This 3 day Garden Route tour from Cape Town to Knysna and Plettenberg Bay is truly beautiful and most enjoyable. You tour Hermanus, visit Knysna Heads and Knysna Quays Waterfront. You do hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve, possibly one of the best Nature Reserves in South Africa. This is definitely a must do tour.
This is what you get on this tour:
1. R62 Wine Route, dubbed the World’s longest Wine Route where you get to taste different wines along the route
2. Interesting stop over at Oudtshoorn
3. Pass over Ateniqua Pass
4. Accommodation at the Russel Hotel in Knysna
5. Stop overs at other beautiful spots
6. Robberg Nature Reserve – hiking
7. Knysna Heads
8. Quays Knysna Waterfront
9. Plettenberg Bay – white sandy beaches
10. Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and world highest bungy jump – own cost
11. Hermanus – Whale watching (in season)
12. African Penguins – Betty’s Bay
13. Wine Tasting – 5 different wines – Benguela Cove Wine Estate
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ African Penguins at Betty's Bay
✔ Hermanus, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Wilderness
✔ aha the Rex Hotel Knysna or similar
✔ Knysna Quays Waterfront
✔ Breakfast
✔ Robberg Nature Reserve - Hiking
✔ Knysna Heads
✖ Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and world highest bungy jump – optional $50
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The PortsWood
3. Cape Town Hollow
4. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
5. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
6. The Village Lodge
7. Fountains Hotel
8. Dysart Boutique Hotel
9. Upper Bloem Apartment
10. Casa Elena
11. Upperbloem
12. Salama Lodge
13. The Capital 15 on Orange
14. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
15. 9 On Barrack
16. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
17. Lady Hamilton Hotel
18. Waterfront Village
19. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
20. Blackheath Lodge
Additional Info: We pick up ALL Travelers from their pick up locations, 50km radius, from cruise ships, hotels, airports, etc
Itinerary
Depart from Cape Town and travel on the R62 wine route, the world's longest wine route
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R 62 nel Klein Karoo
Travel from Cape Town departing at 8.30am in the morning. Pass the towns of Robertson and Montagu as you join the wine route on the little Karoo. Stop in Oudtshoorn and visit a wildlife ranch.
Duration: 5 hours
2
Knysna
From Oudtshoorn, proceed to George and Wilderness enroute to Knysna. Make stops and brief tours of these small towns.
Duration: 2 hours
We do a tour of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, Robberg Nature Reserve and Knysna Heads
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Plettenberg Bay
After breakfast we head off to Plattenberg Bay for a tour of this beautiful Garden Route town.
Plettenberg Bay is a beautiful coastal town located along the Garden Route of South Africa. It is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush green forests. The town offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing, and whale watching, making it a popular destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Plettenberg Bay is also home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins, seals, and whales, making it an excellent spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Additionally, the town has a vibrant art scene and a variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes, making it an ideal destination for those looking for a mix of outdoor adventure and cultural experiences.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Robberg Nature Reserve
Still in Plettenberg Bay we visit Robberg Nature Reserve where we do some hiking.
Robberg Nature Reserve is a stunning coastal reserve located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. It covers an area of approximately 600 hectares and is renowned for its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and diverse marine and terrestrial wildlife. The reserve is home to a wide range of animals, including Cape fur seals, dolphins, whales, and various bird species.
Robberg Nature Reserve is also a popular destination for hiking, with several well-marked trails that offer breathtaking views of the coastline and the surrounding landscape. The trails range in difficulty from easy to challenging, so there is something for hikers of all levels.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Knysna Heads
From Robberg Nature Reserve we head back to Knysna where we visit the Knysna Heads.
Knysna Heads refers to two large cliffs that guard the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon, a popular tourist destination in the Western Cape province of South Africa. These cliffs are located on either side of a narrow channel that connects the lagoon to the Indian Ocean.
The eastern head is a publicly accessible nature reserve that offers scenic viewpoints, hiking trails, and picnic areas. The western head is a private nature reserve that is not open to the public.
The area around Knysna Heads is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of bird species, marine life, and vegetation. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, and kayaking in the lagoon, or explore nearby attractions such as the Knysna Elephant Park and the Knysna Forest.
Duration: 2 hours
4
The Waterfront Knysna Quays
From Knysna Heads we end the day relaxing at Knysna Quays Waterfront.
Breathtaking views of Knysna, crystal blue waters and and and. There really are no words to describe how stunning the views are. The Waterfront is a chilled out extension of Knysna. A scenic view of the harbor with quite a number of yachts make it a scenery. A good number of restaurants from cafes to great restaurants, one can easily spend 2-3 hours here, you can also book some rides on the lagoon.
Duration: 3 hours
Depart from Knysna and head back to Cape Town, wine tasting along the way at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
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Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
After breakfast we depart from Knysna and head to Benguela Cove Wine Estate for a 5 star wine tasting experience at one of South Africa's top wine producers.
Benguela Cove Wine Estate is a stunning vineyard located in the Walker Bay region of South Africa. The estate is situated on the banks of the Bot River Lagoon and boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and ocean.
The vineyard is known for its premium wines, which are produced using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods. The estate has a wide range of varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Hermanus Cliff Path
We also stop in Hermanus for a brief tour of this beautiful coastal town. We also go whale watching (in season).
Duration: 2 hours
3
Betty's Bay
We then proceed to Betty's Bay to see the endangered African Penguins. This is our final stop as we head back to Cape Town on the Whale Coast Route arriving in Cape Town at 6pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
