GARDEN ROUTE SELF DRIVE DAY 1: Cape Town to Hermanus (127km) has stunning lakes and forests to explore. Head east via Strand, along the Indian Ocean Overnight at Protea Knysna Quays.
DURATION: 6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS shoreline to Hermanus; the world’s best spot for land-based whale watching. Southern DAY 4: Knysna to Plettenberg Bay (35km)
Right Whales visit every year from May to After a short hop to Plettenberg Bay, relax in Drive along the stunning coastal route of
December and often come within 10m of the this exclusive resort or explore the magnifi cent
the Garden Route and encounter the great coast. Hermanus also offers great beaches and Tsitsikamma Forest, home to giant Yellowwood
outdoors with all its delights. mountain walks. Overnight at Les Baleines. trees. Overnight at NH Plettenberg Bay.
PRIVATE GAME RESERVE EXTENSION DAY 2: Hermanus to Mossel Bay (265km) DAY 5: Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth
Continue your adventure by adding a visit After breakfast, drive to Mossel Bay, considered (235km)
to one of the Eastern Cape’s private game to be the start of the Garden Route. The town Travel over the Storms River Bridge and take a SOUTH AFRICA
reserves on to your itinerary. We recommend is situated on a spectacular peninsula and is break at the popular holiday resort of Jeffrey’s 138
you stay at least two nights to really make the famous for its beaches and coastal cuisine. Bay on your way to Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s 139
most of this thrilling opportunity. See opposite Overnight at Protea Hotel Mossel Bay. friendly city. Overnight at Marine Hotel Protea.
for details.
DAY 3: Mossel Bay to Knysna (180km) GARDEN ROUTE SELF DRIVE
Take a detour to Oudtshoorn to visit the Cango VALID PRICE PER PERSON
Caves before travelling via the spectacular 01 MAY 08 – 30 JUN 08 From £249
Outeniqua mountain pass to George, then Price includes fi ve nights’ accommodation including breakfast and six days’
on to Knysna. The famous lagoon offers many economy car hire with standard cover. Prices are per person based on twin share.
watersports and the Wilderness National Park Please note, prices shown do not include one way drop-off fee for the car hire, which is R800 (payable locally).
THE MAGICAL GARDEN DAY 1: Cape Town to Wilderness DAY 3: Wilderness to Port Elizabeth
ROUTE ESCORTED TOUR Take a last look at Table Mountain as you head Continue via the millionaires’ playground of for the heart of the Winelands; the historic town Plettenberg Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest to
of Stellenbosch. Stroll through the streets, past see the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden.DURATION: 3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS
historical architecture and visit Oom Samie At the scenic Storms River mouth, gaze in
se Winkel, Stellenbosch’s fi rst trading store. awe at the scenery as you cross the Storms
DEPARTS: DAILY Travelling via Franschhoek, arrive in Montagu River Bridge. Travel via the high forests of the
for lunch at Mimosa Lodge. Continue through Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Groot River
This highly recommended tour is short the Little Karoo and the Tradouw Pass to Passes and Bloukrans to arrive in Port Elizabeth,
enough to fi t into even the tightest of Mossel Bay and on to the seaside paradise where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or at
itineraries but long enough to ensure you resort of Wilderness. Two nights at Protea Hotel Port Elizabeth Airport to continue your itinerary.
capture the essence of South Africa’s Wilderness Resort.
Garden Route. The highlights are
Featherbed nature Reserve on Knysna’s DAY 2: Outeniqua and Knysna Board the famous Outeniqua Choo Tjoe
West Head, Historic Mossel Bay and the and travel to Knysna, then embark on the
Ocean Safari, where you may just be Featherbed Nature Reserve’s ferry for a nature
lucky and spot a dolphin or whale. trail and lunch. The day’s adventure ends with
a scenic drive back to Wilderness.
This tour can also start in Port Elizabeth and THE MAGICAL GARDEN ROUTE ESCORTED TOUR
fi n ish in Cape Town. PRICE PER PERSON From £379
Air-conditioned transport with English speaking driver/guide. Accommodation
and meals as specifi ed. Prices include accommodation as specifi ed, breakfast
and transport.
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