Highlights
Cango Caves: Tour Africa's largest limestone caves system. At over 20 million years old, it makes our nan look like a spring chicken.
Addo Elephant National Park: See these gentle giants in their natural habitat as you cruise in our Contiki coach through this scenic National park. Also be on the lookout for giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, warthogs and all of Africa's incredible wildlife.
Jeffreys Bay: Known for its waves, its calamari and its natural beauty, there’s no beach quite like Jeffreys Bay Beach. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
Knysna: If you’re looking for dramatic scenery, a trek through Tsitsikamma National Park will give you plenty of ops to fill up your memories and Insta feed.
Knysna: Stretch out on the golden sands and enjoy some sea air at one of South Africa’s best beaches.
Hermanus: Sensational scenery plus your favourite seabird, is this the detour of your dreams or is this the detour of your dreams?
Stellenbosch: Get to know the photogenic wine town of Stellenbosch. Rich in vineyards, but even richer in history.
Cape Town: Bo-Kaap. The City Centre. V&A Waterfront. This tour takes in all the historical sites & attractions of the Mother City.
Cape Town: Stroll around the scenic harbour and enjoy some Insta-worthy views, at South Africa's most-visited attraction.
Hermanus: Sensational scenery plus your favourite seabird, is this the detour of your dreams or is this the detour of your dreams?
Stellenbosch: Get to know the photogenic wine town of Stellenbosch. Rich in vineyards, but even richer in history.
Cape Town: Bo-Kaap. The City Centre. V&A Waterfront. This tour takes in all the historical sites & attractions of the Mother City.
Cape Town: Stroll around the scenic harbour and enjoy some Insta-worthy views, at South Africa's most-visited attraction.
Itinerary
Craving a road trip that packs the best of South Africa into just one week? The Garden Route and Addo tour is designed for adventurous young adults (ages 18–35) eager to blend city lights, wildlife encounters, and coastal escapes. Starting and finishing in Cape Town, this 7-day group trip delivers a whirlwind of experiences as you journey through Cape Town’s energetic nightlife, the renowned wine region of Stellenbosch, and the quirky charm of Oudtshoorn.
Get ready to marvel at the ancient wonders of the Cango Caves and feel the pulse of Cape Town after dark before delving into the lush landscapes and pristine beaches that define the Garden Route. Nature lovers will be thrilled by safari adventures in world-class national parks, where spotting the Big 5 is a highlight. Whether you’re exploring dramatic coastlines or sharing stories with new friends around the campfire, this tour package balances sightseeing with just the right amount of downtime.
The unique selling point? You’ll experience an unbeatable blend of city, bush, and beach—all within a single, action-packed week. Accommodation, transportation, meals, and expert guidance are included, making it easy to focus on the adventure. For travelers who want to sample the very best of South Africa’s famed Garden Route and its legendary wildlife in the company of like-minded explorers, this trip is the perfect choice.
day 1Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Cango Caves
Hello Africa and hello Cape Town. Ready to get going? Its off to the Karoo desert via the famous Route 62. Today's scenic drive goes through mountain passes, vineyards and epic desert scenery along the way.An included guided tour of Africa's LARGEST show cave system. The Cango Caves are replete with cavernous halls, limestone formations, cave paintings and artefacts (which indicate they were in use throughout the Middle Ages)! How's that for a pitstop?Welcome to the Klein Karoo! We'll check into Oudtshoorn with our first adventure on offer. How good does a scenic bike ride (or drive down) the UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass, plus a Karoo braai dinner on a local farm sound? (So good!). And this evening, you can opt to do just that.
day 2Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha via Addo Elephant National Park
day 3Gqeberha and Private Game Reserves
day 4Gqeberha to Knysna via Jeffreys Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park
day 5Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
day 6Knysna to Cape Town via Hermanus
day 7Cape Town and Stellenbosch
day 8Cape Town
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Customer Reviews
Contiki really do know how to put an incredible itinerary together, but the Africa Team takes this to a whole other level. The Garden Route and Addo is such an immense blend of the culture, landscapes and adventure that make this specific region of South Africa special. From the rolling hills of award winning Cape Town wineries and the culinary melting pot of different cultures coming together, to the sprawling penguin colonies and incredible communities of the townships, no matter if you’re a diehard foodie, adrenaline nut, serious history enthusiast or animal whisperer, this trip really has everything you could ever ask South Africa for. Special shout out to the TM Luke and driver Pete. If you’re fortunate enough to be in their presence, relish it, they are truly incredible individuals that encompass all what Contiki is about. My only regret? Not booking the entire Sea Safari South Africa trip, if you can do it all, you must!
It was a wonderful trip, well planned but it just felt a bit rushed.. I wish we had a little more time to appreciate all the places that we went to. I feel like maybe a little more information about the varieties of cultures should be shared. I quite liked how all the people on the group got on well and that we had some time to get to know each other with each free time activity. I feel like with the FTA’s, if you take multiple or all the FTA’s that there should be a combo discount deal or even like if you are from that country and taking a trip with Contiki you should be offered an additional discount. Having another South African on the trip aside from the guide was refreshing and it made the trip feel more authentic because we were guided as to what the locals do and it seemed less like watching from the outside.
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