8 Day Wild Coast and Garden Route Essentials in Durban
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8 Day Wild Coast and Garden Route Essentials
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Sep 21
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2022 TISD 11 German Guided
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Highlights
Discover all the essentials and classic experiences that South Africa has to offer to the Winelands of the Cape. In between the beauty of the Garden Route.
HIGHLIGHTS
• See and hear Mandela’s story
• Beach hotels hospitality
• Wild Coast scenery and villages
• Experience crossing the Storms River suspension bridge
• Wine tasting on the world’s longest wine route
• Cape Point
Itinerary
DURBAN to PORT EDWARD (±190km)
Port Edward
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGuests enjoy the morning at leisure. The tour departs late afternoon for Port Edward on the South Coast. Arrive early evening, in time for dinner (own account) at one of the resort’s many restaurants- AccommodationsOvernight at Wild Coast Sun or similar
PORT EDWARD to MTHATHA (±280km)
Mthatha
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGuests enjoy the morning at leisure before departing for Mthatha, stopping for lunch en route (own account). The Mandela Route takes a scenic drive on the N2 highway to Mthatha. Once there, guests can follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, a South African icon. Arriving at the hotel in the late afternoon, guests freshen up before enjoying dinner (own account).- AccommodationsOvernight at Garden Court Mthatha or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
MTHATHA to PORT ALFRED (±365km)
Qunu
Admission Ticket FreeGuests enjoy an early breakfast and depart from Mthatha to the marina town of Port Alfred via Qunu, where Nelson Mandela was laid to rest and is still recognised as his family home.Port Alfred
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGuests continue south and enjoy lunch en route (own account), and arrive late afternoon at the hotel in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy refreshing drinks (own account) before savoring the delightful local cuisine.- AccommodationsOvernight at The Royal St Andrews Lodge or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
PORT ALFRED to PLETTENBERG BAY via EASTERN GARDEN ROUTE (±380km)
Garden Route
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter an early breakfast, guests enjoy a boat cruise (weather permitting) along the scenic Kowie River before travelling inland along the Garden Route. The Garden Route derives its name from the ecologically diverse vegetation of the area found between the Indian Ocean and the Tsitsikamma mountains. Guests enjoy lunch in Tsitsikamma (own account) and take a short walk to the suspension bridge of the Storms River Mouth.Tsitsikamma National Park
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGuests enjoy lunch in Tsitsikamma (own account) and take a short walk to the suspension bridge of the Storms River Mouth.Keurboomstrand
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGuests arrive at the hotel in Keurboomstrand and enjoy time at leisure. Guests enjoy the ocean’s ambiance and dine at the resort restaurant (own account).- AccommodationsOvernight at The Dunes Hotel & Resort or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
PLETTENBERG BAY to OUDTSHOORN via CANGO CAVES (±160km)
Knysna Heads
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter a hearty breakfast, guests depart for Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, via Knysna. This morning’s excursion gives guests the opportunity to photograph the Knysna Lagoon and the Knysna Heads.Safari Ostrich Farm
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTravelling inland to the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn, driving over the Outeniqua Pass, the tour arrives in time for lunch (own account) at an ostrich farm on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, where a tractor tour (own account) introduces guests to the ostrich industry.The Cango Caves
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the Cango Valley guests discover the spectacular subterranean world of the Cango Caves (own account). Arriving at the hotel, guests enjoy the afternoon at leisure, and have the opportunity to explore the charming country setting and enjoy dinner (own account).- AccommodationsOvernight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Riempie Estate or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
OUDTSHOORN to CAPE TOWN via CAPE WINELANDS (±450km)
Robertson Wine Valley
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, the tour journeys westwards, along Route 62 and via the Cape Winelands, to Cape Town. Route 62 is an iconic route with intoxicating and ever-changing landscapes and is possibly the world's longest wine route. Lunch en route (own account). Guests visit a wine estate for a cheese and wine pairing followed by a guided cellar tour in the Robertson Wine Valley (own account).Cape Town Central
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeArrive at their hotel in Cape Town. This evening’s dinner can be enjoyed at the hotel (own account), or one of the many world-class restaurants located in close proximity to the hotel.- AccommodationsOvernight at StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
FULL DAY AT LEISURE in CAPE TOWN
Cape Town Central
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeCape Town boasts a wide variety of activities and attractions, including an impressive mountain range, an inviting night life, extensive shopping venues, world-class art and cultural events. After breakfast, guests spend the morning at leisure discovering the Mother City or join an optional, guided full day Cape Point tour (own account) including Cape Point, Boulder's Beach (entrance fee for own account) and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Dine out or at the hotel (own account).- AccommodationsOvernight at StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl or similarFood And DrinksBreakfast
DAY OF DEPARTURE – MORNING AT LEISURE in CAPE TOWN
Cape Town Central
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGuests enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending the last day of the tour at leisure. Guests can select an optional Table Mountain and City Tour (own account). Table Mountain is a unique conservation area and affords its visitors the best views of Cape Town. Guests can enjoy the revolving cable car ride up the mountain (own account and weather permitting). The tour continues through the Malay Quarter, city centre and Company Gardens and time permitting, the Castle of Good Hope.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (7)
Activity: River cruise
Green Seat - local community and wildlife contribution
NOT INCLUDED
Meals: 7 lunches, 5 dinners
Optional Cango Caves heritage guided tour
Optional full day Cape Peninsula tour
Optional Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour
Optional tractor tour on a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn
Optional wine pairing and cellar tour
Travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, porterage, visa fees and personal expenses
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Port Edward, South Africa
Provider
Sense of Africa