South Africa · Wildlife

6 Days Garden Route Experience First Splendor & wonders of region

6 Days Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel the Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth over 6 days
02 Explore the Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn
03 Cruise the Knysna Lagoon to Featherbed Nature Reserve
04 See free-roaming primates at Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
05 Visit Birds of Eden, one of the world’s largest free-flight aviaries
06 Stop at Bloukrans Bridge and visit Tsitsikamma National Park
07 Enjoy scenic drives through the Swartberg Mountains and Outeniqua Pass
08 Private transportation, guesthouse stays, and breakfast included

Discover South Africa’s Garden Route on a 6-day journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, combining scenic drives, wildlife encounters, coastal landscapes, and cultural highlights. Travel through Paarl, Prince Albert, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Tsitsikamma while exploring some of the region’s best-known natural attractions.

Along the way, enjoy experiences such as the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm visit, a Knysna lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Birds of Eden, Bloukrans Bridge, and Tsitsikamma National Park. With private transportation, guesthouse accommodation, and breakfast included, this itinerary offers a comfortable way to experience the splendor and variety of the Garden Route.

Discover South Africa’s Garden Route on a 6-day journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, combining scenic drives, wildlife encounters, coastal landscapes, and cultural highlights.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Wilderness National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

day 1 from cape to prince albertPaarl is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Cape Town. It is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and as one of the oldest towns in South AfricaPaarl is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Cape Town. It is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and as one of the oldest towns in South AfricaPaarl is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Cape Town. It is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and as one of the oldest towns in South Africabreakfast at prince albert cafe

Day 02

from prince albert to oudtshoornModern Day Today, the Little Karoo is recognized for its stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant communities. It remains an important agricultural region while also being a popular destination for tourists seeking to experience its natural beauty and cultural heritage. The area is characterized by its unique flora and fauna, including the famous Karoo succulent plants, and offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the rich history of the region.after breakfast, enjoy a spectacular drive through the Swartzberg mountains to Oudtshoorn. enjoy a tour of the Cango caves and visit an ostrich farm. overnight in Oudtshoorn.ostrich farmOakden guest house, in

Day 03

Oudtshoorn -Knysnatravel over the Outeniqua pass via George and wilderness to Knysna. enjoy a lagoon cruise to the featherbed nature reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of western head to enjoy panoramic views to the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoons at leisure. overnight in Knysna.waterfront lodge the point close

Day 04

Knysnatoday you will explore the Knysna area. your journey will include a visit to the garden of Eden, set in the lush, green, indigenous Knysna forest, and to monkey land primate sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in forest. the tour continues to the famous eastern head for spectacular views of the Knysna heads [ weather permitting] and to Brenton on see, a breathtaking holiday location. rest of the day at leisure overnight in Knysna

Day 05

Knysna- Tsitsikammatravel to Plettenberg bay and visit birds of Eden sanctuary. the biggest single free flight aviary in the world continued to Bloukrans bridge currently offering the highest commercially operated bungy jump in the world. visit the Tsitsikamma national park and storms river mouth [ weather permitting] overnight in Tsitsikamma area

Day 06

Tsitsikamma to port Elisabethhead eastwards along the Tsitsikamma forest to port Elizabeth, enjoy a city tour of port Elizabeth, where the tour ends on arrival, guest may embark on request, at port Elizabeth airport.

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