Explore with us some of the top spots while driving along the Garden Route to explore this southeastern coastal paradise. See the best of South Africa's Western Cape on a 5-day tour from Cape Town to Addo Elephant National Park and benefit from included adventure tours, such feeding ostriches, visiting cango caves, canoeing, hikes, and the safari game drive. The Garden Route includes nature, culture, and adventure, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. This Garden Route tour is the perfect way to see the highlights of the South African coastline, between Cape Town and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Comfortable air-conditioned Vehicle
✔ Qualified and registered tour guide
✔ Pick up and drop off from your address in Cape Town or Stellenbosch
✖ 3 nights accommodation
✖ Food and drinks (own expense)
Pickup Locations
1. Cape Town Hollow
2. The Village Lodge
3. Fountains Hotel
4. Upper Bloem Apartment
5. Upperbloem
6. The Capital 15 on Orange
7. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
8. 9 On Barrack
9. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
10. In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
11. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
12. Pullman Cape Town City Centre*****
13. Cape Legacy Hotel
14. Kloof Street Hotel
15. Pepperclub Hotel
16. Urban Hip Icon Hotel
17. Dutch Manor Antique Hotel
18. Thirty Keys
19. Holiday Inn Cape Town, an IHG Hotel
20. Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Additional Info: We will pick you up from your respective hotels/accommodation each day and we will notify you the pick up time beforehand. Please find our contact information on your booking voucher.
Itinerary
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
1
Stony Point Nature Reserve
We depart Cape Town early, heading towards Hermanus. En-route to Hermanus, we make a stop at Betties Bay, where a marvelous sight awaits us: a colony of endangered African penguins.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Cape Agulhas
We visit Cape Agulhas the southernmost point on the African continent and marks the point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Oudtshoorn
We spend the night at Oudtshoorn, the largest town in the Little Karoo region
Oudtshoorn to Knysna
1
Cango Ostrich Show Farm
Oudtshoorn is known as the "ostrich capital of the world" due to its large ostrich farming industry. The Cango Ostrich Show Farm offers visitors an opportunity to learn about ostriches, their farming practices, and provides various activities and experiences such as seeing ostriches up close, learn about their habits, and even have the chance to feed them.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Cango Caves
The Cango Caves are a series of limestone caves. These caves are renowned for their stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, as well as their size and intricate chambers. The Cango Caves are considered one of the country's most important natural landmarks and have a rich history, with evidence suggesting that they were used by humans in prehistoric times.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Outeniqua Pass
The Outeniqua Pass is a scenic route that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The road through the pass winds its way through a diverse landscape, including indigenous forests, fynbos vegetation, and rocky outcrops.
4
Wilderness National Park
We explore this beautiful landscape in a unique way- by paddling down the Touw River in canoes. This is a truly exciting way to experience the beauty of the park. After our boating excursion, we enjoy a short 2km hike to a lovely waterfall and rock pool area.
Duration: 4 hours
5
Knysna
We spend the night in Knysna, a town known for its beautiful lagoon surrounded by indigenous forests and mountains.
Knysna to Jeffreys Bay
1
Bloukrans Bridge
Bloukrans Bridge is famous for hosting one of the highest commercial bungee jumps in the world. The bridge is situated along the picturesque Garden Route, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. It offers an exhilarating experience for thrill-seekers. This activity is optional.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma is known for its stunning coastal scenery, indigenous forests, and the Storms River Mouth, where the Storms River meets the Indian Ocean. The park has a wide choice of activities including hiking and crossing a suspension bridge.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Storms River Suspension Bridge
One of the highlights of Storms River Mouth is the suspension bridge that spans the Storms River. Crossing this bridge provides breathtaking views of the river mouth and the surrounding landscapes. Here we will paddle from the Storms River harbour across the ocean and pass underneath the famous Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge from there we kayak up the beautiful Storms River Gorge.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Jeffreys Bay
Jeffeys Bay is known for its stunning beaches, particularly for its world-famous surfing spot. The waves in this area are renowned for their consistency and quality, making it a paradise for surf enthusiasts. The town also offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere. We will be spending the rest of the day and night here.
Jeffreys Bay to Addo Elephant National Park
1
Addo Elephant National Park
We end our 5-day tour by visiting Addo Elephant National Park. The park is renowned for its large population of elephants, and it is home to over 600 of these magnificent creatures. In addition to elephants, the park boasts a variety of other wildlife species, including Cape buffalo, lions, leopards, and rhinoceros. The park offers excellent opportunities for game viewing through self-drive routes or guided game drives.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Cape Town
We then take a relaxed drive back to Cape Town where you will be dropped off at your original pickup point.
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats are available upon request
