5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant Park Safari

Itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn Via Route 62

Stop At: Oudtshoorn Tourism Bureau, 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.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Backpacker Dorm Accommodation - Accommodation in a dorm room with multiple guests share one room. Linen provided

Day 2: Leave Oudtshoorn through mountain range to the coast and the Gorgeous Garden Route, passing Knysna, Plettenberg Bay

Stop At: Knysna Heads, Knysna, Western 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

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Staying in Tsitsikamma Village at a 4 star backpackers and or 4 Star Guest House

Day 3: After Tsitsikamma National Park's walk of the coastal walk to the suspended brigde we head to Addo Elephant Park

Stop At: Tsitsikamma National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Eastern Cape
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 on.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre, Addo Elephant National Park, Greater Addo, Eastern Cape
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
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Over night at a 4 star Backpackers in Jeffreys Bay or option of a 4 star Guest House

Day 4: Jeffrey's 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!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Garden Route, Western Cape
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: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the luxury Game Lodge

Day 5: Depart after breakfast to head to Cape Town via Hermanus and Betty's Bay

Stop At: Hermanus Cliff Path, Hermanus, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape
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.