Magnificent Garden Route 2025

Day 1: Monday – Cape Town – Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn
This morning you will be met by your local tour guide and depart for the scenic Garden Route. Travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Stop en route at a farmstall packed with locally produced products from the area. 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. After this thrilling experience, we continue via historic Swellendam and the Tradouw Pass to Barrydale and the famous Route 62. Continue to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘ostrich feather capital’ and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Enjoy dinner at an Ostrich Farm, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich Steak. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [Dinner] Distance travelled today: 550 kms

Day 2: Tuesday – Oudtshoorn
After a leisurely breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Join a fun-filled interactive guided tractor tour at a working Ostrich Farm, followed by a wine tasting, sampling top quality wines of the region. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [Breakfast] Distance travelled today: 90 kms

Day 3: Wednesday – Oudtshoorn – Knysna
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. Enjoy a delicious lunch en route of traditional cuisine and local treats. The remainder of the day is at leisure until you join an afternoon sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast & Lunch] Distance travelled today: 170 kms

Day 4: Thursday – Knysna – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred (unescorted, driver only) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). You’ll head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), affectionately known as the “friendly city”. The tour ends on arrival in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). [Breakfast] Guests may disembark, on request, at Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport. Distance travelled today: 274 kms

2025 English Departure Dates

• January – 6, 13, 27
• February – 3, 10, 17, 24
• March – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• April – 7, 14
• May – 5, 19
• June – 9
• July – 7
• August – 4, 18, 25
• September – 1, 15, 22
• October – 6, 13, 20, 27
• November – 3, 10, 17, 24
• December – 1

Tour Highlights:

• Visit a farmstall, packed with locally produced products from the Overberg region
• Visit to Cape Agulhas (the southernmost tip of Africa)
• Travel via the scenic Tradouw Pass
• Guided tour of the Cango Caves
• Wine tasting, sampling top quality wines of the Klein Karoo region
• Guided tractor tour of a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn
• Afternoon sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon
• Enjoy carefully chosen experiences that positively impact both the travellers and the destinations they visit

All departures are in English commentary
This Small Group Tour requires a minimum of 2 Guests to operate and will not exceed a maximum of 10 Guests
Transport will be in a Cullinan Guided Journeys branded vehicle with 2-10 guests travelling in a 13-seater vehicle

2025 RATES valid.

01/01/25 – 30/04/25 & 01/10/25 – 31/12/25

• R 17 040.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
• R 18 605.00 per single person

01/05/25 – 30/09/25

• R 16 680.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation
• R 18 245.00 per single person

Accommodation included:

• La Plume Boutique Guest House in Oudtshoorn or similar x 2 nights
• Rex Hotel in Knysna or similar x 1 night