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Cape Town - Hermanus - Oudtshoorn - Knysna - Stormsriver - Port Elizabeth

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The tour operates all year round with a minimum of two persons. For single travelers who would like to do this as a private tour please contact us for a quotation.

Please note that the tour starts with a full-day tour of the city and its surrounds. Meet and greet can be organized as well as the first nights’ accommodation and transfer to your hotel. Please contact us if you require these services.

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Day 1: Cape Town - Hermanus, 150km

We depart from Cape Town and take the beautiful coastal drive (Clarens drive) towards Hermanus. The route is well-known for its natural beauty, white sandy beaches, majestic mountains, a rich diversity in plant life and excellent wines. We visit beautiful waterfalls and learn about the indigenous flora at Harold Porter Nature Reserve.

During whale season there are several opportunities to spot whales from the numerous vantage points along Hermanus’ elevated rocky coastline (the best land-based viewing point in the world for whale–watching). We conclude the day with wine tasting at one of the well known estates in the Hemel en Aarde valley (meaning – “Heaven and Earth”) followed by a drive up the mountain for a majestic view over Hermanus and the spectacular Walker Bay.

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Day 2: Hermanus - Oudtshoorn, 350km

This is a day of changing landscapes and beautiful contrasts. We leave the coastal areas and travel towards the Klein Karoo. Klein meaning “small” and Karoo is an old Khoi San word meaning “Land of thirst”. We travel through the third oldest town in South Africa, Swellendam and cross into the Klein Karoo via the very scenic Tradouw pass. Keep your eyes open for the Blue crane, South Africa’s national bird which is known to be found in this area.

This route brings you to the famous Route62, known as the longest wine route in the world! Crossing the beautiful Huisrivier pass with its magnificent geological rock formations we head into Calitzdorp, well known as the Port Capital of South Africa. We stop at Boplaas wine estate for port tasting. A short drive brings you to the feather capital of the world, Oudtshoorn, where we will spend the night.

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Day 3: Oudsthoorn and surrounds 60km

We will be spending the day around the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, which is situated between the spectacular Swartberg and Outeniqua passes. We visit one of the many ostrich show farms in the area and learn about this fascinating bird, which played such a big economic role in this town. The tranquil Schoemanshoek Valley leads us to the world renowned Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn’s oldest and most popular attraction.

To date three systems of limestone caverns have been discovered and a part of these magical caves will be explored by us! We end our day with a late-afternoon drive up the Swartberg pass, with its soaring cliff walls and rock formations, a truly spectacular world heritage site!

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Day 4: Oudtshoorn - Knysna 150km

This morning you have time to explore Oudtshoorn a little further, either participating in one of the many optional activities or a bit of free time in this town with its numerous museums, interesting architectural relics and National monuments. The road from Oudshoorn towards the Garden Route leads us to the spectacular Outeniqua pass!

After a brief photo stop we travel through George and the winding Kaaimans pass, towards the beautiful coastal town of Wilderness, which is well known for its un-spoilt sandy beaches. We head for one of South Africa’s favourite towns, Knysna, where you have a bit of time to explore the waterfront and optional oyster tasting, before heading to our accommodation. We end the day with a relaxing, late-afternoon sunset boat-cruise on the Knysna estuary.

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Day 5: Knysna - Stormsriver 100km

The lush vegetation, mountains, lagoons, rivers, beaches and sea combine to make the Garden Route a visual treat. We leave Knysna and travel further along the coast, passing pretty coastal towns and picturesque estuaries. On the other side of Plettenberg Bay the Bloukrans Bridge crosses a deep ravine, which is the site of the world’s highest bungy, a full 216m in height. We stop at the viewpoint for a look at this spectacular site, and an optional bungy jump.

Another 20km brings us to one of South Africa’s national parks, Tsitsikamma National Park. Tsitsikamma means “place of the sparkling waters”. With its rugged coast, thriving indigenous forest, panoramic views and abundance of fresh water from streams, this park is a paradise to visitors. We spend the afternoon in the park, which gives you ample time for different hiking trails and taking pictures, or just relaxing at the restaurant with its views over the sea. After a short drive we arrive in the beautiful village of Stormsriver, surrounded by thriving vegetation and indigenous forests. A short walk in the forest brings us to a massive Yellow wood tree, one of the best examples of South Africa’s National Tree.

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Day 6: Stormsriver - Port Elizabeth 280km

Our first stop for the day is only a short drive away. Many impressive bridges have been built to cross the deep ravines that are found in this beautiful area. We take a stroll across the Stormsriver bridge, 140m above the riverbed!

From here a pleasant 2 hour drive takes us to the Addo Elephant National Park. We conduct a game drive in our own vehicle (open vehicle at additional cost). With luck you will also be able to spot Lion, Buffalo, Black Rhino and, much other smaller game, such as Kudu, Warthog and many bird species. The Big 5 is difficult to spot, but the landscape combined with the animals, makes this an unforgettable experience! From here a short drive takes us to historical Port Elizabeth, also known as “The Friendly City”, and we come to the end of a memorable tour.

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