The 10 Best Tours in Garden Route, Garden Route

This full-day guided nature tour of the 27 kilometer Swartberg Pass (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), includes leisure optional scenic walks on the Swartberg Pass offering panoramic views over the Klein and Great Karoo at the "top" of the Pass ( 1568 m above sea level). We also visit the quaint Great Karoo town of Prince Albert and return to Oudtshoorn via the scenic Meiringspoort.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Driver/guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Please enjoy this 60 minute journey through our Milky Way to explore the “High 5” visible in the Southern celestial hemisphere.

Inclusions: All activities

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Join us for the ultimate sailing experience whilst soaking up the golden hues of the Knysna sunset. This 2.5 hour experience departs from the Knysna waterfront and glides through the Knysna estuary up to the rugged headlands and out to the vast Indian Ocean. Let the natural beauty of Knysna entertain you from the breathtaking coastline to the diverse marine life. Included with this unique experience is an amazing Mediterranean platter and a complimentary glass or two of chilled South African Cap Classique while you watch the sun sink into the horizon.

Inclusions: A light dinner of savoury snacks, seasonal fruits and cheeses including 2 glasses of South African Sparkling Wine

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available on board at the cash bar. The crew will run a tab during the charter and payment will be taken at the end of the charter

Experience the beauty of the Swartberg mountains (UNESCO World Heritage site) as you travel to the summit of the world famous, Swartberg Pass. This national monument dates back to 1881 and offers stunning panoramic views of the Little and Great Karoo which you can overlook over 200km with your bare eyes. From the summit guests are able to take a walk in the reserve between 500 different species of fauna and flora. Enjoy sun-downers and watch how a traditional braai is done the South African way while enjoying your Roosterkoek starters served with home-made marmalades. Feast on certified Karoo lamb chops, boerewors, ostrich kebabs, pumpkin fritters and variety of salads and vegetables all freshly harvested from the gardens at the restaurant. After dinner dance the night away under the African Skies!

Inclusions: Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities

Warm Indian Ocean, consistent waves, safe beaches and sun kissed surfers... Wilderness is the perfect place to learn to surf. Our local instructors grew up surfing in the area and are passionate about the environment and teaching other people how to surf.

Inclusions: Surfboards & Wetsuits

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The 60 min ECO ADVENTURE Trip gives you the best of all worlds - it's a scenic route once out at sea, after a fun and safe speed ride along the lagoon. You get to see the famous Knysna Heads from the outside, as well as the magnificent coast line by Brenton on Sea. The trip is fun, fast, exhilarating and very unique

Inclusions: Life Jackets are provided

Exclusions: Bottled water

WALKING THROUGH THE INDIGENOUS FOREST AWAKENING YOUR ANCIENT INSTINKT! After introduction and basic instruction (20-30 minutes) our instructor and guide will set off with you into our natural ravine and guide you through our 3D ARCHERY TRAIL in the magnificent indigenous forest. Your archery adventure will transport you into another world. We have 13 targets to shoot and the highest score wins. (Our targets are all man-made. We do not condone the shooting of live animals). After the competition we will have a price giving and you will be able to enjoy food and drinks on the deck.

Inclusions: Bow and arrows, armguards and finger tabs , Bottled water, Certificate, Introduction and guided tour, Targets

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Bloukrans Bridge is home to the World’s Best Bungee Jump. Zipline out to the Bungee platform , enjoy pendulum bungee technology that ensures the most comfortable bungee jump possible, get lifted back to the bridge with a Winch-ride, then cruise back to solid ground via the 216m SkyWalk, for the best experience of your life

Inclusions: Safety briefing, Zipline Access to the bridge, The World's Best Bungee, Winch Recovery ride, 216m SkyWalk, Jump Certificate

Exclusions: Video footage (available to purchase), Face Adrenalin Clothing

Enjoy this spectacular 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise, that takes you across the Knysna Lagoon and out to sea through the Knysna Heads to explore the coves, caves and bays of our rugged and beautiful coastline. With your local, professional guide, experience the highlights from the geological characteristics and the biodiversity of Knysna’s estuarine and marine environment. Get a chance to often see marine life in your shared group, with no more than 25 people. Choose from one of three departure times when you book.

Inclusions: Available on request, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Safari Ostrich Farm Tractor Tour is the only Tractor Safari on an Ostrich Farm in the World. An awesome opportunity to take great photographs of the worlds largest and most ancient bird . Take the opportunity to see different species of ostriches. Safari Ostrich Farm is the first show farm in South Africa where the Kenyan Red, Zimbabwe Blue and South African Birds can be viewed. You may even spot a rare White ostrich and the elusive Emu (also a Ratite from Australia). Learn about how we breed with and rear ostriches. Learn about the carving of eggs, uses for ostrich skins and feathers. After the tour enjoy our café with a variety of ostrich dishes available on the menu. If you prefer chicken, vegetarian or gluten free, we cater for that too. Come and enjoy our Klein Karoo hospitality at its best Tour size is a max of 24 persons

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities