6 Days
Age 4+
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From the Mother City to the Garden Route — South Africa’s Most Scenic Journey
Discover the beauty of South Africa’s southern coast on this 6-Day Cape Town & Garden
Route Explorer with Africa Moja Tours & Safaris.
This unforgettable journey combines Cape Town’s world-famous attractions with the lush
forests, lagoons, and coastlines of the Garden Route.
Travel from the foot of Table Mountain through charming towns like Mossel Bay, Knysna,
Oudtshoorn, and Tsitsikamma National Park, where adventure meets tranquility.
� Tour Overview
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Destinations: Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma
- Tour Type: Scenic, Wildlife & Cultural Exploration
- Operated by: Africa Moja Tours & Safaris
Tour Highlights
- Ride the Table Mountain Cableway for panoramic views.
- Visit Cape Point and the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.
- Explore Knysna Lagoon and the iconic Knysna Heads.
- Discover Cango Caves and ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn.
- Stroll through the Tsitsikamma Forest and walk the Storms River Bridge.
- Optional: Addo Elephant Park or Wilderness National Park extension.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Cape Town & Table Mountain City Tour
- Arrive in Cape Town, where your Africa Moja Tours guide meets you at the airport.
After check-in, enjoy a Half-Day City Tour:- Table Mountain Cableway (weather permitting)
- Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, and Greenmarket Square
- Drive through Camps Bay and Sea Point for coastal views
- Evening at leisure at the V&A Waterfront.
- Meals: None
- Overnight: Cape Town
- Day 2 – Cape Peninsula & Cape Point
- Embark on a Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour, one of the most scenic coastal drives in the
world. - Highlights:
- Hout Bay & Seal Island boat trip (optional)
- Chapman’s Peak Drive
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Cape Point Lighthouse
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- Return to Cape Town in the evening.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Cape Town
- Day 3 – Cape Town to Mossel Bay
- Depart early and begin your journey along the Garden Route — South Africa’s most
beautiful road trip. - Drive through Swellendam and Heidelberg to Mossel Bay, the historical heart of the Garden
Route. - Activities:
- Visit the Bartholomeu Dias Museum
- Walk along Santos Beach
- Optional shark cage diving (seasonal)
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Mossel Bay
- Day 4 – Mossel Bay to Knysna via Oudtshoorn
- Travel inland to the Klein Karoo town of Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital of the
world.” - Highlights:
- Guided tour of the Cango Caves
- Visit a local ostrich farm
- Drive over the Outeniqua Pass to Knysna
- Enjoy a sunset at the Knysna Lagoon and explore The Waterfront Quays
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Knysna
- Day 5 – Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River
- After breakfast, travel to the breathtaking Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the Garden
Route National Park. - Highlights:
- Walk the Storms River Suspension Bridge
- Enjoy short forest hikes and ocean viewpoints
- Optional activities: ziplining, kayaking, or forest canopy tours
- Return to Knysna in the late afternoon for leisure time.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Knysna
- Day 6 – Knysna to Cape Town / Port Elizabeth (Departure)
- After breakfast, depart Knysna for your return journey to Cape Town or continue east to
Port Elizabeth Airport (optional finish). - Enjoy scenic stops en route and lunch along the coast before concluding your tour.
- Meals: Breakfast
- End of Tour
Departure
Cape Town International Airport
Departure Time
07:00
Return Time
Cape Town International Airport
Included
- 5 nights’ accommodation in selected 3★ / 4★ hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All guided tours and entrance fees per itinerary
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Airport pickup & drop-off
Not Included
- Flights (if ending in Port Elizabeth)
- Meals not specified
- Optional adventure activities (zipline, shark diving, etc.)
- Table Mountain Cableway ticket (weather dependent)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — the route runs both directions.
Yes — perfect for families, couples, or small groups.
Approximately 6–7 hours with scenic stops.
Yes — visited on Day 1 (weather permitting).
Absolutely — we can extend your trip by 1 or 2 nights.
Daily breakfast is included; lunches and dinners are optional.
Both private and small-group options are available.
Yes, all selected accommodations include free Wi-Fi.
Yes, the itinerary can be adjusted for your interests.
- Handpicked lodges and hotels along the route by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris:
- Cape Town: Cresta Grande / Commodore Hotel
- Mossel Bay: Protea Hotel Mossel Bay / Point Village Hotel
- Knysna: Knysna Log-Inn / The Rex Hotel
- Upgrades available to luxury boutique hotels and seaside lodges.
- October – April: Warm and dry, ideal for outdoor activities.
- May – September: Lush landscapes, whale watching season, and cooler weather.
- Scenic transfers & professional guides
- Carefully selected Garden Route hotels
- Flexible departure options (Cape Town or Port Elizabeth)
- Add-on options: Kruger Park, Addo Elephant Park, or Victoria Falls
- Perfect balance of nature, culture & adventure
