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9 day Cape Town-Garden Route Cape Town to Port Elizabeth trough the Garden Route

  • The Garden Route begins about two hours outside Cape Town, and includes one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline, as towns such as Witsand, Stilbaai and Albertinia join the route that winds its way for some 200 km via George, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Knysna on to Plettenberg Bay, culminating in the Tstisikamma Forest - a fairyland of giant trees, ferns and bird life. Mountains crowd close to a shoreline dotted with beaches and bays, and vividly coloured wild flowers delight the eye. Between Heidelberg and Storms River, the Garden Route runs parallel to a coastline featuring lakes, mountains, tall indigenous forests, amber-coloured rivers and golden beaches. Meandering trails are followed by hikers, the forests invite long, leisurely drives, and the lakes and rivers lend themselves to swimming boating and fishing. A wide range of leisure options, spectacular scenery and a mild climate guarantee an unforgettable holiday experience when visiting the Garden Route in South Africa. The region provides a stirring study in contrasts. The delightful town of George, known as "The Gateway to the Garden Route", graces a coastal plateau in a fertile area of lush greenery at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains. Oudtshoorn, "Capital of the Klein Karoo", is set in a semi-arid valley, providing the ideal habitat for ostriches which are farmed here on a grand scale. The Garden Route stretches on the southern coast from Heidelberg to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River. It’s a nook of the country that offers inspiration to writers and artists whose presence gives the Garden Route a trendy flavour. It is also a top priority of many a foreign visitor. The coastal drive links a series of charming towns interspersed with natural beauty.
Wilderness, Garden Route South Africa
  • Day 1 / Itinerary: Guests arrive at Cape Town International where you will be met by a Kanabo Safari staff member. From here you will be transferred to your accommodation in the Cape Town V&A Waterfront. Rest of day spent at accommodation relaxing and re-cooperating from your flights.
  • Accommodation: Protea Hotel / Breakwater Lodge / Cape Town
  • Meal plan: Dinner at a restaurant with a briefing of your upcoming trip
Cape Town / Camps Bay / Boulders beach penguins
Cape Point Nature Reserve and Table Mountain Cable car
  • Day 3 / Itinerary: Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we depart for a full day exploring the other side of Cape Town and surrounds, the Winelands. This will include Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl. We visit 3 wineries for some wine tasting and lunch as well as travel trough this beautiful and historical part of South Africa. Late afternoon drop off at your hotel. The hotel has a very good restaurant where you can have dinner
  • Accommodation: Protea Hotel, Dorpshuis, Stellenbosch
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Cape Winelands
  • Day 4 / Itinerary: Breakfast at the hotel. Today we travel via Paarl and Worcester to Aquila Private Game Reserve, ± 2hrs. Midday we will arrive at Aquila where after welcome drinks you will be booked into your room. Underneath is a program of your stay at Aquilla.
  • 12h30 - Welcome drinks at Aquila
  • 12h30 – 14h00 - Buffet Lunch
  • 14h00 – Check inn to Room OR Cottage
  • 15h00 – Eco-Synergy Tour-enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee and learn about Aquila’s innovative
  • 15h30 – 2hr to 3hr Game Drive
  • 19h00 – Buffet Dinner
  • 07h00 – Game Drive
  • 08h30 – 10h30 - Buffet Breakfast
  • 10h00 – Check Out
  • Acommodation: Aquila Game Reserve
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Aquilla Private Game Reserve
  • Day 5 / Itinerary: Early morning game drive ±2 hours. Back to Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we start our day travelling via some Karoo landscapes to the coastal town of Mossel Bay . Late afternoon we arrive at our accommodation. Dinner for your own account at a restaurant in the complex.
  • Accommodation:  Diaz Hotel, Mossel Bay
  • Meal plan: Breakfast
Mossel Bay
Diaz Hotel Mossel Bay
  • Day 6 / Itinerary: After breakfast we take the road to Oudtshoorn via the Robinson Pass. Our first stop is at world renowned Cango Caves and afterwards we go to Cango Wildlife Ranch. Some more spectacular scenery takes us the the coastal town of Knysna where you will be taken to your accommodation overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Afternoon spent in Knysna. Dinner at a restaurant in town.
  • Accommodation: Abalone Lodges
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Cango Caves
Abalone Lodges, Knysna
Arial photos of Knysna
  • Day 7 / Itinerary: Breakfast at the lodge. Today we spend the full day in this area exploring what is probably the most scenic sight in Southern Africa and the heart of the Garden Route. An area full of beauty, heritage and culture. We will be driving mountain passes, quint little coastal town, Tsitikamma National Park and much more. Late afternoon to our accommodation. Dinner at a restaurant in the park.
  • Accommodation: Storms River Mouth Rest Camp in Garden Route National Park
  • Meal plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Storms River Camp / Garden Route National Park
  • Day 8 / Itinerary: We depart early morning from the park and stop for breakfast at The Storms River Bridge, one of the highest in Southern Africa. As we head for the Addo Elephant National Park, we will be travelling trough more spectacular scenery and nature. In the afternoon we arrive in the park and after booking into the park and our accommodation, we head of to spend the rest of the afternoon on game drive. Dinner will be a traditional South African braai (barbecue) prepared by your guide.
  • Accommodation: Addo Elephant park / Main Camp
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
  • Day 9 / Itinerary: Today we spend the day in the park on morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Accommodation: Addo Elephant park / Main Camp
  • Meal plan: Packed Breakfast, dinner.
  • Day 10 / Itinerary: Breakfast at the restaurant in the park. After breakfast we depart for Port Elizabeth and your drop off at the airport for your flight to your next destination. End of service
Price per person: (1-2) US$ 2760.00 (2-3) US$ 1965.00 (3-5) US$ 1890.00 (5-10) US$ 1700.00

take note

  • price based on not less than ZAR 14.50 to the US$
  • price based on per per sharing / single supplement add 20% to the price
your safari includes
  • all transport, accommodation, meals and activities as per itinerary
  • driver/guide with vehicle to suit group size, for duration of trip
  • entries to all parks and amenities
your safari excludes
  • any items of a personal nature and personal insurances
  • all alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and bottle water
  • use of laundry, mini-bars, room service and telephones at places of accommodation
  • flights to and from arrival and departure destinations (Kanabo Safaris can assist with this)
  • VISA’s where applicable
  • Optional activities and meals indicated as "for own account" in the itinerary
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