Garden Route Discovered
Explore charming historic towns off the beaten track in the Klein Karoo, travel through picturesque scenery and take in all the top highlights of the Garden Route in just four days.
Explore charming historic towns off the beaten track in the Klein Karoo, travel through picturesque scenery and take in all the top highlights of the Garden Route in just four days.
After an early morning departure from Cape Town, we’ll travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views from the top, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coastline being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa and that creates unforgettable memories. After this thrilling experience, we continue via historic Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa, to Mossel Bay, from where the Garden Route extends to the Storms River in the east.
After breakfast we continue our journey to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine estate before setting off on a tour of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages.
After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Journey into the magical Knysna Forests, the stamping ground of the elusive Knysna elephants. Discover the stories of the woodcutters who worked the forests, the elephants that were hunted to extinction and the discovery of gold. Visit the Dalene Matthee Big Tree Memorial. The enormous Yellowwood tree of over 880 years was named after Matthee, best known author of four books on the Knysna Forest. Enjoy a delicious lunch, in the forest, of traditional cuisine and local treats at Totties Farm Kitchen.
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred (unescorted, driver only) to Port Elizabeth. You’ll head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, known as the “friendly city”, with a wonderful climate. The tour ends on arrival in Port Elizabeth. Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport.
The Diaz Hotel And Resort is located on the pristine seashore of Mossel Bay's renowned Diaz Beach, right in the heart of the picturesque Garden Route. The hotel offers spectacular ocean views from every window and balcony. Accommodation is offered in 86 superior sea-facing rooms, as well as in a dormitory which can accommodate up to 60 students. The dormitory is located opposite the indoor heated swimming pool and super tubes.
Facilities further include an outdoor rim-flow pool with pool deck and chairs, 2 restaurants, a bar on the beach, free Wi-Fi, a playground, gym with sauna and sunbed, free under roof parking, a convenience store, a 24-hour front desk and a laundry. A water park and miniature golf course are located next to the hotel.
La Plume is a Boutique Guest House with Spa on a working ostrich, alfalfa, and cattle farm offering spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains and the Olifants River Valley. A warm welcome awaits you at this charming 1902 Victorian homestead with its tranquil surroundings where Karin, the owner, has combined old-world charm with modern comforts to ensure extraordinary service and personal attention.
La Plume offers stylish luxury with a diverse range of accommodation from a Cottage, Private Farm Villa, Luxury Rooms to Luxury Junior Suite, Honeymoon and Superior Suites. With private entrances, sunny verandas and elegant, comfortable antiques, each of the 20 individually furnished air-conditioned units offer satellite television, free WiFi, minibar and abundant comforts.
The English Breakfast buffet is the perfect start to a busy day with fresh fruit platters, a bread and cereal selection, cold meats and cheeses, as well as hot breakfast with special requests made to order. The restaurant also offers a daily lunch menu or picnic baskets for guests exploring the wonders of Klein Karoo. For dinner enjoy exceptional local wine and traditional home-cooked cuisine meticulously prepared by our chef and served in the spacious, candlelit dining room of the 1902 Victorian homestead. Please inform us of special dietary requirements in advance.
The interior and spatial design of La Plume Boutique Guest House is one of Karin’s passions. Her love of space, colour, and texture serves her well in the design and renovation of internal spaces, including structural alterations, furnishings, fixtures and fittings, lighting and colour schemes. Her eye for detail and enchanting antiques adds the finishing touches to the individually furnished rooms and suites as well as the communal areas, creating an atmosphere that is reminiscent of yesteryear.
Join Bartel, Karin’s husband, for early morning coffee in the gazebo before an informative, pre-arranged tour of this working ostrich, alfalfa and cattle farm. Learn about the day to day activities in the life of a full-time farmer, as well as the giant birds and the trials and tribulations of farming with them from one of the few experts on the ostrich industry.
The Spa offers only the very best in terms of Treatments, Products, Luxury, Relaxation, and Comfort. As an extension of La Plume Boutique Guest House, the same level of attention to detail can be found in the Spa. We believe that the small touches and unexpected extras enable us to exceed our guests` expectations and make them feel completely renewed, pampered and spoilt.
Our Spa facilities include the following:
We offer an internationally recognized Retail Product, Clarins, as well as a prominent South African product, TheraVine. To name but a few of our treatments on offer, we offer clients expertise in 100% manual method touch facials thanks to the power of plants, science and touch.
La Plume’s experienced team is dedicated to ensuring guest get the best Klein Karoo experience possible.
“Our philosophy is exclusivity and exceptional comfort with warm, personal attention in an environment conducive to the art of gracious living. La Plume welcomes you.”
Knysna is a haven of beaches, forests, lakes and sea, and aha The Rex Hotel is one of this coastal town’s most sophisticated accommodation offerings. A warm welcome and timeless elegance ensure guests enjoy a special experience during their stay at aha The Rex Hotel, as we promise superior service and exceptional comfort time and again.
Located on the world-famous Garden Route, aha The Rex Hotel is a celebration of urban style, making it one of the most exhilarating getaway destinations in its class. Expect an eclectic mix of modern and classic comforts that capture the essence of 4-star luxury. The O Bar & Eatery menu matches the contemporary setting with cuisine that is beautifully presented and prepared using only the freshest ingredients. aha The Rex Hotel offers travellers a gateway to Knysna’s outstanding restaurants, blossoming forests, nature reserves, arts and crafts, and the shores of the serene lagoon.
Start Date | End Date | Price Sharing | Single Supplement | |
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12 Jun 2023 | 15 Jun 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
03 Jul 2023 | 06 Jul 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
17 Jul 2023 | 20 Jul 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
07 Aug 2023 | 10 Aug 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
21 Aug 2023 | 24 Aug 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
28 Aug 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
11 Sep 2023 | 14 Sep 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
18 Sep 2023 | 21 Sep 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
25 Sep 2023 | 28 Sep 2023 | 14,160 | 1,240 | |
02 Oct 2023 | 05 Oct 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
09 Oct 2023 | 12 Oct 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
16 Oct 2023 | 19 Oct 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
23 Oct 2023 | 26 Oct 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
30 Oct 2023 | 02 Nov 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
06 Nov 2023 | 09 Nov 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
13 Nov 2023 | 16 Nov 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
20 Nov 2023 | 23 Nov 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
27 Nov 2023 | 30 Nov 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 | |
04 Dec 2023 | 07 Dec 2023 | 14,470 | 1,150 |
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
All transport in appropriate vehicle.
Activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Experienced local guide.
International airfare.
Gratuities.
Meals not indicated.
Items of a personal nature.
Optional activities.
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