Saturday – Tsitsikamma to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

   • Travel east through the lush Tsitsikamma Forest to reach Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

   • Enjoy a brief city orientation tour upon arrival.

   • Disembark at the city centre or request a drop-off at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
     [Breakfast included]
     Distance travelled: 185 km