Budget Tours & Trips to Garden Route
Driving the Garden Route, the scenery keeps shifting without much warning. Wilderness sits beside calm lagoons, and Buffelsdrift near Oudtshoorn looks after rescued elephants. The Cango Caves lie just outside town, with long chambers cut deep into the rock. It’s a stretch of coast where wildlife, forests, and small towns all sit close together.
10 best cheap Garden Route tour packages
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- Beauty of Cape Town, Adventure of Garden Route And Thrilling Addo
- 9 day Cape Coastal & Garden Route Package
- 3 day Tip of Africa to Garden Route + Safari
- 18-to-Thirtysomethings Cape Town Mini Adventure
- 6 Day Garden Route Tour
- Cycle South Africa
- 5 day Best of South Africa Highlights: Garden Route with Addo National Park
- 3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
- Nature’s Wonders: 9 Days of Safari and Coastal Bliss in South Africa
- Vibrant South Africa: Nature, Wild Life and Adventure
Accommodations in Sedgefield and Oudtshoorn keep costs around $160 per day on this Garden Route trip. The illuminated Cango Caves show off ancient stalactites, you'll walk among ostriches at a working farm, and surf the famous waves of Jeffrey's Bay. Kayak on calm Wilderness rivers, stop for photos at Knysya's lagoon, and spend free time at Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay after a walk near Cape St Blaize lighthouse.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Sedgefield, Wilderness National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $344 Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $3,398
9% Off- US$3,092
This budget tour costs around $160 per day and packs in solid value—daily breakfasts, Table Mountain cable car tickets, and hop-on hop-off bus passes all come included. You'll stay at 3-star spots like City Lodge V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, taste wines along Route 62, and have airport transfers sorted. Entrance fees cover Cape of Good Hope, Tsitsikamma National Park, and Addo game drives.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Simon's Town, Oudtshoorn, Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, SedgefieldSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $153 Operator Hotspots2c - Africa Select Journeys From
9% Off- US$1,376
Duration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Harold Porter Botanical Garden, Betty's Bay, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Garden Route, Sedgefield, Wilderness, Botlierskop Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $170 Operator Hotspots2c - Africa Select Journeys From
9% Off- US$510
18-to-Thirtysomethings Cape Town Mini Adventure
“I enjoyed the trip a lot and would recommend it to anyone.”
Bettina, traveled in July
Private transport and expert guides lead you through Garden Route's finest spots. Well-planned activities blend walking tours with cycling adventures, offering budget-conscious travelers flexibility with meal choices.
No departure dates availableDuration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator G Adventures 
This 6-day Garden Route trip stays in funky dorm-style backpacker hostels with meals included, featuring traditional South African braais. Entry to Cango Caves, a game drive at Botlierskop, wine tasting on Route 62, and visits to Tsitsikamma National Park and an Oudtshoorn ostrich farm all come included. Surf breaks in Jeffreys Bay, canoe through Wilderness National Park, and take scenic drives through the Outeniqua Mountain Pass round out the itinerary.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cape Town, L'Agulhas, Wilderness, Wilderness National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Stormsrivier, Jeffreys Bay, Oudtshoorn Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $146 Operator Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours & Safaris From
9% Off- US$875
Daily rates between approx. $150-200 provide varied lodging options from standard hotels to authentic forest huts in Tsitsikamma. The package includes 9 breakfasts, 2 dinners, bike rental, and guided activities. Wine tasting and seal watching boat trips available as add-ons.
No departure dates availableDuration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hout Bay, Simon's Town, Kommetjie, Stellenbosch, L'Agulhas, Swellendam, Bredasdorp, Oudtshoorn, BarrydaleSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! 5 day Best of South Africa Highlights: Garden Route with Addo National Park
“We absolutely loved this Garden Route + Addo tour. The accommodations met our expectation, and the included and optional activities that were just right not too hurried.”
Sonia, traveled in February
The Garden Route adventure costs approx. $310 per day, covering transport, guided activities, and varied accommodation levels. Personalize your trip with optional thrills like bungy jumping at Bloukrans Bridge ($80) and zip-lining ($45).
Duration 5 days Destinations Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness National Park, WildernessSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $166 Operator Hotspots2c - Africa Select Journeys From
9% Off- US$830
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
“Good tour with basic but good overnight stays. Landscape just beautiful.”
Ingunn, traveled in September
The budget-friendly rate of approx. $130 per day covers lodging, transportation, and main activities. Guests can select backpacker lodges or upgrade to luxury stays at Hlangana Lodge. Top activities like Botlierskop safari and Wilderness canoeing come included.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Sedgefield Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $155 Operator Hotspots2c - Africa Select Journeys From
9% Off- US$465
Duration 9 days Destinations Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Seal Island, Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $367 Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $3,799
13% Off- US$3,305
Duration 8 days Destinations Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park, Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Seal Island, Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $337 Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $3,099
13% Off- US$2,696
