Garden Route Splendour
Enjoy a five day tour of the scenic Garden Route, travelling along the R62 to Oudtshoorn, onto Knysna where your accommodation amidst the treetops is an experience in itself. Travel onto Plettenberg Bay, where your accommodation in a private Nature Reserve offers you breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.
Collect your hired car from the airport, or have it delivered to your hotel. Set off on your discovery of the Garden Route. Travel along the R62, passing through the most beautiful scenery along the Breedekloof Wine route. Your journey time to Oudtshoorn is approximately five hours. Visit one of the famous Working Ostrich farms before you check into your Hotel. Spend the night at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers guests a unique bushveld experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo . The authentic bushveld character of the area at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, has been preserved and the lush indigenous vegetation is representative of the Cape Floral Kingdom - South Africa's 6th Natural World Heritage Site. The Lodge is situated just 7 km outside Oudtshoorn en route to the Cango Caves. This is a Malaria-Free region. Enjoy a bush safari in an open game viewing vehicle, escorted by a trained guide to get a closer view of the 20 different species of wildlife roaming the vast open plains.
Enjoy a wholesome Karoo dinner before you settle down for the night.
Accommodation offers the traveler luxury en-suite tents, situated on the edge of a natural waterhole with breathtaking views. From your deck overlooking the water you can spot hippo, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, elephants, Cape Mountain Zebra to name but a fe
After a leisurely breakfast make your way to the nearby Cango Caves. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the world's great natural wonders, sculptured by nature through the ages. After this incredible experience travel over the Outeniqua Pass towards Knysna. You will travel through magnificent Mountains, along stunning shores of the Indian Ocean as you make your way to your experience in the Trees of the Forest.
Spend the night at Tsala Treetop Lodge. This lodge is an experience in itself. Set amidst the treetops of an age-old indigenous forest, Tsala is a lavish celebration of the spirit of Africa. Emulating the monumental ruins of an ancient central African civilisation, the impressive stone-masonry entrance flanked by water features leads into a magnificent foyer supported by polished Blackwood columns.
The afro-baroque décor with its earthy colours, rich textures and handcrafted fittings draws inspiration from the diverse cultures of Africa, yet remains integrated with the sophistication of the Western world. Whether from the exotically appointed dining room, the intimate glassed-in lounge, or the large open decks high above the forest floor, the views are all breathtakingly beautiful, encompassing lush forests extending across rolling valleys towards distant hills.
Tsala is a member of both Relais & Chateaux and Chaine des Rotisseurs. This is the perfect, unique setting from which to explore the holiday towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
Enjoy dinner at the highly acclaimed Tsala restaurant or in the newly launched ZINZI Restaurant situated close to the villas, where dishes are delicately prepared and exquisitely presented and consist of both local and exotic flavours, accompanied by a wide selection of the best South African Estate and Auction wines from the private cellar.
Tucked into the forest canopy, 10 luxury hide-away suites and newly introduced 6 villas suitable for four guests, are the epitome of opulent indulgence and romanticism. Constructed of stone, wood and glass these ultimate of abodes comprise a sumptuous be
Take a drive through to Knysna. Enjoy an Oyster lunch on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon. Take a ferry cruise to The Featherbed Nature Reserve, "a pristine piece of paradise situated on the Western Head of Knysna." On arrival at the Reserve you can enjoy a drive to the top of the Western Head, stopping at a magnificent view point en route. You will enjoy unsurpassed views of the Lagoon, mountains and Knysna.
Spend the rest of your day enjoying the uniqueness of your Forest Retreat.
Take a leisurely drive to Plettenberg Bay, where the choice of activities is limitless.
Enjoy an interactive experience with Elephants at the Crags Elephant Sanctuary, Visit Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden, situated in the Forest.
Enjoy the contrast of the Forest and the Ocean as you embark on an Ocean Safari, experiencing Dolphins and Whales swimming around you. Travel onto Plettenberg Bay where you will spend the night at the Plettenberg Park Hotel.
The hotel is situated in a "private nature reserve, nestling on a cliffs edge, offering dramatically sweeping views of the Indian ocean". This is another unique property, offering you an experience that will inspire you, as you marvel at the sheer beauty and magnitude of the Ocean.
Here accent is on uniqueness, time honoured values, excellent personal service and superb cuisine. It is a perfect location for todays discerning traveler who seeks something both benefiting and inspiring to ones inner well being. Enjoy the unique pleasure of your stay being planned around your needs. You can dine whenever and wherever you choose -indoors, outdoors, around the pool by candlelight, or on the sea-deck by lantern-light, whatever you prefer. Breakfast is a full buffet, with an endless choice of fish, meats and dairy. You will find something with which to accompany the dawning of every new day. Their cuisine is what their reputation has been built on - so enjoy.
Each room has a private balcony to allow you to enjoy the view. Rooms contain large sleigh beds (single and double) with ample cupboard space, under floor heating, fireplace, flat screen TV, DVD player, in room safe, gowns and slippers, in room magazines.
Continue with your travels along the Garden Route, through Natures Valley, crossing the Storms River as you continue onto Port Elizabeth.
You have the choice of dropping your rental car at the airport as you fly on, or continue your journey on one of the many other Self Drive options available.
