Garden Route Tour

Welcome to South Africa! You’ll be met by your guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Feel free to spend the remainder of the day enjoying this vibrant city and choosing one of the excellent local restaurants for dinner.

You’ll spend the first full day of your Garden Route Tour enjoying the city. Begin the morning with a trip to the top of Table Mountain- no worries if you don’t like to climb, as you’ll be whisked up via aerial cable car. Bring a picnic lunch for the top!

Then, you have the option of booking a Bo-Kapp cooking tour, which will introduce you to the Cape Malay culture and cuisine of the region. You’ll make masala, chilli bites, samosas, and rotis with a local chef while sharing stories of Cape Town’s culture and history.
End the day with a visit to one of Cape Town’s many night markets, which offer everything from delicious food to clothing and trinkets and more. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a live music night!

Today you’ll have the unforgettable chance to experience Cape Town’s natural beauty. Start with a trip to Boulders Beach, where over 2000 endangered African penguins make their home. The stunning Cape Point Nature Reserve is nearby, and their excellent Two Oceans Restaurant is a perfect spot for lunch.

Then, you have the opportunity to visit some nearby attractions, including Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Houses of Parliament, and more.

Day 4 of your Cape Town region tour begins with a drive to Knysna via the Garden Route. The coastal area this trip covers is one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa, with unsurpassed natural beauty, pristine beaches, and lush forests. Enjoy the ride! When you arrive in Knysna, enjoy exploring this historic town.

After breakfast, the next leg of your Garden Route tour begins with a choice between activities in and around Knysna. You can visit and hike around The Heads, a geographical landmark only accessible by boat or kayak. The area around The Heads also offers biking, horseback riding, and a water park. A nearby monkey sanctuary is a fun stop for animal lovers, or you can stop by the world’s oldest and largest Baobab tree.

After breakfast, you’ll leave for Oudtshoorn, the “ostrich capital of the world.” This town is right in the heart of Klein Karoo, a vast arid area between two mountain ranges. You’re welcome to visit an ostrich farm, or perhaps schedule a cave tour at the nearby Cango Caves. This subterranean marvel of stalactite and stalagmite formations is incredible to see.

If you’d prefer to stay above ground, a tour of the Swartberg Nature Reserve will show you the area’s diverse flora and fauna, from countless flowering plants to unique native birds. Then it’s back to the hotel to relax for the remainder of the night.

The Cape Winelands region produces some of the world’s finest wine, but even non-drinkers can appreciate the incredible beauty of the region. Once you arrive in Stellenbosch, you can choose between a few activities for the day. A walking tour is an excellent way to visit all the great local coffee shops, art galleries, and museums.

Alternatively, you can take a wine tasting tour, which is an excellent opportunity for any wine appreciators in the group. Outdoorsy adventurers might enjoy a hiking or horseback riding tour, or perhaps you’d like to spend the day golfing. Up to you! No matter where you go or what you do, the jagged mountains and green vineyards surround you.

After breakfast, depart from the Cape Winelands back towards Cape Town. You’ll be dropped off at the airport to begin your travels home.