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Garden Route Loerie 4 days
CAPE TOWN / PORT ELIZABETH
Monday Departures
Day 1, Monday
Cape Town / Oudtshoorn
Early departure along “Route 62” to Oudtshoorn to visit an Ostrich Ranch and an opportunity to side an ostrich. In the afternoon visit the Cango Caves one of the world’s great natural wonders. Lunch included at the Ostrich Ranch. Overnight: Hlangana Lodge or similar (L)

Day 2, Tuesday
Oudtshoorn via George / Knysna
Travel to George which is the sixth oldest town in South Africa and continue through the lakes and lagoons to Knysna. This picturesque town is also known as the “Jewel of the Garden Route”. You meet your guide again and join a tour to the Featherbed Nature Reserve which includes a ferry ride on the lagoon, a tractor drawn trailer ride to the top of the reserve, a guided nature walk and lunch. Overnight: The Knysna Log Inn or similar (B,L)

Day 3, Wednesday
Garden Route
After breakfast travel to the upmarket holiday town of Plettenberg Bay which is home to the rare Knysna forest elephant, delicate ecosystems and a bay large enough for the whales to calve and protect their young. Here we visit Monkeyland, the world’s first free roaming primate sanctuary for a walking safari. Visit Keurboom’s River mouth for an eco-river cruise. The experience includes a picnic lunch on the tranquil waters. Return to Knysna where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight: The Knysna Log Inn or similar (B,L)

Day 4, Thursday
Knysna / Port Elizabeth
Travel to the Tsitsikamma National Park. The park is internationally known for its forests. Here you join a guided tour by tractor drawn wagon or Land Rover through the breathtaking and tranquil forests of the Garden Route. Lunch is included. Continue to Port Elizabeth known as the “Friendly City”, set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay. (B,L)

Not Included:
All airfares and airport taxes, All other meals, All excursions and entrances other than stated above, Items of a personal nature such as tips, beverages, laundry, etc.

Garden Route Loerie
Land Only
per person

Single
Supplement

01 Dec '07 - 30 Nov '08
$1030
$140

 

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Garden Route Tropicana 5 days
CAPE TOWN / PORT ELIZABETH
Departures: Every Wednesday from Cape Town
Day 1, Wednesday
Cape Town / Oudtshoorn
Depart from Cape Town traveling via Montagu. Enter the "Little Karoo" and continue to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich feather capital of the world. Overnight: Oudtshoorn (D)

Day 2, Thursday
Oudtshoorn / Knysna
After breakfast visit the Cango Caves and a guided tour of an ostrich show farm. The drive continues through the Wilderness Lakes area to Knysna. Here you have time to explore the town. Overnight: Knysna (B)

Day 3, Friday
Knysna
This morning enjoy a lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head and a walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Knysna (B, L)
Day 4, Saturday
Knysna / Port Elizabeth
After breakfast depart Knysna to the Tsitsikamma Forest. Continue to Port Elizabeth where you check into your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5, Sunday
Knysna / Port Elizabeth
After breakfast you are transferred to the airport for your flight (cost not included) to Durban. Upon arrival in Durban you are transferred to your hotel. (B)

Not Included:
All airfares and airport taxes, All other meals, All excursions and entrances other than stated above, Items of a personal nature such as tips, beverages, laundry, etc.
Garden Route Tropicana
Land Only
per person

Single
Supplement

01 Dec '07 - 30 Nov '08
$1169
$275

Also available in the reverse direction.

 

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Classic Garden Route and Winelands
6 days
Departures: Wednesday
Day 1, Wednesday
Cape Town / Montagu
Depart Cape Town for Stellenbosch for a visit to a wine estate and wine tasting. Travel to Montagu. Overnight: Montagu (D)

Day 2, Thursday
Montagu / Oudtshoorn
Travel to Oudtshoorn via barrydale and Ladismith and tour an ostrich show farm. Lunch included at the Ostrich farm. After lunch visit the Cango Caves. Overnight: Oudtshoorn (B,L)

Day 3, Friday
Oudtshoorn / Knysna
Drive to George via the Outeniqua pass where you have the option to board the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe train (own account, check time table) to Knysna. Board a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve for sightseeing , a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head and walk back through the Milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight: Knysna (B,L)

Day 4, Saturday
Knysna
Drive through Nature’s Valley and the Tsitsikamma Forest. Return to Knysna via Plettenberg Bay. Overnight: Knysna (B)

Day 5, Sunday
Knysna / Hermanus
Depart for Hermanus traveling via George, Mossel Bay and Swellendam. Lunch is at Swellendam and then continue to Hermarnus which is one of the worlds best shore based whale watching sites (Aug – Nov). Overnight: Hermanus (B,L)

Day 6, Monday
Hermanus / Cape Town
Travel via the coastal road to Somerset West and continue on to Cape Town arriving late in the afternoon. (B)

Classic Garden Route
and Winelands
Land Only
per person

Single
Supplement

01 Dec '07 - 30 Nov '08
$1675
$225

GARDEN ROUTE SELF DRIVE
Consider a self drive vacation of the Garden Route.
Travel Studio will arrange your car rental and hotel accommodation.

 

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