Garden Route Road Journey: Cape Town to Gqeberha
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Cape Journal No.05

🌊 Garden Route Road Journey: Cape Town to Gqeberha

5 Days Deep Tour

About This Journey

A 5-day deep journey through the Garden Route — from the caves of Mossel Bay where early humans lived, to the oyster farms of Knysna, the ancient forests of Tsitsikamma, and the ostrich capital Oudtshoorn.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cape Town to Mossel Bay

Drive along Route 62 or N2. Visit the Pinnacle Point caves — site of the earliest evidence of human cognition

Day 2

Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves

Visit ostrich farms, explore the spectacular Cango Caves, and taste local Klein Karoo cuisine

Day 3

Knysna Lagoon & Oysters

Boat cruise on the Knysna Lagoon, visit oyster farms, hike the Knysna Heads

Day 4

Tsitsikamma National Park

Hike the Storms River suspension bridge trail, kayak in the river mouth, explore ancient yellowwood forests

Day 5

Addo Elephant Park & Port Elizabeth

Morning game drive in Addo Elephant National Park. Afternoon transfer to Port Elizabeth