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Day 1: Route 62 and Oudtshoorn
Beginning in Cape Town, our Garden Route adventure takes us along the amazing Route 62 – reputed to be one of South Africa’s most scenic drives. From the mountainous wine lands of the Cape across the dry “Karoo” region we head for Oudtshoorn – the Ostrich capital of the world. We visit an ostrich farm, explore the famous Cango Caves and spend the night in Oudtshoorn.

Meals: Dinner
Included Highlight: Entrance to Cango Ostrich Farm
Optional Activity: Cango Caves tour

Day 2: Garden Route – Storms River
Leaving Oudtshoorn we'll cross the mountain range to the coast and the gorgeous Garden Route. Our first stop is the scenic 'map of Africa' lookout in the Wilderness and then we're off to Knysna (consistently voted as South Africa's favourite town). Here we will visit the Knysna Heads, Waterfront, markets and explore thoroughly. After Knysna we pass through Plettenberg Bay and overnight in Storms River Village.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Included Highlights: Knysna Heads, Knysna Waterfront, Map of Africa viewpoint

Day 3: Storms River - Addo Elephant National Park - J'Bay
The magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park awaits us this morning. Thundering waves, thick forest, plentiful birdlife and otters, this National Park has it all! Walk the coastal route to the hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth and experience what makes this the most scenic park in South Africa.
From here we'll head onto the Addo Elephant National Park and your opportunity to spot huge elephant herds, various antelope species, dung beetles galore and more. Tonight, we overnight in Jeffrey’s Bay, the surfing Capital of South Africa!

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Included Highlights: Game drive in your tour vehicle through Addo Elephant National Park Safari
Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park
Optional Activity: Walk to scenic hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth

Day 4: J'Bay to Garden Route Game Lodge
This morning for those brave enough we stop at the world’s highest bungee. There is time for those who have the courage to take the plunge. Our journey leads us to the Garden Route Game Lodge where we will also overnight in the luxury accommodation. We will do a late afternoon safari drive where we have the opportunity to view rhino, lion, buffalo, cheetah and many varieties of antelope species. A sumptuous and varied buffet dinner is served at the lodge and is yet another highlight!

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Included Highlight: Afternoon open vehicle game drive
Optional Activity: Bloukrans bungy Jump (216m)

Day 5: Garden Route Game Lodge - Hermanus – Cape Town
After a morning open vehicle game drive we head on down to the seaside town of Hermanus – famous for its whales. Offering the best shore based whale watching in the world, we spend time wondering the cliff paths taking in these huge mammals. Alternatively we enjoy time in this sea side town, before heading on a scenic drive along the False Bay coastline. Note that whale season is from July to November. Our tour ends in late afternoon in Cape Town.

Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Morning open vehicle game drive, Hermanus, Penguin colony visit, scenic coastal drive