Depart from Cape Town and head to R62 Wine Route on route to Knysna

R 62 in the Klein Karoo - We leave Cape Town at 8am and journey to the R62 Wine Route, a picturesque path with numerous wine farms and other stunning attractions to enjoy. The R62 Wine Route runs alongside the Cape Route 62, a ‘tourist’ route that follows the less-traveled, shorter, and significantly more scenic regional R62 road from Cape Town, through the Klein Karoo and the Garden Route, to Port Elizabeth. We have chances to taste wines at various farms along this route.

Knysna - We travel until we reach Knysna, where we base ourselves to explore the Garden Route area. With so many things to see and do in Knysna, it is one of the top holiday destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa. Families create memories, adventure seekers find their thrill with a variety of outdoor experiences, and affordable luxury and exclusive activities await the discerning traveler. Discover the sandy beaches and forest trails, explore the area and rich cultural heritage, and experience what makes Knysna one of the must-visit locations in the Western Cape.

We depart after breakfast and head to Addo Elephant National Park, a day we spend close to nature

Addo Elephant National Park - We head to Addo Elephant National Park, the 3rd largest game reserve in South Africa, known for its large herd of elephants. Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest game reserve in the country after recent incorporation of additional adjoining land.

The South African game reserve is famous among tourists for its large elephant herds that graze on the vegetation and parade calmly.

You can witness these magnificent creatures by simply traveling to one of the waterholes, which is a hotspot for elephants. The game reserve is also renowned for viewing the Big 5.

Bloukrans Bridge - From Addo Elephant National Park, we go to the Bloukrans Bridge. Here is where the world’s highest bungy jump at 216m is located. You can also do a sky-walking tour at an optional cost of $20.00.

After breakfast we go to Robberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna Heads & Quays Knysna Waterfront

Robberg Nature Reserve - We visit Robberg Nature Reserve for some hiking. At Robberg Nature Reserve, choose to hike the different trails, each with its own degree of difficulty, but all with unique beauty and scenery. This experience is unlike any other coastal encounter. The history of this place and the animal kingdom is otherworldly, and once you have been, you are likely to return again and again.

The island adjacent to the peninsula is filled with lizards soaking up the sun, and below, the waves crash against the rocks, propelling rainbows of water spray into the air. The eastern side of the reserve gets the hot sun blazing down upon it, so lots of seals and dassies have made this side their home.

Plettenberg Bay - Plettenberg Bay, one of the most beautiful coastal towns with some of the best beaches. Here we visit one of the famous beaches and spend some time relaxing. Plettenberg Bay is truly the jewel of The Garden Route, situated about 210kms from Port Elizabeth and approximately 600km from Cape Town. Originally named “Bahia Formosa,” meaning Beautiful Bay, by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay offers holidaymakers a wonderful holiday experience. The town has miles of sweeping golden beaches, the dramatic Robberg Peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, indigenous forests, and unpolluted rivers and sea to entice visitors.

Knysna Heads - We visit Knysna Heads for numerous iconic view sites and photo opportunities. Separated by around 300 meters of water, The Knysna Heads are the headlands of two peninsulas that enclose and form the Knysna River Estuary. Formed over geological time beginning as far back as the break-up of the supercontinent, Gondwana, during the Jurassic, 180 million years ago.

The Waterfront Knysna Quays - The Knysna Quays Waterfront is a place to chill, relax, shop, or enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants here.

We depart from Knysna after breakfast and head to Cape Agulhas, the Southernmost town in Africa

Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa - We drive to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost town in Africa. Here we take a tour of the town and the surrounding beaches.

Hermanus - From Cape Agulhas, we travel to Hermanus where we spend the night.

On day 5, our final day, we first tour Hermanus before proceeding to Benguela Wine Estate, Betty’s Bay & finally Cape Town

Hermanus - Hermanus, one of the most beautiful coastal towns. Here we go whale watching after breakfast - in season. Beautiful Hermanus is a South African seaside town that’s a popular whale-watching site. An initial visit to the Old Harbour Museum will acquaint you with the area’s rich fishing history. Stretched along a narrow ribbon of land between towering mountains and a spectacular shoreline, Hermanus is surrounded by nature in her grandest style. First established as a farming community, this sunny, well-located town remains a popular holiday hub.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate - At Benguela Cove Wine Estate, we taste 5 different top wines. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a low-yield farm focused on producing premium estate wines. This is one of the top wine producers in South Africa.

There is so much to see and do when you visit Benguela Cove, with attractions for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Betty’s Bay - At Betty’s Bay, we see the endangered African Penguins. Located in the quaint coastal town of Betty’s Bay in the Overberg, the Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to a unique colony of African Penguins. Stony Point offers the public the chance to see these wonderful flightless birds up close, via the boardwalk through the colony, which allows the public to observe the penguins go about their daily activities in their natural habitat, without disturbing or disrupting them.

Cape Town - From Betty’s Bay, we take the most scenic Whale Coast Route as we head towards Cape Town to conclude our 5-day tour, arriving in Cape Town late afternoon at around 6pm.

• The Whale Coast
• Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve, one of the best in South Africa
• Wine Tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate, world class
• Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa’s 3rd largest with the biggest elephant population
• Endangered African Penguins at Betty’s Bay
• Breakfast
• R62 Wine Route, the world’s longest wine route
• Knysna Heads & Quays Knysna Waterfront
• Hermanus Whale Watching - in season

• Sky Walking in Bloukrans Bridge at optional $20
• World’s highest bungy jump – optional $50

Everyone who has done this tour has recommended it to friends. Our 5-day group adventure tour is an affordable way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, Addo Elephant National Park, Robberg Nature Reserve, and the Wine Route (Route 62). This tour starts in Cape Town every Monday, and ends back in Cape Town every Friday.

This is what you get on this tour:

1. R62 Wine Route, dubbed the World’s longest Wine Route where you get to taste different wines along the route
2. Interesting stop over at Oudtshoorn
3. Pass over Ateniqua Pass
4. Accommodation at the Russel Hotel in Knysna
5. Addo Elephant National Park – game drive
6. Robberg Nature Reserve – hiking
7. Knysna Heads
8. Quays Knysna Waterfront
9. Plettenberg Bay – white sandy beaches
10. Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and world highest bungy jump – optional
11. Hermanus – Whale watching (in season)
12. African Penguins – Betty’s Bay
13. Wine Tasting – 5 different wines – Benguela Cove Wine Estate

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.