Places you will visit: This package includes: Mossel Bay, Wilderness, George, Knysna, Tstsikamma, Port Elizabeth
Suitability: For guests looking to enjoy the splendour of the magnificent Garden Route.
Day 1: Cape Town to Mossel Bay
Depart Cape Town and get an early start to make the most of your day as you drive along the N2 highway towards Mossel Bay. In the late morning you can stop at Sir Lowry’s Pass and enjoy panoramic views of the Cape Peninsula.
Lunch is a quaint affair as you stop in Swellendam and enjoy lunch in this historic town known for its Cape Dutch architecture.
In the afternoon you will arrive in Mossel Bay where you can visit the Diaz Museum Complex to learn about the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias or explore the Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse for stunning coastal views of Mossel Bay.
You will spend the night at a hotel in Mossel Bay with sea views and 4-star facilities and amenities.
Day 2: Mossel Bay to Wilderness
After a nourishing breakfast you will set off for George. Drive up through the spectacular Outeniqua Pass with beautiful vistas before stopping for lunch in George. Explore the town and enjoy a meal at one of the local cafes.
You will arrive in Wilderness, one of the gems of the Garden Route. Visit the Map of Africa viewpoint for a unique perspective of the landscape. Relax at Wilderness Beach or take a canoe trip on the Touw River before settling in to your accommodation which has magnificent views of the river, sea and lush greenery of the Wilderness.
Day 3: Knysna
After breakfast on the deck enjoying the goregous views you will pack up and set off for Kynsa. Stop at the Knysna Heads for iconic views of the ocean and lagoon the enjoy fresh seafood at one of the Knysna waterfront restaurants.
After lunch take a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon to Featherbed Nature Reserve. Visit the Knysna Elephant Park or explore the town’s art galleries and shops before settling into your Knysna accommodation overlooking the Knysna Lagoon.
Day 4: Knysna to Port Elizabeth
On the final day of your highlights of the Garden Route tour you will have a tasty breakfast before driving to Tsitsikamma. Stop at Storms River Bridge for incredible views and photo opportunities. Explore the Tsitsikamma National Park. Optional activities include hiking to the suspension bridge or a canopy tour.
After a leisurely lunch continue along the Garden Route towards Port Elizabeth for your onward travel arrangements.
Please note this tour is flexible and the duration can be extended. Speak to one of our expert Garden Route destination experts to plan your itinerary.
