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Day 1: (Mon) Cape Town / Oudtshoorn
We fetch you from your hotel by 07h30 and travel via the town of Montagu on ‘Route 62’ (South Africa’s version of America’s famous ‘Route 66’) to the pretty village of Barrydale where we stop for tea (own account). Then on to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry. After a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we continue to our Oudtshoorn hotel for check in and overnight.
Accommodation: Oudtshoorn Inn or similar
Day 2: (Tue) Oudtshoorn & Knysna (B)
This morning go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. We then drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, from where we start our meandering journey to Knysna via the alternative secondary back road, which traverses seven passes (weather and road conditions permitting). This less explored road will take us up and down several plateau’s and indigenous forests, past a ghost town, through quite farming communities to discover the ‘old Garden Route’.
Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar
Day 3: (Wed) Knysna (BL)
Enjoy a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea’s entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy
this lovely and special town.
Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar
Day 4: (Thu) Cape Town (B)
After breakfast we head back to the ‘Mother City’, via Swellendam and Hermanus, which has earned international fame as a place from which to spot the magnificent southern right whale during its breeding season (July to November only). We arrive in Cape Town in the late afternoon, and say our goodbyes either at
the airport or a central Cape Town hotel.
OPTIONAL PRE TOUR PACKAGE
(FRI) Arrive Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by a Thompsons Representative and transferred to your hotel, your base for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
(SAT) Cape Winelands
Explore the beauty of the Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. Visit the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans Language Monument.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
(SUN) Cape Peninsula
Depart on a full day tour to Cape Point, drive along the Atlantic seaboard, visit Hout Bay and then continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive through the historic naval village of Simon’s Town. Return to Cape Town and overnight.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
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The Garden Route in South Africa is legendary for it's extreme natural beauty journeying across spectacular mountain passes, along the pristine coastline boasting some of South Africa's top coastal resorts. 
