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By African Saf Safaris
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The previous price was ฿73,394 and current price is ฿66,054 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience an unforgettable 4-day Garden Route adventure from Cape Town, travelling through some of South Africa’s most beautiful landscapes and attractions. Enjoy an exciting safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve, explore the scenic Robberg Nature Reserve, and visit the beautiful coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Continue along the spectacular Garden Route to Hermanus, famous for its whale watching and stunning coastline, before returning to Cape Town. This tour combines wildlife, nature, caves, mountains, beaches and charming coastal towns for an exciting and memorable South African experience.

    Key Highlights:

    -Cape Town to the Garden Route

    • Botlierskop Game Reserve safari
    • Robberg Nature Reserve
    • Knysna & Knysna Heads
    • Plettenberg Bay
    • Hermanus & whale watching
    • Scenic Garden Route landscapes
    • Return to Cape Town

Activity location

  • Swellendam
    • Swellendam, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Swellendam
    • Swellendam, South Africa

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4 Day Garden Route and Botlierskop Game Reserve from Cape Town

  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿73,393.05
฿66,053.75 x 1 Adult฿66,053.75
Total
The previous price was ฿73,393.05 and current price is ฿66,053.75
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve
  • Inclusions
    Wine Tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
  • Inclusions
    Game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
  • Inclusions
    Big 5 - elephants, lions, rhino, buffalo, leopard and more
  • Inclusions
    Plettenberg Bay
  • Inclusions
    Hermanus, Swellandum, Wilderness and more
  • Inclusions
    Knysna Heads
  • Exclusions
    Bungy jump $30-00

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Depart from Cape Town and travel to Knysna with stops in Swellendam and Mossel Bay

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight accommodation at a hotel or lodge in Mossel Bay

Swellendam

  • 1h
Swellendam is a 2 hour drive from Cape Town. We depart from Cape town at 8am and travel on the N2. The route is scenic as we pass Paarl and Worcester until we arrive in Swellendam. Swellendam connects the Overberg with the Garden Route and is an attractive town with the Koornlands River running through it. Beautifully historic sitting at the base of the Langeberg mountains near to the R62 Wine Route.

Wilderness (Pass by)

From Swellendam we proceed with our route mainly inland until we reach the beautiful seaside town on Wilderness.The Wilderness has beautiful beaches, the mountains, the sea, everything is there.

Mossel Bay

  • 15h
Arrive in Mossel Bay. Visit beach and relax here from the town’s centre. Very comfortable accommodation.

Day 2: We depart from Mossel Bay after breakfast and head off to Botlierskop Game Reserve

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight accommodation at a hotel or lodge in Knysna

Botlierskop Tented Lodge

  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
We depart from hotel after breakfast and head to Botlierskop Game Reserve for a game drive. A game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve offers an exhilarating adventure through the diverse landscapes of the Western Cape. Nestled between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, this reserve is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. As you traverse the rugged terrain in an open 4x4 vehicle, you'll have the opportunity to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and more in their natural habitats. The reserve also boasts breathtaking views, lush vegetation, and meandering rivers, making the safari not just about wildlife but also about immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the region.

Day 3: Depart from Knysna after breakfast and head off to Plettenberg Bay

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight accommodation at a hotel or lodge in Knysna

Plettenberg Bay

  • 3h
Plettenberg Bay is one of the most beauftiful coastal towns in South Africa. Experience the beautiful beaches in Plettenberg Bay and some of the finest restaurants.

Robberg Nature Reserve

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
While in Plettenberg Bay visit the Robberg Nature Reserve and enjoy a hiking within this protected Nature Reserve.

Knysna Heads

  • 2h
From The Robberg Nature Reserve, head back to Knysna and visit the Knysna Heads. The Heads are a stunning sight to enjoy from a number of restaurants, and provide the perfect backdrop for those indulging in water sports nearby. The East Head is the more accessible one, and visitors need only head to Leisure Isle and then follow the sign posts to be part of the drama and scale of this headland.

The Waterfront Knysna Quays

  • 3h
End the afternoon at the beautiful Waterfront Knysna Quays as you sip a glass of wine and watch the sun set at one of the many beautiful restaurants here.

Day 4: Depart from Knysna after breakfast. First stop is in Hermanus.

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Hermanus

  • 2h
Hermanus is a beautiful seaside town. It is the world capital for whale viewing - in season.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
At Benguela Wine Estate we do a world class wine tasting of 5 different wines. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a low yield farm, focused on producing premium estate wines. There is so much to see and do when you visit Benguela Cove.

Betty's Bay

  • 2h
From Benguela Cove Wine Estate we proceed along the Whale Coast to Betty's Bay where we see the African Penguins at this Penguin Colony. From Betty's Bay our tour takes us back to Cape Town arriving at around 6pm in the afternoon.

Location

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    Swellendam
    • Swellendam, South Africa

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    Swellendam
    • Swellendam, South Africa

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