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Magical Garden Route Tour

5 Days and 4 Nights

Day 1 | Port Elizabeth - Tsitsikamma - Wilderness
Departing Port Elizabeth, explore the Garden Route. Attractions include the Tsitsikamma
Forest area (home to the Knysna loerie), where photographic opportunities abound; the
daring might attempt the suspension bridge spanning the spectacular Storm River. After
lunch continue to the quaint seaside area of Wilderness, via Plettenberg Bay, Knysna
and Sedgefield. Dinner (not included) is available at the hotel or at one of the nearby
restaurants.
Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch

Day 2 | Plettenberg Bay - Ocean Safari - Monkeyland - Birds Of Eden
Embark on an ocean safari, commencing with an exciting beach launch from Plettenberg
Bay in search of Bottlenose and rare Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins, as well as certain
shark species. Resident Bryde’s whales, Southern Right and Humpback whales, and even
occasional Orcas are seen (seasonal). After an exhilarating beach landing on Central Beach
(Plettenberg Bay), continue to Monkeyland where a monkey safari within an indigenous
forest is conducted by an experienced game ranger followed by lunch (included). Afterwards
visit Birds of Eden, a bird sanctuary located within a two hectare dome (the world’s largest
aviary) spanning a gorge of indigenous forest. Return to Wilderness in the late afternoon.
Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch

Day 3 | Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves - Cango Wildlife Ranch
Experience the stunning views of the Outeniqua Pass as we travel towards the Klein
Karoo’s capital - Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and a
traditional ostrich lunch (included). After lunch, visit the Cango Caves, where a guided tour
allows us to explore the ancient stalactites and stalagmites. On route back to Wilderness,
visit endangered animals at the Cango Wildlife Ranch.
Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch

Day 4 | Featherbed - Knysna Elephant Sanctuary

From your hotel in Wilderness, travel to the Knysna Waterfront and embark on the
Featherbed Nature Reserve ferry. On arrival we take a ‘Unimog’ (tractor driven wagon)
ride to the top of the western Head. An optional hike can be taken through the indigenous
Knysna forest to the restaurant area where lunch (included) is served. Upon returning
to Knysna, enjoy an interactive elephant experience. Return to Wilderness via a scenic
sightseeing drive in the late afternoon.
Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch

Day 5: Mossel Bay - Route 62 - Wine Tasting - Cape Town
After breakfast, your journey to Cape Town begins, visiting the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay,
and onto Barrydale for a wine tasting and a typical South African lunch. Continue through
the Little Karoo to Montagu, Robertson and Worcester. The adventure ends with drop off at
your hotel or Cape Town International Airport in the late afternoon/early evening.