4 Day Garden Route Adventure
Duration: 4 Days Tour Includes: Qualified guide, air-conditioned vehicle, 3 nights accommodation, dinner (nights 1 and 2) breakfast (day 2 and 3) and entrance fees to: Ostrich farm, Cango Caves,Game viewing safari and Tsitsikamma National Park. Sights:Scenic drive from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay and driving Route 62 back to Cape Town. Cango Caves, Ostriches, Birds, Canoeing, Big 5. Cost: Price on Request Click the image for more pictures of our Garden Route adventures! We also have plenty of time for these optional activities:Tour Includes: Qualified guide, air-conditioned bus, 3 nights accommodation, Dinners, breakfasts and entrance fees to: Ostrich farm, Cango Caves, River canoeing in Wilderness, Game viewing safari and Tsitsikamma National Park. Day1 – Cape Town/Stellenbosch – Garden Route Game Lodge – Mossel Bay We leave Cape Town/ Stellenbosch early in the morning for the Garden Route Game Lodge in Albertinia for a Game Drive to view Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe and many other antelope species like Springbok , Eland, Zebra, Wildebeest, Kudu and Impala. After the Game Drive you will have a Buffet Dinner at the Serengeti restaurant at the Garden Route Game Lodge. Day 2 – Mossel Bay – Knysna – Tsitsikamma – Plettenberg Bay After breakfast we leave for the Tsitsikamma National Park. En route we drive through the beautiful lake district of the Garden Route and stop off at the Bloukrans Bridge to view the world’s highest bungy jump bridge (216 metres). We allow plenty of time for the adventure seekers amongst us to test their courage. We spend the afternoon in the National Park with its unique combination of indigenous forest and the beautiful Indian Ocean. This provides a wide choice of activities for all, including long and short hikes, crossing the suspension bridge and swimming. Day 3 Plettenberg Bay – Wilderness The morning you will have for your self. You can go to Plettenberg Bay beach and/or explore the town. Other things to do: - On the way to Wilderness we will stop in Knysna where you can see the famous Knysna Heads and lagoon and have the opportunity to explore the waterfront and countless shops. We then move on to Wilderness for some River Canoeing in Wilderness National Park. Day 4 Wilderness – Oudtshoorn – Route 62 – Cape Town This morning we drive over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Pass to Oudtshoorn to experience the subterranean beauty of the Cango Caves on a guided adventure tour. Then we continue on to Cango Ostrich show farm for a guided tour of an ostrich farm. The more adventurous can even ride an ostrich. (maximum weight of 75 kg) After lunch we head back to Cape Town/Stellenbosch via the scenic Route 62 drive.In Short:
Departures
This tour will depart from Cape Town and Stellenbosch any day of the week.
Booking Procedure
Should you wish to make a reservation, please let me know so that I can secure the seats for you. We will then send you a booking form that you will need to complete and return it to us by email. We require a 30% deposit to secure the reservation, with the balance due on the day of departure. You can pay by bank transfer or PayPal.
Pick Up
Guests will be picked up between 07:00 and 09:00 from accommodation establishments in Cape Town and about 09:30 in Stellenbosch. If guests do not live in Cape Town or Stellenbosch additional transport has to be arranged into the city, or guests will be picked up along the way.
Itinerary
The company reserves the right to change itinerary, accommodation, and transport along the way should circumstances dictate. Unfortunately many of these outdoor activities are weather dependant which could force changes in the itinerary. The guide will try his/her best to arrange events according to prevailing weather conditions.
Accommodation
All the accommodation en route has been selected for its unique setting, closeness to nature and great atmosphere whilst not forgetting the human need for home comforts. Accommodation at the backpackers takes the form of dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Upgrades to single and double rooms are available at an additional charge. All bedding will be provided.
Meals
All meals have been selected by management and include traditional South African meals. Breakfast would normally be a combination of healthy continental breakfast with fruits, cereals, yoghurt and toast or cooked breakfasts. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance. Lunch would be for own account.
Vehicle
The vehicle that we will be driving will depend on the number of people. We have a Mercedes Vito, Toyota Quantum and a BMW Sedan. All vehicles have air conditioning and CD players.
Payment
A deposit of 30% is payable on confirmation of booking. Balance is payable on day of departure in cash; or the full amount via bank transfer.
Insurance
It is strongly recommended that you hold comprehensive travel insurance to safeguard you against possible unforeseen emergencies. PG Tops Travel and Tours has comprehensive passenger and public liability insurance.
Exclusion of liability
PG Tops Travel and Tours, or its employees and agents shall not be responsible for and shall be exempt from any liability in respect of loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any person or their luggage or other personal property under any circumstances whatsoever whilst on tour.
Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel any booking on any grounds we feel necessary and will honor no liability in doing so.
What do you need?
A love for nature, an adventurous spirit and a good sense of humor. Of course it would not be a bad thing to bring along a rain jacket, camera, swimming clothes, sun screen, towel, hat, warm jacket and personal toiletries.
Malaria
Our tours take place in a malaria free area. No anti-malaria precautions are therefore necessary. You are however advised to bring insect repellent during summer.
If there is anything that I have left out or anything that you are unsure of, please do not hesitate to contact me.