Discover South Africa's Garden Route

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Very well organised and varied, interesting itinerary. The guide, Malik, was exceptional. Energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He was always looking out for the group, giving us suggestions and choices and adapting things as necessary. His colleague, Nicole, was a great enhancement to the group; Also great fun, helpful and a mine of information, especially about the wildlife.

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Highlights

Experience the very best of the Garden Route, guided by an expert tour leader

Tour the highlights of Cape Town, including a cable car ride up Table Mountain

Explore the South African winelands on the iconic wine tram

Take your adventure underground at the 20m-year-old Cango Caves

Marvel at meerkats and penguins - South Africa's lesser-known wildlife experiences

Spot lions, elephants and more on an African bush safari with a keen-eyed ranger

Itinerary

The Garden Route, the greatest road trip in South Africa, deserves an adventure to match. So, join this activity-packed itinerary for a showcase of its greatest experiences, handpicked by the local experts. You’ll discover the wonders of Cape Town and the glorious Cape Peninsula, ride the wine tram to legendary wine estates, marvel at mischievous meerkats, cruise the beautiful Knysna waterfront and hike through the dramatic landscapes of Tsitsikamma National Park. It ends with an unforgettable safari through the African bush, spotting beasts big and small with the help of an expert ranger.

day 1Adventure starts in Cape Town

Begin your adventure in cosmopolitan Cape Town, undeniably beautiful, culturally rich and a gateway to the Garden Route.
Around 6pm, say howzit to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big South African welcome by arranging a group dinner.
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Meals

Dinner

day 2Explore Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula • Take the cable car up Table Mountain

day 3See the Stony Point penguins • Explore the whale-watching town of Hermanus

day 4Tour picturesque wine estates on the iconic wine train

day 5Go underground at the Cango Caves • Enjoy a classic South African braai

day 6Watch frolicking meerkats • Visit Meiringspoort Waterfall • To Knysna

day 7Knysna waterfront cruise and buffet lunch

day 8To Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) via Tsitsikamma National Park

day 9Safari in Amakhala Game Reserve

day 10Adventure ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 6 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)

Meals

All breakfasts, two lunches and three dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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Itinerary

day 1Adventure starts in Cape Town

day 2Explore Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula • Take the cable car up Table Mountain

day 3See the Stony Point penguins • Explore the whale-watching town of Hermanus

day 4Tour picturesque wine estates on the iconic wine train

day 5Go underground at the Cango Caves • Enjoy a classic South African braai

day 6Watch frolicking meerkats • Visit Meiringspoort Waterfall • To Knysna

day 7Knysna waterfront cruise and buffet lunch

day 8To Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) via Tsitsikamma National Park

day 9Safari in Amakhala Game Reserve

day 10Adventure ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)