- Garden Route overview and destination included in the itinerary:
- Stretching along the southern coast of South Africa, the Garden Route is a holiday paradise that spans from Cape Town – Port Elizabeth. Discover ancient forests, secluded beaches, hidden wine estates and unique wildlife sanctuaries. The Garden Route is a scenic and ecologically diverse region in South Africa and one of the most famous road trips in the country.
- Situated in the heart of the Cape Whale Route, the once humble fishing village of Hermanus has become a renowned tourist destination, offering some of the best land-based whale watching opportunities to be found anywhere in the world.
- Oudtshoorn is known for its ostrich farming industry, and visitors can tour ostrich farms and learn about the history and process of ostrich farming. Oudtshoorn is also home to the Cango Caves, a series of limestone caves that are open for guided tours.
- Knysna is situated on the banks of a glistening lagoon between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Knysna’s pleasant weather, abundant outdoor activities, great dining, shopping, golfing, and many festivals make it a popular destination along South Africa’s Garden Route.The hills behind Knysna are covered in indigenous milkwood, stinkwood, and Outeniqua yellowwood trees, with hundreds of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and animal spotting in the Knysna Forest. Water-sport enthusiasts can indulge in every imaginable activity in the surrounding waterways, while those looking for a leisure experience can enjoy a sunset cruise.
- Elephant Hide Of Knysna invites guests to stay in a private, luxurious, African-themed suite during their visit to Knysna and its beautiful lagoon in the heart of South Africa’s unfenced Garden Route National Park.
- Plettenberg Bay, or “Plett” as it is fondly called, is a quaint coastal town located in the heart of the Garden Route 240 km from Port Elizabeth. Plettenberg Bay is considered one of the most beautiful resort areas in South Africa, enjoying a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild to chilly, wet winters.
Plett is tranquil, charming, and hospitable, with long golden beaches fronting the Indian Ocean. Highlights include hiking the breathtaking Robberg Peninsula where it’s possible to spot whales, dolphins, and seals, discovering lagoons and estuaries that teem with birdlife, and exploring indigenous forests with a unique mixture of Cape Fynbos; plus the rare chance of seeing the last of the remaining forest elephants.The area is also home to a number of unique attractions, such as the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary and the Birds of Eden aviary.
