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When we first planned this tour, we wanted to give our guests an action-packed experience of a lifetime. As such, the route started in the Little Karoo, ended at Storms River Mouth and – avoiding the N2 where possible – criss-crossed the mountains from west to east. It included both gravel and tar passes, as well as a Grade 2 4x4 trail to add some adrenaline to the mix. We allowed 4x2 vehicles to do the tour, providing them with an escape route option on the 4x4 leg.
The group of 12 vehicles – representing Ford, Toyota, Range Rover, Suzuki, Volkswagen and even Subaru and Honda – converged at Rooiberg Lodge for the start of the tour. Everyone really enjoyed the venue, to the extent that our next Garden Route Tour will include