Garden Route Wildlife Safari - 4 Days

Depart from George Airport in the early afternoon. We journey to Knysna via the Wilderness. Here we stop for an optional craft Beer tasting. Arriving in Knysna, there is time to discover the craftsmen, who have settled in the area from every corner of South Africa.  This region has a tremendous range of arts and crafts, in all mediums. Visit the Knysna Heads where the mighty Indian Ocean rushes in and out of the Knysna Lagoon. Wind up the day with an optional Lagoon Sunset Cruise. There are a number of optional activities including luxury Yachts and Ferries.  Free for dinner. Accommodation is in 4 star luxury either at the at the Knysna Waterfront or in a Guest House.

Today you will explore Plettenberg Bay and the Tsitsikamma region. Originally named Bahia Formosa (Beautiful Bay) by the first Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay more than lives up to its name as you spend time in its environs. We will do some whale and dolphin spotting. In the winter months there will be plenty of whales to view close to the shore.   The coastal road we follow wends it's way along steep river gorges, over spectacular mountain passes and through dense indigenous forests and ferns.  We visit the tiny settlement of Nature's Valley, one of the loveliest havens of tranquillity along the Garden Route. Our exploration of this ancient forest leads through the tangle of trees, ferns and creepers and the undisputed monarch of the forest - gigantic Outeniqua Yellowwoods. Enjoy a tour of Tenikwa Wildlife Center before departing back to Knysna. The Evening is free to explore the Waterfront and dine at one of the many restaurants. Overnight in Knysna.

Today we head for Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. The Route takes you through the seven passes road which winds through forests, farmlands and rivers. En Route we visit the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Home to the Big Five, you will enjoy a safari on a 4X4 open vehicle with an experienced ranger. We travel over the Robinson Pass to Oudtshoorn, principal centre of the Klein Karoo and undisputed "ostrich capital" of the world. Our itinerary includes a visit to a fascinating Ostrich Show Farm where, amidst enormous flocks of these strange birds, we are shown their development from the one kg egg to the 100 kg adult. Overnight in Oudtshoorn at the Buffelsdrift Private Game Lodge. A late afternoon Game Drive and dinner is included.