Wander along the Garden Route - a piece of paradise on the south-eastern coast of South Africa.  Set your sense of adventure free by exploring the unspoilt beaches, some famous surfing spots in J'bay, spot most of the big5 on a 4x4 safari game drive, follow footpaths within forest wonderlands and observe abundant wildlife in this untamed wilderness.

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Duration:  4 days | 3 nights             Tour code: GR-JB4

Day 1: CAPE TOWN to OUDTSHOORN

• SCENIC ROUTE 62 - Along South Africa's famous country road you'll  capture the beauty of high mountains, twisting passes, rugged Karoo  plains, vineyards and orchards.
• CANGO CAVES ADVENTURE TOUR - Follow passageways that lead to vast halls deep underground.
• OVERNIGHT in OUDTSHOORN

Day 2: OUDTSHOORN to JEFFREYS BAY

• ELEPHANT FEED & RIDE- (Optional with extra cost) Fall in love with these orphaned, gentle and lovable giants. Learn about their background and behaviour as you touch and feed them, even experience the exhilarating adventure of an elephant back ride.
• OSTRICH FARM TOUR - Learn more about the ostrich and the brave gets a chance to ride on an ostrich's back (weight limits)
• TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK - Spend time in paradise as we explore the dramatic coastal and forest landscapes. Walk along forest trails to a suspension bridge.
• OVERNIGHT in JEFFREYS BAY

Day 3: JEFFREYS BAY to WILDERNESS AREA

• BEACH TIME & SHOPPING in J'BAY - Go for an early morning surf or just chill out.  The backpackers hire out surf boards and wetsuits at extra cost.  We will stop at the the surf factory shops for excellent deals on branded clothing.
• BLOUKRANS BUNGY JUMP - (Optional with extra costs) Face your fear and experience the world's highest bungy jump.
• KNYSNA - Nestled between forested mountains, sea and curving around a big lagoon, visit The Heads, where the sea crashes through two massive sandstone cliffs.
• OVERNIGHT IN WILDERNESS AREA - Head down to the beach, swim in the Indian Ocean & take a walk along the beach.

Day 4: WILDERNESS AREA return to CAPE TOWN

• WILDERNESS NATIONAL PARK - Canoe along the Wilderness Lagoon for a true nature encounter.
• LION WALK - (Optional with extra cost) Walk alongside Africa's most majestic predator.  Interact with young lions on foot. The walk take approximately one hour to complete - depending on how fast the lions are prepared to stroll. No leashes or collars, but supervised by expert handlers.
• 4x4 GAME DRIVE - (Optional with extra cost) Search for Africa's Big5* animals from an open 4x4 vehicle in a malaria-free, private game reserve. (*unlikely to see leopards)

- Travel back to reach Cape Town area by nightfall.

> Excluded:  Meals & drinks, optional extras and excluded activities will be for your own account. *The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions run in reverse or different order.

Things To Bring

• Beach Towel for swimming
• Swim costume
• Comfortable/ walking shoes
• Sunscreen & hat
• Jacket

Inclusions

- Pick-up from, and Drop-off at your accommodation in Cape Town areas.
- Wilderness canoeing
- Wilderness National Park entry fee
- Tsitsikamma National Park entry fee
- Cango Caves adventure tour
- Ostrich farm tour + ostrich riding (minimum weight allowance)
- Friendly local driver-guide
- Transport to tour's hotspots - with licensed and insured vehicle(s)
- Accommodation for 3 nights - as per package selected

Exclusions

- Meals and drinks
- Personal insurance
- Optionals

OPTIONAL EXTRAS ACTIVITIES available on tour:
- 4x4 Game Drive (from R350 pp)
- Bloukrans bridge bungy jump (from R750 pp)
- Elephant Feed & Ride (from R300 pp)
- Lion Walk (from R350 pp)

### These exciting OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES are offered and scheduled as part of each tour's free-time to personalise your trip. Optionals are not compulsory, but it turns a great trip into an unforgettable one.
Optional activities are pre-booked for your convenience, but are weather dependent and can therefore only be paid / confirmed on the day of the activity.
Take your credit or debit card on the tour, as most activity providers and shops accept card payments - or - the tour guide can stop at an ATM (on request) to give you the option to draw cash as you need it.

Departs

Join GROUP tours are scheduled to depart most FRIDAYS (minimum amount of passengers may be required); or contact us for a private tour for any other available date.

Pickup/Departure

Pick up time is early morning (between 7-9am).
We'll contact you on the day before your tour depart to confirm your pickup address and give a more exact pickup time.

The free transfer service will collect you from and return you back to your preferred pickup address in and around selected Cape Town areas.

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