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Highlights
- Start the Garden Route in a luxury vehicle with an expert guide-driver, enjoying smooth transfers and tailored service throughout.
- Your journey starts with hotel pickup from Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. Settle into your seat with snacks, bottled water, and Wi-Fi available onboard.
- Stay at luxurious accommodations including 5-star hotels or guest houses. All meals are included at renowned restaurants, plus entrance fees for every activity are covered.
- Discover Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Tsitsikamma. Plus, enjoy a Big 5 safari experience at Botlierskop game farm.
- Customize your itinerary with qualified site guides and instructors ensuring an informative experience at each stop along the way.
- Enjoy complimentary mobile Wi-Fi and snacks in your vehicle to stay connected and refreshed throughout your journey.
- Experience unique wildlife encounters, from ostriches and elephants to cheetahs, all guided by knowledgeable professionals.
- Infant seats are available upon request, making this private tour family-friendly for travelers of all ages.
Your Experience
Start an exclusive tour of South Africa’s Garden Route in a private luxury vehicle accompanied by a dedicated guide-driver. This experience includes stays at 5-star accommodations along with all meals provided throughout your journey.
Getting started
Your adventure commences with pick-up from your hotel, where you'll be greeted by your personal guide-driver in either a luxury sedan or mini bus. Following an introductory briefing and itinerary overview, which is customizable to suit your preferences, the exploration of the Garden Route begins. To ensure comfort right from the start, complimentary bottled water, snacks, and mobile Wi-Fi are available in the vehicle.
Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn
Discover Mossel Bay’s stunning coastal vistas before venturing to Oudtshoorn, renowned as South Africa's center for ostriches. With expert site guides at your disposal:
- You'll enjoy private transfers between each destination.
- All entrance fees are covered, allowing you to focus on the experience rather than logistics.
- Engage in unique wildlife encounters with knowledgeable instructors leading interactions with ostriches and more.
Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
Your journey continues as you arrive at Knysna, celebrated for its picturesque lagoon and indigenous forests. Next is a visit to Plettenberg Bay, beloved for its stunning beaches and vibrant marine life:
- Accommodations are in carefully selected 5-star hotels or guest houses with meals served at top local restaurants.
- Your itinerary remains flexible and fully customizable, allowing exploration tailored to your interests.
- Bottled water, snacks, and complimentary mobile Wi-Fi accompany you throughout the journey.
Tsitsikamma and Big 5 Safari
Experience the lush landscapes of Tsitsikamma National Park before embarking on a private game reserve safari at Botlierskop to witness South Africa’s Big Five:
- Guided game drives with qualified instructors offer opportunities to spot elephants, cheetahs, and more.
- All entrance fees and activities at the game reserve are included. Infant seats can be requested for families.
- Private transfers ensure smooth transitions between each highlight, supported by your guide’s insights throughout.
Wrapping up
The journey concludes with a private drop-off back at your hotel. Should you wish to modify the itinerary or add activities on-the-go, assistance is available from your guide-driver. Please note that tips and additional beverages are not included in this package.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private guide driver for Garden Route
- Luxury sedan vehicles or mini buses
- Stays in 5-star hotels or guest houses
- Entrance fees to all activities included
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
- Bottled water available on board
- Complimentary mobile Wi-Fi in the vehicle
- Snacks served during travel
- Private transfers arranged for you
- Access to a private game reserve with Big 5 safari experience
- Hotel collection and drop-off services included
- Customizable itinerary tailored to your preferences
- Qualified site guides at attractions
- Activities led by qualified instructors
- Infant seats available upon request
- Tips or gratuities
- Wines and beverages
- Drinks
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be exploring various sites and may spend extended periods on your feet.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the tour, with those aged 6 to 12 years paying half price and ages 13 and above full price.
- A minimum of two guests is required for departure; prices are charged per person sharing a vehicle.
- Infant seats can be requested if needed. Note that drinks and gratuities aren't included unless specified otherwise.
Ticket Delivery
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.