From Wilderness through to the western end of the Garden Route at Mossel Bay, it is action packed. This 6 night Itinerary is to help you to explore the best of the area. You will be able to modify to suit your own interest and time frames.
Start by choosing your accommodation. The closest options are listed each day but click here for all Western Garden Route Accommodation.
Wilderness Day 1:
Visit Acrobranch, if you have kids or you are reasonably fit and enjoy obstacles and climbing . High ropes, crossings, ladders, tunnels, walkways, bridges and thrilling zip lines will keep you happily challenged for 2 hours.
Check into your accommodation choice –
4* Lodge on the Lake and 4*Serendipity Country House.
3* plus Reflections Eco Reserve
3* Wilderness Beach House and Backpackers
Camp or stay in a cabin at Ebb and Flow.
Bollard Bay: Self-catering 4* Bees Knees, Cats Whiskers or Forest Whisper. (8 to 10 mins to Wilderness)
Visit the studio of Kevin Jones.
Wilderness Day 2:
Leave early to explore Rondevlei and visit the bird hides. Lunch is at Girls on the Square.
In the afternoon collect E Bikes and your guide from Side Street Adventures and ride to see the Map of Africa. There will be a pleasant coffee stop en-route.
Wilderness Day 3:
Spend the morning on the beach/ walking/learning to surf with Vibe Surf School or shallow swimming as there are currents.
Grab a picnic lunch and head for the Ebb and Flow Camping site reception to start of the Half Collared Kingfisher Trail (Allow 3.30 hours)
Having booked well ahead, supper is at Serendipity Restaurant.
Wilderness Day 4:
Check out, leaving luggage for later collection.
The morning is on the beautiful Kaaiman’s River with Eden Adventures.
Drive to George. Have lunch at 101 Meade. For some this will be a golfing day. Do visit the Crouse Gallery before leaving George. Another gallery visit is unique: KOP, the exquisite painted cow skulls of Jacqueline Chantler.
Then heading further west, choose either Seeplaas, a lovely 4 star set above the shore or Botlierskop Private Game Reserve to stay. You can still visit whichever one you do not stay at. Seeplaas has a restaurant for lunch and Botlierskop take day visitors on Game Drives. Check into your choice.
Day 5 to Mossel Bay:
Enjoy the morning at your chosen accommodation. Check out unless you are staying longer.
After lunch, drive to Mossel Bay and check into your chosen accommodation:
5* African Queen Manor on The Beach or 4 * Bay View on The Beach.
Visit the Bartholomew Diaz Museum and the Post Box Tree. Then take a stroll though the town centre and have a coffee at the amazing Stadl Art.
Mossel Bay Day 6:
Go Dragon Sandboarding (allow 3 hours), or walk part or all of the St Blaize Trail. (with hats and water for both!)
Alternately, visit the Point of Human Origins which includes a walk down steps and along the beach with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the evidence of early culture.
Then, if the season is right… either swim or whale watch, G & T or frosty in hand, Take an informative boat trip to seal island on Ramonza.
Another option is a fascinating trip with White Shark Africa to watch marine life with this research focused group. You can watch sharks underwater from a cage.
Day 7.
Check out and arrange to collect your luggage later.
Go on one of the Point of Human Origin Tours.
All choices are here in detail, just click on the buttons.
