Summerstrand Trip Overview
Embark on an oyster cruise on the Knysna Estuary and enjoy whale- and dolphin watching on an ocean safari. Travel from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town along the scenic Route 62 and Klein Karoo.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Walk across the Storms River suspension bridge
• Dolphin watching on an ocean safari
• Sunset Knysna oyster cruise
• Ostrich Farm tractor tour
• Olive and wine tasting in an orchard
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Summerstrand, South Africa
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Summerstrand, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Embark on an oyster cruise on the Knysna Estuary and enjoy whale- and dolphin watching on an ocean safari. Travel from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town along the scenic Route 62 and Klein Karoo.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Walk across the Storms River suspension bridge
• Dolphin watching on an ocean safari
• Sunset Knysna oyster cruise
• Ostrich Farm tractor tour
• Olive and wine tasting in an orchard
Itinerary
Day 1: PORT ELIZABETH to KNYSNA via TSITSIKAMMA FOREST (±285km)
Stop At: Knysna, Knysna, Western Cape
Guests are collected from their hotel and head west to Knysna via Storms River and the Tsitsikamma Forest; in the heart of the Garden Route. Guests stop at Storms River and enjoy a short walk to the suspension bridge to take in the views.
Guests enjoy lunch (own account) in the Tsitsikamma Forest, home to century-old trees, then continue on to the picturesque town of Knysna. After arrival and check-in, they board the informative Knysna oyster cruise to sample oysters and enjoy a sundowner.
Guests savour an evening’s dinner next to the Knysna Estuary (own account)
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays or similar
Day 2: KNYSNA to PLETTENBERG BAY and back (±60km)
Stop At: Plettenberg Bay, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
After breakfast, guests make their way to Plettenberg Bay.
Guests depart from Lookout Beach on a marine excursion (weather permitting) dedicated to the observation and conservation of marine mammals. This Fair Trade Tourism certified ocean safari affords guests extensive and memorable whale, dolphin and seal watching. Back on shore guests enjoy a relaxing lunch (own account).
In the afternoon, guests take a guided tour of the Qolweni Township, school, and crèche. This is a community development programme; allocated tour proceeds fund the education of Qolweni’s children. Guests are invited to donate pencils, books and other stationary.
Guests take the scenic drive back to Knysna and spending the afternoon at leisure or exploring the village of Knysna. In the early evening, dinner is enjoyed at one of the many restaurants at the Knysna Waterfront (own account).
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays or similar
Day 3: KNYSNA to OUDTSHOORN via WILDERNESS (±125km)
Stop At: Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
After breakfast, the tour departs for Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo.
Continue via the Outeniqua Pass over the Outeniqua mountains. Oudtshoorn is the principal town of the Klein Karoo and the ostrich capital of the world.
Lunch (for own account) is enjoyed at an ostrich farm in the Cango Valley on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn and guests take an informative tractor tour of the farm.
Guests enjoy dinner in this quaint setting.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Surval Boutique Olive Estate or similar
Day 4: OUDTSHOORN to CAPE TOWN via ROUTE 62 (±420km)
Stop At: Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape
The tour departs for Cape Town, via the Cango Caves and the iconic Route 62.
After breakfast, guests enjoy an olive farm tour and tasting, paired with Protea Rose or juice, before the tour departs for the Cango Caves.
Departing the Cango Cave system, the tour traces Route 62, the region’s iconic freeway. Guests can enjoy a wine tasting (own account) and the sweeping views of the Tradouw Valley. Lunch is enjoyed en route (own account).
Guests arrive at a Cape Town hotel in the late afternoon.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
