Garden Route Safari

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An excellent opportunity of viewing game in a Malaria free area and enjoying a true Safari Lodge experience, coupled with the beauty of the Garden Route!

Day 1

Today we head up the scenic R62 to Oudtshoorn where we will spend some time exploring the incredible Cango Caves.

Day 2

After an incredible breakfast we will pop in to an Ostrich farm to learn a bit about the world’s largest flightless bird before heading down a very Scenic pass to George and on to Wilderness and the beautiful lake district stopping for lunch and scenic stops along the way. We will arrive in Knysna in the early afternoon, giving us time to have a look at some of the very scenic spots like the Knysna Heads before checking into your Hotel or Guest House.

Day 3

Today we take a Ferry across the Knysna Lagoon to Feather Bed Bay, avail of a tractor ride to the top of the hill and enjoy the most magnificent views on the walk down to the shore for a tremendous buffet lunch. The afternoon can be spent at leisure.

Day 4

We say a fond fare well to Knysna and head for our Big 5 Malaria free Safari Destination on the other side of Port Elizabeth, arriving in time for lunch, and an afternoon/evening game drive before a tremendous dinner.

Day 5

Start the day with an early morning Game drive(optional) before a very substantial and tasty Brunch. Afterwards you have time to relax around the pool or do a bit of bird watching before a high tea around three followed by another late afternoon/evening game drive and a wonderful dinner.

Day 6

We depart after breakfast and head East to the Tsitsikamma National Park where we will spend some time at Storms river and cross the suspension bridge (if you dare and conditions allow!), even if you don’t just enjoy the incredible scenery. We will make our way to Wilderness where we will over night.

Day 7

A leisurely drive back to Cape Town stopping along the way in Mossel Bay to see some of the historic sites and at the Aloe Vera Factory shop. We will also stop in Swellendam, South Africa’s third oldest and very picturesque Town. Time and weather permitting we can take a dip or two in the ocean. We return to Cape Town after an amazing 7 days!

The Eastern Cape Safari Destinations which are all in Malaria free areas  preferred by Cape Splendour include :

• Shamwari (Top 5 Star lodges)
• Lallibela (The True African feeling without sacrificing on luxury!)
• Amakhala (Various Lodges at various levels of luxury)
• The Addo Elephant Park with accommodation at Woodall Country House or similar

Other Safari Options include:

Quickie Safari

• 2 nights at Botlierskop Game Farm, 4 hours from Cape Town
• 1 or two nights in Hermanus on the way back

Family Safari

• 2 Nights in Mossel Bay at a lovely guest house on the beach and a full day to visit all the sights like the Cango Caves and the Ostrich farm in Oudsthoorn
• 3 nights at Plettenberg Bay Private Game Reserve where you will have time to see all the sight of Knysna, Tsitsikamma and enjoy a game drive every day.  The kids love it!

Pricing is dependant on  the Accommodation chosen, the season and number of persons travelling, please enquire and we will quote accordingly.

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