Tour Itinerary
The Garden Route is a piece of paradise along the south-eastern coast of South Africa. Set your sense of adventure free by exploring the unspoilt beaches up to J'bay - a surfing hotspot, forest wonderlands and abundant wildlife in this untamed wilderness.
Tour route
Depart from CAPE TOWN > OUDTSHOORN > JEFFREYS BAY > WILDERNESS > return to CAPE TOWN
Highlights
- SCENIC ROUTE 62 - Along South Africa's famous country road you'll capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, rugged Karoo plains, vineyards and orchards.
- CANGO CAVES ADVENTURE TOUR - Follow passageways that lead to vast halls deep underground.
- OSTRICH FARM TOUR - Learn more about the ostrich and the brave gets a chance to ride on an ostrich's back (weight limits)
OVERNIGHT in OUDTSHOORN
- ELEPHANT WALK & RIDE- (Optional with extra cost) Fall in love with these giant and lovable creatures. Learn about the elephants' background, behaviour and character as you touch, feed, walk hand-in-trunk and even ride on it's back.
- TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK - Spend time in paradise as we explore the dramatic coastal and forest landscapes. Walk along forest trails to a suspension bridge.
OVERNIGHT in JEFFREYS BAY
- BEACH TIME & SHOPPING in J'BAY - Go for an early morning surf or just chill out. The backpackers hire out surf boards and wetsuits at extra cost. We will stop at the the surf factory shops for excellent deals on branded clothing.
- BLOUKRANS BUNGY JUMP - (Optional with extra costs) Face your fear and experience the world's highest bungy jump.
- KNYSNA - Nestled between forested mountains, sea and curving around a big lagoon, visit The Heads, where the sea crashes through two massive sandstone cliffs.
OVERNIGHT IN WILDERNESS AREA - Head down to the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean & take a walk along the beach.
- WILDERNESS NATIONAL PARK - Canoe along the Wilderness Lagoon for a true nature encounter.
- 4x4 GAME DRIVE - (Optional with extra cost) Search for Africa's Big5* animals from an open 4x4 vehicle in a malaria-free, private game reserve. (*unlikely to see leopards)
- Travel back to reach Cape Town area by nightfall.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from, and Drop-off at your accommodation in Cape Town areas.
- Wilderness canoeing
- Wilderness National Park entry fee
- Tsitsikamma National Park entry fee
- Cango Caves adventure tour
- Ostrich farm + Ostrich riding (minimum weight allowance)
- Friendly local driver-guide
- Transport to tour's hotspots - with licensed and insured vehicle(s)
- Accommodation for 3 nights - in DORM rooms with bunk-beds and sharing bathrooms.
UPGRADES to twin, double or single room accommodation options also available (at extra cost), but need to be pre-booked and paid in advance. Please enquire directly with us at: info@hotspots2c.co.za
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Optionals
OPTIONAL EXTRA activities available
- Game Drive (@ +/- R350 pp)
- Bloukrans bridge bungy jump (@ +/- R750 pp)
- Elephant experience (@ +/- R300 pp)
