Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
3 Days Starting and ending in Cape Town, South Africa
Visiting: Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield, Cape Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
7405
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
18-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure along South Africa's stunning Garden Route, featuring breathtaking coastal landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and picturesque towns. Discover Knysna's charming lagoons, explore the ancient Cango Caves, and walk alongside majestic elephants at an ethical sanctuary. Perfectly blending nature and culture, this tour promises an exhilarating blend of outdoor activities and serene natural beauty. Dive into the heart of South Africa's hidden gems with this ultimate Garden Route exploration. Book now for an experience of a lifetime!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Location: Oudtshoorn
Drive along Route 63 and Cango Caves Tour
Start your adventure driving along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. Take in its rugged landscapes with high mountains and vast plains dotted with vineyards and orchards. Stop at a farm stall to sample local delights on your way to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world.Head to your first adventure: the fascinating Cango Caves. Go underground to explore its limestone chambers. See the intriguing shapes of its stalactites and stalagmites, and the remnants of Khoikhoi paintings.
Choose between the easy-going Heritage Tour to test the cave’s acoustics and learn about the formation and evolution of dripstone, or the Adventure tour, which allows you to twist and wiggle your way through limestone chimneys.
Spend the rest of the day in the quaint town of Oudtshoorn. Don’t forget to try its local delicacies.
Day 2: Oudtshoorn – Sedgefield, South Africa
Location: Sedgefield
Canoeing in Touws River and optional activities
Start the day with an optional Elephant Bush Walk (R405), where you’ll have the opportunity to walk along three rescued elephants in their natural environment. The beautiful creatures were orphaned due to illegal poaching in northern South Africa, and then transferred to Buffelsdrift. You’ll have the chance to take many pictures as you want and ask questions to the rangers.
Continue with an afternoon paddle along the Touws River, deep in Wilderness National Park. Paddle, let the gentle current guide you, and enjoy some bird-watching. Reach Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bridge bungy jump. Hurtle face first down the 216m drop only to spring back up on their elastic cord like a yoyo (R990). If heights are not your thing, go visit the famous 1000-year-old yellowwood tree with a 90m circumference.
Explore the town of Sedgefield for the rest of the evening.
Day 3: Sedgefield - Cape Town, South Africa
Location: Cape Town
Game drive and bush walk
Your last day will begin as you drive away from Table Mountain on your way to the Garden Route. The first stop is in a malaria-free private game reserve, where you’ll hop on a 4x4 and go on a game drive. Try to spot the elephants, lions, white rhinos and other creatures with the help of an experienced game ranger.
Hop-off the vehicle and go on a peaceful bush walk. Follow your game ranger as you track wildlife and learn about the beneficial properties of the plants of habitats such as coastal renosterveldt and Cape fynbos.
Your adventure ends as you drive back to Cape Town and enjoy the views of this extraordinary route.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights accommodation in hostel, 3 or 4-star hotel
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Transport
Transportation as per itineraryÂ
Cape Town pick-up and drop-off -
Meals
2 breakfasts
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Activities
Cango Caves tour
4x4 Garden Route Safari (±2,5 hours)
Bush Walk (±30 minutes)
Wilderness National Park Canoeing -
Guides
The tour does not have a guide
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Extras
Entry fees
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Visa fees
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Personal expenses
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Tips
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Optional activities
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Other meals and drinks
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with transportation provided as per the itinerary, ensuring a smooth journey along the scenic Garden Route.
Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights of comfortable accommodation in either a hostel or a 3 to 4-star hotel, ensuring a restful stay during your Garden Route adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will enjoy 2 nights of comfortable accommodation in either a hostel or a 3 to 4-star hotel.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes a Cango Caves tour, a canoeing experience in Touws River, a game drive in a private game reserve, and a bush walk.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 2 breakfasts. Other meals and drinks are not included.
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What can I expect during the Cango Caves tour?
You can choose between the easy-going Heritage Tour to test the cave’s acoustics and learn about the formation and evolution of dripstone, or the Adventure tour, which allows you to twist and wiggle your way through limestone chimneys.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities include an Elephant Bush Walk (R405) and a bungy jump from Bloukrans Bridge (R990).
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What wildlife can I expect to see during the game drive?
During the game drive, you can expect to see elephants, lions, white rhinos, and other creatures with the help of an experienced game ranger.
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What is the bush walk experience like?
During the bush walk, you will follow your game ranger as you track wildlife and learn about the beneficial properties of the plants of habitats such as coastal renosterveldt and Cape fynbos.
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Is transportation included in the tour?
Yes, transportation is provided as per the itinerary, ensuring a smooth journey along the scenic Garden Route.
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Is there a guide provided for the tour?
No, the tour does not have a guide.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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