Magnificent Garden Route Small Group Classic Tour

Four days from Cape Town to Gqeberha: Cape Agulhas, the Tradouw Pass, two nights in Oudtshoorn with the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm, and a night in Knysna. Maximum ten guests.

The journey

The Garden Route in four days

A compact version of the Garden Route for travellers with less time: the southern tip of Africa on the first day, two nights in Oudtshoorn for the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm and Klein Karoo wines, and Knysna on the third. On the last morning a driver takes you east through the Tsitsikamma forest to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), with an airport drop-off on request.

The itinerary is the first four days of the six-day Garden Route Splendour tour.

Scheduled small-group departure (minimum 2, maximum 10 guests). Accommodation is as named or a similar standard; the exact hotel is confirmed at booking. Two guests travel in a sedan; three to ten guests travel in a 13-seater vehicle.

Cape Town – Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn (Monday)

An early start over Sir Lowry's Pass to Grabouw and Elgin, with a stop at a farm stall of Overberg produce. On to Cape Agulhas, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, and its historic lighthouse. Via Swellendam and the Tradouw Pass to Barrydale and Route 62, roosterkoek cooked over the fire, and Oudtshoorn for dinner at an ostrich farm. — Meals: light lunch, dinner · Accommodation: La Plume Boutique Hotel (4-star) or similar · About 550 km (departs ±07h30, arrives ±17h30)
Oudtshoorn (Tuesday)

A guided tour of the Cango Caves, an interactive tractor tour of a working ostrich farm and a tasting of Klein Karoo wines. — Meals: breakfast · Accommodation: La Plume Boutique Hotel or similar · About 90 km
Oudtshoorn – Knysna (Wednesday)

Over the Outeniqua Pass to George and the Outeniqua Transport Museum, then via Wilderness to Knysna. Lunch of local dishes en route, and the Eastern Head for the view over the Knysna Heads (weather permitting). — Meals: breakfast, lunch · Accommodation: Rex Hotel (4-star) or similar · About 170 km
Knysna – Gqeberha (Thursday)

After breakfast an unescorted transfer (driver only) east through the Tsitsikamma forest to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), where the tour ends. Drop-off at Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport on request. — Meals: breakfast · About 274 km (departs ±08h30, arrives ±13h00)

What’s included

6 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner (drinks excluded)
3 nights' accommodation, including porterage
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, including toll fees
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
Bottled water

What’s not included

Meals and drinks not listed
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature and gratuities beyond those listed
Travel insurance

Departs: Monday (scheduled 2027 departures — ask us for the dates)
Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 10 guests
Start / end: Cape Town hotel to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth); airport drop-off on request
Accommodation: La Plume Boutique Hotel, Oudtshoorn (2 nights) · Rex Hotel, Knysna (1 night) — or similar
Children: Ages 8–11 sharing a room with two full-paying adults qualify for a reduced rate