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Knysna Heads, Featherbed, Garden Route, South Africa
Road in Swellendam, South Africa
Lighthouse, Cape Agulhas
Route 62, Garden Route
Ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn
Knysna Lagoon, Garden Route
Knysna Lagoon, South Africa
Agulhas Bay
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa
Bloukrans Bridge, Eastern Cape
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Garden Route Splendour

6 day Small Group Tour – from £919

From Karoo villages to coastal towns, with breathtaking scenery in between, enjoy an in-depth escorted tour of the Garden Route led by an experienced guide.

Highlights:
  • Visit an ostrich farm and the magnificent Cango Caves
  • Cross the Outeniqua Pass, soaking up the spectacular views
  • Enjoy a stay in the scenic lagoon-side town of Knysna
  • Stay overnight in the stunning Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Discover Cape Agulhas, where two oceans meet, and travel through historic Swellendam

Your Itinerary

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You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights or activities before or after your Garden Route escorted tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Road in Swellendam, South Africa

Day 1 – Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

This morning you will be met by your local tour guide and depart for the scenic…

This morning you will be met by your local tour guide and depart for the scenic Garden Route. Travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Stop en route at a farmstall packed with locally produced products from the area. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coastline being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa.

After visiting the lighthouse, continue via historic Swellendam and the Tradouw Pass to Barrydale and the famous Route 62. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich feather capital’ and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Enjoy dinner at an Ostrich Farm, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich steak.

    La Plume Guest House or similar

    Dinner
Road in Swellendam, South Africa

Day 1

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Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

This morning you will be met by your local tour guide and depart for the scenic Garden Route. Travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Stop en route at a farmstall packed with locally produced products from the area. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coastline being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa.

After visiting the lighthouse, continue via historic Swellendam and the Tradouw Pass to Barrydale and the famous Route 62. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich feather capital’ and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Enjoy dinner at an Ostrich Farm, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich steak.

    La Plume Guest House or similar

    Dinner
Road in Swellendam, South Africa
Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn

Day 2 – Oudtshoorn

After a leisurely breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves,…

After a leisurely breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Join an interactive guided tractor tour at a working Ostrich Farm, followed by a wine tasting, sampling top quality wines of the region.

    La Plume Guest House or similar

    Breakfast
Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn

Day 2

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Oudtshoorn

After a leisurely breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Join an interactive guided tractor tour at a working Ostrich Farm, followed by a wine tasting, sampling top quality wines of the region.

    La Plume Guest House or similar

    Breakfast
Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn
Knysna Lagoon, Garden Route

Day 3 – Knysna

After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa,…

After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort, to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route.

Enjoy a delicious lunch en route of traditional cuisine and local treats. The remainder of the day is at leisure until you join an afternoon sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch
Knysna Lagoon, Garden Route

Day 3

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Knysna

After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort, to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route.

Enjoy a delicious lunch en route of traditional cuisine and local treats. The remainder of the day is at leisure until you join an afternoon sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch
Knysna Lagoon, Garden Route
Knysna Lagoon, South Africa

Day 4 – Knysna

Today you’ll have the opportunity to further explore the natural beauty of the Garden Route. Visit…

Today you’ll have the opportunity to further explore the natural beauty of the Garden Route. Visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. The sanctuary is well known for its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates.

The tour continues to the famous Eastern Head, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Knysna Heads, before travelling to the nature lovers paradise of Brenton on Sea with its unspoilt beaches. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Knysna Lagoon, South Africa

Day 4

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Knysna

Today you’ll have the opportunity to further explore the natural beauty of the Garden Route. Visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. The sanctuary is well known for its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates.

The tour continues to the famous Eastern Head, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Knysna Heads, before travelling to the nature lovers paradise of Brenton on Sea with its unspoilt beaches. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Knysna Lagoon, South Africa
Agulhas Bay

Day 5 – Tsitsikamma

After breakfast travel to the Plettenberg Bay area where you will visit Birds of Eden sanctuary,…

After breakfast travel to the Plettenberg Bay area where you will visit Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest single free flight aviary in the world. The sanctuary provides a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds.

The journey continues to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated bungy jump in the world (optional!).

Later, visit the Tsitsikamma National Park which contains the popular Storms River Mouth suspension bridge. The park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline, secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.

    Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar

    Breakfast
Agulhas Bay

Day 5

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Tsitsikamma

After breakfast travel to the Plettenberg Bay area where you will visit Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest single free flight aviary in the world. The sanctuary provides a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds.

The journey continues to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated bungy jump in the world (optional!).

Later, visit the Tsitsikamma National Park which contains the popular Storms River Mouth suspension bridge. The park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline, secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.

    Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar

    Breakfast
Agulhas Bay
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Day 6 – Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

After breakfast, travel eastwards by the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), where the tour ends. From…

After breakfast, travel eastwards by the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), where the tour ends.

From here, your Travel Consultant can arrange onward flights or an Eastern Cape safari.

    Breakfast
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Day 6

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Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

After breakfast, travel eastwards by the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), where the tour ends.

From here, your Travel Consultant can arrange onward flights or an Eastern Cape safari.

    Breakfast
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

This Tour Includes

5 nights accommodation
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinners
Sightseeing and entrance fees
Expert guide throughout the tour
Arrival/departure transfers
Travel by air-conditioned vehicles
Professional and experienced driver

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2025-09-22

2025-10-06

2025-10-13

2025-10-27

2025-11-03

2025-11-10

2025-11-17

2025-11-24

2025-12-01

2026-01-05

2026-01-19

2026-02-09

2026-02-16

2026-02-23

2026-03-02

2026-03-09

2026-03-16

2026-03-23

2026-03-30

2026-04-06

2026-04-20

2026-05-04

2026-05-18

2026-06-08

2026-07-06

2026-08-03

2026-08-17

2026-09-07

2026-09-21

2026-10-05

2026-10-12

2026-10-19

2026-10-26

2026-11-09

2026-11-16

2026-11-23

2026-11-30

2026-12-07

To confirm availability call 0333 234 3667

Flights & More Options

With FREEDOM, you can book your Garden Route Splendour small group tour and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:

  • Nights in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth before or after your tour
  • A wildlife experience at an Eastern Cape safari lodge after your tour
  • A 4 day Magnificent Garden Route tour which heads to Port Elizabeth after the first night in Knysna

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Garden Route Splendour

6 day Small Group Tour – from £919

Accommodation specified is subject to availability and may be substituted to a similar standard if necessary.

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Garden Route Splendour, South Africa Tour, Route Map (2025)

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