South Africa Tour : 11 Day Garden Route tour

Fully Escorted Tours

What is a Fully Escorted Tour? 20 Day World in One Country 15 Day Kruger, Swaziland, KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Garden Route 15 Day Kruger, Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Garden Route 14 Day Best of South Africa 12 Day Kruger, Cape Town and Garden Route 11 Day North Route 11 Day Garden Route 10 Day Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Garden Route 10 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls and Sun City 10 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls and Cape Town 10 Day Kruger Park, Cape Town and Whale Route 10 Day Kruger Park and Cape Town 9 Day Kruger Park and Zululand 7 Day Victoria Falls and Cape Town 7 Day Kruger Park, Private Game Lodge and Victoria Falls 7 Day West Coast 7 Day Best of Cape Town and Garden Route 7 Day Zululand 6 Day Whale Watching 4 Day Garden Route 3 Day Pilanesberg 2 Day Pilanesberg

Partly Escorted Tours

What is a Partly Escorted Tour? 20 Day World in One Country 15 Day World in One Country 15 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Garden Route 12 Day Kruger Park, Cape Town and Garden Route 10 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls and Cape Town 10 Day Kruger Park, Cape Town and Whale Route 10 Day Kruger Park and Cape Town 8 Day Kruger Park and Cape Town 8 Day Kruger Park, Cape Town and Whale Route

Self Drive Tours

What is a Self Drive Tour? 22 Day World in One Country 15 Day World in One Country 15 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Garden Route 15 Day Kruger Park, Cape Town and Garden Route 14 Day North Route 13 Day South Route 11 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Whale Route 11 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls and Cape Town 11 Day Garden Route 10 Day Sun City, Victoria Falls and Kruger Park 10 Day Kruger Park, Cape Town and Whale Route 10 Day Kruger Park and Cape Town 10 Day Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Kruger Park 8 Day Kruger Park, Cape Town and Whale Route 8 Day Kruger Park and Cape Town 7 Day Kruger Park, Private Game Lodge and Victoria Falls 7 Day West Coast 6 Day Whale Route 6 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge 5 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge 4 Day Garden Route 4 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge 3 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge

Kruger Park Safaris

Introduction to the Kruger National Park 7 Day Kruger Park, Private Game Lodge and Victoria Falls 6 Day Kruger Park, Private Game Lodge and Mountain Lodge 5 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge Safari 4 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge Safari 3 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge Safari 3 Day Kruger Park Safari

Cape Town Tours

11 Day Garden Route 10 Day Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Garden Route 7 Day Victoria Falls and Cape Town 7 Day Best of Cape Town and Garden Route 7 Day West Coast 6 Day Whale Watching 4 Day Garden Route -------------------------------------------------- Full Day Cape Town Tours Half Day Cape Town Tours Winter Madness 2008

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ESCORTED TOUR SOUTH AFRICA
11 DAY GARDEN ROUTE TOUR		Print this page

TOUR INFORMATION:

>> Cape Town - Hermanus - Knysna - Addo Elephant Park - Tsitsikamma Forest - Oudtshoorn - Montagu - Franschhoek - Cape Town

Departs:	Daily, on request
Pick-up location:	Any location in Cape Town
Pick-up time:	Between 08:00 and 09:00, depending on location
Drop-off location:	Cape Town International Airport (or any other location in Cape Town)
Drop-off time:	Depending on your flight
Passengers:	Your tour party
Tour Price:	On Request

INCLUDES/EXCLUDES:

The tour includes

Pick-up and drop-off at any location in Cape Town
Accommodation as specified (subject to availability)
Meals as specified
All transport in air-conditioned or open game-viewing vehicles
All excursions and entry fees as described in the program
The services of a qualified and registered tour guide/driver

The tour does not include

Meals not specified
Drinks, gratuities, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
International and domestic flights

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Cape Point and Boulder’s Beach
Whale watching at Hermanus (seasonal)
Cape Agulhas, the “Foot of Africa”
Steam train ride between Knysna and George
Boat trip on the Knysna Lagoon
Open vehicle game drive in the Addo Elephant Park
Tsitsikamma Forest
Tour of a working Ostrich Farm
Cango Caves
Spectacular mountain scenery along Route 62
A full day in the Cape Winelands

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Western Cape Province - Hermanus			Start of tour - Cape Town
Today's route: From Cape Town along the Atlantic seaboard, over Chapman's Peak as far as Cape Point. The route then crosses the peninsula to False Bay and follows the scenic coastal drive to Hermanus. Today's highlights: Hout Bay and Llandudno The spectacular Chapman's Peak drive Cape Point Nature Reserve and viewpoint Boulder's Beach with it's penguin colony The scenic coastal villages of Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, Pringle Bay and Kleinmond Whale watching at Walker Bay in Hermanus (seasonal)			118km / 74mi
Accommodation: Whale Rock Lodge Bed and breakfast basis			Western Cape Province – Hermanus


Day 2- Western Cape Province - Knysna
Today's route: Via the southernmost point of Africa at Cape Agulhas, then inland to Swellendam, Mosselbay and finally the picturesque coastal village of Knysna. Today's highlights: Cape Agulhas, the "Foot of Africa" Swellendam, the 3rd oldest town in South Africa The Post Office Tree at Mosselbay			422km / 262mi
Accommodation: Bradach Manor (Lagoon facing room) Bed and breakfast basis			Western Cape Province - Knysna


Day 3- Western Cape Province - Knysna
Today's route: A full day in the beautiful "Garden Route" area around Knysna. Today's highlights: Steamtrain ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe between George and Knysna Ferry Boat trip on the Knysna Lagoon The Knysna Waterfront
Accommodation: Bradach Manor (Lagoon facing room) Bed and breakfast basis


Day 4 - Eastern Cape Province - Addo Elephant National Park
Today's route: Along the Indian Ocean coastline, past the holiday town of Plettenberg Bay, through the Tsitsikamma forest to Port Elizabeth and then inland to the Addo Elephant Park. Today's highlights: A walk in the Tsitsikamma Forest to the "Big Tree" The dizziyng view from the Paul Sauer Bridge over the Storms River An exhilarating open vehicle night drive into the Addo Elephant Park			299km / 186mi
Accommodation: Addo Restcamp Dinner, bed and breakfast basis			Eastern Cape Province - Addo Elephant National Park


Day 5 - Eastern Cape Province - Addo Elephant National Park
Today's route: A full day to explore this magnificent reserve. Since the re-introduction of lion in September 2003 Addo has become one of South Africa's "Big Five" reserves. Today's highlights: Game viewing in Addo
Accommodation: Addo Restcamp Dinner, bed and breakfast basis


Day 6 - Eastern Cape Province - Tsitsikamma Forest
Today's route: Back to Port Elizabeth and then along the main road for a visit to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Accommodation is at a beautiful lodge deep in the lush Tsitsikamma Forest. Today's highlights: Tsitsikamma National Park Log chalets in a beautiful garden setting			211km / 131mi
Accommodation: Tsitsikamma Lodge (Luxury cabin) Bed and breakfast basis			Eastern Cape Province - Tsitsikamma Forest


Day 7 - Western Cape Province - Oudtshoorn
Today's route: A short distance back towards Port Elizabeth in order to follow the alternative, inland route known as "Route 62" to Oudtshoorn, the "Ostrich capital of the world". Today's highlights: Route 62 Guided tour on a working ostrich farm			213km / 132mi
Accommodation: La Plume Guest Lodge Bed and breakfast basis			Western Cape Province - Oudtshoorn


Day 8 - Western Cape Province - Montagu
Today's route: A short detour to the famous Cango Caves, then further along Route 62 to Montagu, best known for it's natural hot water springs, rugged mountain scenery and sugary sweet wines. Today's highlights: Guided tour through the subterranean caverns of the Cango Caves Spectacular mountain scenery			240km / 149mi
Accommodation: John Montagu Guest House Bed and breakfast basis			Western Cape Province - Montagu


Day 9 - Western Cape Province - Franschhoek
Today's route: Via Robertson, Villiersdorp and the spectacular Franschhoek Pass to Franschhoek, in the heart of the Western Cape winelands. Today's highlights: Franschhoek Pass Hugenot memorial Gourmet dining in Franschhoek			158km / 98mi
Accommodation: Maison Chablis Bed and breakfast basis			Western Cape Province - Franschhoek


Day 10 - Western Cape Province - Franschhoek
Today's route: A full day to explore the winelands. Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl are some of the main towns, with numerous wine estates spread throughout the area. Today's highlights: Wine tasting Cellar tour in Paarl Picnic lunch at a wine estate
Accommodation: Maison Chablis Bed and breakfast basis


Day 11 - End of tour
Back to Cape Town for a drop-off at a hotel or guesthouse of your choice, or the Cape Town International Airport.			59km / 56mi
			End of tour - Cape Town

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