7-DAY GARDEN ROUTE PRIVATE TOUR WITH SAFARI

Journey over the scenic Outeniqua Pass into the lush Wilderness region, stopping at the famous Map of Africa viewpoint overlooking forested river valleys. Continue to Knysna, a historic coastal town built around a tidal lagoon. Spend the afternoon at the Knysna Heads and along the vibrant Knysna Waterfront, home to shops, cafés, and lagoon views.

Arrive in Knysna mid-day. Spend the afternoon exploring the iconic Knysna Heads and the Knysna Waterfront & Quays, home to boutique shops and lagoon-side restaurants.

Explore the natural beauty of the Knysna Lagoon with an optional visit to Featherbed Nature Reserve, combining a scenic boat cruise with guided walks. Continue to Plettenberg Bay, known for its golden beaches and marine life. Guests may relax along the coastline or explore Robberg Nature Reserve, offering dramatic coastal trails and panoramic ocean views, before returning to Knysna.

Travel east to Tsitsikamma National Park, where indigenous forest meets rugged coastline. Walk to the iconic Storms River Mouth, crossing suspension bridges above the gorge and experiencing the raw beauty of the Indian Ocean. Optional adventure activities are available before continuing to Storms River Village, widely known as the adventure capital of the Garden Route.

Return toward Plettenberg Bay for a relaxed coastal day. Enjoy beach time or optional marine excursions such as dolphin or whale watching during season. Later, return to Knysna and unwind at your lodge, taking in the tranquil forest and lagoon surroundings.

Depart Knysna and travel through Wilderness, stopping at Dolphin Point for sweeping coastal views. Continue to Mossel Bay, one of South Africa’s oldest coastal towns, where early European explorers first landed. Spend the afternoon exploring sites such as the Dias Museum, Cape St Blaize Lighthouse, or relaxing on Santos Beach. Overnight in Mossel Bay.

Travel along the scenic coast toward Hermanus, internationally recognized for land-based whale watching during season and its dramatic cliff-top paths. Continue to Stony Point Penguin Colony for an up-close encounter with African penguins before returning to Cape Town along the picturesque False Bay coastline.