Wildlife Safari in the Garden Route

4 days
About this activity

Your tour begins around Mid-day at George Airport.

There are several options availablt to get to George.
1. You can fly from Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban. 
2. We we can arrange a door to door private road transfer from Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. 
3. here is a luxury coach service from Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

From George Airport we journey to Knysna via the Wilderness. Visit the Knysna Heads where the mighty Indian Ocean rushes in and out of the Knysna Lagoon.

Wind up the day with an optional Lagoon Cruise. This evening guests are invited to the Knysna Yacht Club for a South African Barbeque (Braai). Accommodation is in a 3/4 star Guest house or an apartment at the Knysna Waterfront. 

DAY 2 

Today we explore the Tsitsikamma region. The coastal road we follow wends it's way along steep river gorges and through dense indigenous forests and ferns.Visit the tiny settlement of Nature's Valley, one of the loveliest havens of tranquillity along the Garden Route. Our exploration of this ancient forest leads through the tangle of trees, ferns and creepers and the undisputed monarch of the forest - gigantic Outeniqua Yellowwood Trees.

Enjoy your lunch on the beach at Plettenberg Bay.

Enjoy an optional tour of Monkeyland or the Birds of Eden or Jukani Wildlife Center before departing back to Knysna. Free evening to explore the Waterfront and dine at one of the many restaurants.

DAY 3

Today we head for Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. The Route takes you through the seven passes road which winds through forests, farmlands and rivers. En Route we visit the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Home to the Big Five, you will enjoy a safari on a 4X4 open vehicle with an experienced ranger.
We stop at Mossel Bay for a boat cruise to Seal Island.

We travel over the Robinson Pass to Oudtshoorn, undisputed "ostrich capital" of the world. Our itinerary includes a visit to a fascinating Ostrich Show Farm where, amidst enormous flocks of these strange birds, we are shown their development from the one kg egg to the 100 kg adult.

 Overnight in Oudtshoorn at the Buffelsdrift Private Game Lodge.

DAY 4  

The day begins with an early morning game drive. Look out for a wide range of animals include Hippo, Elephant, Lion, Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, Buffalo, Rhino, Springbok and much more.

After Breakfast you will then visit one of the great wonders of Africa - the subterranean wonderland of Cango Caves for a tour of this vast sequence of caverns, each filled with astonishing formations of glittering stalagmites and stalactites.

We drop off our guests in the early afternoon at George Airport for your onward flight or road transport to Cape Town or Port Elizabeth.

 

Included
  • Three nights accommodation in 3 or 4 star guest Houses or safari tented lodges with daily breakfasts. Ground transportation in luxury air conditioned vehicles with chauffeur / driver. Barbecue (braai) on day 1.Entry to Cango Caves and Ostrich Ranch. Boat Cruise to Seal IslandTwo guided Safari Drives.Tourism levies and sales tax.
Not included
  • Lunches and two dinners Optional Activities Alcoholic drinks,tips and personal items Flights and transfers to and from George
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Vegetarian or Halal option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Features
Original
50% Adrenaline
50% Tourism
45% Cultural
20%
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