Experience the road trip of a lifetime along South Africa's stunning Garden Route. Visit incredible locations such as the Cape Agulhas, ride a canoe in the Wilderness National Park, enjoy a local wine tasting, hike in the Tsitsikamma National Park, relax in South Africa's amazing beaches and participate in a real safari at the Addo Elephant National Park.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pickup and drop-off from your address in Cape Town & surrounds
✔ Game viewing Safari in Addo Elephant National Park
✔ Dinner
✔ Klein Karoo ostrich farm tour
✔ Canoeing and hiking in Wilderness National Park
✔ Breakfast
✔ African Penguins at Bettys Bay
✔ 5 nights accommodation
✔ Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park
✔ Southern Most Tip of Africa
✔ Local, professional guide services in air-conditioned minivan
✔ Local wine tasting
✖ Gratuities
✖ Drinks
✖ Lunch
✖ Optional activities (see itinerary for options)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Closest meeting point for Stellenbosch. Exact pickup time to be confirmed the weekend before your tour.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Cape Town - Hermanus - Southern most tip of Africa - Cape Agulhas
1
We drive through Agulhas National Park en route to the Southern Most tip of Africa
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Stony Point Nature Reserve
We follow the scenic coastal road, stopping at Betties Bay to view a colony of endangered African penguins.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
We visit the Southernmost Tip of Africa, where the oceans meet
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
We drive past the lighthouse on the way to the Southernmost Tip of Africa
5
Optional activity (July-Nov): Go on a boat trip to see these HUGE creatures up close! This activity takes place over lunchtime on Monday in Hermanus, a town known for the many Southern Right Whales that visit the area during July - November every year.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Optional activity: Clients take a one way transfer with the shark company from/to Cape Town and will be collected from/dropped off at the shark offices by their Garden Route guide. It sounds scary, but it's actually a very safe activity - the company provides masks & wetsuits (no scuba), and the cage is attached to the boat, so you are not out in open water. Shark cage diving clients will miss out on a half day of the standard tour, which includes the visit to the Penguin Colony.
Duration: 4 hours
Cape Agulhas - Barrydale - Oudtshoorn
1
De Krans Wines
Taste award-winning local wines
Duration: 60 minutes
Oudtshoorn - Outeniqua Pass - Wilderness National Park - Sedgefield
1
Wilderness National Park
Explore Wilderness National Park with some canoes. Enjoy a paddle up the Touw River through indigenous forest, enjoying the abundance of birdlife. After about 45 minutes, the canoes will be left for a 2km hike along a boardwalk, which will take us to a lovely waterfall and rock pools. We will return the same way, by hiking (2km) and canoeing (45 minutes)
Duration: 3 hours
Sedgefield - Knysna - Tsitsikamma National Park - Addo
1
Bloukrans Bridge
We will stop at Bloukrans Bridge to view the world’s highest bungee jump bridge (216 meters). There is plenty of time for the adventure seekers among you to test their courage.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Storms River Suspension Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park offers a unique combination of indigenous forest and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. The park has a wide choice of activities for all, including hiking, crossing a suspension bridge and swimming.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Garden Route National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park offers a unique combination of indigenous forest and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. The park has a wide choice of activities for all, including hiking, crossing a suspension bridge and swimming.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Optional activity: The highest bridge bungy in the WORLD at 216m!!
Duration: 2 hours
Addo - Addo Elephant National Park - Wilderness/Sedgefield
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Included safari in our tour vehicle, exploring Addo Elephant National Park. We will spend up to 2-3 hours exploring the 28,000 hectare National reserve with approximately 600 elephant and some Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, zebra, eland, kudu, hartebeest and many more animals.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Optional activity: Sunrise safari with Addo Park ranger in open safari vehicle.
Duration: 2 hours
Wilderness/Sedgefield - Cape Town
1
St. Blaize Trail
Guests can opt to hike the Cape St. Blaize trail along the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
Optional activity: Guests can opt to visit the famous Diaz Museum complex, commemorating the first known European exploration around the tip of Africa.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Cape St Blaize Lighthouse
You will see the lighthouse overlooking Mossel Bay
4
Santos Beach
Guests can opt to spend some time on the spectacular beaches of Mossel Bay
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Optional activity: 10,000-foot tandem sky-dive
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 18 years.. We can accept guests as old as 65, as long as they are fit and healthy enough to enjoy the tour. Our average age is 33.
• Maximum of 12 Passengers per booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• The supplier reserves the right to change itinerary, accommodation, and transport along the way should circumstances dictate
• Please note: You must reconfirm your pick up location directly with the supplier, refer to voucher for further information
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please note that this itinerary is sometimes done in a different order
• This tour is best suited towards those who like to be on the move, and can comfortably walk, carry luggage, get in and out of the vehicle frequently, etc.
