Garden Route Experience 3D/2N

Garden Route Experience 3D/2N

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$370

Garden Route Experience 3D/2N

3 Days Starting and ending in Cape Town, South Africa

Visiting: Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield, Cape Town

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

7405

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

From: $388 $370 Travel Club discount: -$18

NB: Prices correct on 10-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure along South Africa's stunning Garden Route, featuring breathtaking coastal landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and picturesque towns. Discover Knysna's charming lagoons, explore the ancient Cango Caves, and walk alongside majestic elephants at an ethical sanctuary. Perfectly blending nature and culture, this tour promises an exhilarating blend of outdoor activities and serene natural beauty. Dive into the heart of South Africa's hidden gems with this ultimate Garden Route exploration. Book now for an experience of a lifetime!

Highlights

  • Enjoy the lush scenery of the Garde Route

  • Explore the fascinating Cango Caves

  • Spot Africa’s Big 5 in a game drive

  • Experience a bush walk and learn about medicinal plants

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Location: Oudtshoorn

Duration: 3 Days

Departure Time: 07:00


Drive along Route 63 and Cango Caves Tour


Start your adventure driving along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. Take in its rugged landscapes with high mountains and vast plains dotted with vineyards and orchards. Stop at a farm stall to sample local delights on your way to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world.


Head to your first adventure: the fascinating Cango Caves. Go underground to explore its limestone chambers. See the intriguing shapes of its stalactites and stalagmites, and the remnants of Khoikhoi paintings.


Choose between the easy-going Heritage Tour to test the cave’s acoustics and learn about the formation and evolution of dripstone, or the Adventure tour, which allows you to twist and wiggle your way through limestone chimneys.


Spend the rest of the day in the quaint town of Oudtshoorn. Don’t forget to try its local delicacies.

Day 2: Oudtshoorn – Sedgefield, South Africa

Location: Sedgefield

Canoeing in Touws River and optional activities


Start the day with an optional Elephant Bush Walk (R405), where you’ll have the opportunity to walk along three rescued elephants in their natural environment. The beautiful creatures were orphaned due to illegal poaching in northern South Africa, and then transferred to Buffelsdrift. You’ll have the chance to take many pictures as you want and ask questions to the rangers.


Continue with an afternoon paddle along the Touws River, deep in Wilderness National Park. Paddle, let the gentle current guide you, and enjoy some bird-watching. Reach Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bridge bungy jump. Hurtle face first down the 216m drop only to spring back up on their elastic cord like a yoyo (R990). If heights are not your thing, go visit the famous 1000-year-old yellowwood tree with a 90m circumference.


Explore the town of Sedgefield for the rest of the evening.

Day 3: Sedgefield - Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town

Game drive and bush walk


Your last day will begin as you drive away from Table Mountain on your way to the Garden Route. The first stop is in a malaria-free private game reserve, where you’ll hop on a 4x4 and go on a game drive. Try to spot the elephants, lions, white rhinos and other creatures with the help of an experienced game ranger.


Hop-off the vehicle and go on a peaceful bush walk. Follow your game ranger as you track wildlife and learn about the beneficial properties of the plants of habitats such as


coastal renosterveldt


and Cape fynbos.


Your adventure ends as you drive back to Cape Town and enjoy the views of this extraordinary route.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    2 nights accommodation in hostel, 3 or 4-star hotel

  • Transport

    Transportation as per itinerary 
    Cape Town pick-up and drop-off

  • Meals

    2 breakfasts

  • Activities

    Cango Caves tour
    4x4 Garden Route Safari (±2,5 hours)
    Bush Walk (±30 minutes)
    Wilderness National Park Canoeing

  • Guides

    The tour does not have a guide

  • Extras

    Entry fees

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Visa fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

  • Optional activities

  • Other meals and drinks

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with transportation provided as per the itinerary, ensuring a smooth journey along the scenic Garden Route.

Accommodation

Enjoy 2 nights of comfortable accommodation in either a hostel or a 3 to 4-star hotel, ensuring a restful stay during your Garden Route adventure.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will enjoy 2 nights of comfortable accommodation in either a hostel or a 3 to 4-star hotel.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a Cango Caves tour, a canoeing experience in Touws River, a game drive in a private game reserve, and a bush walk.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 2 breakfasts. Other meals and drinks are not included.

  • What can I expect during the Cango Caves tour?

    You can choose between the easy-going Heritage Tour to test the cave’s acoustics and learn about the formation and evolution of dripstone, or the Adventure tour, which allows you to twist and wiggle your way through limestone chimneys.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, optional activities include an Elephant Bush Walk (R405) and a bungy jump from Bloukrans Bridge (R990).

  • What wildlife can I expect to see during the game drive?

    During the game drive, you can expect to see elephants, lions, white rhinos, and other creatures with the help of an experienced game ranger.

  • What is the bush walk experience like?

    During the bush walk, you will follow your game ranger as you track wildlife and learn about the beneficial properties of the plants of habitats such as coastal renosterveldt and Cape fynbos.

  • Is transportation included in the tour?

    Yes, transportation is provided as per the itinerary, ensuring a smooth journey along the scenic Garden Route.

  • Is there a guide provided for the tour?

    No, the tour does not have a guide.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews of this operator

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The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!

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For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

Marian Reder(Germany)  

To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

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Jan 9 2020

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