What is the best way to travel to South Africa?

South Africa is a long journey and most people travel to the southern tip of Africa by plane. It is also quite a large country and most people prefer to fly low-cost local airplanes between larger cities and rent a car to travel between different points of interest. The most stress-free way to travel in South Africa is to join a tour group or pre-planned tour that takes care of all the travel arrangements for you.

Is vacationing in South Africa safe?

South Africa has a reputation as a dangerous country with many thefts and burglaries. Tourists should stay vigilant and avoid potentially dangerous areas. With the right precautions, you can enjoy an incident-free and memorable holiday in South Africa.

How many days are enough for South Africa?

We suggest you spend at least 10 days in South Africa but if you can spare 14 or even 21 days, you will find more than enough to keep you busy. For more information, check out our guide on how many days to spend in South Africa .

How much does it cost to tour South Africa?

There are several tour packages to suit your budget for a holiday in South Africa. A basic safari tour can be as little as USD 800 while a luxury honeymoon holiday could go all the way up to USD 5000. Most tours range between USD 2000 and USD 3000 for tours that cover a few of South Africa’s main attractions.

What is the best month to go to South Africa?

September is widely considered the best time to visit South Africa . Springtime is blissful down south with near-perfect weather all around the country.

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 14 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 22
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-3653
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Operated in English

Starts Durban, South Africa
Ends Cape Town, South Africa

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Whether it’s searching for gentle giants on a game drive through Addo Elephant National Park or hiking past antelope in Bontebok National Park, there’s no shortage of wildlife spotting on this adventure.
Embark on a halfday guided walk in the mighty Drakensburg Range – one of many spectacular hikes along the Garden Route that you can choose to discover in your free time.
Rise early with your small group to watch wild meerkats wake and warm in the morning sun, before continuing south to Swellendam – South Africa’s thirdoldest town.
Cruise the classic R320 route – stopping by a couple of wineries for local tastings – en route to South Africa's southernmost point at Cape Agulhus.
As you tour the Wild Coast, stop by South Africa’s Xhosa community for an afternoon spent with a local guide, learning about enduring customs and cultures in this tribal group.

Start in Durban and end in Cape Town, the tour "Garden Route Adventure" is a guided road trip that takes 14 days. You will be traveling through Tsitsikamma National Park, Cintsa, Cape Town and 7 other destinations in Lesotho and South Africa. "Garden Route Adventure" is a group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Follow the coastal trail to Cape Town on an adventurous 14-day adventure along the Garden Route and Wild Coast of South Africa. Hit up all the region’s hotspots – elephant spotting in Addo Elephant National Park, wine tasting in the Hermanus Wine Region, hiking in the Lesotho Highlands, meeting local Xhosa communities in Cintsa, and wildlife viewing in Tsitsikamma and Bontebok national parks. Get a sprinkling of safaris thrown in with wine tasting and fig farming, creating a whole South African smorgasbord. When will you sample the local delights?

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Day 1: Durban
Day 2: Drakensberg
Day 3: Drakensberg
Day 4: Lesotho Highlands
Day 5: Lesotho Highlands
Day 6: Wild Coast/Cintsa
Day 7: Wild Coast/Cintsa
Day 8: Addo Elephant National Park
Day 9: Garden Route / Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 10: Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 11: Garden Route / Oudtshoorn
Day 12: Bontebok National Park
Day 13: Cape Agulhas / R320 Winery Route / Hermanus
Day 14: Cape Town

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (8 nights), Dormitory (3 nights), Lodge (2 nights)

Meals

13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 12 Dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Drakensburg - Royal Natal National Park Hike
Howick - Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Addo Elephant National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
Addo Elephant National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves Guided Tour
Weltevrede - Fig Farm visit
Oudtshoorn - Meerkat Experience
Hermanus - R320 Route Wine Tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Durban and from Cape Town 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 Garden Route Adventure tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Garden Route Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 May 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 May 2023, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Garden Route Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Garden Route Adventure 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.

Is this trip right for you

This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/africa/overland
For your accommodation and campsites on your adventure, facilities do vary, and wi-fi is not always available. Accommodation upgrades are often available.
There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Some passengers on this trip will have been travelling together prior to the start of your trip. To see what more you could do, check out our Kruger, Coast & Cape adventure – search trip code UBOSC on the Intrepid website for more information.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this tour.

What is the best way to travel to South Africa?

South Africa is a long journey and most people travel to the southern tip of Africa by plane. It is also quite a large country and most people prefer to fly low-cost local airplanes between larger cities and rent a car to travel between different points of interest. The most stress-free way to travel in South Africa is to join a tour group or pre-planned tour that takes care of all the travel arrangements for you.

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Is vacationing in South Africa safe?

South Africa has a reputation as a dangerous country with many thefts and burglaries. Tourists should stay vigilant and avoid potentially dangerous areas. With the right precautions, you can enjoy an incident-free and memorable holiday in South Africa.

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How many days are enough for South Africa?

We suggest you spend at least 10 days in South Africa but if you can spare 14 or even 21 days, you will find more than enough to keep you busy. For more information, check out our guide on how many days to spend in South Africa.

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How much does it cost to tour South Africa?

There are several tour packages to suit your budget for a holiday in South Africa. A basic safari tour can be as little as USD 800 while a luxury honeymoon holiday could go all the way up to USD 5000. Most tours range between USD 2000 and USD 3000 for tours that cover a few of South Africa’s main attractions.

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What is the best month to go to South Africa?

September is widely considered the best time to visit South Africa. Springtime is blissful down south with near-perfect weather all around the country.

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