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Cape Town & the Garden Route

BM-11584
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12 days

Carbon neutral

Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
16
Age Requirement
16 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
EasyLight physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Ends

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Highlights

Discover the spectacular Garden Route, the greatest road trip in Africa

See iconic African wildlife, including elephants, lions, penguins and whales (in season)

Explore diverse nature from the forests of Tsitsikamma to the drylands of the Little Karoo

Experience culture from quaint communities to cosmopolitan Cape Town and nearby wineries

Walk through the ancient limestone Cango Caves

Itinerary

The legendary Garden Route comes alive on "Cape Town & the Garden Route," a 12-day food-focused journey perfect for senior travelers seeking iconic South African experiences. Beginning in Port Elizabeth and winding toward cosmopolitan Cape Town, this relaxed tour features a safari in Addo Elephant National Park, enchanting cellar tours in Stellenbosch, and a close-up look at Simon’s Town’s playful penguins. Ample free time in Cape Town lets you soak in its rich atmosphere. Travel between June and November for a chance to spot migratory southern right whales—a rare natural spectacle. With all logistics handled, this trip’s unique selling point is its blend of culinary delights, wildlife encounters, and scenic wonders, making for a truly memorable South African tour package.

Day 1Adventure starts in Port Elizabeth • To Sundays River Valley
Day 2Game drives in Addo Elephant National Park
Day 3To Storms River, start of the Garden Route • Hike through forest and along suspension bridges in Tsitsikamma
Day 4Free day to relax, walk or explore Tsitsikamma
Day 5Visit the sandstone cliffs of Knysna Heads • To our guesthouse in Oudtshoorn
Day 6Explore the 20m-year-old Cango Caves • Visit the magnificent Meiringspoort Waterfall
Day 7To the whale-watching town of Hermanus via Mossel Bay
Day 8Free day with whale watching (in season)
Day 9To Stellenbosch • Sommelier-led wine tour • To Cape Town
Day 10 - 11Two days exploring Cape Town, Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and Simon's Town penguins
Day 12Adventure ends in Cape Town
Cape Town & the Garden Route

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What's Included

Accommodation
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Meals
All breakfasts and two dinners
Transport
All transport and listed activitiesArrival and departure transfers
Guide
Tour leader throughout

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