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Overview
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, tour of Cango Caves
3. Game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
4. Stop overs at other beautiful spots
5. Knysna Heads
6. Quays Knysna Waterfront
7. Hermanus – Whale watching (in season)
8. African Penguins – Betty’s Bay
9. Wine Tasting – 5 different wines – Benguela Cove Wine Estate
What's included
Hermanus, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Wilderness
African Penguins at Betty's Bay
Safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
Visit Cango Caves
Knysna Quays Waterfront
Breakfast
Knysna Heads
Tips
What to expect
Day 1: Depart from Cape Town and travel on the R62 wine route, the world's longest wine route. Visit Cango Caves
R 62 nel Klein Karoo
5h · Admission ticket included
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.
Cango Caves
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the world-famous Cango Caves, one of South Africa’s most remarkable natural attractions, and discover an extraordinary underground world filled with spectacular limestone formations, impressive chambers and fascinating geological features. Located near Oudtshoorn in the beautiful Klein Karoo, the Cango Caves offer visitors the opportunity to explore a natural wonder that has been shaped over millions of years. The caves are renowned for their enormous halls, narrow passages, dramatic rock formations and fascinating underground landscapes, making a visit an unforgettable highlight of any Garden Route and Klein Karoo tour.
Day 2: Visit Botlierskop Game Reserve for a 4x4 game safari and Knysna Heads
3h · Admission ticket included
Botlierskop Game Reserve Safari
Visit Botlierskop Game Reserve for an exciting open 4x4 game safari through the beautiful landscapes of the Garden Route. Enjoy a thrilling wildlife experience as you explore the reserve in search of African wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, kudus, impalas and other antelope species. With its scenic mountains, open grasslands and diverse wildlife, the reserve offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience South Africa’s natural beauty and enjoy a close-up safari adventure in a spectacular setting.
Knysna Heads
2h
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.
The Waterfront Knysna Quays
3h
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.
Day 3: Depart from Knysna and head back to Cape Town, wine tasting along the way at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
3h · Admission ticket included
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.
Hermanus Cliff Path
2h
We also stop in Hermanus for a brief tour of this beautiful coastal town. We also go whale watching (in season).
Betty's Bay
2h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up ALL Travelers from their pick up locations, 50km radius, from cruise ships, hotels, airports, etc
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
