South Africa's Garden Route

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5 Based on 6 Reviews
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36121
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Cape Town, South Africa
  • Ends Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Take in the showstopping vistas along the world-famous Garden Route
  • Two game drives in Addo Elephant National Park offers a unique wildlife experience
  • Seasonal whale watching opportunity in Hermanus - A hotspot for whale migration
The "South Africa's Garden Route" trip starts in Cape Town and ends in Addo Elephant National Park. It is a safari tour that takes 12 days taking you through Addo Elephant National Park, Cape Town, Breede River and 5 other destinations in South Africa. "South Africa's Garden Route" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover South Africa's most iconic road trip; The Garden Route. Vibrant Cape Town, African penguin colonies, world-renowned wine-tasting and spotting herds of elephants are some highlights along this route of cities, beaches, desert and forest.



Stellenbosch - Taste wines among rolling vineyards in the Cape Winelands

National Parks - Explore and sleep at the coastal Tsitsikamma National Park plus safari in the wild Addo Elephant National Park

Hermanus - Spot the migrating mammals from land in the whale watching capital of the world (in season).
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in Cape Town
  • Day 2 : Explore Cape Peninsula National Park
  • Day 3 : Free day in Cape Town; evening in Stellenbosch
  • Day 4 : Free day in Stellenbosch to visit a vineyard
  • Day 5 : Travel to Hermanus via Stony Point's African Penguin Colony
  • Day 6 : Visit Cape Agulhas. Spend the night in Barrydale
  • Day 7 : Explore Barrydale, continue to Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, the ostrich capital of the world
  • Day 8 : Visit Cango Caves and take in the views at Knysna Heads
  • Day 9 : Discover Robberg Nature Reserve. Free afternoon in Plettenberg Bay
  • Day 10 : Walk, kayak or discover the tree canopy at Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Day 11 : Experience a game drive at Addo Elephant National Park
  • Day 12 : Trip ends at Addo Elephant Park
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Accommodation
  • City Lodge (2 nights)
  • Stellenbosch Hotel (2 nights)
  • Windsor Hotel (1 night)
  • Barrydale Karoo Lodge (1 night)
  • De Poort Country Lodge (1 night)
  • Bayview Hotel (2 nights)
  • Storms River Rest Camp (1 night)
  • Addo Homestead (1 night)
Transport
  • Minibus
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Cape Town and from Addo Elephant National Park are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this South Africa's Garden Route tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
  • Jenny
  • On Aug 02 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
On the whole I would go with the tour operator again. The people were great. I do hope somebody reads this feedback though as a few tweaks to how the trips are run could make a good trip great.
  • Julie
  • On Aug 02 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Fantastic trip - the tweaks I suggest would improve it but despite that, it was another excellent experience with the tour operator.
  • Robin
  • On Mar 03 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This was our 21st (I think) trip - just keep doing what you do.
  • Anne
  • On Feb 22 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
A surprisingly laid back trip for the tour operator with few early starts. It was very enjoyable and well put together and we would recommend it to friends.
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this South Africa's Garden Route tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

South Africa's Garden Route tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this South Africa's Garden Route tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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