Relish the scenic splendour of the Cape Winelands and the Klein Karoo; the mountains, lagoons, forests and beaches of the Garden Route and enjoy its many, diverse attractions on this 6 day guided journey through one of South Africa’s most treasured regions. This tour starts and ends in Cape Town.
3. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• The evocative landscapes and warm
hospitality of the Klein Karoo including a
heart-warming community visit at a farm
school
• Verdant beauty of mountains and lagoons,
and the largest continuous tracts of stately
indigenous forest
• Whale-watching and fine wines from
Hermanus to the heart of the Cape
Winelands
4. TOUR INFORMATION
• Departs: Wednesday
• Duration: 6 days/5 nights
• Includes: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners,
5 nights’ accommodation, porterage,
transport and sightseeing as specified
• Note: Minimum 2, maximum 14 guests.
School visit is subject to school being open.
Guests on this tour travel together in a
luxury vehicle with a professional guide
providing a fantastic quality holiday
experience. Guests do have a choice of
accommodation options, which may be
offered at the same hotel, or at different
hotels in the same vicinity
5. DAY 1: WED
Cape Town - Oudtshoorn
Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the “Klein Karoo” to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital
of the world. Tour an Ostrich Show Farm. Overnight at La Plume Guest House or
similar. [Dinner]
6. DAY 2: THURS
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. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at La Plume Guest House or similar.
[Breakfast, Lunch]
Oudtshoorn - Swartberg Mountains - Oudtshoorn
7. Travel over Outeniqua Pass to George, continue to Knysna and board ferry to the
Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy trailer ride to top of Western Head and walk
back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight at The Rex Hotel or similar.
[Breakfast, Lunch]
Oudtshoorn - Knysna
DAY 3: FRI
8. Travel to Plettenberg Bay before continuing to Bloukrans Bridge, currently
offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Drive
through the Tsitsikamma Forests before returning to Knysna. Overnight at The Rex
Hotel or similar. [Breakfast]
Knysna
DAY 4: SAT
9. Travel via George, Mossel Bay and Swellendam. Continue to Hermanus – world’s
best shore based whale watching sites (Aug - Nov). Overnight at Misty Waves
Hotel. [Breakfast, Dinner]
Knysna - Hermanus
DAY 5: SUN
10. Depart Hermanus via coastal road to Somerset West. Continue to Stellenbosch
for a wine tasting, before travelling to Cape Town, where the tour ends.
[Breakfast]
Guests may disembark, on request, at Cape Town International Airport.
Hermanus - Cape Town
DAY 6: MON
11. CONTACT US
Tel: +27 (0)21 460 4700
Fax: +27 (0)21 448 0003
reservations@springbokatlas.com
PO Box 819, Cape Town, 8000
Pictures courtesy of:
Cango Caves, The Featherbed Company, Oudtshoorn
Tourism, Knysna Tourism and Dreamstime
