Best of Garden Route - Tour with Private Guide in Italian

Best of Garden Route – Tour with Private Guide in Italian

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Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Tour: Cape Town → Oudtshoorn → Knysna → Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Language:Private Italian-speaking guide
Departures: free on request, all year round (weather permitting for some activities)
Group: 2 to 8 participants (private)
Accommodation: Boutique hotels and 4★ guesthouses (or similar)
Vehicle: Air-conditioned sedan or minibus depending on the number of participants

Whyé Choose it (Highlights)

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  Route 62: South Africa's most scenic scenic route.

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  Oudtshoorn: ostrich farm tour and olive oil tasting combined with wine or juice.

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  Cango Caves: heritage visit to the famous limestone caves.

• Wilderness: viewpoints and the “Map of Africa” (weather permitting).

• Knysna: lagoon/estuary cruise (weather permitting) and dinner at Waterfront/Thesen Island.

• Plettenberg Bay: ocean safari in the morning (weather permitting).

• Tsitsikamma: Storms River Suspension Bridge walk in Garden Route National Park.

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  2-night extension with 4x4 game drive (on request) to the Addo Elephant National Park.

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Tour Details

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  Including meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners (see day-by-day details).

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  Included inclusions: Garden Route National Park (Storms River), Cango Caves (heritage tour), ostrich farm (tractor tour), cruise to Knysna (weather permitting), ocean safari at Plettenberg Bay (weather permitting).

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  Scheduled accommodation (or similar):

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    Oudtshoorn: Surval Boutique Olive Estate – dinner and breakfast

  • Knysna: Overmeer Guest House – breakfast

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    Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth: Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth – breakfast

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  Notes:in the event of non-availability, alternative facilities of equivalent category will be confirmed ~30 days prior to departure.

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Cape Town → Oudtshoorn via Route 62 (±420 km)

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  Free breakfast (not included). Depart via Worcester along the scenic Route 62.

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    Free lunch along road.

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    Ostrich Farm Tractor Tour (included).

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      Return to hotel in late afternoon.

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        Olive oil tasting paired with wine or juice (included).

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          Dinner on the estate (included).

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          Overnight stay: Surval Boutique Olive Estate (or similar), dinner and breakfast.

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        Day 2 - Oudtshoorn → Knysna via Wilderness (±125 km)

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          Breakfast at the hotel (included).

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          Cango Caves Heritage Tour (included).

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          Transit for the Outeniqua Pass.

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            Free lunch along the way.

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            • Scenic stops at Wilderness – Map of Africa (weather permitting).

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                Cruise to Knysna on the estuary (including – weather permitting).

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                Dinner in restaurant at Thesen Island or Waterfront area (included).

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                Overnight stay: Overmeer Guest House (or similar), breakfast.

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              Day 3 – Knysna → Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) via Eastern Garden Route (±285 km)

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                Early Breakfast (included).

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                Ocean Safari in Plettenberg Bay at 08:30 (included – weather permitting).

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                Photo stop at the Bloukrans Bridge.

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                  Free lunch at Tsitsikamma.

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                    Storms River Suspension Bridge Walk in Tsitsikamma National Park (included).

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                    Return to hotel in the late afternoon.

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                    Dinner free at the hotel or in town (not included).

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                    Overnight stay: Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth (or similar), breakfast.

                  Day 4 - Departure

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                    Breakfast at the hotel (included).

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                    Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport (Gqeberha) not included – on request.

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                  What è Included

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                    Private guide Italian speaker for the entire duration of the tour.

                  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (sedan/minibus depending on number of participants).

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                    • 3 overnight stays in 4★ establishments (or similar) with treatment as indicated.

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                      3 breakfasts and 2 dinners as per programme.

                    • Activities and entrances indicated as included in the day-by-day:

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                        Ostrich farm tractor tour.

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                        Olive oil tasting with wine or juice.

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                        Cango Caves heritage tour.

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                        Cruise to Knysna (weather permitting).

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                          Ocean safari to Plettenberg Bay (weather permitting).

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                          Garden Route National Park (Storms River Suspension Bridge walk).

                      What's Not Included

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                        International and domestic flights and related taxes.

                      • Transfers to/from the airport unless otherwise requested/added.

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                          Meals and beverages not expressly indicated as included.

                        Personal expenses, tips and anything not mentioned under “What è Included”.

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                          Insurance (medical/baggage/cancellation) – strongly recommended.

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                        Useful Information

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                          Weather & activities: cruises and ocean safaris are subject to sea and wind conditions. In the event of weather cancellation, a re-routing will be attempted or an equivalent activity will be offered.

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                          Luggage:Recommended layered clothing, windbreaker/light rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes.

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                            Health & safety:no vaccinations required for the Garden Route; check with your doctor anyway.

                           

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                            Travel times: distances in km are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and stops.

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                          FAQ

                          The tour è suitable for children?Sì on a private basis è also suitable for families. Some activities (ocean safari) have age/weather restrictions: please check when booking.

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                          Can I add nights in Cape Town or a safari extension? We can combine Cape Town, safari in a private reserve or national park, and sea (Mozambique, Zanzibar, etc.).

                          Can I add nights in Cape Town or a safari extension?

                          È is it possible to have vegetarian/vegan options?  Yes, subject to advance notice.

                          What is the best time of year? The Garden Route è can be enjoyed all year round; the austral winter is cooler/windier but often clear. Whales can be spotted from July to October.

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                          Extension (on request): Addo Elephant National Park (2 nights)

                          Duration: +2 nights
                          Tentative distances: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) → Addo ±70 km / 1 h

                          Day A | Gqeberha → Addo NP

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                            Private transfer to Addo Elephant National Park.

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                            Check-in at lodge in or adjacent to the park (categories on request: 3★–5★).

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                              Afternoon 4x4 game drive with English-speaking ranger (and your Italian-speaking guide).

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                              Dinner and overnight stay (treatment varies depending on the lodge chosen).

                            Day B | Addo NP

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                              Morning 4x4 game drive.

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                                Free time for lodge relaxation or optional activities (e.g. Addo River Safari by boat, birdwatching).

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                                  Afternoon 4x4 game drive.

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                                    Overnight stay in lodge.

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                                  Day C | Addo → Departure

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                                    Breakfast at the lodge.

                                  • Return to Port Elizabeth International Airport or onwards to next stop.

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                                  Included in the extension (indicative):

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                                    2 nights in selected lodges with treatment as chosen (BB/HB/FB/FI).

                                  • 2–4 game drives 4x4 in total (depending on lodge/meal plan).

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                                    Conservation fees of the Addo NP (if stipulated in the chosen package).

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                                    • Transfers to/from Gqeberha with guide in Italian

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                                      Drinks, optional activities (e.g. river safari), tips, personal extras and anything not specifically mentioned.

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                                        Note:Availability subject to confirmation. This extension is perfect for spotting elephant, buffalo, zebra and antelope in a malaria-free area.

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