4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town｜South Africa

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