3 Day Garden Route Highlights and Safari with Private Transfers

Day 1: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn

1. 2h
   Begin with a pickup from your central Cape Town hotel, and then travel in a private vehicle to the Western Cape. Gaze out at the awe-inspiring scenery along Route 62, which meanders through the desert region of Klein Karoo as well as countryside and coastal areas from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. The journey takes between five to six hours, but several stops are factored in so you can stretch your legs, take photos and eat. After venturing through the landscape of rugged plains and towering cliffs, stop in Oudtshoorn, the region’s principle town, so-called ‘ostrich capital,’ and your base for the night.
2. Cango Caves
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   Drop your bags at your accommodation, to enjoy a visit to Cango Caves for a tour into the depths of the caves and wander along the subterranean pathways, admiring towering stalactite and stalagmite formations. Your evening is then spent at your leisure, perhaps discovering the nightlife and restaurants of Oudtshoorn.
   
   == Overnight in Oudsrnoon: Comfort stay > 88 Barron van Rheede guesthouse or
   ask about the Luxury upgrade > Hlangana lodge

Day 2: Oudtshoorn – Sedgefield/ Knysna

1. Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Check out of your Oudtshoorn accommodation in the morning, and take part in an optional orphaned Elephant Observation in Nature experience (own expense) at a nearby reserve as you join a ranger and walk alongside these gentle giants in their natural environment. Their parents were poached in the Kruger National Park, and in efforts to keep this family together; the herd was hand-reared and now roam in the vast Cango Valley at the Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve. Every morning and late afternoon, they eagerly report to the waterhole to enjoy the meetup with their human caregivers. Visitors are welcome to join and observe these loveable creatures’ caring nature in the wild Karoo setting from a reasonable distance.
2. Garden Route National Park
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   Relax on a scenic coastal drive, enjoying views of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s Valley, before arriving at Bloukrans Bridge, one of the world’s highest bungee sites. Standing 709 feet (216 meters) above the Bloukrans River, the bridge is the perfect place to face your fears with an optional bungee jump (own expense). Alternatively, set your adrenaline rushing by watching the jumpers take the leap instead. If jumping of bridges is not for you, rather explore the nearby Tsitsikamma National Park with a short easy hike to the surrounding forests.
3. Kaaiman's Adventures
   30m · Admission ticket included
   After a leisurely journey along Route 62 to the Wilderness area, take to the water on a 1- to 2-hour canoe ride with a local guide, and paddle along a calm river that winds its way through verdant forests.
4. Sedgefield
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   Then, travel to the coastal town of Sedgefield area, check in to your overnight accommodation and spend the evening as you wish. Perhaps go for a dip in the Indian Ocean and then watch the sun slip behind the horizon.
   
   Overnight in Sedgefield: Comfort stay > PiliPili beach house

Day 3: Knysna/Sedgefield – Cape Town

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Depart from your accommodation in the morning and begin the journey back to Cape Town, stopping along the way to enjoy most of your activities of the tour your last day of adventure. Arrive first at a private game reserve for a 2-hour 4x4 game drive to see some most of Africa’s famous Big Five. Look out for African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions and rhinos. Giraffes, antelopes, zebras and wildebeests are just some of the other animals you may see as well. If weather and safety allows, your guide will let you hop off the vehicle for an up close and personal encounter with nature on a tranquil 5 min bush walk to find and learn about the smaller wildlife of this coastal renosterveldt region. Then, it’s back to your private vehicle for the final leg of the return journey to Cape Town. Finish your 3-day experience with a hotel drop-off in the evening.
   
   - The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasion, run in a different order.
2. Africa Select Journeys - Hotspots 2c
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   - This private tour will run exclusively run for you. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to spend more time at the tour’s highlights that interest you the most or swop for alternative options. This is a private tour running exclusively for you or your group.
   - Do contact us during of after the booking process to let us know if you would prefer any changes to the tour and we can suggest an updated itinerary and cost estimate if there are any additional charges.

Pickup details

Hotel pickup/drop-off within 5km in Cape Town central or Stellenbosch. Pickup times are confirmed a day before the tour subject to your specific pickup address.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours / in total 1200 km route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights the area has to offer. Ideal for the young-at-heart, this trip will have you driving along the coast and inland for most of the journey with stops.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
• Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed
• According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating.
• The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasion, run in a different order.
• This is a private tour and your transfers will run exclusively for you. Scheduled activities will join groups on tour. Feel free to contact in advance to request possible changes to ensure you visit the highlights that interest you the most.
• Rates (per person) are calculated on 2 people per room sharing. If a single or uneven number of people book, the package rate will add a single supplement fee for the extra person that will overnight in a separate private ensuite room.
• Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended