WEE PLANT JOY ECO TOUR

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.

Stretching along South Africa’s southern coast between Mossel Bay and Storms River, the Garden Route is a region of forested hills, lagoons, dramatic cliffs and long, windswept beaches. Its atmosphere is relaxed and outdoors-focused, with small coastal towns, scenic drives and a strong connection to nature. Visitors can walk beneath towering indigenous trees in Tsitsikamma, watch whales and dolphins offshore during the right season, or paddle across still estuaries edged with reeds and birdlife. The scent of sea air and fynbos drifts through the landscape, while crashing surf and rustling forests create a constant natural soundtrack. Although parts of the route can become busy during peak holiday periods, its wide-open scenery and varied landscapes continue to make it one of South Africa’s most rewarding journeys.

Winding from the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, Route 62 weaves through a chain of charming small towns and some of South Africa’s most captivating scenery. Known as the longest wine route in the world, it leads travellers past fertile valleys and lush vineyards that contrast strikingly with the rugged semi-desert of the Klein Karoo. Towering mountains, glistening rivers, and tranquil farmlands frame the road at every turn. Highlights along the way include the renowned Winelands of the Breede River Valley, the majestic Swartberg Mountains, the Cango Caves, and ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn, as well as the fruit orchards of the Langkloof Valley.

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Nestled between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve offers a malaria-free safari experience along South Africa's scenic Garden Route. Spanning rolling hills, river valleys and diverse fynbos landscapes, the reserve is home to elephant, rhino, buffalo, giraffe and the rare black impala. Guided 4x4 game drives and horseback safaris provide close encounters with wildlife, while elegant tented accommodation set along the reserve overlooks the tranquil Moordkuil River. More than 200 bird species thrive across the reserve, and smaller antelope are often seen grazing along the water's edge. With its blend of varied wildlife, dramatic scenery and comfortable accommodation, Botlierskop delivers an immersive safari experience within easy reach of the coast.