From Cape Town: 5-Day Small-Group Garden Route Tour with B&B
The Heads, Eastern Cape
The 5-day Garden Route tour offers a delightful journey along the R62 Wine Route, offers a scenic coastal stretch and has stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and charming coastal towns
Highlights
- Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve
- 4 x 4 Game drive at Botlierskop Game Res (elephants, lions, kudus, rhino, etc..
- Visit Cango Caves. Visit Betty's bay African Penguins
- Wine tasting Benguela Cove Wine Estate
- Hermanus, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Wilderness, etc.....
Description
The 5 day itinerary
Day 1
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
- Morning: Depart from Cape Town at 8am
- Travel on the R62 Wine Route passing through the towns Worcester, Robertson, Montagu and Oudtshoorn
- Afternoon stop at Oudtshoorn for a tour of this town
- Proceed to Cango Caves. The Cango Caves:
- Frequently described as one of the great Natural Wonders of The World.
- The biggest show cave system in Africa.
- Inhabited since the Early Stone Age.
- It is South Africa’s oldest tourist attraction.
- The formations are unique: they would not have normally formed in this area and are a result of faulting.
- Overnight in Oudtshoorn at Karoo Retreat or similar
Day 2
Depart from Oudtshoorn after breakfast and head to Botlierskop Game Reserve for a 4x4 Game Drive
- 3 hour Game drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve. Botlierskop Game Reserve has the lions, elephants, rhino, kudus, buffaloes, impalas, zebras, giraffes and many more animals.
- Depart afternoon and head to Wilderness, brief tour
- Then head to Knysna
- Overnight in Knysna at the Russel Hotel or similar
Day 3
Knysna to Plettenberg Bay
- Morning: visit Robberg Nature Reserve for hiking. Robberg Nature Reserve situated 8km south of Plettenberg Bay, is not only a nature reserve, but also a World Heritage Site. Rocks from this region date back 120 million years. One of the best nature reserves in South Africa with stunning views.
- Visit white sand beaches in Pletenberg Bay
- Visit the Bloukrans bridge for the world’s highest bungy jump (optional extra)
- Visit the Knysna Heads
- Afternoon - Visit the Knysna Quays Waterfront
- Sunset boat cruise in Knysna (optional extra)
- Evening: Explore the beaches of Plettenberg Bay and dine at a local restaurant
- Overnight in Knysna at the Russel Hotel or similar
Day 4
Depart from Knysna after breakfast and head to Swellendam for a brief tour of one of South Africa’s oldest town. is a town steeped in history, surrounded by natural beauty, and renowned for its Cape Dutch architecture.
- From Swellendam we proceed to Cape Agulhas, the southern-most tip of Africa. Cape Agulhas, situated at the southernmost tip of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, maritime history, and rugged coastal landscapes. From Cape Agulhas proceed to Hermanus for the night.
- Overnight in Hermanus at a Lodge or Hotel 3 star
Day 5
Tour of Hermanus after breakfast. Excellent whale watching in season.
- Depart from Hermanus after lunch and head to Benguela Cove Wine Estate for wine tasting of 5 top different wines.
- Thereafter proceed to Betty's Bay to view the endangered African Penguins.
- Thereafter proceed on the very scenic Whale Coast Route to conclude the tour in late afternoon in Cape Town.
Includes
Inclusions
- R62 Wine Route, dubbed the World’s longest Wine Route where you get to taste different wines along the route
- Interesting stop over at Oudtshoorn
- Visit Cango Caves
- A 4x4 Game Drive in Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Robberg Nature Reserve – hiking
- Knysna Heads
- Quays Knysna Waterfront
- Plettenberg Bay – white sandy beaches
- Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and world highest bungy jump – optional $50-00
- Cape Agulhas, southernmost tip of Africa
- Hermanus – Whale watching (in season)
- African Penguins – Betty’s Bay
- Wine Tasting – 5 different wines – Benguela Cove Wine Estate
- Accommodation 4 nights bed & breakfast hotel/lodge
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve, a 4x4 game drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve, visiting Cango Caves and Betty's Bay African Penguins, wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate, and stops in Hermanus, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, and Wilderness.
The tour departs from Cape Town, traveling eastward through the Eastern Cape region, with overnight stays in towns such as Oudtshoorn and Plettenberg Bay.
The tour is designed for travelers looking for an intimate group experience, generally suitable for adults and older children interested in outdoor activities and wildlife.
The Garden Route and Eastern Cape can be visited year-round, but spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for hiking and wildlife viewing.
The hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve typically lasts a few hours, offering coastal trails with views of seals and marine life.
Yes, the tour includes bed and breakfast accommodation throughout the 5 days in various towns along the Garden Route.
Yes, the tour features a 4x4 game drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve where you can see elephants, lions, rhinos, and other African wildlife.
Wine tasting is included at Benguela Cove Wine Estate, showcasing wines from the region along the Garden Route.
Bring comfortable hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a camera, and any personal items needed for daily excursions and game drives.
Check the official websites of attractions like Cango Caves and Botlierskop Game Reserve for current opening hours and visitor information.
