8 Day Wild Coast And Garden Route Essentials

Itinerary

Day 1: DURBAN to PORT EDWARD (±190km)

Stop At: Port Edward, Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal
Guests 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
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Wild Coast Sun or similar

Day 2: PORT EDWARD to MTHATHA (±280km)

Stop At: Mthatha, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Guests 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).
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Garden Court Mthatha or similar

Day 3: MTHATHA to PORT ALFRED (±365km)

Stop At: Qunu, 5105, South Africa
Guests 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.

Stop At: Port Alfred, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Guests 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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Royal St Andrews Lodge or similar

Day 4: PORT ALFRED to PLETTENBERG BAY via EASTERN GARDEN ROUTE (±380km)

Stop At: Garden Route, Garden Route
After 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.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tsitsikamma National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Eastern Cape
Guests enjoy lunch in Tsitsikamma (own account) and take a short walk to the suspension bridge of the Storms River Mouth.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Keurboomstrand, Keurboomstrand, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Guests 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).
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Dunes Hotel & Resort or similar

Day 5: PLETTENBERG BAY to OUDTSHOORN via CANGO CAVES (±160km)

Stop At: Knysna Heads, Coney Glen Road, Knysna 6571 South Africa
After 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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Safari Ostrich Show Farm, R328 Road 6 KM From Oudtshoorn Towards Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa
Travelling 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.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Cango Caves, 328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
In 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).
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Riempie Estate or similar

Day 6: OUDTSHOORN to CAPE TOWN via CAPE WINELANDS (±450km)

Stop At: Robertson Wine Valley, Robertson Wine Valley, Western Cape
After 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).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Arrive 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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl or similar

Day 7: FULL DAY AT LEISURE in CAPE TOWN

Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Cape 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).

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl or similar

Day 8: DAY OF DEPARTURE – MORNING AT LEISURE in CAPE TOWN

Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Guests 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.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.