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Garden Route Adventure Tour from Cape Town - Accommodated Quick Itinerary Overview

Breakfast will be provided. Lunch and Supper will be for your own cost. All flights are for your own cost.

A fully inclusive Adventure Safari of South Africa's Garden Route. This Garden Route Tour offers something for everyone especially the adventure seeker. Partake in the wide variety of activities on offer including bungy jumping from the world's highest bungy jump, diving with great white sharks off Gaansbaai, sky diving and sand boarding to name a few. Day 1

1. Check in at Accommodation 2. Early on Monday morning we set off from the beautiful city of Cape Town and head out on the

magnificent scenic coastal drive to Hout Bay via Camps Bay. Once in Hout Bay we catch the boat to Seal Island. Get up close for a fascinating encounter with these slick playful creatures.

3. Hereafter we drive the ever famous and breathtaking Chapman's Peak drive leading us to the Cape Peninsula National Park and the mystical Cape Point (South-Western tip of Africa). Hike to the lighthouse on the peninsula, gaze over the imposing False Bay and have your photo taken at the famous sign board.

4. After Cape Point we'll visit Boulders in Simons Town where we have the chance to see the very cute African penguin up close. These creatures are fascinating and one of South Africa's many protected species. After our visit at the penguins we'll make our way back to Cape Town

5. Dinner at Long Street Day 2

Table Mountain and the Spice route. After breakfast we will take you to Table Mountain, one of the 7 wonders of the world.

1. Cable Car up Table The cable car up to Table Mountain is quite large, holding about 50 people. What is so great about this car is that the floor actually rotates so that you get many different views as you

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ascend the mountain. The ride is quite smooth and not too fast. A great way to get up to Table Mountain with its breath-taking views. Remember to take along a jacket or sweater, as it can get cool on top.

2. A visit to the Spice Route in Paarl is a must.

i. Experience the Cape Brewing Company - Independent Craft Beer Since Day One ii. The Cape Brewery Company, also known as CBC, produces and offers a wide range of

beers using only the finest ingredients, state of the art equipment and is made by the highly skilled Brew master, Wolfgang Koedel. Beer lovers can view the facilities where they can follow the entire beer production process and thereafter taste it either on tap or at the tasting stations.

iii. Chocolate & Confectionary Tasting: the resident chocolate maker, DV Artisan Chocolate is crafted by the De Villiers family and is one of few ‘Bean to Bar’ micro batch chocolate makers in the world. All DV Artisan Chocolates are hand-crafted and available for tasting on the farm.

iv. Wine tasting: wine tasting Renowned for its hand-crafted wines from the Swartland region, with exotic names such as Chakalaka and Malabar, Spice Route Wines can now be enjoyed at its new home in the Paarl Winelands. Enjoy the award winning wines in a rustic underground tasting room, or outside under the pergola or laze on the rolling lawn, whilst enjoying the panoramic views of Table Mountain and the Simonsberg Mountain range. The relaxed and informal atmosphere, as well as the tranquil surroundings, creates the perfect setting for a memorable tasting experience.

v. 4 Visit Red Hot Glass: each piece is unique, from exquisite hand-blown perfume bottles to elegant vases and wonderful abstract statues. Red Hot Glass graces some of the top hotels and galleries in the world.

vi. 5 Le Grappa : Enjoy a selection of wood-fired, thin base Pizza, Flammkuchen and Tapas with a glass of Wine on Tap at La Grapperia situated right next-door to the distillery. Relax in a casual atmosphere, under the oak trees or cosy inside at the fireplace and take in some of the most spectacular views, the Spice Route Destination has to offer!

vii. 6 Wilderer Distillery :Visit Wilderer Distillery and witness Master Distiller, Helmut Wilderer and his team, craft some of the world’s finest grappa & eaux de vie. Having won numerous gold and double gold medals at the world’s most prestigious competitions, Helmut is regarded internationally, as one of the best in his trade. A true pioneer and father of craft distilling in South Africa, having opened the first private distillery in 1994.Come and experience, how only the best raw material and latest German distilling equipment is used, to create the product which has made Wilderer the brand of choice for connoisseurs around the world.

3. Visit Babylonstoren: The Babylonstoren garden is at the heart of the farm. It was inspired by the Company Gardens of the Cape, where for centuries ships would replenish with sweet water, vegetables

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and fruit at the halfway station between Europe and Asia. It also hales back to the mythical garden of Babylon.

4. Dinner At Mandela’s - Evening Cultural Experience: Dinner at Mandela’s hosts a cultural tour to Mandela Park township (ImizamoYethu in Hout Bay, Cape Town), including a traditional African Meal, dancers, a choir, transport and music. It is an opportunity for visitors to gain a better understanding of the lifestyle and culture of the residents and to have dinner in the township, a fun filled evening of African Music and Dance and partying with the locals. Simultaneously, our township tours afford the locals an opportunity to uplift their lives, as full support is given to the township in terms of services required – the local tavern/shebeen, support for traditional African choirs and local dancers and food. Our aim in the future is to be able to develop other community projects surrounding Dinner @ Mandela’s which will provide further upliftment to the people in the Mandela Park Township.

Day 3

1. Early rise and hear towards the garden route with a stopover for a roosterkoek lunch at Buffelsjag in Swellendam

2. Book in at Wilderness bush camp and relax in the wilderness village for the rest of the afternoon exploring the blue flag beach of Wilderness

Day 4

1. Early morning rise to over the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. Exploring the Cango Caves and the Ostrich farms. With lunch at Wilgewandel.

2. Visit Cango Wildlife Ranch

3. For sheer thrills!!! … Explore an Ancient Temple - home to giant Flying Foxes, dazzling birdlife, diminutive antelope and thousands of sparkling Cichlids! Creep past designer hogs, malevolent vultures and playful Lemurs. Then crossover a swing-bridge precariously dangling inches above giant four meter crocodiles who leap for their dinner… and if you’re brave enough you can even dive with them in our WORLD FIRST CROCODILE CAGE-DIVE EXPERIENCE!

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4. Returning back via the Old George road through the dense Knysna forests Day 5 Time for Big adventure. You

1. Bungy Jumping This is the ultimate thrill! This IS the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump from a bridge in the world. We secure you in a full body harness and proceed to walk along a specially designed catwalk (216m long), which is suspended beneath the road surface, which will then lead you to the top of the arch - 216 meters above the Bloukrans River. Here you will be given final instructions by highly experienced staff, a countdown and off you go! Bloukrans utilizes pendulum bungy technology ensuring you the smoothest, most comfortable bungy jump possible.

2. Canopy Tree top tour The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour takes place in the magnificent Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest. Many of the platforms are built around giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees that are up to 700 years old! Standing within the crown of these giants and looking down at the lush forest floor thirty metres below is an experience of a lifetime. The scenery and birdlife is spectacular and professional guides ensure your safety while keeping you informed about interesting features of the forest ecology. If you are fortunate enough, you will spot a pair of Knysna Loeries or the brilliant red plumage of the elusive Narina Trogon. Whatever happens, we’re quite sure you’ll be back again!

3. Kayaking up Storms River

"Our favourite!" The 2-3 hour Storms River kayak & lilo adventure is our most popular adventure activity in Tsitsikamma National Park. If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge in Tsitsikamma, and experience the long, deep, quiet pools, then the kayak and lilo trip is for you.

4. Cliff jumping

For the young, brave and adventurous (and the young, brave and adventurous at heart!) You can take the opportunity to leap off the overhangs cliff walls of the gorge into deep pools. The cliff jumping adds a good dose of adrenaline for your trip back, as well as some good laughs, friendly encouragement and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities to brag to all your buddies when you get home. Cliff Jumping is not compulsory - you can simply enjoy the spectacle as you leisurely float in the long pools below. We've had kids as young as 6 and grandparents (as old as grandparents) take the leap and enjoy the liloing, so we can truly say that this activity can be enjoyed by the whole family.

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The lilo trip is our most popular and most recommended trip by local and international tourists, so be sure not to miss out on this unique adventure!

Day 6

1. Great White Shark Cage Diving Mossel Bay Trip: Mossel Bay on the Garden Route has probably the most accessible Great White Sharks in the world. The bay is very much protected in the winter months and the sea conditions are normally calm and comfortable. Seal Island in Mossel Bay is only 2km from the harbour and very close to the local beach. The ride to the island takes only 10 minutes so is ideal for people worried about sea sickness. In the summer months the boat works with the sharks on the far side of the bay which is a 20-30 minute ride and most of the days the conditions are good. The summer winds do affect this dive site but normally not too badly and conditions are regularly good with only 5-6 days on average a year when trips cannot be run.

2. Clients will meet at the shark diving crew house in Mossel Bay town centre. On arrival you can enjoy a light breakfast and will receive a safety briefing about the boat and the trip to come. Following the briefing you will take the short walk to the dock where you will board the boat. Depending on the season the trip to the Island or beach location will take from 10-20 minutes. Arriving at anchor site, you will receive another briefing concerning the do’s and dont’s of cage diving. The crew will immediately start to chum the water to attract the sharks which consists of natural marine products and fish which is natural to their diet. The chum creates a slick which drifts with the current and this shiny, oily trail is easy to spot from the boat. The crew will work with the wind and current to try to drift the chum slick in the direction of the reefs and areas known where the great white sharks normally swim. Once the chum and bait is in the water, then it is time to wait for the sharks to arrive which can take anything from 2 minutes up to 2+ hours. Once the sharks are around the boat and comfortable with the boat the cage will be dropped into the water and attached to the side of the boat. You do not need any experience in diving or to do the shark cage diving as this is a simple surface dive and non-technical. The first 6 divers will climb down into the cage for their close encounter to begin. All divers are instructed where to position their hands and feet and what to do when the sharks are around the cage. Divers will rotate through the cage approximately every 20-30 minutes and once everyone has been through the cage then you can go back into the cage as much as you like for the duration of the trip.

3. Dinner at VetteMossel Great Brak River eat as much as you like – or can. De VetteMossel (The Fat Mussel) offers much more than perfectly prepared seafood – this is an experience – in unusual and informal surroundings with traditional Cape fishing culture – in true West Coast Style.

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Day 7 Visit Knysna

1. Featherbed Nature Reserve Featherbed is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine piece of paradise situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is accessible by ferry only. In order to protect the splendour of the natural beauty, access to the Reserve is controlled. Numbers are limited and visits are only permitted in the company of the Reserve's specialist guides. This 4hour excursion departs daily and reservations are essential. It is a wonderful outing for all ages and fitness levels. Good walking shoes are recommended and remember to bring your camera, hats and sunblock in summer and a warm jacket for the ferry trip in winter.

2. Knysna heads A trip to Knysna Heads is a prerequisite for first time visitors to Knynsa. Two dramatic sea cliffs guard the entrance to the lagoon from the surging ocean. The Eastern Head has a lookout with spectacular views of the lagoon, Leisure Isle and Knysna. The Western Head is primarily a privately owned nature reserve reached only by ferry – Featherbed Nature Reserve. Four-hour excursions depart daily from the Knysna Waterfront. An onboard excursion to Knysna Heads is a thrilling experience and there are various options available. The ultimate cruise is aboard a catamaran such as the Zakat, which cruises through the Heads while serving oysters and champagne. The perfect way to end a day!

Other Things to do in Cape Town and the Garden Route

Outeniqua Power Van

Trips on rail with the Outeniqua Power Van are of the most popular tourist attractions in the South Cape,

Garden Route. This is a unique eco experience and you can enjoy the Garden Route from the comfort of rail

busses in exclusive groups. Daily trips between 07:00 and 21:00 are available.

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Travel in the Outeniqua Mountains, one of the most scenic railway passes in the country. Experience the forest

and four passes, waterfalls and six tunnels, fynbos and proteas, bird and animal life and the panoramic picnic

area.

Black Horse trail Wilderness

Where? Black Horse Trails, Hoekwil, Wilderness, Garden Route

Visit Knysna Elephant Park

A unique African encounter!

A once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy an elephant back ride on one of these incredible creatures. Join our

herd, as the trail leads through the Park, offering you spectacular views of the Outeniqua Mountains and the

Knysna forest. This amazing experience is rounded off with light refreshments at the Elephant Park restaurant

or Elephant Boma. All elephant rides are conducted according to strict welfare guidelines. No saddles are used

and the entire herd stays together.

Paragliding

Paraglide form Map of Africa or Signal Hill

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Abseiling

Abseiling is all about using a rope and other specialised equipment to descend a cliff. The serene Kaaimans

Gorge holds one of the most beautiful abseil sights you will find. You have a chance to do two 45m abseils right

next to a magnificent waterfall. The first abseil is an easy one to get you used to the idea of trusting the ropes

and the second one is slightly more technical, however just as exhilarating.

Knysna | Village Cycle Tour

3 Hours or Half Day

Noetzie

(originally known as Noetziekamma, a Khoisan phrase for ‘dark water’ )Ten minutes East of Knysna lies a secluded cove boasting a pristine beach, a quiet estuary, a large variety of indigenous flora and fauna and an eclectic collection of classic beach houses and fanciful “castles”.

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Harkerville Mountain bike trails

Harkerville with four (4) routes - all circular routes. Situated between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, Harkerville

forest is the ideal location for recreational mountain-biking. The relatively easy gradients and diversity of the

rides offer some of the finest cycling in the Southern Cape. All four start and finish at the Garden of Eden, on

the N2, where permits must be obtained. Alternative access roads are available, starting from the Forestry

Office, Kranshoek Road Gate, or the Kranshoek Picnic Site. Permits may also be obtained at the Kranshoek Road

Gate.

Knysna forest Guided tour

Forest Guided Tours offers unique and specially fashioned Guided Walks and Tours into Knysna's lush, emerald Forests.