5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park

Itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town - Oudtshoorn via Route 62

Stop At: Cango Ostrich Show Farm, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Depart Cape Town at 6am and head up to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo semi
desert area, which also is the ostrich capital of the World. This drive follows the
world-famous Route 62 which is the longest wine route in the world! We’ll visit
the Cango Caves for a tour through this magnificent cave system and also visit an
ostrich farm for a closer look at this enormous bird. Tonight, we’ll stay in
Oudtshoorn and have a delicious ostrich braai for dinner. (Dinner)
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner: Have a delicious ostrich braai for dinner or the Vegetarian option
Accommodation included: Overnight at Paradise Backpackers a 4 star graded

Day 2: Oudtshoorn -Storms River

Stop At: Tsitsikamma National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Eastern Cape
Leaving Oudtshoorn we'll cross the mountain range to the coast and the gorgeous
Garden Route. Our first stop is the scenic 'map of Africa' lookout in the Wilderness and
then we're off to Knysna (consistently voted as South Africa's favourite town). Here
we will visit the Knysna Heads, Waterfront, markets and explore thoroughly. After
Knysna we pass through Plettenberg Bay where we overnight in Storms River Village
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Face Adrenalin
Get an opportunity to jump on world highest Bungy
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4 star Hostel/backpackers in Storms River

Day 3: Tsitsikamma (Storms River) to Addo Elephant Park and Back to Jeffreys Bay

Stop At: Addo Elephant National Park
The magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park awaits us this morning. Thundering
waves, thick forest, plentiful birdlife and otters, this National Park has it all! Walk
the coastal route to the hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth and experience
what makes this the most scenic park in South Africa. From here we'll head onto the
Addo elephant National Park and your opportunity to spot huge elephant herds,
various antelope species, dung beetles galore and more. For those whom are not
interested in Addo, we drive through Jeffrey’s Bay – the surfing Capital of South
Africa! Shopping, surfing, sun & beautiful white beaches will keep you occupied until
sunset falls upon this beautiful town! Tonight, we overnight in Jeffrey’s Bay
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay at a 4 star Hostel/Backpackers in Jeffreys Bay

Day 4: Jeffreys Bay back to the Garden Route

Stop At: Garden Route, Western Cape
From the Eastern Cape, we head back towards the Garden Route and to the World’s
highest Bungy Bridge at Bloukrans (plenty of time to jump for those thrill seekers). This
216-m high bungy is a true marvel to behold, even for those that have a fear of heights!
Our journey leads us to the Garden Route Game Lodge where we will also overnight in
the luxury accommodation. We will do a late afternoon safari drive where we will
have the opportunity to view rhino, lion, buffalo, cheetah and many varieties of
antelope species. A sumptuous and varied buffet dinner is served at the lodge and
is yet another highlight! (Breakfast, Dinner)
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Garden Route Game Lodge
The basic rate for this tour sleeps in Mossel Bay on this evening. We highly
recommended the upgrade to the Garden Route Game Lodge on the last
evening as this is the highlight of our tour! It includes 2 x safari Big 5 game
drives, 4*accommodation, buffet dinner and breakfast and so much mor
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: A 4 Star graded hostel/ Backpackers in Mossel Bay

Day 5: Garden Route to Cape Town

Stop At: Hermanus Country Market, Hermanus, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape
We start the day early with a morning safari drive to see some of those animals that we
did not see the previous evening. (Clients who slept in Mossel Bay shall have morning at
their own leisure to explore the beaches, post office tree and other attractions of Mossel
Bay)Departing around lunch time we head towards Hermanus and the best land-based
whale watching site in the world (June-December). The Southern Right whales are
making a dramatic comeback after nearly becoming extinct a mere 50 years ago. We return
to Cape Town late afternoon via the stunning False Bay coastline where with luck we’ll
see some dolphins to welcome us home. (Breakfast)
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.