Day 2

Mossel Bay to Oudtshoorn

After enjoying breakfast, you’ll start the day with a visit to the Cape St Blaize Cave. Also Known as the Cradle of Human Culture, it is the site of one of South Africa’s oldest archaeological excavations. You will then travel to Oudtshoorn, a town regarded as the ostrich capital of the world, where you’ll be treated to a guided tour of a local ostrich farm. This will be followed by a wine tasting experience at a local wine estate in the scenic Schoemanshoek Valley. From here you will set off to the awe-inspiring Cango Caves. Renowned as one of the world’s great natural wonders, you’ll take a tour through the magnificent limestone caverns which have been sculpted through the ages by nature. You will end the day with dinner at a boutique guest house in Oudtshoorn, where you’ll spend the night.

Breakfast and dinner included

Day 3

Oudtshoorn to Knysna

Following breakfast you’ll enjoy a scenic mountain journey over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa. Here, you’ll discover a host of historical landmarks, including the Slave Tree, with a chain and lock embedded in its trunk, and King Edward VII Library, a stunning example of Edwardian architecture. You will then travel through the delightful coastal town of Wilderness on to Knysna. World-famous for its oysters, this beachside destination is nestled on the banks of the Knysna lagoon and boasts golden sandy stretches. Here you’ll venture into the Knysna forest, where you’ll hear stories of the landscape's rich history, including tales of woodcutters, elephants hunted to extinction and gold miners. You will also get to discover the Dalene Matthee Big Tree Memorial, an ancient yellowwood named after author Dalene Matthee, who wrote four books about the forest. Your visit to Knysna includes a traditional South African lunch and local snacks at Totties Farm Kitchen. You will also stay overnight in Knysna.

Breakfast and dinner included

Day 4

Knysna to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

After breakfast, the last leg of your journey will see you pass the picturesque Tsitsikamma Forest heading towards Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), known as the friendly city. Your Garden Route tour will end here, with guests able to disembark at Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport on request.