You will be met by your local tour guide and depart on a long drive today. 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. [Included Meals: Dinner]
Prachtige Tuinroute
Reisroute
Ontdek de natuurlijke schoonheid van de weelderige Tuinroute
De Tuinroute is een ontdekkingsreis en de kans om te zien waarom dit deel van de wereld bekend staat om zijn betoverende diversiteit. Dit stuk kustlijn verbindt Mossel Bay met de Storms River Mouth en heeft zandstranden, prachtige meren en lagunes, weelderige, altijd groene bossen en hellingen vol protea.
Je begint in Kaapstad en gaat naar Kaap Agulhas, het zuidelijkste puntje van Afrika en de echte ontmoetingsplaats van de Atlantische en Indische Oceaan. Vervolgens breng je tijd door in Oudtshoorn, waar struisvogels de belangrijkste bron van toerisme zijn, evenals de Cango Grotten. Knysna is de volgende halte, met een prachtige lagune en mythische bossen. Je avontuur eindigt in de vriendelijke stad Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Hoogtepunten
- Bezoek een boerderijstalletje vol lokaal geproduceerde producten uit de Overberg regio
- Bezoek Kaap Agulhas (het zuidelijkste puntje van Afrika)
- Reis via de schilderachtige Tradouw Pass
- Rondleiding door de Cango Grotten en een tractorrondleiding op een struisvogelboerderij in Oudtshoorn
- Wijnproeverij, waarbij je wijnen van topkwaliteit uit de Klein Karoo regio proeft
- Middagcruise bij zonsondergang op de Knysna Lagune
- Geniet van zorgvuldig gekozen optionele REIZEN MET EEN DOEL activiteiten die een positieve invloed hebben op zowel de reizigers als de bestemmingen die ze bezoeken
- Deze 4-daagse Magnificent Garden Route Tour is een module van de 6-daagse Garden Route Splendour Tour, vandaar dat gasten die de Magnificent Garden Route Tour doen de tour op dag 4 verlaten in Knysna, terwijl gasten die de Garden Route Splendour Tour doen de tour nog 2 dagen voortzetten op de Garden Route.
Tour Inclusief
- 5 maaltijden: 3 ontbijten, 1 lunch, 1 diner inclusief fooi (exclusief alle dranken)
- 3 Overnachtingen inclusief kruier
- Vervoer inclusief tolkosten in voertuigen met airconditioning
- Diensten van een professionele Engelssprekende gids
- Entreegelden zoals aangegeven in het reisschema
- Gebotteld water in milieuvriendelijke verpakking
Opmerkingen
Minimaal 2 volwassenen
Tarieven zijn afhankelijk van de beschikbaarheid van alle diensten op het moment van boeken
Vertrek
Geselecteerde maandagen
Alle vermelde vertrektijden zijn in het Engels.
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*** Geniet van zorgvuldig gekozen ervaringen die een positieve invloed hebben op onze reizigers en de bestemmingen die we bezoeken
*** Als je een tour aanvraagt die in 2025 vertrekt, kan het reisschema licht gewijzigd zijn. Informeer bij ons naar de wijzigingen in het reisschema.
Reisprogramma
Kaapstad - Kaap Agulhas - Oudtshoorn
Startpunt
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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. [Included Meals: Breakfast]
Oudtshoorn - Knysna
After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. Visit the Outeniqua Transport Museum in George. This museum offers a unique experience of the Garden Route’s railway history, showcasing a vast collection of vintage vehicles, locomotives and other transport related artifacts. The tour continues 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. [Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch]
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). [Included Meals: Breakfast]
Guests may disembark, on request, at Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport.
Eindpunt
Port Elizaberth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Annuleringsbeleid
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
1 CANCELLATIONS
1.1 General Conditions
1.1.1 Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to arrival will not normally result in cancellation fees being charged. However;
1.1.2 Cullinan Guided Journeys reserves the right to recover any costs incurred or charges received from suppliers up to the date of cancellation.
1.1.3 In the event of services being cancelled 45 days or less, prior to arrival, the following cancellation fees will apply.
• 45 days to 36 days before commencement of services: 25% total quoted tour price due.
(Subject to 2. above)
• 35 days to 16 days before commencement of services: 50% of total quoted tour price due.
(Subject to 2
• 15 days or less before commencement of services : 100% of the total quoted tour price due
We recommend that you ensure that your passengers take adequate personal cancellation insurance cover before departure from home.
1.2 Special Conditions
For tours that include services of certain suppliers with more stringent policies, e.g., National Parks Board, Blue Train, Private Lodges and others, different cancellation fees will be enforceable. These will be provided when applicable.
2 AIRLINES
Cancellations and refunds
In the event of cancellation or failure, for any reason whatsoever, to use confirmed space, as ticketed, 25% (twenty five percent) of the applicable airfare will be forfeited. A change of reservation constitutes a cancellation. Extension of ticket validity is no permitted, save when a passenger is hospitalised due to illness or in the event of death of a member of the passenger’s immediate family.
Responsibilities and booking conditions
All airfare reservations are arranged subject to the conditions imposed by the respective airline.
3 UNDERTAKING
Cullinan Guided Journeys undertakes to provide all services offered subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, which terms and conditions are accepted by the passenger.
4 DEFINITION
Cullinan Guided Journeys means: Cullinan Holdings LTD T/A Cullinan Guided Journeys
Passenger means: Individuals, groups, companies or other legal persons using the services offered by Cullinan Guided Journeys and includes the agents of passengers.
Services means: The provision of accommodations and/or transportation and/or meals as offered by Cullinan Guided Journeys and accepted by the Passenger.
5 TERMS OF PAYMENT
5.1 On confirmation of services - a deposit of 25 % of the quoted tour price is required (N.B: For tours that include Blue Train and/or Private Game Reserves and Lodges, a different schedule of deposits, payments and cancellation fees apply. This will be provided when applicable.)
45 days before commencement of services - full payment plus rooming list is required.
Notes
i) Bookings made within 45 days of commencement of services must be accompanied by full payment of the tour plus rooming list.
ii) Where circumstances do not permit the timeous receipt of funds, explicit confirmation of transfer of funds will enable us to reserve services.
5.2 If payments are made in negotiable foreign currency, the payer will be responsible for any short payment resulting from exchange rate fluctuations. The exchange rate applied by the official bankers of Cullinan Guided Journeys on receipt of moneys will be accepted as the applicable rate.
5.3 If the required deposit or final payment is not received by due date, Cullinan Guided Journeys reserves the right to withdraw services.
6 LUGGAGE
One suitcase and one overnight bag per person is allowed. Cullinan Guided Journeys accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to luggage or personal property from whatsoever cause arising. Passengers are advised to take up adequate insurance cover.
7 DELAYS
Cullinan Guided Journeys shall not be responsible for the consequences of any delays whether arising from accidents, breakdowns, or any other cause.
8 RESPONSIBILITY
Cullinan Guided Journeys carries comprehensive passenger liability insurance details of which will be made available on request. Cullinan Guided Journeys is not responsible for any damages sustained by any passenger as a result of any act or omission whatsoever of any hotel, airline or other person, notwithstanding the fact the Cullinan Guided Journeys acted as agent of such hotel, airline or other person.
9 LAW
The law of the Republic of South Africa shall govern the relationship between Cullinan Guided Journeys and the passenger and the Courts of the Republic of South Africa shall have sole jurisdiction in respect of any claims and/or disputes which may arise between Cullinan Guided Journeys and the passenger, or Agent.
Reisinformatie
Accommodatie
- 3 nachten accommodatie
STANDAARD KAMERS
Dag 1 - La Plume Guest House of gelijkwaardig
Dag 2 - La Plume Guest House of vergelijkbaar
Dag 3 - Rex Hotel of vergelijkbaar
Vervoer
Toervoertuig met airconditioning
Verzekering
Vluchten
Internationale vluchten zijn niet inbegrepen.
Extra diensten
Hotel Portier
Grotten van Cango
Struisvogelboerderij
Zonsondergangcruise op de lagune van Knysna
Maaltijden
3 ontbijten
1 lunch
1 diner
Gids
Engelstalige gids inbegrepen
Goed om te weten
Valuta
Rand
Zuid-Afrika