4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town
The Heads, Cape Town
The 4-day Garden Route tour offers a delightful journey along the R62 Wine Route, offers a scenic coastal stretch and has stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and charming coastal towns
4-Day Garden Route and Klein Karoo Tour from Cape Town
This 4-day guided tour from Cape Town suits nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts wanting to explore Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and surrounding areas.
Highlights
- Tour of Cango Caves
- 4x4 game drive in Botlierskop Game Reserve (lions, elephants, rhino, and more)
- Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site
- Visits to Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Hermanus, Wilderness
- African penguins at Betty's Bay
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Depart Cape Town at 8am, travelling along the R62 Wine Route through Worcester, Robertson, Montagu, and Oudtshoorn. In the afternoon, tour Oudtshoorn before visiting the Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system and South Africa’s oldest tourist attraction. Overnight at Karoo Retreat or similar in Oudtshoorn.
Day 2: Oudtshoorn to Knysna
After breakfast, enjoy a 3-hour 4x4 game drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve, spotting lions, elephants, rhino, and other wildlife. Continue to Wilderness for a brief visit, then proceed to Knysna. Overnight at the Russel Hotel or similar.
Day 3: Knysna to Plettenberg Bay
Visit Robberg Nature Reserve for hiking among rocks dating back 120 million years. Explore white sand beaches in Plettenberg Bay, see the Knysna Heads, and optionally visit the Bloukrans Bridge for the world’s highest bungy jump (extra cost). Afternoon options include the Knysna Quays Waterfront and a sunset boat cruise (optional). Overnight in Knysna at the Russel Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Knysna to Cape Town
Depart after breakfast, stopping in Hermanus for a town tour and seasonal whale watching. Continue to Benguela Cove Wine Estate for wine tasting before visiting Betty’s Bay to see endangered African penguins. Return to Cape Town late afternoon.
Includes
- R62 Wine Route with wine tastings
- Stopover in Oudtshoorn
- Cango Caves tour
- 4x4 game drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve
- Visits to Knysna Heads and Knysna Quays Waterfront
- Plettenberg Bay beaches
- Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and bungy jump (optional, $50)
- Hermanus whale watching (in season)
- African penguin viewing at Betty’s Bay
- Wine tasting (five wines) at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
- Three nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring comfortable hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The best time for whale watching in Hermanus is between June and November. Book early to secure accommodation and optional activities.
