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Cape Town Tours Garden Route 4 Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable, private 4-day tour along South Africa's stunning Garden Route. Whether you're a nature lover, adventure seeker, or someone looking for a relaxing getaway, this tour has it all. You'll have the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with a private, comfortable vehicle, a certified tour guide, and access to all the main attractions.

Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

Start your journey with a scenic drive from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn, the famous ostrich capital. Visit an ostrich farm and learn about the fascinating industry surrounding these large, flightless birds. Next, explore the awe-inspiring Cango Caves, where millions of years of geological formations come to life before your eyes. Spend the night in Oudtshoorn, where you'll enjoy some downtime before the adventures continue.

Day 2: Oudtshoorn to Knysna

On Day 2, we head to Knysna, a picturesque coastal town nestled between lush forests and the ocean. Take a leisurely stroll through the Knysna Waterfront, where you’ll have time to visit the vibrant Knysna markets. Then, embark on a sunset boat cruise across the lagoon, where the views of the Knysna Heads are simply breathtaking. If you’re feeling active, take on the Robberg Hiking Trail, which offers incredible coastal views and wildlife sightings.

Day 3: Knysna to Tsitsikamma National Park

Get ready for some adventure as we head to Tsitsikamma National Park. Known for its dramatic cliffs and lush forests, this day is packed with excitement. For thrill-seekers, you can try bungee jumping at the world-famous Bloukrans Bridge or enjoy a scenic walk across the Stormsriver Bridge. For a more relaxed option, take a hike along the Big Tree trail or enjoy canoeing through the Storms River. If you prefer a bit of wildlife, you can opt for a game drive in a malaria-free safari park.

Day 4: Tsitsikamma to Cape Town

On the final day, we’ll make our way back to Cape Town, stopping to visit Plettenberg Bay, with time for a beach visit or exploring the surrounding area. The journey back will be a relaxing one, filled with memories of an unforgettable Garden Route adventure.


Why Choose This Tour?

  • Private & Flexible: Enjoy the luxury of a private, fully flexible tour for your group, whether you're a couple, family, or honeymooners.
  • All-Inclusive Comfort: With 4-star accommodation, an experienced, certified guide, and a well planned itinerary.
  • Adventure & Relaxation: From the world-famous Cango Caves and Knysna Lagoon to adrenaline-pumping activities like bungee jumping and a safari game drive, there’s something for everyone.
  • Tailored Experience: This tour is customizable, with optional activities like whale watching, ziplining, and canoeing, allowing you to shape your own adventure.
Your own private vehicle and travel tour guide dedicated to you and your private party. All entrance fees and bookings included.
Private tour plan

Garden Route 4-day tour 

Enjoy our full day private tour for you and your group along the Garden Route at your own pace. Our private tours are relaxed and enjoyable for guest who prefers complete flexibility at the attractions. The private tours are suited for families, couples and honeymooners who prefer enjoying the attractions without any other persons on board. 

Main Attractions visited 

  • Ostrich show farm
  • Cango caves
  • Knysna heads
  • Knysna markets and waterfront visit
  • Sunset boat cruise
  • Robberg hiking trail
  • Big tree
  • Plettenberg beach visit
  • Stormsriver bridge
  • Bloukraans bridge
  • Safari game drive (Malaria free)

Included on the tour

  • 3 nights’ accommodation (4 star)
  • Certified Tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • pickup and drop off
  • Entrance fees to the main attractions listed 
  • Tolls and parking 
  • 1x4 meals per day (breakfast, lunch or dinner)

Excluded on the tour

  • Optional extra's
  • meals and drinks 
  • Gratuities 

Activities (Optional)

  • Cango cave wildlife ranch 
  • Knysna elephants and picnic
  • Whale and Dolphin watching 
  • bungee jumping 
  • canoeing in the storms river
  • tree top ziplining 
  • skydiving 
Your own private vehicle and guide to show you the attractions. Explore at your own pace. Excludes all entrance fees.
Charter tour plan

Garden Route 4-day tour 

Enjoy our full day charter tour along the Garden route building your own list of attractions. Our charter tours are enjoyed by guest who prefers to plan their own attractions they would like to visit. The chartered tours are suited for families, couples and groups.

Suggest Attractions visited 

  • Ostrich show farm
  • Cango caves
  • Knysna heads
  • Knysna markets and waterfront visit
  • Sunset boat cruise
  • Robberg hiking trail
  • Big tree
  • Plettenberg beach visit
  • Stormsriver bridge
  • Bloukraans bridge
  • Safari game drive (Malaria free)

Included on the tour

  • Certified Tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • pickup and drop off
  • Tolls and parking 

Excluded on the tour

  • Accomodation
  • Entrance fees (bookings on request only)
  • meals and drinks 
  • Gratuities 

Suggested Activities (Optional)

  • Cango cave wildlife ranch 
  • Knysna elephants and picnic
  • Whale and Dolphin watching 
  • bungee jumping 
  • canoeing in the storms river
  • tree top ziplining 
  • skydiving 
Affordable sightseeing. Ride along with other tourists on a routined tour.
Scheduled tour plan

Garden Route 4-day tour 

Enjoy our full day schedule tour along the Garden route on a routine itinerary. Our schedule tours are enjoyed by guest who prefers travelling in groups to visit the attractions. The schedule tours are suited for single travellers, couples and smaller groups. Our schedule tours have less flexibility and time allocations for each attraction. Guest will be travelling with other guest on the tour

Main Attractions visited 

  • Ostrich show farm
  • Cango caves
  • Knysna heads
  • Knysna markets and waterfront visit
  • Sunset boat cruise
  • Robberg hiking trail
  • Big tree
  • Plettenberg beach visit
  • Stormsriver bridge
  • Bloukraans bridge
  • Safari game drive (Malaria free)

Included on the tour

  • 3 nights’ accommodation (3 star)
  • Certified Tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • pickup and drop off
  • Entrance fees to the main attractions listed 
  • Tolls and parking 
  • 1x4 meals per day (breakfast, lunch or dinner)

Excluded on the tour

  • Optional extra's
  • meals and drinks 
  • Gratuities 

Activities (Optional)

Extra activities which wants to be done is time permitted.

  • Cango cave wildlife ranch 
  • Knysna elephants and picnic
  • Whale and Dolphin watching 
  • bungee jumping 
  • canoeing in the storms river
  • tree top ziplining 
  • skydiving 

Route highlights

Oudtshoorn Ostrich tour

Enjoy a tour at the Cango Cave Ostrich farm. Guest would be taken around on the Ostrich farm and interacting with the fastest bird on land.

Cango Caves standard tour

The Cango Caves is one of the Garden Route spectacular wonders of the town. The caves has been around for millions of years and attracts tourist in the dozens. We take a tour experiencing the cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites dating back millions of years ago. 

Cango Wildlife ranch

an optional visit in Oudtshoorn is the amazing Cango wild life ranch. The zoo is well known for its exotic animals like the white tiger and white lions. Guest can also experience playing with the Cheetah at the zoo. This is optional on the tour and prices are excluded in the price.

Knysna heads

Upon arrival in Knysna we enjoy a realaxing walk along the heads. We spend some time admiring the beautiful ocean currents at the points.

Knysna flea market

Guest will have the opportunity to explore the knysna Waterfront and flea market

John Benn river cruise

The John Benn is a floating resturant leaving the Knysna waterfront for a sunset cruize. Boat tickets are included for John Benn. Meals and drinks are at your own account.

Plettenberg Bay Hiking trail

After breakfast we enjoy a 6 km hiking trail in Plettenberg Bay at Robberg nature reserve.  

Plettenberg beach

We enjoy a lovely afternoon swim at the Plettenberg beach. Guest are given time to relax after the hiking the trail.

The big tree

we take a realaxing walk through dense forest to see South Africa's oldest yellow wood tree.

Bloukraans Bridge, Garden Route

Bloukraans Bridge-Bloukraans Bridge is the highest bungy jumping bridge in the world. Experience this amazing adventure in Tsitsikamma. The Bungy jumping is not for the faint hearted. This is optional on the Garden Route tour. 

Storms river suspension bridge

We enjoy a few hours at the river mouth in Tsitsikamma. We enjoy a relaxing hiking trail to the suspension bridge.

Game Drive

Enjoy a 3 hour game drive seeing the big 5.

Day 2 Canopy tours (optional)

Tsitsikamma National lPark on the Garden Route tour has a range of activities. Canopy tours is one of them. Expericing a thrilling adventure on a ziplin through beautiful forest along the Garden Route

Tsitsikamma Kayaking in the storms river (optional)

Enjoy and adventure experience on a sea kayaking trip in the storms river.

Knysna Elephant sanctuary (optional)

Guest has an option of experiencing and Elephant walk and picnic. The experience is amazing to see this fascinating creature up close and personal and learning all about it.

Whale watching (optional)

Take a 1-2 hour boat ride in Knysna enjoying the ocean breeze with a posibility of spotting Whales, Dolphins, Sharks, seals and many more 

Pick up and drop off

Your tour guide starts the tour by collecting you at your hotel, the tour ends at the drop-off point.

Picture stops

This tour has a lot to offer travellers, and the best vantage point from which to view many of these captivating attractions is from behind the wheel. We make time to stop along the way for pretty extraordinary imagery.

Local Guide

You local tour guide provides a commentory throughout the journey and at all the main attractions

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