The Garden Route in South Africa

Upon arrival in Cape Town, your English-speaking local representative welcomes you and assists you. Your driver then takes you to your accommodation in the Gardens neighborhood, approximately 30 minutes drive away.

You will stay for four nights in a charming boutique hotel, to enjoy the atmosphere of Cape Town.

At the foot of Table Mountain, between sea and mountain and at the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Cape Town stands out for its cosmopolitan character. There are many opportunities for visits and walks: Bo-Kaap, the Malay neighborhood with colorful houses, the museums and historic buildings in Cape Dutch style, and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, bustling with shops, bars and restaurants.

Accessible by cable car, Table Mountain offers views over the city, the harbor and the bay, as well as Robben Island. Now a museum, this island is known for the former prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

✅English-speaking welcome and assistance.
✅Airport – hotel transfer included.

Accompanied by your English-speaking driver-guide, you set out to discover the main sites of Cape Town. Their knowledge allows you to better understand the city and its history as you visit.

You begin with the ascent of Table Mountain by cable car. On the way up and down, the cabin rotates 360°, gradually revealing the landscapes. At the summit, at approximately 1,000 meters altitude, a walk on flat terrain allows you to enjoy different viewpoints over the city and the Atlantic Ocean. With its characteristic flat silhouette, the mountain dominates Cape Town and remains visible from many neighborhoods.

You continue in the Cape Town city center, discovering Company's Garden, the colorful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap, the African craft market at Greenmarket Square, and streets lined with buildings in Cape Dutch style.

Free discovery times complete this day. You can notably visit Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town's harbor on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Here you'll find restaurants, shops, the Victoria Wharf craft market, and a large Ferris wheel offering panoramic views of the city.

The history of Company's Garden is also discussed: from the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company used these gardens to grow fresh produce for ships traveling between Europe and the Indies.

✅Guided tour of Table Mountain and Cape Town.

✅English-speaking driver-guide.

✅Table Mountain tickets.

Accompanied by your English-speaking driver-guide, you dedicate this day to discovering the Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope, for an escape with a feeling of the end of the world.

You head towards the small fishing port of Hout Bay, nestled in a bay bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. You then take the scenic Chapman's Peak route, which winds along the mountainside above the ocean, before continuing towards Simonstown and Boulders Beach.

A stop allows you to observe the Cape penguin colony, which has spontaneously settled in this residential area and public swimming space. Boardwalks facilitate their observation while respecting their natural habitat. In addition to the walkway, you can access an adjacent beach for picnicking and swimming in the presence of the penguins.

Off the coast of the Cape of Good Hope, formerly named Cape of Storms, many ships of the Dutch East India Company ran aground in the 17th century. These shipwrecks preceded the establishment of a trading post on the peninsula, which was the origin 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. To access the lighthouse, located 87 meters above sea level, you can take a paved path or the Flying Dutchman funicular, named after the local legend of the ghost ship.

✅Guided tour of the Cape Peninsula.

✅English-speaking driver-guide.

✅Tickets for Boulders Beach.

✅Tickets for Cape Point.

You enjoy a free day in Cape Town, at your own pace. Among the opportunities for discovery, Camps Bay and the Clifton beaches invite you to a break by the ocean.

At Camps Bay, the white sandy beaches with clear waters offer an appreciated setting to relax in the sun. You enjoy the ocean in a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

You can also stroll along the Camps Bay promenade, lined with palm trees, restaurants, cafés and shops. At the end of the day, the beach and promenade allow you to observe the sunset over the Atlantic.

Camps Bay is also distinguished by its varied gastronomic scene and nightlife, with numerous restaurants, bars, clubs and cafés.

The four Clifton beaches offer a quieter atmosphere, between white sand and clear waters. Open to the Atlantic Ocean, they are appreciated for their tranquility and natural setting.

According to your wishes, you choose the liveliness of Camps Bay or the peaceful atmosphere of Clifton for this day by the sea.

After breakfast, you enjoy Knysna, a seaside town known for its lagoon and estuary opening onto the Indian Ocean. Between nature and modernity, its atmosphere at once wild and trendy attracts many South Africans seeking a pleasant setting.

You organize these free days according to your preferences, with several suggestions for discoveries:

• Knysna Heads: this natural inlet lets ocean waters in and out with the filling and draining of the lagoon. Several viewpoints allow you to observe this passage, notably at the foot of the cliffs, accessible on foot.

• Golf: several courses are located around Knysna, including the renowned Pezula Golf Course.

• Emzini Township Tour: near the town, this visit invites you to discover another facet of Knysna, marked by a strong community spirit. It can be organized with a knowledgeable local guide.

• Cruise aboard the John Benn: this two-story boat offers daily outings on the lagoon, in a comfortable setting with attentive service. Depending on the option chosen, you can sail at sunset while tasting fresh Knysna oysters and local beer.

• Dinner at Thesen Island: several restaurants welcome you there. You can also taste the oysters that made Knysna's reputation in the establishments of the Waterfront.

This day gives you time to enjoy Knysna's atmosphere, between lagoon, local discoveries and culinary pleasures.

You enjoy a free day in the heart of the Garden Route National Park, between discoveries and relaxation at your own pace. On the south coast of Afrique du Sud, this natural setting invites you to take time to explore the landscapes and recharge.

The park encompasses the regions of Tsitsikamma, Wilderness and Knysna, as well as mountain watersheds, indigenous forests and vast expanses of fynbos. This ensemble is distinguished by the richness of its natural and cultural heritage.

You can dedicate your day to discovering Tsitsikamma, with possibilities for forest walks, along the coast or in the Outeniqua mountains. Between vegetation and ocean, the landscapes lend themselves as much to contemplation as to exploration, particularly when waves crash against rocky shores.

The Groot River estuary also offers swimming and water sports opportunities: sailing, dinghy or windsurfing. For a quieter break, Nature's Valley beach welcomes you between preserved sand and waves. At Wilderness Beach, swimming is recommended when lifeguard supervision is provided.

A few kilometers from the park, the Bloukrans Bridge offers a 216-meter bungee jump, an opportunity for thrill-seekers.

You dedicate this day to a private safari in the Addo Elephant National Park, discovering its wildlife and searching for the Big Five.

Aboard a 4x4 vehicle, you explore the park with your ranger-guide, who accompanies you in observing animals in their natural environment. A picnic is included in this full-day excursion, to extend your immersion between landscapes and wildlife encounters.

Founded in 1931 to protect the eleven elephants rescued from the region, Addo Elephant National Park is home to abundant wildlife, including the Big Five: rhinoceroses, elephants, lions, leopards and buffalo. Since the integration of a marine reserve, the expression Big Seven also designates the great white shark and the whale.

Over 180,000 hectares, the landscapes alternate between mountains, dunes, beaches and coastline. Other activities on offer include hiking on foot or horseback, self-guided or guided safaris, shark and whale watching, as well as elephant-back safaris on the edge of the park.

✅Private safari in 4x4, ranger-guide and picnic.