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Day 1: Cape Town to Knysna

Depart Cape Town driving over Du Toit's Kloof Pass to the town of Robertson. We pass Montagu, a quaint country village and enjoy a wine tasting en-route. This is followed by a traditional South African lunch (included) in a typical country restaurant in Barrydale. After lunch, we continue through the little Karoo, traversing the Tradouw Pass.

Our journey in the heart of the Garden Route continues, visiting the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay. Arriving at the Knysna hotel we check-in and enjoy a superb dinner (not included) at the hotel or one of the nearby restaurants located within walking distance.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar

Day 2: Knysna

Today our ecological adventure begins with an exciting beach launch from Plettenberg Bay in search of Bottlenose and rare Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins, as well as certain shark species. Resident Bryde's whales, Southern Right and Humpback whales, and even occasional Orcas are often seen (seasonal). After an exhilarating beach landing on Central Beach (Plettenberg Bay), we enjoy refreshments, then travel up the Indian Ocean seaboard to visit Monkeyland.

A monkey safari, within an indigenous forest, is conducted by an experienced game ranger, followed by lunch (included). Adjacent to Monkeyland we find the bird sanctuary, Birds of Eden, located within a two hectare dome (the world's largest), which spans a gorge of indigenous forest. Here we spend some time, learning about the different bird species in their habitat. This concludes the day's adventure, and we return to our hotel in Knysna. Dinner (not included) is available at the hotel or at one of the nearby Waterfront restaurants, located within walking distance.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar

Day 3: Knysna

Experience the stunning views of the Outeniqua Pass as we travel towards the Klein Karoo's capital - Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Ranch where we are given a guided tour to view these strange flightless birds with their magnificent plumage.

After enjoying a traditional ostrich lunch (included), we proceed on to the world famous Cango Caves, where a guided tour allows us to explore the ancient stalagmites and stalactites. En route back to our hotel we are then introduced to some rare and endangered animals on a fully guided tour at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. Dinner (not included) is available at the hotel or one of the nearby Waterfront restaurants.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar

Day 4: Knysna to Port Elizabeth

Leaving our hotel, we continue and pass through Plettenberg Bay to marvel at the beauty of the Tsitsikamma Forest area. Attractions here include the Big Tree and the Storms River mouth. Remember to keep an eye out for the rare Knysna Loerie.

After lunch (not included) at the scenic Storms River Mouth, gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the suspension bridge spanning the spectacular Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Leaving the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma we arrive in Port Elizabeth for drop off at your hotel or at Port Elizabeth Airport.

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