Some of the Highlights of this tour:

Hermanus
is famous for southern right whale watching during the southern winter and spring. The whales can be seen from the cliffs in the town centre as early as June and usually depart in early December.

Knysna
is one of the most popular destination on the Garden Route. The forest, rivers, estuary, and ocean surrounding the town are dotted with hiking trails and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The estuary opens to the ocean after passing between two large headlands, popularly known as “The Heads”. Tourists can enjoy this special scenery by sightseeing boats.

The Tsitsikamma
Section of the Garden Route National Park is situated at the heart of the picturesque tourist region known as the Garden Route. Here, visitors will see booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky shores, temperate high forest and Fynbos (indigenous plants) rolling down to the sea in an unspoilt verdant carpet. Age old rivers carve their way to the sea and wonderful marine creatures swim along the shore.

Daily Itinerary:

DAY 1

CAPE TOWN - HERMANUS - CAPE AGULHAS - MOSSEL BAY

After finish breakfast at hotel, head to Hermanus, a town on the sothern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa, is and famous for whale watching, since more than 9 kinds of whales will swim across the South African coastline. What’s more, as one of the places with highest plant diversity levels in the world, this traditional European-styled town by the sea will definitely leave you an unforgettable experience.

Then head to Cape Agulhas. Situated at the southernmost tip of the African continent, Cape Agulhas is also defined as the boundary between Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.

Then go to Mossel Bay, visit Dias Maritime Museum, built in memory of the great voyager Bartolomeu Dias who found Southern Africa. Then visit Shell Museum and Post Office Tree.

Highlights: Hermanus is famous for southern right whale watching during the southern winter and spring. The whales can be seen from the cliffs in the town centre as early as June and usually depart in early December

The Maritime Museum has exhibition displays which narrate about the history of early European sea voyagers who discovered sea routes. The local history 19th-century artifacts and 20th-century photographs are also displayed in this building. The building houses a life-size replica of the ship that was used by Bartolomeu Dias and his crew when they landed in Mossel Bay 1488.

In 1500 a sailor left a letter in a shoe, tucked in the tree. In 1501 this letter was found by Joao da Nova, who was en route to India. In this way the first post office in South Africa was founded. A special frank is used on all outgoing mail to commemorate the fact that South Africa’s first post office was this tree. The reason for the boot-shaped letterbox is that it is presumed that the first letters were left at this old tree from the 1500’s in a sailor’s boot.

Hotel: 4 Star - The Point Hotel or alternative 4-star hotel

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel buffet Lunch & Dinner: local restaurants

DAY 2

MOSSEL BAY - OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA

Head to the inner-land small town Oudtshoorn, also known as the “ostrich capital of the world”, to visit the Safari Ostrich Farm.

Head to Knysna, enjoy the amazing scenery of the well-known Heads.

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Knysna by visit Knysna Lagoon on sightseeing boats.

Highlights: At the Safari Ostrich Farm, tourists will not only get to know ostrich-relevant knowledge, but also have a chance to catch the massive gathering of these giant birds and make intimate contacts with them.

Knysna is one of the most popular destination on the Garden Route. The forest, rivers, estuary, and ocean surrounding the town are dotted with hiking trails and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The estuary opens to the ocean after passing between two large headlands, popularly known as "The Heads". Tourists can enjoy this special scenery by sightseeing boats.

Hotel: 4 Star - Knysna Log Inn or alternative 4-star hotel 5 Star - Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa or alternative 5-star hotel

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel buffet Lunch & Dinner: local restaurants

DAY 3

KNYSNA - TSITSIKAMMA - PORT ELIZABETH

Head to Tsitsikamma National Park – the only national park situated by the coastline in South Africa. As a part of the Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma section boasts more than 100km coastline, offers unspoiled stretching beaches, beautiful forests, reefs, rivers and all kinds of indigenous fynbos. Visit Storm River and Bloukrans Bridge.

Highlights: The Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park is situated at the heart of the picturesque tourist region known as the Garden Route. Here, visitors will see booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky shores, temperate high forest and Fynbos (indigenous plants) rolling down to the sea in an unspoilt verdant carpet. Age old rivers carve their way to the sea and wonderful marine creatures swim along the shore.

The 216-metre Bloukrans Bridge is the highest commercial bungee jump from a bridge in the world and attracts adventure-seekers from all over the globe. The bridge is found along the scenic Garden Route and has to count as one of the most spectacular bungee jumps in the world. The specialists in bungee put safety first with all equipment conforming to international standards and highly trained and experienced staff ensure that you get the jump of a lifetime.

PS: Adrenalin activities such as bungee are optional items, please take your physical conditions into consideration.

Hotel: 5 Star - Radisson Blu Hotel or alternative 5-star hotel in Port Elizabeth

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel buffet Lunch & Dinner: local restaurants

DAY 4

PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG

After breakfast, visit Port Elizabeth, the southernmost large city in South Africa. With the nickname “the Friendly City” and the “the Windy City”, this place has a pleasant subtropical climate, hence beloved by beach lover as well as watersport enthusiasts.

Then head to the local airport.

Dining: Breakfast: Hotel buffet Lunch: airport

PLEASE NOTE:

The price includes expenses in regards to hotels, vehicles and dining, as well as South African in-land airfare