Depart from Durban at 7am heading off towards Port St Johns in the South Coast.

Margate - Make our first stop at Margate. Margate is a coastal resort town in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province. It is one of the major hubs for tourists who are looking to visit the eastern coastline of South Africa.

Port Edward - Our next stop where we break for lunch is Port Edward. Situated 150 kilometers south of Durban on the edge of the mighty Indian Ocean and amid the lush rolling of hills of Southern Kwa Zulu Natal, the Port Edward Holiday Resort is the ultimate holiday destination.

With breathtaking views of the ocean, frolicking dolphins, the occasional visiting whale, a busy sea traffic lane in the back ground and lazy waves breaking onto a clean beach, Port Edward Holiday Resort is destined to make even the shortest visit, a memorable one. With an exquisite ambience and staff who ensures that every visit to the resort will be a unique experience.

Port St Johns - From Port Edward we drive in land where we experience the traditional Xhosa African villages driving past African centres Bizana and Lusisiki. We arrive in Port St Johns in late afternoon where we spend the night.

Port St. Johns is a town of about 6,500 people on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is situated at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River, 220 kilometres northeast of East London and 70 kilometres east of Mthatha.

On day 2 we depart at 9am for East London, going past Mthatha and Butterworth, but first we visit Silaka Nature Reserve

East London - East London is a city on the Indian Ocean, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. It is known for its beaches, such as Nahoon and Cove Rock. We visit one of these beaches and then spend the night in East London.

East London to Port Elizabeth via Port Alfread

Port Alfred - From East London, we stop over for lunch in Port Alfred.
Port Alfred, with its stretches of sandy beach that extend for miles, lies on the banks of the Kowie River. Port Alfred was established by a group of English settlers in the early 1800s and, although now an active commercial and residential town, it has retained most of its English fishing village feel.

Port Elizabeth - From Port Alfred we travel to Port Elizabeth for the night. Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it’s also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood’s Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game.

Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay via Tsitsikama National Park

Storms River Bridge (Paul Sauer Bridge) - On day 4 we depart from Port Elizabeth at 9am and travel to Storms River Bridge. At Storms River Bridge we stop over to watch some bunggy jumping. Bloukrans Bridge Bungy is one of the world’s highest commercial bungy jumping sites at 216 metres above the Bloukrans River. Here, you have an opportunity to do the bunggy jump (optional extra).

Plettenberg Bay - From Storms River Bridge we then travel to Plettenberg Bay for the night. Plettenberg Bay is a seaside town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach both have surf breaks. To the south, Robberg Nature Reserve is a rocky peninsula with trails and the Stone Age Nelson Bay Caves. Northeast are Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary in indigenous forest, and an elephant sanctuary. Whales come near the coast in migration season.

Plettenberg Bay to Knysna

Knysna Heads - On the edge of the Knysna Lagoon with its entrance to the sea are two promontories known as the ‘Heads’. The area also falls within a National Park proclaimed to conserve the extraordinary natural beauty of the Lakeland and adjacent indigenous forests. Knysna also offers shopping opportunities of unusual locally made art and craft, etc.

The Waterfront Knysna Quays - Waterfront is a chilled out extension of Knysna. A scenic view of the harbor with quite a number of yachts make it a scenery. Good number of restaurants from chic cafes to great restaurants, one can easily spend 2-3 hours here.

Knysna to Hermanus

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate - Visit the beach in Knysna after breakfast on day 6. Then depart from Knysna at 10am and head off to Hermanus. Stop over at Benguela Cove Wine Estate for wine tasting.

Hermanus - Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It’s known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in Hermanus visit your desired areas of interest.

Hermanus to Cape Town

Hermanus - On day 7, visit the beach after breakfast in Hermanus. Depart from Hermanus at 10am and head off to Cape Town on the most scenic route along the coast arriving in Cape Town at around 3 pm to end the tour.

• Hermanus Whale Watching
• Wine Tasting - Benguela Cove Wine Estate
• Garden Route Excursion
• Visit to Knysna
• 6 Breakfasts included
• 6 Nights of Hotel Accommodation
• Explore Plettenberg Bay

The 7 Day Garden Route Tour from Durban to Cape Town offers a relaxed way to view this most scenic area and our overnight accommodations add to the comfort and luxury.
Included on this Tour is:

• Wine Tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
• Airconditioned vehicle
• Opportunity for whale watching
• A Nature Reserve
• Knysna Heads
• Knysna Quays Waterfront
• Plettenberg Bay and more

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.