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What to do and see in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape: The Best Private Tours
Oudtshoorn, the "ostrich capital of the world", is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located between the Swartberg mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south. Two ostrich-feather booms, during 1865-1870 and 1900-1914, truly established the settlement. With approximately 60,000 inhabitants, it is the largest town in the Little Karoo region. The town's economy is primarily reliant on the ostrich farming and tourism industries. Oudtshoorn is home to the world's largest ostrich population, with a number of specialized ostrich breeding farms, such as the Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm.
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1. Full-Day Swartberg Mountain PRIVATE Tour (including lunch and transfers)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
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
Reviewed By ColinMalan
Jan is the expert on the region, and eagerly shares his knowledge, making this a "must do" experience.
2. Big 5 Safari and Route 62 from Cape Town 3 Days/2Nights ( Comfort Plus)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore scenic Cape Town, picnic in the Cape Winelands, and get close (but not too close) to the wild creatures of the African savanna on this family-focused adventure. Track the Big Five on guided game drives, visit community projects, ascend Table Mountain, and much more.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pick-up /Drop -off
Exclusions: Elephant bush walk experience $50
3. Explore the Garden Route from Port Elizabeth - 4 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore The Garden Route. Join our awesome private / small group tour with overnight stays in Knysna and Oudtshoorn. Experience the spectacular Cango Caves and the comical Ostrich. View seals, whales and marine bird-life in Mossel Bay. Stroll along pristine beaches with no other footprints – only the endangered Oystercatcher. Visit ancient forests where elusive wild elephants and leopards lurk in the shadows. See Giant Yellowwood trees at Natures Valley. Take a boat cruise to the stunning Knysna Heads and delight in the shopping and fine culinary foods at the Knysna Waterfront. Taste oysters and some of the regions finest wine, craft beers and fresh juices. The tour is conducted by an experienced chauffeur driver/ guide / host who will remain with you throughout the tour. Luxury accommodation is in four star Guest Houses or Apartments and includes daily breakfasts. Included are some dinners, lunches & entry fees to a attractions as per itinerary. The Tour ends at George Airport.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Entry To: Cango Caves, Ostrich Ranch, Seal Island Boat Cruise and Diaz Museum are included., Accommodation with breakfasts for 3 nights, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry fees to Monkeyland or Birds of Eden or Tenikwa Wildlife Center.
Exclusions: Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary., Optional Activities such as Knysna boat cruises., Alcoholic drinks,tips and personal items, Flights and transfers from George Airport.
Reviewed By zeimm
My family visited South Africa with Paul Coetzee from Explore South Africa twice, once in January 2017 and more recently in November 2019. We were a group of 12 people with elders above 60 and children from 13 to 2 years old.In both cases, Paul patiently helped customise our tour over several months via email and Whatsapp so that it could accommodate all our requirements for Muslim ( Halal ) food, accessibility and safety for the children. We did the Garden Route in 2017, driving from Cape Town to Port Elisabeth for 1 week with stops for safaris and garden route views along the way. In 2019, we drove from Durban via Swaziland on to a safari in Kruger Park and then to Johannesburg. The road trips were well planned with comfort stops and lunch breaks. Each overnight stop was a real pleasure in excellent accommodation and great facilities. They were facilities I did not find on internet booking sites and that seemed to be used by the South Africans for internal tourism. So it made using a local guide very much worth it. Paul is an extremely kind, helpful, patient and resourceful person who has dealt with our shopping sprees and large number of luggage bags with a lot resilience. He showed us the best of South Africa and relentlessly searched for the animals until we managed to see the big 4. The only one we didn't see was leopard. But he extended our last day driving down to the leopard trees areas to try and find one. He is very knowledgeable and is happy to explain and share information. I would highly recommend his services to anyone going to South Africa and wish him continued success.
4. Umzantsi - 3 Day Garden Route from Port Elizabeth
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This is a private, exclusive tour where the attention to the guests is priority and the itinerary is more flexible. Guests have one on one interaction with our highly qualified Guides.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Tsitikama National Park; Ostrich Farm, Cango Caves and Diaz Museum
Exclusions: Flights, Lunches & Dinners, Porterage,Personal Purchases
Reviewed By When_can_go
Tldr: book this trip already!!???? I would 100% recommend this experience. We did our 3 day garden route tour from CPT to Port Elizabeth. Everything about my experience with Umzantsi was great. The trip was arranged on short notice and they were able to organize and deliver the most memorable experience ever. The communication and the logistics by Umzantsi were very well done. Peter Haller, our Tour guide was awesome. He knows a lot about the landscape as well as both the current and historical information about the towns/places along the route. It was just so much fun having him as our tour guide and getting all the interesting information from him. He made sure that we saw and experienced all the amazing places along the way. It is really a very rewarding and memorable tour.
5. Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town with Game Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Cape Convoy's garden Route tours are special. They are really fun and we don't wait in line. We offer private Garden Route tours with exceptional guides for the same price as group tours. Have a look at our website, watch the videos. Congratulations, you are about to make a brilliant decision The itinerary you have read is the bare bones, it can be changed to fit your requirements. There are so many things to do on the Garden Route not mentioned that may not be for everybody. Skydiving, worlds highest bungee jump, Great White Shark diving and zip lining. Drop us an e-mail, we will taylor the tours around your needs. We were social distancing long before Covid, you book with Convoy tours, you don't wait in line!
Inclusions: National Park fees, Continental breakfast, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Optional Safari Game Drive
Reviewed By sketchm2021
Choosing a tour operator to book tours with can be a little overwhelming, we knew we wanted to hire a guide for our Garden Route tour because I wanted a break from driving and also because I wanted to relax on holiday. My friends from Ireland recommended Rob at Cape Convoy and once I read the reviews the decision was easy. What to add to the reviews already written? We loved Rob! He was funny, knowledgeable and really knows what he is doing. It was just great fun. Recommended without hesitation. We took the tour in November 2019
6. 3 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Pick up and drop off at hotels, ports and airport, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport
Exclusions:
Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
7. 4 Day Garden Route Private Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport, Pick up and drop off from hotels, airport and port, Wine tasting, Tsitsikama National Park
Exclusions:
Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
8. Private Garden Route Tours with Safari and Cape Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Convoy Tours Garden Route tours are special. They are really fun and we don't wait in line. We offer private Garden Route tours with exceptional guides for the same price as group tours. Have a look at our website, watch the videos. Congratulations, you are about to make a brilliant decision The itinerary you have read is the bare bones, it can be changed to fit your requirements. There are so many things to do on the Garden Route not mentioned that may not be for everybody. Skydiving, worlds highest bungee jump, Great White Shark diving and zip lining. Drop us an e-mail, we will taylor the tours around your needs. We were social distancing long before Covid, you book with Convoy tours, you don't wait in line!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Meals are not included in the tour, breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are not
Reviewed By Y8258AYbarryd
A few years ago my family and I were looking for someone to help us plan our South African holiday and we discovered Cape Convoy in Trip Advisor. After Rob helpfully answered our questions we booked the Garden Route tour and it was a great decision. We all had a wonderful time, the kids lived Rob and the accommodation was well located. Rob also took us to the Cape of Good Hope and we loved the Penquins. If you're looking for a wonderful tour with a great guy then your search is over! Thanks Rob
9. Explore the Garden Route from Cape Town - 4 Days
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Join our awesome private / small group tour with overnight stays in Knysna and Oudtshoorn. Drive the famous Route 62. Experience the spectacular Cango Caves and the comical Ostrich. View seals, whales and Marine bird-life in Mossel Bay. Stroll along pristine beaches with no other footprints – only the endangered Oystercatcher. Visit ancient forests where elusive wild elephants and leopards lurk in the shadows. See Giant Yellowwood trees at Natures Valley. Take a boat cruise to the stunning Knysna Heads and delight in the shopping and fine culinary foods at the Knysna Waterfront. Taste oysters and some of the regions finest wines, craft beers, gin and fresh juices. The tour is conducted by an experienced chauffeur driver/ guide / host who will remain with you throughout the tour. Luxury accommodation is in four star Guest Houses, Lodges or Villas and includes daily breakfasts. Also included are some Dinners, Lunches and entry fees to Activities and Attractions as per itinerary.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Cape Town Hotel pickup and drop-off at George Airport or Luxury Coach Station, 3 nights luxury accommodation in 4 star Guest Houses, Lodges or Villas, Bottled water, Chauffeur/Driver, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Entry fees to the Ostrich Ranch, Cango Caves and Seal Island Boat Trip., Wine/Juice tasting with lunch platter, South African Style Barbeque (braai) at the Knysna Yacht Club, Entry fees to Monkeyland or Birds of Eden or Tenikwa Wildlife Center
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Optional activities such as Knysna Boat Cruise, Airfare, Private Road Transfer or Luxury Coach from George Airport to your next destination.
Reviewed By zeimm
My family visited South Africa with Paul Coetzee from Explore South Africa twice, once in January 2017 and more recently in November 2019. We were a group of 12 people with elders above 60 and children from 13 to 2 years old.In both cases, Paul patiently helped customise our tour over several months via email and Whatsapp so that it could accommodate all our requirements for Muslim ( Halal ) food, accessibility and safety for the children. We did the Garden Route in 2017, driving from Cape Town to Port Elisabeth for 1 week with stops for safaris and garden route views along the way. In 2019, we drove from Durban via Swaziland on to a safari in Kruger Park and then to Johannesburg. The road trips were well planned with comfort stops and lunch breaks. Each overnight stop was a real pleasure in excellent accommodation and great facilities. They were facilities I did not find on internet booking sites and that seemed to be used by the South Africans for internal tourism. So it made using a local guide very much worth it. Paul is an extremely kind, helpful, patient and resourceful person who has dealt with our shopping sprees and large number of luggage bags with a lot resilience. He showed us the best of South Africa and relentlessly searched for the animals until we managed to see the big 4. The only one we didn't see was leopard. But he extended our last day driving down to the leopard trees areas to try and find one. He is very knowledgeable and is happy to explain and share information. I would highly recommend his services to anyone going to South Africa and wish him continued success.
10. Half-Day Swartberg Pass PRIVATE Tour (including lunch & transfer - Oudtshoorn)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Guided half-day Swartberg Pass eco-tour. The Swartberg Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Swartberg Pass is a National Monument (gravel road) and ascents 900m until you reach the summit. The tour includes a leisure walk on a Swartberg Mountain Trail with panoramic vistas over the Klein-and Great Karoo. You will also learn more about the conservation initiatives pioneered by the members of the H.O.P.E. Foundation. A light lunch is included after the tour.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Driver/guide, National Park Fees, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Steve G
This trip was amazing thanks to the spectacular scenery and Jan, the guide. This man has an incredible wealth of knowledge that it was a pleasure to listen to his descriptions and the answers to our many questions.
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