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Gondwana Safari & Knysna Premium

Malaria-free Big Five safari combined with Knysna's lagoons and forests.

Duration

6 nights / 7 days

Group size

2–6 guests

Best months

Year-round

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Why you'll love it

Safari highlights

Malaria-free Big Five safari in fynbos landscapes

Twice-daily game drives with expert rangers

Knysna lagoon and forest excursions

Private transfers between destinations

Families and travellers who want a Big Five safari without malaria precautions.

7 days in detail

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

You are met at George Airport and transferred 40 minutes to Gondwana Game Reserve. Settle into your fynbos villa with views of the Langeberg Mountains. Your first afternoon game drive looks for lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

Winding road through green hills towards a mountain range
2

Morning and evening drives explore the reserve's varied landscapes, from fynbos-covered hills to river valleys. Gondwana is home to the Big Five as well as cheetah and many antelope species. In the afternoon, join a conservation talk or relax at the pool.

Green coastal cliffs above a rocky shore and breaking waves
3

Join a guided walk to learn about fynbos plants, which make up one of the world's six floral kingdoms. In the afternoon, take part in a conservation experience such as rhino monitoring. Dinner is served in the boma.

Waves washing over layered coastal rocks
4

After a final morning drive, transfer two hours east to Knysna. Check in to your lagoon-side hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the waterfront. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise across the lagoon.

Elephant family walking through open grassland
5

Visit the Knysna Heads and walk the forest trails of the Garden Route National Park. Stop for lunch at a forest café. Spend the evening in town at one of Knysna's seafood restaurants.

Winding road through green hills towards a mountain range
6

Drive to Plettenberg Bay for the Robberg Peninsula hike, with seals and dramatic ocean views. In the afternoon, choose a boat-based marine safari or time on the beach. Your farewell dinner is in Knysna.

Green coastal cliffs above a rocky shore and breaking waves
7

After breakfast, transfer back to George Airport for your flight home.

Waves washing over layered coastal rocks

Where you'll be

Your Safari Route

Mossel Bay and Knysna

Day 1Arrive at Gondwana
Day 2Safari in the fynbos
Day 3Walking and conservation
Day 4To Knysna
Day 5Knysna Heads and forests
Day 6Plettenberg Bay and Robberg
Day 7Departure

Where you'll stay

Your Lodge

Gondwana Game Reserve & Knysna lagoon hotel

Mossel Bay and Knysna

The fine print

What's Included

Included

3 nights full board at Gondwana Game Reserve

3 nights bed-and-breakfast in Knysna

Twice-daily game drives and guided walk

Private transfers

Knysna lagoon cruise

Not included

Flights

Lunches and dinners in Knysna

Optional activities

Gratuities and travel insurance

From USD

$2,900

per person · all-inclusive


Duration

6 nights / 7 days

Group size

2–6 guests

Best months

Year-round


What's included

3 nights full board at Gondwana Game Reserve

3 nights bed-and-breakfast in Knysna

Twice-daily game drives and guided walk

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