Go 'slow' on this carefree exploration of the Garden Route with this week-long action-packed round trip.

Discover a piece of paradise, along the south eastern coast of South Africa, known as one of the most scenic and spectacular stretches of coastline in the world.  Wander along footpaths that wind through a wonderland of giant trees in this untamed wilderness and National Parks...

Set your sense of adventure free with optional adrenalin pumping activities like: Bungy jumping, Big 5 safari, J'Bay Surfing, Wildlife encounters, Sky diving and many more! No need to rush...with more than enough time, you will be able to enjoy and take-in every second of it!

Additional Information

Duration:  7 days | 6 nights             Tour code: GR-GO!7

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES available:  You can decide on the tour or select from the list while filling in the online booking form.  You will only PAY for these optionals on the tour.  *Optional activities are weather dependent.

• Big 5 game drive at Garden Route Game Lodge @ R350 pp
• Surfing or Surf lessons
• Surfboards and wetsuits can be hired at Jeffreys Bay
• Elephant experience @ R 292,50 pp
• Skydiving @ R1600 pp
• Bungy Jumping @ R960 pp
• Canopy tour & lunch @ R450 pp // Waterfall Zipline Tour @ R350 pp
• Tiger cub encounter @ R300 pp
• Cheetah encounter @ R160 pp
• Paragliding @ from R450 - R550 pp
• Beach horse riding @ from R200 - R400 pp
• Diving with crocodiles @ R280 pp
• Python Encounter @ R60 pp

DAY 1 >  CAPE TOWN > MOSSEL BAY

• Game drive - Spot Africa's Big 5 in their natural habitat; on an authentic 2 hour safari from the safety of a 4x4 vehicle.  (Optional with extra cost) (unlikely to see leopards ) - If you don't want to do the game drive, then you can spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.
• Mossel Bay - Arrive in this coastal town by the late afternoon.  Board the stationary Santos Train on the edge of the beach and watch the waves from your compartment/ bedroom window.

DAY 2 >  MOSSEL BAY  >  TSITSIKAMMA

•  Wilderness National Park - Canoe on the Wilderness lagoon, glide over the water in a pure nature encounter.  You'll also have a option to soar above the spectacular Garden Route coastline in a tandem Paragliding experience. (Optional with extra cost)
• Knysna - This popular holiday town with a lively buzz lies between forested mountains and the sea, curving around a big lagoon.  Lunch stop is at The Heads, where the sea crashes through two massive sandstone cliffs.
• Nature's Valley - We stop for a coffee-break on this wide, sandy beach that stretches far into the distance.  Optional swim in the warmer Indian Ocean. 

DAY 3 >  TSITSIKAMMA area

• Tsitsikamma National Park - Spend time in paradise as we explore the marine reserve with its unique combination of dramatic coastal and forest landscapes. Walk along forest trails to a suspension bridge and find a quiet spot from where to absorb this unimaginable beauty.
• Bloukrans Bungy Jump - Face your fear and jump from the world's highest commercial bungy jump or watch the adrenaline junkies as they scream through the air. (Optional with extra cost)
• Canopy tour - The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour is a unique eco-wilderness adventure that takes place in the magnificent Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest. The canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 30 meters above the forest floor.  The scenery and bird life is spectacular and professional guides provide interesting facts about the forest ecology during the 2 - 3 hours.  (Optional with extra cost )   You also have a choice to do a WaterFall Zipline Tour to slide across 3 beautiful waterfalls surrounded by the indigenous forest. (Optional with extra cost)  If you don't want to do the canopy or zipline tour  - then you will have the afternoon at leisure in the Tsitsikamma National park where you can do many forest walks or just relax!

DAY 4 >  TSITSIKAMMA > JEFFREY's BAY

• Surfing and Shopping - Leaving for J'bay at the rest of our adventure. Ready to hit the waves in one of the five most famous surfing destinations in the world.  Surf boards and wetsuits can be hired (Optional with extra cost).  You'll get some time to shop at the the Billabong, Rib Curl and Quicksilver factory shops to find good deals on surfing clothes & gear.
• Jeffrey's Bay - We overnight at Island Vibe Backpackers that is situated right on the beach in Jeffrey's Bay, perched on a sand dune overlooking the Indian Ocean.
• Kitchen Windows - a must-visit awesome surf break - ideal for first timers and pro surfers. If you would rather want to go horse riding on the beach. - you'll have an chance gallop through the waves along this unspoilt white sandy beach. (Optional with extra cost)

DAY 5 >  JEFFREY's BAY > OUDTSHOORN

• Elephant experience - (Optional with extra cost) Walk trunk-in-hand with a rescued animal in an authentic forest setting.  Fall in love with these gaint and lovable creatures. Learn about the elephants' background, behaviour and character as you touch and feed them.  If you don't want to do the elephant experience, then you can have some extra chill or swim time at the beach.
• Skydiving (Optional with extra cost) or some beach time in Plettenberg Bay
• Oudtshoorn - A town in the semi-desert Klein Karoo, offering a more harsh kind of beauty as the setting sun paints the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains in shades of pink.  

DAY 6 >  OUDTSHOORN area

• Cango Caves - These caves are an illuminated wonderland of subterranean magic and mystery. Our adventure tour will explore three kilometers of passageways that lead to vast halls inside the earth, where colourful stalactites hang from the roof like ancient chandeliers.
• Ostrich Farm - While visiting an ostrich farm, the more daring among us can even ride the ostriches (within weight limits), stand on their eggs and make sure your friends take a picture of you hugging and kissing the world's most friendly female ostrich, Betsie.  Lunch-time will be at the Ostrich farm.
• Cango Wildlife ranch - A sanctuary to some of the world's most endangered animals and contribute to conservation of over 60 species, including: White Lion, Cheetah, Bengal Tiger, Nile Crocodile, Hippo's, Meerkat, birds and other wild animals.  Here you'll get the opportunity of a personal 'Natural Encounter' to touch cheetahs, hug Bengal tiger cubs, wrap yourself in a python and even dive with Nile crocodiles! (All optional activities - with extra costs)

DAY 7 >  OUDTSHOORN > CAPE TOWN

• Route 62 - Along South Africa's famous country road you'll capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, rugged Karoo plains, vineyards and orchards - like watching a personal road-side movie.
• Port tasting in Calitzdorp.
• Warmwaterberg Spa - Grab your swimming costume and hop in to these mineral waters for a rejuvenating swim before the last stretch of our trip back to Cape Town.
• Arrive back in Cape Town late afternoon

> Excluded:  Meals & drinks, optional extras and excluded activities will be for your own account.

Things To Bring

• Swimming towel
• Swim costume
• Comfortable/ walking shoes
• Sunscreen & hat
• Warm jacket for cold nights
• Voucher number (found on the travel voucher under the bar-code)

Inclusions

- DOOR-2-DOOR transfers
- Pick-up from, and Drop-off at your accommodation in Cape Town & Stellenbosch areas.

- Entrance to the Wilderness National Park
- Wilderness canoeing
- Entrance to Tsitiskamma National Park
- Entrance to the Cango Wildlife ranch
- Cango Caves adventure tour
- Ostrich farm and ostrich riding (within weight limit)
- Port tasting in Calitzdorp
- Entrance to Warmwaterberg Spa
- Friendly local driver-guide
- Transport to tour's hotspots - with licensed and insured vehicle(s)
- Dorm room accommodation in Backpackers for 6 nights (upgrades available)

Exclusions

- Meals and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Optional extras

OPTIONAL EXTRAS AVAILABLE:
- Game drive at Garden Route Game Lodge @ R350 pp
- Surf lessons (if time and weather permit)
- Surfboards and wetsuits can be hired at Jeffreys Bay
- Elephant experience @ R 292,50 pp
- Skydiving @ R1600 pp
- Bungy Jumping @ R960 pp
- Canopy tour & lunch @ R450 pp - or - Waterfall Zipline Tour @ R350 pp
- Tiger cub encounter @ R300 pp
- Cheetah encounter @ R160 pp
- Paragliding @ from R450 - R550 pp
- Beach horse riding @ from R200 - R400 pp
- Diving with crocodiles @ R280 pp
- Python Encounter @ R60 pp

Departs

Saturdays - or on any day on special request (Need 4-or-more to start a tour)

Pickup/Departure

Early morning between 7am - 9am (We'll contact you on the day before your tour depart to confirm your pickup time)

*DOOR-2-DOOR transfers will collect and return you from your preferred PICKUP ADDRESS in and around Cape Town, Stellenbosch or Somerset West area, as listed on your booking receipt. *Pick up times may vary by 30 minutes due to traffic.

Drop-Off

*DOOR-2-DOOR transfers will return you to your initial PICKUP ADDRESS in and around Cape Town, Stellenbosch or Somerset West area, as listed on your booking receipt.

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