Cape Town and the Garden Route

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5 Based on 9 Reviews
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 51
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-37639
  • 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 Cape Town, South Africa
  • +4
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Discover vibrant Cape Town as well as the beautiful Cape winelands and Hermanus 
  • Explore the stunning Garden Route, including Knysna, Mossel Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park 
  • See African wildlife on an exciting Game Drive at Botlierskop
Start and end in Cape Town, the trip "Cape Town And The Garden Route" is a guided city sightseeing trip that takes 9 days. You will travel through Cango Caves, Eastern Cape, Cape Town and 3 other destinations in South Africa. "Cape Town And The Garden Route" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This tour of sunny South Africa hits all the high notes. Start with a 2-night stay in iconic Cape Town. Seek out the Winelands, explore the city. Perhaps add a trip up Table Mountain or Robben Island to the list. Spot whales and sharks and stop over in southern coast hamlets like Hermanus and Mossel Bay. See the African wildlife and more in Knysna and hit the trails in Tsitsikamma. Encounter the arid beauty of the Karoo and up the ante with adrenaline activities along the way. This is RSA at her best!
If you'd like to experience South Africa's incredible wildlife in the Kruger National Park, in addition to Cape Town and the Garden Route, consider the South Africa Escape tour - click here.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • DAY 1: Start of tour in Cape Town
  • DAY 2: Cape Town: Free Day - Peninsula Tour
  • DAY 3: Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus Region
  • DAY 4: Hermanus Region - Swellendam - Mossel Bay
  • DAY 5: Garden Route: Game Drive - Knysna - Tsitsikamma
  • DAY 6: Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape
  • DAY 7: Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Experience
  • DAY 8: Oudtshoorn - Route 62 - Cape Winelands - Cape Town
  • DAY 9: End of tour in Cape Town
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 8 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
Meals
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Cape Town
  • Sit down for a traditional Great Karoo meal 
  • Enjoy lunch in the Robertson; a beautiful wine-producing destination
  • 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard 
Guide
  • Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
  • Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Others
  • Take a driving and walking tour of the city of Cape Town
  • Taste South African wine in the Cape Winelands
  • Explore the historic university town of Stellenbosch 
  • Visit Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast route
  • Discover Swellendam; South Africa’s third-oldest town
  • Visit an Aloe Vera Farm in the Hessequa region
  • Explore Pinnacle Point Caves in Mossel Bay
  • Embark on a Game Drive at Botlierskop Game Drive
  • Explore the beautiful Knysna Waterfront
  • Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and visit Storms River Mouth
  • Visit a Klein Karoo ostrich farm 
  • Explore the Cango Caves
  • Taste local cheese and wine in Paarl
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/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 Cape Town and the 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 9 reviews
  • Neil
  • On Apr 21 2024
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This tour ticks all the box's, there were a wide variety of activities (all optional), and this encompassed fun, leisure and culture in lots of different physical ways.
  • Nodee
  • On Apr 08 2024
4 - Very Good
Very Good
It was an amazing experience,., tour guides very friendly and knowledgeable. I was able to see some of hidden gems in my own country that I didn't know... Co-travellers were very friendly. The tour exceeded my expectations .
  • Mo
  • On Feb 17 2024
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Great tour of the Garden Route made memorable by he passion shown for his homeland by Willhem Steenkamp. So many inclusions make this tour excellent value for money
  • D&D
  • On Feb 11 2024
5 - Excellent
Excellent
The tour was above our expectations
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.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cape Town and the Garden Route tour. You can cancel the tour up to 48 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 47 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 October 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 47 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cape Town and the 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 Cape Town and the 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.

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