Garden Route
Best for
Couples, Wildlife Enthusiasts
Duration
7N/8D
Season
May–September
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wildlife, Safari
A Tibro Journey
Seven nights down the Garden Route. Cape Town and the peninsula, the lagoon at Knysna, the ostrich farms of Oudtshoorn, and a game reserve at Amakhala to finish.
Explore South Africa: Cape Town + Garden Route + Amakhala is a 7N/8D wildlife & safari journey through South Africa. Highlights include Table Mountain, Knysna Lagoon, Amakhala Big Five.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Table Mountain
Table Mountain
No. 02
Knysna Lagoon
Knysna Lagoon
No. 03
Amakhala Big Five
Amakhala Big Five
No. 01
Table Mountain
Table Mountain
No. 02
Knysna Lagoon
Knysna Lagoon
No. 03
Amakhala Big Five
Amakhala Big Five
Day by Day
7N/8D, in order
Day 1
Arrive Cape Town
Welcome to the Cape Town – The Mother City. On Arrival at Cape Town, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in and freshen up. Rest of afternoon at leisure.
Day 2
Cape Town City Tour & Table Top Mountain
After breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for exciting Half Day Morning City Tour of Cape Town. This tour gives you the opportunity to discover the spirit of the Mother City, experience her vibrant cultures and history and enjoy botanical scenery. Highlights include: Table Mountain – weather permitting (otherwise Signal Hill) for a breathtaking view over the city, Scenic coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point. You pass through the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the SA Museum, and a few other historical sights – District Six, Bo-Kaap, Slave Lodge & ending at the bustling Greenmarket Square. The rest of the day is free; you can enjoy shopping on your own at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre which has 400 Shops! Overnight at your hotel in Cape Town.
Day 3
Cape Town – Peninsula Tour
After having breakfast at hotel. Proceed for full day Peninsula Tour – Africa's premier tour route to the romantic meeting place of the Indian & Atlantic Oceans. This comprehensive tour shows you the best of the spectacular Cape Peninsula and why it is it's called the Fairest Cape. Travel past Sea Point and Camps Bay, past the famous beaches of Clifton and Llandudno towards Hout Bay. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard. Pass through Noordhoek and Scarborough. Later you will take to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy the funicular ride aboard the “Flying Dutchman” and enjoy the unforgettable spectacular views. Later get the photo opportunity to take some pictures at the second southern most tip of the African continent. Visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, and have the option to sit among the famous colony of Jackass Penguins. Thereafter we enjoy a short stop at the naval port of Simon's Town and know about the legend of “Able Seaman Just Nuisance” the Great Dane Dog that was inducted in Royal Navy. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Cape Town.
Day 4
Cape Town - Knysna
After breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Knysna. Later in evening proceed for cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. Afternoon, you check into the hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Knysna. Overnight stay at hotel in Knysna. Knysna stands out on South Africa's famed Garden Route thanks to the limestone cliffs that dramatically separate its tranquil lagoon from the pounding surf of the Indian Ocean. It's also home to the country's largest indigenous forest. Hop aboard the Outeniqua Choo Choo for a steam engine ride through the scenic highlights. The Millwood Mines at Jubilee Creek, site of a major gold rush in 1885, provide a picturesque spot for a picnic. Be sure to pack the renowned local oysters.
Day 5
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
After breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Oudtshoorn. It is known as the ‘Feather Capital of the World’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry. Arrive and in the afternoon enjoy a tour of the Wildlife Ranch where you will visit a crocodile Park where you have opportunity to take pictures with Cheetah. Later enjoy tour of the Cango Caves - In Oudtshoorn you go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded as one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. Later enjoy a tour of the Ostrich Farm before your transfer to Knysna. Return back to Knysna and overnight at your Hotel in Knysna.
Day 6
Knysna to Port Elizabeth
After having breakfast at the hotel. Check – out and proceed towards Amakhala Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch. Check – in and relax. Post Lunch, enjoy an Afternoon Game Drive. Dinner & Overnight stay at lodge. Amakhala Game Reserve "a pride member of Lion Roars" is located in the malaria free Eastern Cape of South Africa and boasts the accolade of accommodating the Big Five in South Africa. The private Game Park offers guests accommodation in a selection of 11 Luxury star rated establishments made up of restored Country houses, Safari Lodges and Tented camps located in different areas of the large 18 000 acres Safaripark. Some dwellings are owned and managed by fifth generation Frontier Settlers families. Feel the heartbeat and rhythm of Africa at Amakhala Game Reserve, which has quickly become one of the finest tourist destinations in the Eastern Cape wilderness.
Day 7
Amakhala Game Reserve
Depart for your early morning exciting game drive, continuing your search for famous “Big 5”. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of the Morning is at leisure to relax or to choose optional activities like thrilling walking safaris which are guided by professional game rangers. During these walks, guests have the opportunity to learn about the smaller creatures of Africa's wildlife including the "Little Five" and the unique flora found here. Lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and Overnight stay at your Lodge.
Day 8
Depart Cape Town
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Cape Town International Airport for your flight back to home wit wonderful memories. *** END OF TOUR ***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Cape Town
Cresta Grande Cape Town
Johannesburg
Peermont Metcourt
Cape Town
Cresta Grande Cape Town
Johannesburg
Peermont Metcourt
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The hemisphere is upside down
South Africa's seasons run opposite to home. December and January are high summer, June and July are winter. For Cape Town and the Garden Route, the November-to-March summer is the beach-and-wine window. For Kruger and the safari reserves it flips: the May-to-September dry winter is far better game viewing, when the bush thins and animals crowd the waterholes. A trip doing both compromises on one.
Tipping and the car guards
Tipping is woven into the economy here. Ten to fifteen percent in restaurants, and the orange-bibbed 'car guards' who watch your parked car expect a few rand when you return. Keep a pocket of coins and small notes. It feels constant at first; it's how a lot of people earn, and the sums are small.
The dawn game drive
The animals move at the edges of the day, so the good drives leave camp before sunrise and again in the late afternoon. Cold, dark, and worth every minute as the bush wakes up. Layer up; an open vehicle at 6am in winter is genuinely freezing even when noon hits the high twenties. The midday hours are for the pool and a nap.
- №1
The hemisphere is upside down
South Africa's seasons run opposite to home. December and January are high summer, June and July are winter. For Cape Town and the Garden Route, the November-to-March summer is the beach-and-wine window. For Kruger and the safari reserves it flips: the May-to-September dry winter is far better game viewing, when the bush thins and animals crowd the waterholes. A trip doing both compromises on one.
- №2
Tipping and the car guards
Tipping is woven into the economy here. Ten to fifteen percent in restaurants, and the orange-bibbed 'car guards' who watch your parked car expect a few rand when you return. Keep a pocket of coins and small notes. It feels constant at first; it's how a lot of people earn, and the sums are small.
- №3
The dawn game drive
The animals move at the edges of the day, so the good drives leave camp before sunrise and again in the late afternoon. Cold, dark, and worth every minute as the bush wakes up. Layer up; an open vehicle at 6am in winter is genuinely freezing even when noon hits the high twenties. The midday hours are for the pool and a nap.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation as per mentioned on bed and breakfast.
- Cape Town City Tout with Table Top Mountain
- Full day “Cape Peninsula” & a half-day “Mother City” Tour in Cape Town
- All meals at Amakhala Game Reserve
- Day visit to Cango Caves and Wildlife Ranch, Ostrich Farm and a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon.
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable additional on total invoice.
- 5% / 20% TCS as collected at source - Claimable
- Airfare and Airport Taxes
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
South Africa rewards different months for different things, because the seasons are southern-hemisphere flipped. The Cape and the Garden Route are at their best in the warm, dry summer from November to March. The big-game reserves. Kruger and the private lodges. View best in the dry winter from May to September, when thin bush and busy waterholes bring the animals into the open. April, May, September and October are the broad shoulder months that balance both. The deep summer can be hot and afternoon-stormy inland.
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