4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town

The 4 day itinerary Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn • Morning: Depart from Cape Town at 8am • Travel on the R62 Wine Route passing through the towns Worcester, Robertson, Montagu and Oudtshoorn • Afternoon stop at Oudtshoorn for a tour of this town • Proceed to Cango Caves. The Cango Caves: • Frequently described as one of the great Natural Wonders of The World. • The biggest show cave system in Africa. • Inhabited since the Early Stone Age. • It is South Africa’s oldest tourist attraction. • The formations are unique: they would not have normally formed in this area and are a result of faulting. • Overnight in Oudtshoorn at Karoo Retreat or similar Day 2: Depart from Oudtshoorn after breakfast and head to Botlierskop Game Reserve for a 4x4 Game Drive • 3 hour Game drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve. Botlierskop Game Reserve has the lions, elephants, rhino, kudus, buffaloes, impalas, zebras, giraffes and many more animals. • Depart afternoon and head to Wilderness, brief tour • Then head to Knysna • Overnight in Knysna at the Russel Hotel or similar Day 3: Knysna to Plettenberg Bay • Morning: visit Robberg Nature Reserve for hiking. Robberg Nature Reserve situated 8km south of Plettenberg Bay, is not only a nature reserve, but also a World Heritage Site. Rocks from this region date back 120 million years. One of the best nature reserves in South Africa with stunning views. • Visit white sand beaches in Pletenberg Bay • Visit the Bloukrans bridge for the world’s highest bungy jump (optional extra) • Visit the Knysna Heads • Afternoon - Visit the Knysna Quays Waterfront • Sunset boat cruise in Knysna (optional extra) • Evening: Explore the beaches of Plettenberg Bay and dine at a local restaurant • Overnight in Knysna at the Russel Hotel or similar Day 4: Knysna to Cape Town • Depart from Knysna after breakfast • First stop in Hermanus for a brief tour of this town • Whale watching in Hermanus – in season • Proceed to Benguela Cove Wine Estate for wine tasting • Proceed to Betty’s Bay to see the endangered African Penguins • Arrive back in Cape Town in the late afternoon