Itinerary

1. Day 1- Trip through Little Karoo

   • Start with a road trip through majestic Little Karoo, a semi-desert region, with your South African tour guide. 

   • Move through several amazing and diverse farming regions, including the world's longest wine route known as Route 62.

   • Pass through beautiful country towns, where time appears to have stood still. 

   • Arrive in Oudtshoorn, also known as Ostrich Capital of South Africa. Here, you will have the option to visit the Cango Caves, a wildlife ranch and/or a working ostrich farm.

   Overnight stay in Oudtshoorn.

2. Day 2- Oudtshoorn to Knysna

   • Continue toward the coast, to the historical town of Knysna, surrounded by the largest natural estuary in South Africa - incidentally home to an endemic sea horse. 

   • Relax, take a boat trip to the famous "Knysna Heads" (the narrow entrance to the estuary), or go hiking in ancient indigenous forests.

   • If you are lucky, you might spot the elusive Knysna forest elephants. Knysna is also very well known for its home-grown oysters - definitely a dining experience not to be missed!

3. Day 3- Knysna to Plettenberg Bay

   • Meander through the ancient forest area in the heart of Garden Route on your way to the seaside holiday town of Plettenberg Bay.

   • Participate in a boat-based whale watching experience (May to November), walk with Elephants (getting close and personal with these gentle giants)

   • Visit Monkey Land (a primate sanctuary), Jukani (a wildlife sanctuary) Birds of Eden.

   • Walkthrough the indigenous forests.

4. Day 4- Plettenberg Bay to Storm's River Village

   • After an overnight stay in Plettenberg Bay (one or two nights - your choice), continue your journey to the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, regarded as one of the most pristine coastal reserves on the planet.

   • Opt for a kayaking experience through the surf and up the Storm's River Mouth. Then, have a marvellous hike across daunting hanging bridges across the river.

   • Have a great meal at a local restaurant boasting the most amazing views of the ocean and coastline.

5. Day 5- Storm's River Village

   • Zipline through the forests or canyons.
   • Do bungee jumping from the highest commercial bungee jump in the world.
   • Canyon down rapids, waterfalls and cliffs, hiking in pristine forests and many more.

   • As the tour ends, journey back, either to Port Elizabeth or back to Cape Town.