One of the most well-known and fascinating coastal routes in South Africa is the Garden Route. It features a temperate environment with rocky shorelines, sandy beaches, indigenous forests, and charming villages where visitors may enjoy activities such as dining on fresh oysters and seeing southern right whales breaching.
The magnificent Pansy shell, the rare Knysna seahorse, and at least 200 different types of fish may all be found in the lagoon. Dolphins live here all year round, whereas humpback and Southern Right whales play in these coastal waters from May to September.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ Parking fees
✖ Food and drinks
✖ The Cango Caves Admission fee - ZAR 240 for Adult and ZAR 170 for Child
✖ Cango Wildlife Ranch Admission - Standard Ticket Adult ZAR 230 Child for ZAR 150
✖ Cango Wildlife Ranch Admission - Premium ZAR 360 for Adults and ZAR 270 for Child
✖ Birds of Eden Admission - (Single Ticket ZAR 380 Combo Ticket ZAR 610 for Adult) ZAR 190 for child.
✖ Garden Route Horse Trails Admission - Estimated cost ZAR 500-600
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The Village Lodge
3. Fountains Hotel
4. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
5. In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
6. Waterfront Village
7. LuxuryStay, The Docklands
8. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
9. Pullman Cape Town City Centre*****
10. Kaya Stay
11. The Old Foundry Hotel
12. Hotel Sky Cape Town
13. aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
14. Mountain Marina
15. Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
16. Urban Hip Icon Hotel
17. Thirty Keys
18. Holiday Inn Cape Town, an IHG Hotel
19. City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
20. Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Additional Info: Clients are allowed to select their own pickup point
Itinerary
Departing from Cape Town to Swellendam
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Gordon's Bay
Late Bloomer Boutique Winery
The name "Late Bloomer" alludes to the winemaker's late discovery of his winemaking talent, which occurred in his mid-50s.
The goal of Late Bloomer is to gather loved ones and friends while sipping fine wine, telling tales, and making enduring memories. The goal of this new winery is to upend the status quo by offering something fresh and crafting an unforgettable moment each time you enjoy a bottle of Late Bloomer wine.The Late Bloomer Boutique Winery, which is housed in a former brewery in Gordon's Bay, handcrafts each bottle, giving it a distinct character and narrative. Each vintage is meticulously designed to be unique and distinct from the others.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Gordon's Bay Main Beach
Gordon's Bay is near Strand and accessible from Cape Town in just 45 minutes by car. The beach getaway is serene and romantic, and the sunsets are among the prettiest you'll ever see. In Gordon's Bay, one of the Western Cape's best-kept secrets, you can take your time, avoid the throng, and explore. It's also the only town in South Africa with two completely functional harbors: Old Harbour, home of the Gordon's Bay Yacht Club, and Harbour Island, a marina development with yacht anchoring and the Gordon's Bay Boat Angling Club.
Gordon's Bay is well known for its breathtaking sunsets, of course, but there are other activities as well.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Koeelbaai, or Cannonball Bay, is another name for Kogel Bay and is believed to be a reference to the beach's cannonball-shaped rocks. There are three beaches on the 1.3-mile (1.9-kilometer) sandy stretch where you can swim, fish, and have picnics
Duration: 2 hours
4
Hermanus
Koeelbaai, or Cannonball Bay, is another name for Kogel Bay and is believed to be a reference to the beach's cannonball-shaped rocks. There are three beaches on the 1.3-mile (1.9-kilometer) sandy stretch where you can swim, fish, and have picnics
Duration: 2 hours
5
Bredasdorp
Essentially a nautical museum, "Shipwrecks along the dangerous Southern Cape coast and their influence on the development of the Strandveld" is the main focus of the Bredasdorp Museum.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
Situated 109 miles (176 km) southeast of Cape Town, South Africa, lies Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point on the African continent. This location allows you to simultaneously set one foot in the Atlantic and one in the Indian oceans.
This is officially the dividing line from Cape Agulhas, where the oceans meet, kilometers into the ocean, along the meridian of 20° East, however there is much disagreement over it.
Duration: 2 hours
7
Swellendam
The town of 17,537 people in the Western Cape province, and the fourth-oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Simon's Town, and Paarl). The majority of the town's more than fifty provincial heritage assets are composed of Cape Dutch-style structures. Swellendam is located on the N2, roughly 220 kilometers (140 miles) between George and Cape Town. Because of the special microclimate of the Hermitage valley, which is located a short distance outside of Swellendam, this region is the largest in the world for cultivating youngberries. It is home to farms like Wildebraam Liqueur farm, which provides liqueur tastings and cellar tours.
Duration: 3 hours
Oudtshoorn
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Tradouw Pass
The Tradouw Pass, known as Womens Path in the traditional Khoi language, is a 16-kilometer drive that winds through some of the most breathtaking and untamed mountain landscapes in the Langeberg. It passes across an altitude range of 219 meters. On an overall ranking, this pass is definitely among the top 20 tarred passes in the Western Cape.
Originally constructed by Thomas Bain, it connects the municipalities of Barrydale and Swellendam. The engineering teams did a fantastic job of maintaining the setting and Thomas Bain's charm in the design and supporting stonework despite the extensive renovations recently. This mountain pass is definitely one of those that you have to drive. This one fulfills every requirement.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Cango Caves
Though damaged through shortsighted tourism schemes in the 1960s, these caves are still worth a visit for their eerie dark tunnels and stunning limestone formations. The Cango Caves are Africa's largest show caves and one of the Seven Wonders of Southern Africa, which makes the Cango Caves the archaeological and historical highlight of the Klein Karoo.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Cango Wildlife Ranch
To get to Oudtshoorn, take the well-known Route 62 and N1, which make for a comparatively simple and enjoyable drive, or arrange a private transfer. You'll cross vineyards soon after leaving and then enter the dry, hilly region with winding roads and scenic views.
Oudtshoorn is a beautiful town in the country of South Africa and is a very popular tourist attraction. The landscapes, mountains, valleys, monuments and everything about Oudtshoorn attracts tourists from all across the globe.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Knysna Lagoon
Memorable Travels and Dusks on the Knysna lagoon and beyond...
Take a boat cruise with Knysna's Premium Yacht and Boat Company. When visiting Knysna, a boat ride on one of our opulent sailing catamarans across the Heads is a must-do. We, at Ocean Sailing Charters and Boat Trips, are a family-run business, bringing together our passions for sailing, fun, travel, and fine dining and wine! Enjoy a drink of refreshing bubbly as we take you on a fantastic journey on the most opulent Catamarans around the Garden Route. Watch for playful seals, dolphins, and other regal animals and aquatic life.
Duration: 3 minutes
5
Birds of Eden
With about 3500 birds and more than 200 species, Birds of Eden is the largest single dome free fly aviary in the world. Visitors can choose to hire a guide to take them through the aviary and educate them about the many species, or they can take a self-guided tour of our 3-hectare aviary on our specially designed 1.2km boardwalks. You'll see more the longer you stay in the aviary. Enjoying bird watching requires time, just like any other activity. Please be aware that although we forbid anyone from handling or picking up our birds, clients regrettably still do so occasionally and cause the creatures unnecessary suffering. Please keep in mind to show animals respect when you visit an animal attraction."
Duration: 2 hours
6
Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park is a multifaceted location featuring rich forests, rivers, reefs, and fragile Fynbos in addition to stunning coastal vistas. This area, which makes up the uppermost portion of the stunning Garden Route National Park, is a hiking and water sports haven.
Visitors to Tsitsikamma National Park in the Garden Route of South Africa will witness the thunderous waves of the Indian Ocean crashing against stony coasts, a temperate high forest, and Fynbos, or native flora, cascading down to the sea in an untouched carpet of greenery. Wonderful marine life swims along the shore as ancient rivers sculpt their way to the sea.
A wonderland of intertidal life, reefs, and deep-sea fish is protected by the 5 km (3 km) sea limit of South Africa's Tsitsikamma National Park. Gorgeous dolphins swim and play in
Duration: 4 hours
Wildeness Garden Route
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Wilderness
The town of Wilderness is located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, along the Garden Route, a popular seaside route. There are broad beaches and walkways there. Views of the Indian Ocean, the Outeniqua Mountains, and the Kaaimans River can be seen from the hilltop viewing point known as the Map of Africa. Animals including eagles, leopards, and monkeys can be found in the nearby Wilderness Natural Park, which is a section of the vast Garden Route National Park.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Garden Route Horse Trails
Located in the center of the Western Cape, Garden Route Horse Trails is a distinctive and well-known provider of horse trails. We provide horseback riders the option to choose from two exceptionally lovely locations to discover and appreciate firsthand. You and your companions will have an unforgettable ride on our dependable horses. They can teach riders of any skill level, from years of experience riding horses to just seeing them in movies, as they are well trained. Select your location, then start having fun!
Duration: 3 hours
3
Sir Lowry's Pass Village
In honor of Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, who served as Cape Governor in 1828, Sir Lowry's Pass was called. The ancient crossing was steep and treacherous, and is a far cry from the cantilevered four-lane roadway of today. Before the pass was constructed, the Franschoek Pass was the preferred route for years due to its gentler gradients for wagons and oxen. This pass was used for all wagon traffic coming from the Overberg.
Duration: 35 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This mega tour is unique as it has more activities, which may lead to its extension when clients choose to participate in different activities, therefore additional expenses can be expected.
