Cape Town and the Garden Route
You will explore the Garden Route, visiting Hermanus, ingenious forests and rivers of the Garden Route National Park before returning inland via the Addo Elephant National Park.
This 15-day safari Is for guest’s wanting to experience the beauty of Cape Town and the world known Garden Route of South Africa. On this trip you will get to see true natural beauty, from the majestic Table Mountain to blue oceans, crushing waves on white sandy beaches, African Penguins wandering around in their natural habitat and drive along the coast to the Addo Elephant National Park passing beautiful towns like Walker Bay Wilderness and Knysna.
Experience local cuisine and hospitality at its best on our Cape Town and the Garden Route tour. As this is a self-drive tour, we can help in arranging a rental vehicle through one of our partners. You could opt for a sedan or minvan or go rugged with a fully kitted 4×4 vehicle. Renting a vehicle with driver is also an option. Contact us for more information.
The Cape Town and the Garden Route tour is an ideal holiday to consider when travelling with kids or with a bigger group.
This tour is easily combined with any of our other tours across South Africa or extend your stay in the beautiful town of Knysna. With a wealth of fabulous Guesthouses and B&B’s along the Garden Route there are endless options to explore. We can accommodate to your individual preference in type of accommodations you might prefer. Departure dates are extremely flexible
Prices are quoted as “from” prices, pp sharing.
| How much: | $ 912 |
| How long: | 15 days |
| Accommodation: | Lodges and Hotels |
| Transport: | Rental Car |
| Start point: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| End point: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Meals: | As indicated in Itinerary |
| Countries: | South Africa |
Includes
- Self-drive tour according to the itinerary
- 14 nights’ stay in guesthouses and lodges (depending on availability, accommodation of a similar standard will be booked)
- Meals according to the itinerary
Excludes
- Flights (international and domestic)
- Rental car (please contact us for a quote)
- Fuel
- Possible toll and crossing border fees
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Beverages (alcoholic and soft drinks)
- National park fees
- Optional activities
- Visa, tips, personal expenses, travel insurance
Prices are based on 6-8 persons. The price per person will vary depending on the amount of people on this tour and the season.
Day 1: Cape Town
After your landing at Cape Town International Airport you get your rental car and drive to your accommodation in the heart of historic Cape Town. You may then unwind, investigate the city or go for a walk on the shorelines of Clifton and Camps Bay for a sundowner.
Day 2 & 3: Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it is often compared to San Francisco. Historical architecture, museums, Table Mountain and its forested slopes, the beautiful beaches and fresh air enchants adventure seekers and cultural buffs. You have two days to explore Table Mountain, walk up Lion’s Head, hop onto a red open-top sightseeing bus, stroll through the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or Greenmarket Square. Also visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Robben Island, the beaches of Blouberg or Camps Bay and Cape Point. Or just sit in a coffee shop or park and watch the locals. You will spend two more nights here.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 & 5: Cape Town – Walker Bay
Distance approx. 180km; driving time 2-3h
After breakfast, you leave the Mother City behind and take a drive in an easterly direction via Gordon’s Bay and along a picturesque coastal road. Stop at Betty’s Bay and watch the penguins at Stoney Point as they go about their daily activities. Take a lunch break in Hermanus before continuing to the little fishing village of De Kelders, on the shores of Walker Bay. Walker Bay is South Africa’s whale hotspot between June and November when the southern right whales visit the shores. Look for the fountains of spray emitted from whales as they surface to breathe. Outside the whale season, the region offers spectacular walks along the coast and into the nearby forests.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 & 7: Walker Bay – Wilderness
Distance approx. 370km; driving time 4-5h
You continue your journey along the N2 via Mossel Bay and George and travel to Wilderness, a quaint little town between the ocean and a lagoon. The beach is safe and perfect for long walks and swims. Explore the Wilderness National Park – go rowing, hiking, swimming or birdwatching.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 & 9: Wilderness – Tsitsikamma National Park
Distance approx. 150km; driving time 2-3h
Today you will drive through Knysna, a historical town associated with the wood industry and oyster farming. Stop for lunch here or at a farm stall along the way. After Plettenberg Bay you drive along the picturesque R102 to the small village of Nature’s Valley. This village lies on the shore of the Indian Ocean and is flanked by a beautiful lagoon and forested region which offers numerous walks. The sandy beach is an excellent swim spot. From here you proceed to the Tsitsikamma National Park, a paradise for bird enthusiasts and lovers of dramatic coastlines.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 & 11: Storms River – Addo Elephant National Park
Distance approx. 200km driving time 3h
Today you continue east to the little town of Colchester and the Elephants Footprint Lodge. This cosy lodge is the perfect base for you to explore the Addo Elephant National Park as it’s just a stone’s throw away from the southern entrance gate. In the afternoon, we recommend you join an optional boat cruise on the beautiful Sundays River. The next morning, you can drive into the national park and look out for the Addo elephants. You might also be lucky to spot lions as well as zebras, various antelopes, and many more. After extensive game drives, you leave the park through the main entrance gate and head back to your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12 Addo Elephant National Park – Oudtshoorn
Distance approx. 420km; driving time 5-6h
Driving along the scenic Route 62 you will pass the Langkloof towns of Humansdorp, Kareedouw and Joubertina. Honeybush tea and fruit are grown in this very dry area irrigated by water flowing down from the surrounding mountains. You then reach Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo. Visit an ostrich farm or the famous Cango Caves in the afternoon before you continue to the lodge, your accommodation for tonight..
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 13 & 14 Oudtshoorn – Stellenbosch
Distance approx. 450km; driving time 5-6h
Today’s journey takes you further west along the Route 62 via Calitzdorp, Ladismith and Worcester. Your destination is the town of Stellenbosch in the heart of South Africa’s most famous wine-growing district. The surrounding mountains create a dramatic backdrop to the beautiful vineyards. The town and its historical streets and buildings can be explored on foot or you may want to join a wine tasting tour to sample the fruit of the winemakers’ labours.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Stellenbosch – Cape Town
Distance approx. 70km; driving time 1h
Today you will leave the peace of the lake to return to civilisation and the bustling capital of Nairobi. Reaching the city in the early afternoon, there will be time to explore this frenzied city of people, traffic, markets and colours. Take a taxi to see the Karen Blixen museum, Uhuru gardens, the national museum or the live snake centre next door.Dinner tonight is for your own account.
Meals: Breakfast
This tour is available whole year round.
Just let us know when you want to go… or contact us for more details regarding the best time of year to book this tour.
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