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5 Day Garden Route and Botlierskop Game reserve from Cape Town

By African Saf Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is P 151,810 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This 5 day tour offers the best of the Garden Route in an up market accommodation, the Premier Moorings Knysna Resort. The major highlights are:
Being stationed in Knysna for the tour; a visit to Plettenberg Bay; world's highest bungee jump - optional; world class wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine estate; visit to the Knysna Heads; visit to Robberg Nature Reserve; African Penguins in Betty's Bay; a visit to Hermanus, Swellendam and many more

Activity location
  • R 62 nel Klein Karoo
    • Klein Karoo
    • 6720, Montagu, South Africa
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • R 62 nel Klein Karoo
    • Klein Karoo
    • 6720, Montagu, South Africa

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5 Day Garden Route and Botlierskop Game reserve from Cape Town
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 151,810.07 x 1 AdultP 151,810.07

Total
Price is P 151,810.07

What's included, what's not

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    Tour guide
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    African Penguins at Betty's Bay
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    Safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
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    Knysna Heads and Waterfront Knysna Quays
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    Visit Cango Caves
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    Wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate (18 and above)
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    Knysna
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    Awellendam, Hermanus, Wilderness and many more
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    Plettenberg Bay
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    Safari at Addo National Park
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    The 'big 5' - elephants, lions, buffalo, rhino, leopard and many more animals
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no restrictions

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Depart from Cape Town and head off to Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel De Oude Meul Countr Lodge or similar in Oudtshoorn
R 62 nel Klein Karoo
  • 5h
Traveling from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via the R62 wine route offers a picturesque journey through South Africa's stunning landscapes. Departing from Cape Town, you'll venture northeast towards Worcester, where the R62 officially begins. As you continue along this scenic route, you'll pass through charming towns like Robertson and Montagu, known for their vineyards and hot springs. The road winds through the dramatic landscapes of the Klein Karoo, offering views of towering mountains and expansive valleys. Oudtshoorn, famed for its ostrich farms and the Cango Caves, awaits at the end of this memorable road trip, promising a glimpse into the region's rich cultural and natural heritage.
The Cango Caves
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
A tour of the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn is an awe-inspiring journey into a subterranean wonderland. As you descend into the caves, you'll be greeted by a series of magnificent limestone formations, including towering stalactites and stalagmites that have taken millions of years to form. Guided tours lead you through the vast caverns, with highlights like the grand Van Zyl's Hall and the narrow passages of the Devil's Chimney. The caves are rich in history and natural beauty, offering a unique glimpse into the geological wonders beneath the earth's surface.
Day 2: Depart from the hotel after breakfast and travel to Botlierskop Game Reserve. Visit Knysna Heads and Knysna Quays
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at Knysna Paradise Guesthouse or similar at a lodge or hotel in Knysna.
Botlierskop Tented Lodge
  • 6h
We go to Botlierskop Game Reserve for a game drive safari in an open 4x4 vehicle. A game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve offers an exhilarating adventure through the diverse landscapes of the Western Cape. Nestled between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, this reserve is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. As you traverse the rugged terrain in an open 4x4 vehicle, you'll have the opportunity to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and more in their natural habitats. The reserve also boasts breathtaking views, lush vegetation, and meandering rivers, making the safari not just about wildlife but also about immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the region.
Knysna Heads
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
A tour of the Knysna Heads offers breathtaking views and an immersive experience in one of the Garden Route's most iconic landmarks. The towering sandstone cliffs flank the narrow entrance to the Knysna Lagoon, where the Indian Ocean meets calm, turquoise waters. From scenic viewpoints, you can marvel at the contrast between the wild ocean and the serene lagoon, with panoramic views stretching over the town and surrounding forested hills. Exploring the heads also offers opportunities to visit secluded beaches, hike coastal trails, and even enjoy boat trips through the turbulent channel, making it a captivating natural wonder.
The Waterfront Knysna Quays
  • 2h
The Knysna town’s charming waterfront, dotted with restaurants, boutiques, and galleries, adds to its allure, making Knysna a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Day 3: Head to Robberg Nature Reserve. Visit to Plettenberg Bay
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight accommodation in Knysna Paradise Guesthouse or similar in Knysna
Plettenberg Bay
  • 2h
In Plettenberg Bay we visit the beaches and some nice hotels in the area. Plettenberg Bay is a seaside town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach both have surf breaks. To the south, Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula with trails and the Stone Age Nelson Bay Caves. Northeast are Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary in indigenous forest, and an elephant sanctuary. Whales come near the coast in migration season
Robberg Nature Reserve
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Within Pletternberg Bay visit the Robberg Nature Reserve and go on a hiking tour. Robberg, situated 8km south of Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, is not only a nature reserve, but also a World Heritage Site. Rocks from this region date back 120 million years to the break-up of Gondwanaland and evidence of middle and later Stone Age inhabitation has been found in a few of the caves along the peninsula. Visitors can find out more at the Nelson Bay Cave interpretive centre.
Day 4: Visit Addo National Park for a game safari
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Accommodation at Knysna Paradise Guesthouse or similar in Knysna.
Addo Elephant National Park
  • 3h
Addo National Park is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. As you traverse the rugged terrain, you'll have the opportunity to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and more in their natural habitats. The reserve also boasts breathtaking views, lush vegetation, and meandering rivers, making the safari not just about wildlife but also about immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the region.
Day 5: On day 5 we depart after breakfast and head off to Hermanus, Benguela Cove Wine Estate and Betty's Bay
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Hermanus
  • 2h
Our first stop is in Hermanus, known as the world capital for whale watching. Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
From Hermanus we head off to Benguela Cove Wine Estate, a short distance away, for a world class wine tasting experience. Benguela Cove’s award-Winning wines are 100% estate grown, produced and bottled in Walker Bay. Cool-climate, terroir specific wines are available. The wine tasting is of 5 different wines.
Stony Point Penguin Colony
  • 1h
From Benguela Cove we head off to Betty's Bay for some African Penguin watching experience with Penguins being seen all the place. From Betty's Bay we head off to Cape Town to end the tour at around 6pm.

Location

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    R 62 nel Klein Karoo
    • Klein Karoo
    • 6720, Montagu, South Africa
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    R 62 nel Klein Karoo
    • Klein Karoo
    • 6720, Montagu, South Africa

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