Head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian Ocean coastline and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests.
Visit the spectacular Tsitsikamma region which is full of adventure. Enjoy a gentle hike to the suspension bridge over Storms River Mouth and then tuck into lunch (own account) in the Tsitsikamma National Park.
We will eventually arrive in Plettenberg Bay, where we overnight.
For those brave enough, you can do the worlds highest commercial bungy jump at Bloukrans Bridge of over 200m to the river below!
A full day to explore Plettenberg Bay & The Crags, the list of optional activities seems endless in this adventure region:
> Treetop Canopy tour through the forest canopy.
> Monkeyland
> Birds of Eden
> Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
> Robberg Hike
> Ocean Safari to view whales, dolphins, seals, etc
We slowly meander through Knysna visiting the Heads, the lake district of Wilderness, surrounded by mountains, ocean, lakes and lagoons. Wilderness makes for a tranquil and splendid destination. Enjoy the stunning and unspoilt scenery at Dolphin Point and Map of Africa lookout points (weather permitting).
Heading over the Outeniqua Pass (one of many in the area) we drop into the Klein Karoo and arrive into Oudtshoorn. In the late afternoon, we make our way to a 20 million-year-old natural treasure at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, the Cango Caves. Descend the 200 steps of Jacob’s Ladder into the Great Hall and continue into King Solomon’s Mine. Leaving this subterranean wonderland, we head back towards Oudtshoorn, which boasts the highest number of sunny days compared to any other place in South Africa.
Relax and enjoy the friendly Klein Karoo hospitality, with dinner included at your lodge.
For those that want some fresh air and light exercise, enjoy a 10km beach walk from Brenton on Sea to Buffalo Bay before carrying on with your travels.
After breakfast, we journey along Route 62 (longest wine route in the world), travelling through the ‘Little Karoo’ towns of Barrydale, Montagu and the Robertson valley where you can enjoy some fantastic wine tastings (own account) before heading along the N1 to Cape Town.
If you wish, we can rather take a longer route and go past the Theewaterskloof Dam and over the Franschhoek Pass with its amazing views of the valley below, to enjoy a little of the food & wine capital of South Africa. This picturesque village is surrounded by spectacular vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300 years ago.
Finally we arrive into Cape Town, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain and you are dropped off at the airport of your hotel.
There is an option (for own account) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After this thrilling experience, head back for a delicious breakfast.
