The Garden Route in South Africa

Upon arrival in Cape Town, you are welcomed and assisted by our local English-speaking representative. Your driver then transfers you to your accommodation located in the Gardens neighborhood (approximately 30 minutes drive).

You will stay for 4 nights in a charming boutique hotel, an ideal address to enjoy the atmosphere of Cape Town.

Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town is discovered between sea and mountain. Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and at the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, it is also the most cosmopolitan city in Afrique du Sud. The possibilities for visits and walks are numerous: Bo-Kaap, the Malay neighborhood with its colorful houses, museums and historic buildings in Cape Dutch style, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its constant buzz of shops, bars and restaurants. Table Mountain, accessible by cable car, offers views of the city, the harbor and the bay, as well as Robben Island, which has become a museum and is known for having housed the former prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

Welcome and English-speaking assistance
Airport – hotel transfer included

Today, accompanied by your English-speaking driver-guide, you set out to discover major sites in Cape Town. Thanks to their in-depth knowledge, this day allows you to explore the must-see places of Cape Town while enriching your understanding of the city and its history.

You begin with an ascent of Table Mountain by cable car. During the ascent and descent, the funicular rotates 360°, offering a changing perspective on the landscapes. Once at the summit, at approximately 1,000 meters altitude, a walk on flat terrain allows you to appreciate different viewpoints over the city and the Atlantic Ocean. With its characteristic flat shape, Table Mountain dominates Cape Town and remains visible from many neighborhoods. Climbing to its summit allows you to better grasp the extent of the surrounding panorama.

The visit continues in the Cape Town city center, with the discovery of the Company's Garden, the colorful neighborhood ofBo-Kaap, the African craft market at Greenmarket Square, as well as typical streets lined with buildings in Cape Dutch style.

Free exploration time completes the day. You can notably visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town's harbor located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, known for its restaurants, shops, the Victoria Wharf craft market and its large observation wheel offering panoramic views of the city. The history of Company's Garden is also discussed: these gardens were used as early as the 17th century by the Dutch East India Company to grow fresh produce for ships traveling between Europe and the Indies.

✅Guided visit Table Mountain and city tour
✅English-speaking driver-guide
✅Table Mountain tickets

Today, get ready to go to the "end of the world". Accompanied by your English-speaking driver-guide, you experience a day dedicated to discovering the Cape Peninsula and its emblematic site, Cape of Good Hope.

You take the road towards the small fishing port of Hout Bay, located in a bay bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. You then continue along the scenic Chapman's Peak route, which winds along the mountain slopes above the Atlantic. The day continues to Simonstown, where Boulders Beach is home to a colony of African penguins.

A stop is planned at Boulders Beach to observe jackass penguins. This colony is particular because it settled itself: the penguins chose to occupy this residential area and public swimming space. Boardwalks allow you to get very close to them while respecting their natural environment. It is also possible to access, in addition to the observation walkway, an adjacent beach where you can picnic and swim with the penguins.

Off the coast of Cape of Good Hope, formerly called Cape of Storms, many ships of the Dutch East India Company ran aground in the 17th century, before the establishment of a trading post on the peninsula, at the origin of the city of Cape Town.

From the lighthouse at Cape Point, a walk of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes allows you to reach the tip of the peninsula. You access the lighthouse, located 87 meters above sea level, either by a paved path or thanks to the Flying Dutchman funicular, whose name refers to the local legend of the phantom ship.

✅Cape Peninsula guided tour
✅English-speaking driver-guide
✅Boulders Beach tickets included
✅Cape Point tickets included

For this free day, you move at your own pace, with a few ideas for discoveries not to be missed around Camps Bay and Clifton beaches.

At Camps Bay, the beach atmosphere comes first from its white sand beaches, renowned for their fine sand and crystal-clear waters. Camps Bay beach is a popular spot to relax in the sun and enjoy the ocean, in a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

You can also stroll along the Camps Bay promenade, lined with palm trees, where restaurants, cafés and shops are concentrated. At the end of the day, the area is also known for its sunsets, to be enjoyed from the beach or the promenade, when the sky is colored above the Atlantic.

Camps Bay is also renowned for its varied gastronomic scene and nightlife, with numerous restaurants, as well as bars, clubs and cafés.

For their part, the Clifton beaches are distinguished by a calmer atmosphere, while retaining this white sand and crystal-clear waters setting. Clifton's four beaches offer views of the Atlantic Ocean and are appreciated for their tranquility and natural setting.

Whether you choose the lively atmosphere of Camps Bay or the quieter elegance of Clifton, these two places offer a pleasant seaside break.

After your breakfast, you enjoy the seaside town of Knysna, whose reputation rests on its lagoon and estuary opening onto the Indian Ocean. The town appeals through its balance between nature and modernity, with an atmosphere that is both wild and trendy, attracting many South Africans seeking a pleasant living environment.

A wonderful day of discoveries awaits you. Here are some suggestions to experience according to your preferences:

• Knysna Heads: this natural strait, through which the ocean rushes to fill or empty the lagoon, is among the must-see sites. Several viewpoints allow you to observe the passage, notably the one at the foot of the cliffs, accessible on foot.

• Golf: several courses are located around Knysna, including the renowned Pezula Golf Course, considered one of the most beautiful in the country.

• Emzini Township Tour: located near the town, this township allows you to experience another facet of Knysna, marked by a strong sense of community. This activity can be organized with a competent local guide.

• Cruise aboard the John Benn: this two-deck boat offers daily cruises on Knysna lagoon. The experience includes a comfortable setting, welcoming service and, depending on the package, sunset cruises accompanied by fresh Knysna oysters and local beer.

• Dinner at Thesen Island: several restaurants are located there. Knysna is also renowned for its oysters, which you can taste at the Waterfront establishments.

An ideal free day to fully enjoy the atmosphere of Knysna, between lagoon, local discoveries and culinary pleasures.

A beautiful day of free discoveries and adventures at your own pace awaits you, in the heart of the Garden Route National Park. Along the south coast of Afrique du Sud extends one of the country's most remarkable coastal areas, conducive to relaxation and reconnecting with nature.

The Garden Route National Park encompasses recognized regions such as Tsitsikamma, Wilderness and Knysna, as well as mountain watersheds, indigenous forests and vast fynbos areas. The whole is appreciated for the richness and diversity of its natural and cultural heritage.

You can dedicate the day to discovering the Tsitsikamma National Park, which offers hiking opportunities in the forest, along the coast or in the Outeniqua mountains. Between dense vegetation and ocean, the landscape lends itself as well to contemplation as to exploration. The coastal panoramas are particularly impressive when the ocean waves break on rocky shores.

Travelers can also take advantage of the Groot River estuary to swim or engage in water activities such as sailing, dinghy sailing or windsurfing. For a quieter moment, the beach at Nature's Valley offers pristine sand and waves, while swimming is recommended at Wilderness Beach when supervision is provided.

A few kilometers from the park is the Bloukrans Bridge, known for the highest bungee jump in the world from a bridge, with a jump of 216 meters, for thrill-seekers

Today, you experience a private safari day in the heart of Addo Elephant Park, dedicated to wildlife observation and the Big Five.

You set out for a private safari in a 4x4 vehicle, accompanied by your ranger-guide, to explore the park and observe animals in their natural environment. This day trip includes a picnic, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience through the landscapes and animal encounters.

Founded in 1931 to protect the 11 elephants rescued from the region, Addo Elephant National Park today harbors an important concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five: rhinoceros, elephants, lions, leopards and buffalo. South Africans also mention the Big Seven, with the addition of the great white shark and whale, since the integration of a marine reserve.

Spanning 180,000 hectares, the park offers great landscape diversity, alternating mountainous areas, dunes, beaches and coastline. Various activities are offered there, such as hiking or horseback riding, self-guided or guided safaris, shark and whale observation, as well as elephant-back safaris on the edge of the park.

Private 4x4 safari
Ranger-guide included