Garden Route privately guided

ABOUT THIS TRIP

On this trip, you will travel as a couple, family or group of friends with your own private tour guide (either German or English-speaking), who will be at your disposal throughout. The trip can be started daily. You will spend the night in selected upscale accommodation. Of course, the itinerary can be adapted to your individual wishes at any point. The price per person depends on the size of your private group.

Experience the highlights of the malaria-free Garden Route on a privately guided tour: Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm, Route 62, Robertson's wine regions, Cape Town City and Table Mountain as well as the Cape Peninsula with the Cape of Good Hope

Please note: Our privately guided tours are designed for groups of people who have already been confirmed in advance. If you are interested in joining a group, please look under "Small group tours".

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• 9x overnight stays in the Superior category (4-star guesthouses and lodges)
• 9x breakfast, 5x dinner
• Air-conditioned vehicle according to group size
• a game drive in an open off-road vehicle
• Excursions and entrance fees according to program
• Private tour guide (German or English of your choice) and 24-hour hotline (English-speaking) on site
• Comprehensive travel documents (with an individual tour book and a travel guide per room)
• Virtual meeting with the tour guide before departure on request
• Insurance according to German travel law incl. travel price insurance certificate

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• Drinks and meals not specified
• Long-haul flights from/to Europe (we are happy to arrange suitable flights on request)
•  optional excursions, other personal expenses, tips
• Travel insurance

Tour description and prices as PDF

We also offer this trip in the Deluxe category *****.

Day 1: Welcome to South Africa (approx. 70 km)
You will be welcomed by your private tour guide at Port Elizabeth airport. Your first destination is a cozy guest farm at the Addo Elephant National Park, where you can recover from your journey.
Overnight stay with half board - Woodall Country House (Luxury Room) at Addo National Park

Where you stay
Woodall Country House is nestled amidst beautiful citrus gardens very close to Addo Elephant National Park. The peaceful surroundings are also reflected in the luxurious accommodation and attention to detail. The 18 rooms have en-suite facilities, ceiling fan, air-conditioning, private veranda, mini-bar, stereo, safe, telephone, internet access, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, bathrobes and electric blankets for those chilly winter nights. The guest house offers a pool, a sun terrace, a bar, a restaurant and a wellness center (for a fee).

Day 2: Addo National Park
Get up early today for a game drive in an open off-road vehicle in Addo Elephant National Park (English-speaking, with additional persons). From the comfort of your vehicle, you can enjoy exciting game viewing at river courses, dams and waterholes. The park is the westernmost national park in South Africa and is home to the Big Five, i.e. lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. The large elephant population gave the park its name. You return to your guesthouse around midday and the afternoon is at leisure.

Optionally (for a fee) you can also take part in another guided game drive in the Addo National Park in the afternoon (English-speaking, with additional persons)
Overnight stay with half board - Woodall Country House (Luxury Room) at Addo National Park

Day 3: Garden Route (approx. 340 km)
You travel on to Tsitsikamma National Park, which is part of the Garden Route National Park with its hiking trails, beaches and waterfalls. You first make a flying visit to the Big Tree, a centuries-old yellowwood tree that is more than 40 meters high. You then visit the mouth of the Storms River. A leisurely, short hike takes you to the famous Suspension Bridge with its fantastic views (access to the bridge may be closed due to weather conditions). In the afternoon, you will reach the beautiful Nature's Valley, where you will have some time to relax on the secluded beaches or go hiking. In the evening you reach Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route.
Overnight stay with half board - Parkes Manor (Lagoon View Suite) in Knysna

Where you stay
You will stay at the time-honored Parkes Manor in Knysna, a stately home in a large park-like garden overlooking the lagoon. After several years of private use, this classic Knysna guest house was reopened in 2013 under the management of SA Travel. The 9 classically and individually furnished rooms have bath/WC, TV, tea/coffee maker, fan, minibar, air conditioning, safe and balcony or terrace. Parkes Manor offers a pool, a fireplace lounge, a bar, a restaurant, a veranda and a large garden area.

Day 4: Knysna
Today is at your leisure, but your tour guide is of course available for excursions in the varied surroundings. The Wilderness National Park, for example, is ideal for a day trip. Or drive to the impressive viewpoint on the Eastern Head directly at the entrance to the lagoon and then enjoy a relaxing day on a beautiful sandy beach. In the evening, round off the day with a leisurely boat tour on the lagoon (English-speaking, with additional people).

Alternatively, you can also take part in optional activities (for a fee, English-speaking, carried out with other people).
Township tour: This takes place in the morning or afternoon and lasts around 3 hours. True to the motto "Meet the locals", you will visit the small township on the outskirts of Knysna. Here you will meet the residents and learn about education, housing and the health system.
Whale watching: On the whale watching tour, you take a small boat out to sea and, with a bit of luck, get up close to the large marine mammals! The tour takes place in the whale season from June to November and you should be seaworthy.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Parkes Manor (Lagoon View Suite) in Knysna

Day 5: Oudtshoorn & the Karoo semi-desert (approx. 130 km)
You leave the coast via the scenic Outeniqua Pass and reach the arid hinterland. Once you arrive in the ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn, you will discover the stalactite cave landscape of the Cango Caves on a guided tour (English-speaking, with additional persons). Numerous chambers of the huge cave system offer an impressive variety of enormous stalactite formations. Afterwards, you will get up close and personal with these large, flightless birds on an ostrich farm and learn many amazing details about the animals and their breeding on a very informative tour (English-speaking, guided tour with additional persons). Your destination is a cozy guest house in Oudtshoorn.
Overnight stay with half board - De Denne Country Guest House (Garden or Deluxe Suite) in Oudtshoorn

Where you stay
You will spend the night at the family-run De Denne Country Guest House on a working ostrich farm in the vast expanse of the Klein Karoo. The town center of Oudtshoorn is about 10 minutes away by car. The 14 rooms have bath/WC, air conditioning, tea/coffee maker, minibar, TV and safe. The guest house offers a pool, a garden, a lounge and a restaurant.

Day 6: Route 62 & Winelands (approx. 260 km)
At dawn, you have the option (for a fee) of seeing a family of meerkats in the wild: At sunrise, you set off with an experienced guide in search of the meerkats of the Little Karoo and observe the cute predators as they start their day (English-speaking, carried out with additional persons).

Continue along the famous and scenically unique Route 62, the former connecting route between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. This route exudes a certain Wild West atmosphere, hence the similarity in name to the legendary Route 66. You then reach Robertson, which has developed into one of the most popular Cape Winelands towns with its numerous Jakaranda trees (blossom in November), oak avenues and many Victorian buildings. Here, in the idyllic Wine Valley, you will enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery before arriving at your guesthouse.
Overnight stay with half board - Fraai Uitzicht (Superior Garden Suite) in Robertson

Where you stay
The Fraai Uitzicht 1798 wine estate is remarkable in every respect: the restaurant is undoubtedly one of the best in the wider area, the fantastic four-star guest house is beautifully situated in the vineyards and wine has finally been made again since 2006. The 10 rooms have bath/WC, air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, veranda and some have an outdoor shower. The guest house has a pool, beautiful gardens, a restaurant and a wine cellar.

Day 7: Cape Town & Table Mountain (approx. 170 km)
After breakfast, the journey continues to the beautiful small town of Stellenbosch in the middle of the Western Cape. The second oldest town in the country has a beautiful historic town center with many buildings in the Cape Dutch architectural style. Cafés, restaurants and stores invite you to stroll and linger. You then reach Cape Town, the "Mother City", and explore the city's sights. The colorful Bo-Kaap district hides a long history, the centrally located Company's Garden invites you to take a relaxing stroll amidst the hustle and bustle of the city and on Greenmarket Square you can store for all kinds of handicrafts and souvenirs. If the weather is good, you can of course visit Table Mountain, the city's landmark, and enjoy the fantastic view. If the cable car is closed, you can alternatively enjoy the view from the Cape Wheel Ferris wheel at the V&A Waterfront.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Winchester Hotel (Classic Room) in Cape Town

How you live
The Cape Dutch architectural style of the lovingly renovated The Winchester exudes an atmosphere of pure elegance. Located directly on the waterfront in the popular Sea Point district, restaurants, cafés, stores and the V&A Waterfront are all within easy reach. The Table Mountain cable car and the city center are about a 15-minute drive away. The boutique hotel offers a restaurant, a beautiful courtyard, a pool and free WiFi. The 76 rooms have a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, a TV, a minibar, a tea/coffee maker and a safe. The Loft Rooms and Classic Rooms overlook the inner courtyard. The Junior Suites overlook either the sea, Table Mountain or Lions Head. The Family Suites have two bedrooms, which share a bathroom/WC, and a lounge area.

Day 8: The Cape Peninsula
You set off on a day trip to the Cape Peninsula. First you stop in Muizenberg and marvel at the colorful little houses that can be found on every postcard. Continue along False Bay via Kalk Bay to Simon's Town, where you will visit the famous penguin colony. You then drive to the Cape of Good Hope National Park with the Cape of Good Hope and via Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, on to Hout Bay with its small fishing port. In the late afternoon you will arrive back in Cape Town, where you will say goodbye to your tour guide.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Winchester Hotel (Classic Room) in Cape Town

Day 9: Cape Town
This day in Cape Town is at your leisure. Take advantage of the excellent shopping opportunities or culinary offerings at the V&A Waterfront, for example. The ferries to the former prison island of Robben Island also depart from here. Or stroll through the lively city center and the Company's Garden and visit one of the many museums located there.
Overnight stay with breakfast - Winchester Hotel (Classic Room) in Cape Town

Day 10: Goodbye South Africa
Your trip ends today and you will be taken to Cape Town airport by a driver from our transfer partner (English-speaking) to coincide with your return flight.