5 DAYS SCENIC GARDEN ROUTE CIRCULAR

Cape Town - Hamilton Russell Vineyards - Hermanus - Swellendam - Knysna - Plettenberg Bay - Knysna Elephant Park - Tsitsikamma National Park

Tour Itinerary

5 DAYS SCENIC GARDEN ROUTE CIRCULAR ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Monday - Cape Town - Hamilton Russell Vineyards - Hermanus - Swellendam - Arrival Day
(Dinner included)
Morning departure from Cape Town over the Hottentots-Holland Mountains via Sir Lowrys Pass into a region of immense beauty. Stop at the Hamilton Russell Vineyards near Hermanus for a tour and tasting of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley terroir driven wines. During whale season (June to December), also stop in Hermanus which boasts the best land based whale watching along its cliff path. Here you would have the option of embarking on an eco-marine (all year round) and whale watching (seasonal) boat trip (additional charge). After lunch (to own account), continue to Swellendam - the third oldest settlement in South Africa. Dinner is enjoyed at the hotel restaurant. Overnight Klippe Rivier Country House 5 star (standard cottage) or similar

Day 2 - Tuesday - Swellendam - Knysna - Plettenberg Bay
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast, depart Swellendam and travel to the lagoon-side town of Knysna - gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knsysa Waterfront Complex before embarking on an excursion to the Featherbed Nature Reserve which is located on the western Knysna Head. The trip includes a ferry across the lagoon to the base of the western head, a drive to the top of the reserve and an optional 2. 2 kilometre downhill nature trail walk. The tour ends with a delicious lunch served under the shade of the milkwood trees. On return to the mainland, continue your journey to Plettenberg Bay for the following two nights. Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge. Overnight Lairds Lodge 4 star (standard room) or similar.

Day 3 - Wednesday - Plettenberg Bay - Knysna Elephant Park - Tsitsikamma National Park
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature at the Knysna Elephant Park. With the help of the resident African elephants and the well-informed guides, you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants. The visit presents you with the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. After lunch (to own account), travel to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the

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