Umzantsi Afrika Tours

3 Day Garden Route (UMZGR3)

At a Glance

• Tour duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Group size: Minimum of 2 people per tour
• Tour departs from: Cape Town or Port Elizabeth
• Price: From R13320 per person

Tour Highlights

• Big Tree
• Sunset Cruise
• Short Tour around Mossel Bay
• Ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn
• Cango Caves
• Cango Crocodile Farm

Suitable for those interested in Countryside, Self Drive, Sightseeing

Itinerary

1. DAY 1: Port Elizabeth to Knysna

   We depart from Port Elizabeth in the morning
   and head towards the picturesque region of the
   Tsitsikamma Forest and Coastal National Park.
   Our first stop is for refreshments at the scenic
   Storms River Bridge. After stretching our legs,
   we continue on a short distance to the Big Tree
   an awe inspiring 800-year-old wonder,
   Yellow Wood Tree in the serenity of the
   Tsitsikamma National Park. From there to the
   awesome Storms River Mouth for a walk to the
   longest suspension bridge in the Southern Hemisphere. There are a variety of activities to do in this area and these will be given to you on departure and the guide will discuss with you along the way.
   
   Our next destination is Knysna, but before we reach this charming Garden Route town, we stop to take in a stunning coastal view at an elevated lookout at Plettenberg Bay.
   A 20-minute drive on from Plettenberg Bay, we see Knysna nestled on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. We will spend the night here, taking time to absorb the great scenery and charming holiday atmosphere. While in Knysna, we have the option of taking a sunset cruise across the lagoon to the famous Knysna heads (Optional Extra for own account).
   Overnight: 3* Lagoona Inn, 4* Knysna Quays, 5* Mount Knysna Boutique Hotel or similar
   

2. DAY 2: Knysna to Oudtshoorn

   Today our first destination is the coastal town of Mossel Bay, but before getting there we take time enjoying all the Garden Route has to offer, as we travel through Sedgefield and the unique eco-system of the 5 lakes. When we reach Mossel Bay, we take a short tour around the historic town. Next on
   
   the agenda is a trip inland through the Robinson Pass.
   This will lead to our next destination, the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, the
   “Ostrich Capital of the World”. Here we visit an ostrich farm and maybe even ride an ostrich! We will spend the night in Oudtshoorn
   Overnight: Foster's Manor 3*, Hlangana Lodge 4* and Rosenhof Country Guesthouse 5*
   or similar
   
   

3. DAY 3: Oudtshoorn to Cape Town

   After a hearty breakfast we visit the world
   famous Cango Caves, and if requested and for own
   account, the Cango Crocodile Farm. From there,
   we continue on our way to Cape Town via the R62
   passing through the quaint towns and wine routes of
   Barrydale, Montagu and Robertson, over the
   beautiful Du Toit's Kloof Pass and along the
   Paarl Valley and into the Mother City of Cape Town.
   

   TOUR ENDS

Note

Includes accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis. All other meals are on own account. reflecting 3* accommodation, 4 & 5* available on request.