Garden Route Tour: 3 Day Tour 

You will be met and welcomed by Charles Adams and immediately commence overland tour to the Garden Route via Route 62

Route 62 is the tourist route, (www.sacape.co.za) which meanders between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, the Garden Route and Port Elizabeth, offering the shorter, scenic alternative to the N2 highway. It's an area of magnificent landscapes and towering cliffs, crystal clear streams and the abundance of trees and indigenous flora - all contribute to making the Breede River Valley (www.robertsonwinevalley.com) and the Klein Karoo two of the Western Cape's most diverse regions. The ever changing colours of the majestic mountains, scenic passes, rivers, vineyards and orchards, as well as the multitude of attractions, will offer you an unforgettable adventure - whether this is in the physical sense or simply a kaleidoscope of scenic tranquility.

Travel along Route 62 via Barrydale to Calitzdorp where we enjoy a lunch stop (guests own account) followed by a port tasting at one of the many wine estates on offer in the area.

Why are Port-wines of Calitzdorp so good?
Port-grape varieties prefer a hot, dry, climate such as that of Calitzdorp. There are quite a lot of similarities between the climate of Calitzdorp and the Douro valley in Portugal. The poor, well-drained soils of Calitzdorp, where vines struggle to ripen, are very suitable for port - wine production. These port-wines are produced from internationally recognized varieties such as Tinta Barocca and Touriga Nacional. A blend of these varieties enhances the aroma-intensity, depth and complexity of these port-wines. Last, but by no means least the dedication of the port-makers is pivotal in the production of these prizewinning port-wines, made in the classic tradition of a high alcohol and relatively low sugar content.

This afternoon on arrival in Oudtshoorn we visit the Cango Caves (www.cangocaves.co.za) ; one of the world’s great natural wonders, where limestone formations have been sculptured by nature through the ages. After a visit to the Cango Caves retire for the evening at your Guest House in Oudtshoorn
 

Overnight: Oue Werf Guest House
Bed and breakfast basis

Oue Werf Guesthouse (www.ouewerf.co.za), a homestead quietly nestled in the charming Schoemanshoek valley only 15 Km from the world famous Cango Caves toward the majestic Swartberg. The awe inspiring Swartberg pass carries the traveller over the mountain to Prins Albert, through the Meiringspoort, crossing the river 32 times, through De rust and back to Oudtshoorn and Schoemanshoek

After breakfast we enjoy further local sightseeing of the “Ostrich Capital” of the world.
10h00 Depart your Guest House and continue to the Cango Wildlife Ranch. (www.cango.co.za)
11h30 Visit to Safari Ostrich farm (www.safariostrich.co.za), (a fully operational Ostrich Ranch), where you are taken on a guided tour, which includes an opportunity to ride an ostrich; as well as a 3 course Lunch. These flightless birds are rapid runners and can reach speeds of approximately 65 km/hr (40 mph).
By midday we depart Oudtshoorn and continue to Knysna, (arriving by 14h30) where you spend the next 2-nights.
After check in opt to spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy a visit to Tsitsikamma National Park and Monkeyland

Overnight: Knysna River Club (www.knysnariverclub.co.za)
Bed and breakfast basis

Tuesday, 06 March Knysna – Plettenberg Bay – Knysna
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 Join a tour to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (www.featherbed.co.za) . The reserve encompasses the whole of the Western Head of Knysna and is one of South Africa's Natural Heritage Sites. The tour includes a return ferry trip on the lagoon, a tractor drawn trailer ride to the top of the reserve, a guided nature walk and a spectacular fish lunch.

This afternoon you are once again at leisure: options include a visit to Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park (www.saparks.org), (www.treetoptour.com) and Monkeyland

Return to Knysna late afternoon

Overnight: Knysna River Club
Bed and breakfast basis

Wednesday, 07 March Knysna – Mosselbay – Cape Town
Early morning breakfast and check out of Guest House and depart for Mossel Bay for a 3-hour morning safari (at 09h00) at Botlierskop Game Lodge (www.botlierskop.co.za) .

Botlierskop is a well stocked, free roaming private game reserve, which gives visitors the opportunity to view African wildlife from the safety of 4x4 vehicles, in its natural habitat.

Rhino's, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, bontebuck and 26 more species, make up a total of more than 1800 animals.

We are also proud of our relationship with the IFAW, which enabled us to assist in the rescue of 4 African lions, which are also seen during the game drive.

The meandering rivers, forest-areas, valleys, mountain tops and plateaus, ensure an
adventurous scenic 4x4 route, with steep up and down hills.

This afternoon depart for Cape Town, arriving late afternoon.
 

The Cape's finest wines await you