Day 1: Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma, Plettenberg Bay, KnysnaDeparting Port Elizabeth, enter the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Bloukrans and Groot River Passes. Attractions to be visited through the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden.
Spectacular scenery awaits you as you cross the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. After a short refreshment stop in the 'millionaires' playground' of Plettenberg Bay, travel to South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna.
After checking in to your exclusive country hotel, there is sufficient time to enjoy an optional extra sunset cruise on the lagoon or a simple stroll through the village and Waterfront. Enjoy a superb dinner served in the dining room or gazebo (weather permitting). Accommodation at: Belvidere Manor or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Day 2: KnysnaAfter breakfast, there are a wide variety of leisure activities in and around Knysna, and your guide is at your disposal to discover the area. Optional extra activities include the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe and the Featherbed Reserve Ferry, trail and lunch. Freshen up before enjoying dinner at your hotel or at the Knysna Waterfront. Accommodation at: Belvidere Manor or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Day 3: Mossel Bay, OudtshoornStart the day with a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historical Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with relics of famous explorers. Continue over the Robinson Pass to Oudtshoorn.
Visit a local ostrich farm before checking into your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Time permitting, an optional extra tour of the Crocodile and Cheetah Park is available. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a hearty dinner served in the elegant dining room famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines. Accommodation at: Rosenhof Country House or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis |