Depart from Cape Town and journey to the R62 Wine Route en route to Knysna

R 62 in the Klein Karoo - Departing from Cape Town at 8 am, the journey takes you to the R62 Wine Route, a picturesque path featuring numerous wine farms and stunning landscapes to explore and enjoy. The R62 Wine Route aligns with 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. There are opportunities to sample wines at various farms along this route.

Knysna - The journey continues until reaching Knysna, where the base is set for exploring the Garden Route area. With a plethora of attractions and activities, Knysna is a premier holiday destination in the Garden Route, South Africa. Families create lasting memories, adventure enthusiasts find excitement with a variety of outdoor experiences, and affordable luxury and exclusive activities await the discerning traveler. Discover sandy beaches and forest trails, explore the area’s rich cultural heritage, and experience what makes Knysna a must-visit location in the Western Cape.

Depart after breakfast and head to Addo Elephant National Park, spending a day immersed in nature

Addo Elephant National Park - The journey leads to Addo Elephant National Park, the third-largest game reserve in South Africa, renowned for its large elephant herds. Addo Elephant National Park has expanded with the incorporation of additional adjoining land.

This South African game reserve is famous among tourists for its large elephant herds that graze on the vegetation and parade in a calm manner.

Witness these magnificent creatures by visiting one of the waterholes, a hotspot for elephants. The game reserve is also renowned for viewing the Big 5.

Bloukrans Bridge - From Addo Elephant National Park, the journey continues to the Bloukrans Bridge, home to the world’s highest bungee jump at 216 meters. A sky-walking tour is also available at an optional cost of $20.00.

After breakfast, visit Robberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna Heads & Quays Knysna Waterfront

Robberg Nature Reserve - Visit Robberg Nature Reserve for hiking adventures. Choose from different trails, each offering unique beauty and scenery. This experience is unlike any other coastal encounter. The history of this place and its wildlife is extraordinary, and once visited, it beckons return visits.

The island adjacent to the peninsula is filled with lizards basking in the sun, while below, waves crash against the rocks, creating rainbows of water spray. The eastern side of the reserve, warmed by the sun, is home to many seals and dassies.

Plettenberg Bay - Plettenberg Bay, one of the most beautiful coastal towns, boasts some of the best beaches. Visit one of the famous beaches and enjoy some relaxation time. Plettenberg Bay is truly the jewel of The Garden Route, located about 210 km from Port Elizabeth and approximately 600 km from Cape Town. Originally named “Bahia Formosa,” meaning Beautiful Bay, by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay offers holidaymakers a wonderful experience. The town features miles of golden beaches, the dramatic Robberg Peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, indigenous forests, and pristine rivers and sea to entice visitors.

Knysna Heads - Visit Knysna Heads for iconic views 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 relax, shop, or enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants.

Depart from Knysna after breakfast and head to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost town in Africa

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

Hermanus - From Cape Agulhas, travel to Hermanus for an overnight stay.

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

Hermanus - Hermanus, one of the most beautiful coastal towns, offers 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, taste five different top wines. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a low-yield farm focused on producing premium estate wines. It is one of the top wine producers in South Africa.

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

Betty’s Bay - At Betty’s Bay, 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, travel along the scenic Whale Coast Route towards Cape Town to conclude the 5-day tour, arriving in Cape Town late afternoon around 6 pm.

• 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

This tour has been highly recommended by all participants to their friends. The 5-day group adventure tour offers an economical way to discover the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, Addo Elephant National Park, Robberg Nature Reserve, and the Wine Route (Route 62). The journey begins in Cape Town every Monday and concludes in Cape Town every Friday.

Here’s what the tour includes:

1. R62 Wine Route, known as the World’s longest Wine Route, featuring wine tastings along the way
2. Fascinating stopover at Oudtshoorn
3. Scenic drive over Ateniqua Pass
4. Stay at the Russel Hotel in Knysna
5. Game drive at Addo Elephant National Park
6. Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve
7. Visit to Knysna Heads
8. Explore Quays Knysna Waterfront
9. Relax on the white sandy beaches of Plettenberg Bay
10. Optional Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and the world’s highest bungy jump
11. Whale watching in Hermanus (seasonal)
12. Visit African Penguins at Betty’s Bay
13. Wine tasting of 5 different wines at Benguela Cove Wine Estate

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