Garden Route

Option 1: Queens Hotel, Protea Hotel Kysna Quays, Tsitsikamma Village Inn.
Option 2: Protea Hotel Kysna Quays, Queens Hotel and Oude Werf
Option 3: La Plume Guest House, Protea Hotel Kysna Quays, And Misty Waves Hotel

Option 1: Queens Hotel, Protea Hotel Kysna Quays, Tsitsikamma Village Inn.

Queens Hotel
	The Queen's Hotel is nestled in the heart of Oudtshoorn, South Africa. It is the third oldest hotel in South Africa and was built in 1880. Skilfully renovated using only the finest materials, the Queen's Hotel offers colonial style accommodation and service that is reminiscent of a by-gone era.We offer forty stylishly decorated en-suite double bedrooms providing individually remote controlled air-conditioning, television with DSTV & direct dial telephone
Protea Hotel Kysna Quays
	One of the best hotel locations in South Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a spectacular perspective of the popular coastal town of Knysna. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the Garden Route and offers you a unique GUEST experience with premium accommodation accentuated with scenic beauty and natural surrounds. Renowned as the perfect holiday destination, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is set on the Knysna Quays Waterfront with the lagoon at your doorstep. This stylish property is suited to both leisure and business travellers alike with sheer comfort assured. Facing the warm Indian Ocean through the Knysna Heads, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers a tranquil stay in spacious rooms overlooking the magical Knysna lagoon and the historical train station
Tsitsikamma Village Inn
	The magical Tsitsikamma Village Inn, is a privately owned and managed hotel, originally established in 1946. Close to the Tsitsikamma National Park at Storms River Mouth, the hotel consists of 49 free-standing rooms, village-style, where each cottage is individually decorated and has its own garden matching the specific colonial building style found in the Garden Route.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Port Elizabeth to Knysna
Head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian Ocean coastline and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests. You’ll arrive at your hotel in Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. The afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore the town.
Overnight: Knysna

Day 2: Knysna
After a leisurely start, with time to enjoy the shops and atmosphere of this quaint town, you’ll join a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to experience panoramic views of the town and lagoon and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch.
Overnight: Knysna

Day 3: Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. You’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Late afternoon you will travel to your hotel in time to check in and relax before dinner.
Overnight: Oudtshoorn

Day 4: Oudtshoorn to Stellenbosch
After breakfast, travel through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before continuing to Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. Then finally onto Slettenbosch, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Stellenbosch

Day 5: Stellenbosch to Cape Town
Enjoy breakfast. Afterward you'll have the opportunity for a wine tasting before travelling to Cape Town, where the tour ends.
Guests may be dropped off, on request, at Cape Town International Airport

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Option 2: Protea Hotel Kysna Quays, Queens Hotel and Oude Werf

Protea Hotel Kysna Quays
	One of the best hotel locations in South Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a spectacular perspective of the popular coastal town of Knysna. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the Garden Route and offers you a unique GUEST experience with premium accommodation accentuated with scenic beauty and natural surrounds. Renowned as the perfect holiday destination, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is set on the Knysna Quays Waterfront with the lagoon at your doorstep. This stylish property is suited to both leisure and business travellers alike with sheer comfort assured. Facing the warm Indian Ocean through the Knysna Heads, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers a tranquil stay in spacious rooms overlooking the magical Knysna lagoon and the historical train station
Queens Hotel
	The Queen's Hotel is nestled in the heart of Oudtshoorn, South Africa. It is the third oldest hotel in South Africa and was built in 1880. Skilfully renovated using only the finest materials, the Queen's Hotel offers colonial style accommodation and service that is reminiscent of a by-gone era.We offer forty stylishly decorated en-suite double bedrooms providing individually remote controlled air-conditioning, television with DSTV & direct dial telephone
Oude Werf
	Established in 1802, Oude Werf is South Africa's oldest and most historic hotel and has defined hospitality and fine dining for centuries. Our guests enjoy the wonders of the Cape Winelands from the repose of our luxurious accommodation, situated in the historical core of the university town of Stellenbosch, only 50km from Cape Town, 25km from the sea and surrounded by beautiful mountains. Stellenbosch is famous as the premier wine region of South Africa. Located on vibrant Church Street, Oude Werf retains the graceful ambience of Georgian style throughout. Soft hues and antique furniture have been tastefully aligned with the comforts of modern living to create a calm haven from which to base your exploration of Stellenbosch.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Depart Cape Town and travel through the ‘Little Karoo’ and Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. En route, stop off in the town of Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before continuing to Oudtshoorn, the “ostrich feather capital” and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Tour an Ostrich Farm on arrival. [D]
Overnight: Oudtshoorn

Day 2: Oudtshoorn
Tour the Cango Caves, before ascending the Swartberg Mountains via the world renowned Swartberg Pass (weather permitting). Explore Sandstone formations dating back more than 300 million years. Enjoy the full splendour of “fynbos” species ranging from proteas to “pin cushions”. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Oudtshoorn

Day 3: Oudtshoorn to Knysna
After breakfast, travel over the scenic Outeniqua Pass to George, the administrative hub of the Garden Route area and then onto Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch.
Overnight: Knysna

Day 4: Knysna
After a leisurely breakfast, drive through the Tsitsikamma Forests, continuing to Bloukrans Bridge, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Explore this breathtaking stretch of the Garden Route, where mountains, indigenous forests, deep gorges, and lush vegetation hug the rugged coastline of cliffs and sandy beaches. Here is an abundance of indigenous flora, ancient yellowwood trees and magnificent fynbos plants. In the afternoon you’ll return to Knysna, via Plettenberg Bay, originally christened "Bahia Formosa" (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers. The highlight of the area is undoubtedly the rivers, beaches and the bay with its ideal conditions for all facets of watersports, including sailing in the safe waters of the Bay, superb rock and surf fishing and scuba diving spots.
Overnight: Knysna

Day 5: Knysna to Hermanus
Today, begin the first leg of the return journey. Travel via George and Mossel Bay to the picturesque Cape Dutch town of Swellendam, where lunch will be enjoyed. This charming town was founded in 1745 at the foot of the Langeberg Mountain Range and is famous for its youngberries, eclectic architecture and National Parks, as well as outdoor activities. Our journey further continues to the seaside resort of Hermanus, known as the heart of the whale route, offering the best land based whale watching (Aug-Nov) in the world.
Overnight: Hermanus

Day 6: Hermanus to Cape Town
After a leisurely breakfast depart Hermanus and continue to Somerset West, travelling via the scenic coastal road to Gordon's Bay. This is a spectacular route with steep cliffs and lovely coves. Locals label it as the Helderberg areas own "Chapman's Peak" drive and the route offers amazing views over False Bay. Travel to the Stellenbosch area, set within the scenic Cape Winelands. This “Heart of Cape Heritage and hospitality” is a gracious blend of old Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture. A wine tasting will be enjoyed, before travelling to Cape Town, where the tour ends on arrival..
Guests may disembark, on request, at Cape Town International Airport.

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Option 3: La Plume Guest House, Protea Hotel Kysna Quays, And Misty Waves Hotel

La Plume Guest House
	La Plume is a 1902 Victorian homestead on a working ostrich, alfalfa and vine farm. Set in the tranquil Olifantsrivier Valley it demands spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains. It is a place of rejuvenation. It is an unexpected oasis. It is a place of opulent indulgence.
Protea Hotel Kysna Quays
	One of the best hotel locations in South Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a spectacular perspective of the popular coastal town of Knysna. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the Garden Route and offers you a unique GUEST experience with premium accommodation accentuated with scenic beauty and natural surrounds. Renowned as the perfect holiday destination, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is set on the Knysna Quays Waterfront with the lagoon at your doorstep. This stylish property is suited to both leisure and business travellers alike with sheer comfort assured. Facing the warm Indian Ocean through the Knysna Heads, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers a tranquil stay in spacious rooms overlooking the magical Knysna lagoon and the historical train station
Misty Waves Hotel
	Hermanus Western Cape, South Africa. The impressive boutique hotel is situated in the best land-based whale-watching destination in the world – Hermanus a charming coastal village in The Cape Whale Coast or Overstrand. Accommodation at our hotel offers you absolute luxury, comfort and tranquility; and five star service.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Travel through Montagu, a historic spa town, and the ‘Little Karoo’. Enjoy a wine tasting, along Route 62, known as “The World’s Longest Wine Route”. In the town of Barrydale, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before continuing to Oudtshoorn, the “ostrich feather capital” and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry.
Overnight: Oudtshoorn

Day 2: Oudtshoorn
This morning you’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour, before visiting the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. In the afternoon you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch (optional & for own account), the oldest and biggest cheetah contact centre worldwide, offering visitors interaction with hand reared cheetahs.
Overnight: Oudtshoorn

Day 3: Oudtshoorn to Knysna
After breakfast continue over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building, said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Victoria Bay, a beautiful cove enclosed by cliffs, to Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort with beautiful beaches. In the afternoon you’ll reach Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route.
Overnight: Knysna

Day 4: Knysna
After a leisurely breakfast you’ll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees.
Overnight: Knysna

Day 5: Knysna to Tsitsikamma
Travel to Plettenberg Bay, the jewel of the Garden Route, before continuing to Bloukrans Bridge, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline with spectacular sea and landscapes, a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate high forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.
Overnight: Tsitsikamma area

Day 6: Tsitsikamma to Port Elizabeth
Head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest and Jeffrey’s Bay, home to the perfect wave! With its unique combination of beautiful beaches, endless summers, abundant shells, white gold (calamari) and relaxed lifestyle, it’s no wonder Jeffrey’s Bay has become world renown. We continue further to Port Elizabeth, known as the “friendly city”, with its wonderful climate. Enjoy a city orientation tour of Port Elizabeth, where the tour ends.
Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport

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