The Garden Route is the perfect destination for a family adventure, road-trip style! As you arrive in the famous city of Cape Town, immerse yourself in the food, culture and stunning natural beauty this great city has to offer. Visit some distinguished wine farms and taste your way through the Franschhoek Valley. Then, travel along the scenic Garden Route and see quaint coastal towns, marvel at ancient forests and explore the hidden treasures by kayaking scenic rivers, ziplining through the treetops and hiking along the coastline. This journey ends off on a high with an authentic safari experience in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.  Spend the last few nights under canvas falling asleep to the sound of lions calling...a thrilling end to your holiday!  

Cape Town - Franschhoek - Oudtshoorn - Knysna - Plettenberg Bay - Tsitsikamma - Port Elizabeth

Welcome to the Mother City! Dive straight into the culture and heritage of the city by joining a walking food tour of the Bo-Kaap. Live like a local and explore all the secret food treasures of the inner city. A visit to Cape Town wouldn't be complete without spending some time getting to know the African penguins at Boulders Beach. Table Mountain is best visited in the late afternoon - watch the sunset over arguably the most beautiful city in the world. Throughout your stay in the city, your guide will be by your side to enhance your experience.

Spend a full day exploring the beautiful Franschhoek Valley by tram. The hop-on-hop-off tram and bus service has multiple routes to choose from so you can plan which wine farms you would like to visit. Spend the day tasting excellent wines at estates like Rickety Bridge and Babylonstoren and have a legendary picnic under the trees at Boschendal. Tonight, you will stay in a charming boutique hotel in the heart of the village. 

Bid farewell to the winelands after breakfast and travel through the beautiful Karoo along Route 62. Stop at the famous Diesel & Creme for a legendary burger and milkshake for lunch before checking in at a delightful farm in the heart of the Little Karoo.

This morning you will be up early to have your coffee with a meerkat family! It is a truly humbling experience to watch them go about their morning routine. Pack up after breakfast and travel to Knysna where you can spend the day exploring on your own. There are wonderful artisanal shops to support and delicious options for lunch. Head further to Plettenberg Bay where you will overnight in a spectacular riverfront lodge.

Today you will be mesmerised by the beautiful Robberg Nature Reserve. Pack a picnic and hike the trails keeping an eye open for Great White sharks that may be hunting seals down below. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge - maybe read that book you've been putting off. End off the day with a sublime 3-course dinner.

After an exceptional breakfast (not joking) you'll travel further along the Garden Route to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Take a stroll along the famous suspension bridge before enjoying an adventurous kayaking tour up the river. This is one to remember. Later this afternoon you'll check in to peaceful forest lodge to recoup and get ready for the remainder of your journey.

Your beautiful journey ends off with a 3-night safari in a prestigeous Eastern Cape game reserve. Between morning and afternoon game drives you can relax by the pool or head out on a guided walking safari. Boma dinners and chats around the fire about the day's sightings will fill your heart and make you want to extend your stay.

After your last morning game drive and breakfast in the bush, it is time to pack your bags and bid farewell. Until next time!