Garden Route Overland Adventure Tour

Below is the basic day to day brief.

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Day 1: Cape Whale Route - Hermanus
Leaving Cape Town, our tour begins as we travel along the scenic Cape Whale Route to Hermanus. En route we stop at Stony Point African Penguin Colony. Hermanus is a quaint seaside town well known for its shore based whale watching.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlight: African Penguin Colony, walk through the town of Stellenbosch, Chocolate & Wine Tasting

Day 2: Route 62 - Oudtshoorn
Today is spent travelling along the scenic R62. This takes us through the Karoo which is in stark contrast to wine regions. The route is renowned as one of South Africa’s most scenic. Oudtshoorn is traditionally ostrich country. In the afternoon we do a guided tour of the Cango Caves.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlight: Cango Caves visit

Day 3: Garden Route
This morning we head down the scenic Outeniqua Pass and onto the green forests and beaches of the Garden Route. We stop over at the George museum. In the next few days we will hike, relax on the beach and enjoy an array of optional activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: George Museum & Gardens

Day 4 & 5: Tsitsikamma - Garden Route
We travel through the Garden Route and set up camp in Storms River Village. A visit to the Tsitsikamma National Park is definitely a highlight. This is a beautiful area of South Africa and you have an opportunity to hike along the coast and through indigenous forests. There is plenty of time to relax and soak up the incredible scenery or partake in some of the adventure activities available.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlight: Nature's Valley
Optional Activities: Township Tour, Ocean Safaris, Sea Kayaking, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Bloukrans Bungee, Treetop canopy tours, Woodcutters Journey

Day 6 : Addo Elephant Park
Leaving behind the Garden Route we head towards the Addo Elephant Park, known for its large herds of elephants. En route we stop at Jeffreys Bay - a world famous surfing town. We set up camp outside the park and partake in a game drive in the afternoon and enjoy some wildlife viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: Addo National Park Game Drives, Jeffreys Bay

Day 7: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
After breakfast you will transfer to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) where your tour come to an end.

Meals: Breakfast