Vivienne Stiles

I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. Our tour guide Isaac was an absolute legend and made sure that our visit was as perfect as could be. Our accomodation was very vairied as we booked the 'back packer' option with private rooms. Some of the rooms were quite basic in quaint beachside locations, but always spacious and clean; but we were also accomodated in an absolutely beautiul family farm in incredible chalets and provided with a home cooked meal which was amazing. I would definitely recommed listening to Isaac and to the itinerary that he suggests as another group definitley missed out by turning down some of the options given. The 7am starts are 100% worth it to fit in all the activities and visits.

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Operator's comment: Wow, thank you for such the thoughtful and detailed 5-Star review! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time on the 5-Day Garden Route & Addo tour. Our guide Isaac will be over the moon to know he helped make your trip as perfect as possible - he's definitely one of a kind! It’s great to hear you appreciated the variety of the backpacker private room option and we love that each one offers something unique, from simple beachside charm to those special farm stays with hearty home-cooked meals. And you’re absolutely right - trusting your guide and embracing the full itinerary really does make all the difference. We always say those early morning starts are worth it for the experiences packed into each day! Thanks again for travelling with us - we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure someday. Always keep exploring, -Team Hotspots2C

John Baldassarre

A fantastic tour. You see and experience so much. Lots of variety of this tour!

Operator's comment: Thanks a ton for your awesome 5-star review, John! We're so happy to hear you had such a fantastic time on the tour and loved the variety of experiences along the way. It’s exactly what we aim for - showcasing the very best of the Garden Route in one unforgettable journey. Hope to welcome you back soon for more South African magic! Keep adventuring, – Team Hotspots2C

Sonia Marasigan

We absolutely loved this Garden Route + Addo tour. We were picked up at exact time, vehicle was comfortable, the accommodations met our expectation, and the included and optional activities that were just right not too hurried. Isaac was a super driver and guide. He managed time well and recommended good restaurants. All in all good value and highly recommended introduction tour of South Africa.

Operator's comment: Thank you for your fantastic overall 5-star review! We're so happy to hear that you absolutely loved 5 Day Garden Route + Addo Safari tour. It’s great that everything—from the smooth pickup and comfortable vehicle to the well-paced activities and accommodations—met your expectations. Isaac truly is a super star guide, ensuring everything runs on time while sharing great recommendations along the way! Your high recommendation means a lot to us & we’d love to welcome you back for another South African adventure in the near future! Always keep exploring, -Team Hotspots2C

Rachelle McGregor

The tour and accommodation was excellent. Our guide Maudi great! Great value. There was an issue with booking originally and the communication thru the tour radar app definitely needs work as we had to call the office overseas when our questions were not being answered. As it was we only found out the tour we had received confirmation on was cancelled the day before our departure - but nobody got a hold of us - it was our panicked enquiry from us to confirm pick up time and location the day before the tour was to depart that brought it to light to tour radar. However the customer service girls Corrine an Mika

Operator's comment: Thank you for sharing your feedback on the 5 Day Garden Route + Addo Safari. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour, accommodation, and that guide Maudi provided an excellent experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We deeply apologize for the frustration caused by the booking and communication issues. We understand how stressful it must have been to discover the cancellation the day before your departure, especially with the lack of timely communication. While Tour Radar is an online travel agent, we acknowledge the impact this had on your experience, and we will ensure to communicate this to them for future improvements. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to welcome you on another tour with Hotspots2C soon! Always keep exploring, Team Hotspots2C

Geetha Rajasekaran

I highly recommend this tour for everyone who likes to get the highlights of SA. Very well organized, great accommodations, full of activities and of course great food options. Grateful to the TourRadar, which always has options for travelers like me (preferred dates and great tour operators) and make things easy and flexible, makes me safe and comfortable. Grateful to our tour guide Mr. Denver for his continued service, from safe driving, sharing SA history and culture, taking care of guests needs. Thank you!

Operator's comment: Thank you for your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to hear that you had such a great experience exploring the highlights of South Africa on the 5 Day Garden Route + Addo Safari. From well-planned activities to delicious food—sounds like the perfect adventure! We’re also delighted that your guide, Denver made your journey even more memorable. His safe driving, wealth of knowledge, and genuine care for guests truly make him an incredible guide. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words! Wishing you many more amazing travels, and we’d love to have you join us on another adventure in the future! -From, Team Hotspots2C

Lukas Gr n

The Tour with Paul was really amazing! Learned a lot!

Operator's comment: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and 5 Star rating! We're so happy to hear that you had an amazing time with guide Paul on the 5 Day Garden Route + Addo Safari and that you learned a lot during the tour. Paul truly goes above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable, and we're glad you enjoyed it! We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure in the near future. Always keep exploring, -Team Hotspots2C

bruce faraday

We were very lucky that we were the only people to book on our trip but Tour Radar let it run.As a reslt we had personal attention from our driver/guide and could make small alterations to the itinerary. Our guide was excellent he gave us good information about the history of the regions and South Africe in general as well about the people and the animals of South Africa. The accomodation ranged from very good to excellent and the animal drive was excellne with a very good courier/driver.

Operator's comment: Hi Bruce! Thank you so much for sharing your Hotspots2c tour experience. How fortunate that the tour ran with just the two of you – it’s like having an exclusive adventure! Having a guide who can give personal attention and share so much knowledge about South Africa’s history, people, and wildlife is always a highlight. It’s great to hear that the accommodations and safari were top-notch too. Sounds like the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration! We'd also like to highlight that just by booking your #tour2cchange tour with us, you're helping us support community projects through our non-profit, 2Cchange. A portion of your tour fees were used to help fund selected local charity projects. For more insights into the positive impact of your trip with us, please visit the 2Change page on our website. We hope to see you again for more unforgettable journeys. Always keep exploring, -Team Hotspots2C

Christiaan van Niekerk

Really good trip throughout the garden route. We saw plenty of animals, great nature and had some fun activities. There were one or two stops along the way I feel like was a bit of a disappointment, specifically Jeffrey’s Bay and the wine tasting. But the accommodation is generally pretty good for the price, and the tour guide (Uriel) was very friendly and helpful.

Operator's comment: Hi Christiaan, thank you for sharing your thoughts on our popular 5 Day Best of South Africa - Garden Route & Addo Safari tour! It sounds like you had an amazing time with the animals, beautiful nature, and fun activities along the way - and that's the way we like it. We appreciate the honest feedback about Jeffrey’s Bay and the wine tasting—it's always helpful to hear what could be improved and we take this type of suggestions very serious. Our product team discuss any feedback weekly (if not daily) to see how we can benefit future travellers and avoid negative experiences. We're so happy to know the accommodations met your expectations, and it’s fantastic to hear that guide Uriel made your journey even more enjoyable with his friendly and helpful guiding approach. We'd also like to highlight that just by booking this tour with us, you're helping us support community projects through our non-profit, 2Cchange. A portion of your tour fees were used to help fund selected local charity projects. For more insights into the positive impact of your trip with us, please visit the 2Change page on our website. We look forward to seeing you on your next adventure! From, Team Hotspots2C

10/5 - Everything amazing, well timed and a wonderful experience. Isaac is lovely and the best guide and person. The activities were very engaging and with a good balance of resting and being active. Beautiful accommodations and the transport was so comfortable. And of course our guide Isaac did a great job of making sure we all got what we needed.

Operator's comment: Wow—10/5! Now that’s a review we love to see! We're so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience on our 5 Day Garden Toute + Addo Safari with the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Isaac truly is a superstar guide, and we couldn’t agree more—his care and attention to every guest make all the difference. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! Thanks for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another unforgettable journey in the future! Always keep exploring, -Team Hotspots2C

Very good, very informative. There was always a nice atmosphere ; you could talk about anything with anyone and there was so much to learn and see! The best tour guide: Isaac was organized, known by everyone from the destinations, cool atmosphere in the bus always = would do it again, or explore another area with Isaac and Hotspots2c again!

Operator's comment: Thank you for your kind review of the 5 Day Garden Route + Addo Safari! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great experience—learning, exploring, and enjoying the welcoming atmosphere on tour. That’s exactly what we aim for! Isaac’s organization, local connections, and ability to create an engaging and comfortable environment truly make him an exceptional guide. We’re delighted to know he made such a positive impression on your journey. We'd also like to highlight that just by booking your tour with us, you're helping us support community projects through our non-profit, 2Cchange. A portion of your tour fees were used to help fund selected local charity projects. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure, whether revisiting familiar places or discovering new ones with Hotspots2C! -Greetings from South Africa, Team Hotspots2C