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DESCRIPTION
A 5 day tour leaving from Cape Town heading through the Garden
Route. Many great activities included and lots of optional
extras. Visiting all the main towns and villages along the
route.
ITINERARY
Day 1
You start the tour bright and early by being picked up and
taken through Cape Town, over the scenic Sir Lowry's pass
and onto the world renowned Shark Diving
capital of the world, Gansbaai. Here you can be completely
amazed by boat based Whale Viewing (in season)
and Shark Cage diving. After a few hours on the open ocean
looking at the beautiful creatures of the deep you head off
towards the garden route through the Overberg
region of the Western Cape, famous for its variety of Fynbos.
Along the way you stop for a 65 meter bungee jump
just to keep the adrenalin flowing. You stay overnight in
the beautiful surroundings of a Milkwood Forest in Wilderness
tonight.
DAY 2
Fresh as a daisy you wake up early to fly through the clouds
by Paragliding off one of the nearby hilltops.
An experience to remember. You then head to the tranquil Wilderness
River for canoeing, hiking and kloofing (jumping
off waterfalls) through the deep river gorge. Its now time
to say good-bye to the coast for the time being. You head
over the Outeniqua Mountains to the ostrich
capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. A dry semi arid region of
South Africa called the Little Karoo. Try make use of the
night by talking to some of the locals at the bar, you are
guaranteed for some very interesting and amusing tales.
DAY 3
This morning your first stop is a Wildlife Rehabilitation
Ranch where you are able to view Bengal Tigers, Hippo's,
Snakes etc pat a Cheetah and even
have a once in a lifetime chance to cage dive with
Crocodiles! You then visit a working Ostrich
farm where you will get the opportunity to ride
a bird! After all this we head off to crawl and squeeze
through the world famous Cango Caves which
goes 800 meters into the mountains. Once you make your way
above ground you will head back towards the coast. You spend
tonight in the fairytale like village of Stormsriver, deep
in the Tsitsikamma Forest, let all the forest sounds put you
into a deep well deserved slumber.
DAY 4
Wake up to the magical world of this unique coastal forest.
The first thing you will do today is be taken into the jungle
to go Foofy sliding (Zip Lining) from one
tree to the next through breath taking scenery you should
definitely try this, it is unforgettable! Can life get any
better? You will soon find out when you are confronted by
a 216 meter drop off the Bloukraans Bridge (the worlds highest
commercial bungee)! A 5 second free fall
which might as well be 5 minutes! This is BIG! Your adrenalin
will be pumping all night, so be prepared for a big one! Tonight
you stay in the spectacular lake side town of Knysna, 3 times
voted South Africas Favourite town! We first take in the scenic
beauty and then start the fun, you can choose to do
abseiling, quad biking, a whole adventure activity
package (combining both and more), or an adventure
boat trip combined with a tour into some old gold
mines. Another great opportunity awaits you at the
hostel, finish off the day with a sunset beach Horse
Ride. Tonight we stay in the Knysna area, a stones
throw from the breaking waves of Buffels Bay. This is the
last night of the tour . . . . have fun!
DAY 5
Today we head back towards Cape Town. But first you take in
the scenic beauty and then start the fun, you can choose to
do abseiling, quad biking, a whole adventure
activity package (combining both and more), or an adventure
boat trip. You then make your way back to Cape Town.
Once arriving in the city you check into the hostel before
hitting the town to celebrate an awesome 5 days.
Departure Point
Pickup anywhere in the Cape Town city centre and Southern
Suburbs.
Departs
Every Monday in season, every second Monday out of season.
Start Time
05:30.
Duration
5 Days, 4 Nights.
End Point
Drop off anywhere in the Cape Town city centre and Southern
Suburbs.
Cost
R4900– Backpacker Accommodation
R6,500– Guest House Accommodation
R7995– Hotel Accommodation
What’s Included
4 nights backpacker accommodation
4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Suppers
Luxury air conditioned transport
Fully qualified local Adventure Tour Guide
Bungee Jump – Gouritz, Quad Biking, Abseiling, Rap Jumping,
Canoe Trip, Wildlife Ranch, Ostrich Riding, Cango Caves.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THIS
ROUTE
Shark Cage Diving (day 1): R1200
Paragliding (day 2): R500
Croc cage diving (day 3): R200
Bloukrans bungee (day 3): R590
Zip lining (day 4): R350
Township Tour (day 4): R250
Sunset cruise (day 4): R120
Click here to make a
5 Day Garden Route Discovery enquiry
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