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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SteffGarden Route travel expert at TourRadar
- 3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
- Nature’s Wonders: 9 Days of Safari and Coastal Bliss in South Africa
- Beauty of Cape Town, Adventure of Garden Route And Thrilling Addo
- 3 day Tip of Africa to Garden Route + Safari
- 8 Days Best Malaria-Free Safari from Cape Town, Daily Start & Private Guide
- 18-to-Thirtysomethings Cape Town Mini Adventure
- Cycle South Africa
- 6 Day Garden Route Tour
- 5 day Best of South Africa Highlights: Garden Route with Addo National Park
- Vibrant South Africa: Nature, Wild Life and Adventure
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
83 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Got to see beautiful scenery. Would recommend.”
Claire, traveled in April
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 $134 Operator Hotspots2c From
- US$403
Nature’s Wonders: 9 Days of Safari and Coastal Bliss in South Africa
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
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 $422 Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From
- US$3,799
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 $385 Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From
- US$3,464
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 $163 Operator Hotspots2c From
- US$488
Duration 8 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Port Elizabeth Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $687 Operator Agate Travel From
- US$5,499
18-to-Thirtysomethings Cape Town Mini Adventure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“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 Cycle South Africa
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”
Deborah, traveled in November
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, Stellenbosch, L'Agulhas, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Elizabeth Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! 
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.
No departure dates availableDuration 6 days Destinations Cape Town Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours & Safaris 5 day Best of South Africa Highlights: Garden Route with Addo National Park
181 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very well organized, great accommodations, full of activities and of course great food options.”
Geetha, traveled in December
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, Oudtshoorn, Jeffreys Bay, Addo Elephant National Park, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Sedgefield, Wilderness Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $155 Operator Hotspots2c From
- US$776
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 $350 Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From
- US$2,799
