Garden Route Tours for Solo Travelers
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- Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
- 4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Micro Group Tour from Cape Town
- Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
- Premium Cape Town and the Garden Route
- Garden Route Splendour
- Discover South Africa's Garden Route
- Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
- Best of the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
- South Africa's Garden Route
- Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
Cango Caves and Wilderness National Park reveal their secrets. Touws River canoeing and game drives bring groups together. Optional Bloukrans Bridge bungee jumping adds excitement.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 20 Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$431
4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Micro Group Tour from Cape Town
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The animals, activities (optional), places we visited were the best. All the accommodation was fabulous.”
Monica, traveled in April
Small groups of maximum 8 travelers share Garden Route's magic during Wilderness National Park hikes and Knysna Lagoon cruises. Window seats guaranteed, with memorable game drives at Botlierskop Reserve.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Knysna, Wilderness National Park, Oudtshoorn Age Range Ages 8+ Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Hotspots2c From
- US$1,390
Premium properties along South Africa's Garden Route offer single rooms for independent travelers. Robberg Nature Reserve walks, De Hoop Nature Reserve wildlife viewing, and Fig Tree restaurant dinners create lasting bonds.
Duration 12 days Destinations Port Elizabeth, Stormsrivier, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Simon's Town, Table MountainSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $7,168
9% Off- US$6,525You save $643
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp and Old Nick Village markets reveal local charm. Tsitsikamma hikes and Plettenberg Bay stops offer guided adventures with like-minded travelers.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Franschhoek, Knysna Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Premium From $4,975
10% Off- US$4,477You save $498
Garden Route Splendour
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent guide. Very good tour.”
George, traveled in September
The Garden Route beckons solo wanderers with magical sunset cruises on Knysna Lagoon, fascinating Cango Caves visits, and wine tastings in Klein Karoo. Private rooms await at La Plume Guest House and Rex Hotel.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cape Town, L'Agulhas, Swellendam, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Stormsrivier, Port Elizabeth Age Range Ages 8+ Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
10% Off- US$1,256
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Elizabeth, Stormsrivier Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
10% Off- US$4,050
Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great experience. We gave a detailed review to the operator.”
Lauren, traveled in June
Vibrant community forms on this Garden Route adventure, with Victoria Bay walks and Plettenberg Bay discoveries. Rex Hotel offers private rooms, while Tsitsikamma National Park provides shared natural wonders.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cape Town, Montagu, Barrydale, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Albertinia, Swellendam, Hermanus, Stellenbosch Age Range Ages 8+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
10% Off- US$1,452
Duration 11 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, George, Robben Island, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
10% Off- US$6,300
South Africa's Garden Route
34 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had lots of fun & the best experiences were first in Capetown, then the ostrich farm, the penguin colony, and an animal refuge centre.”
Joanne, traveled in January
Tsitsikamma National Park's canopy walks and Plettenberg Bay's dolphin watching await. Wine tasting in Stellenbosch and Addo elephant safaris round out the adventure. For travelers aged 5+.
Duration 12 days Destinations Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Betty's Bay, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Addo Elephant National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Explore! From $2,110
13% Off- US$1,840You save $270
Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour guides were experienced and knowledgeable of the places of interest, some not even listed in the itinerary.”
Richard, traveled in December
Knysna's lagoon and Tsitsikamma's forests set the stage for group activities. Oudtshoorn's ostrich farms and Addo's elephant sanctuary offer unique encounters. Single rooms at Simola Hotel and Tsitsikamma Village Inn include communal dining.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, George, Knysna, Plettenberg BaySee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 20 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator T.S TOURS From
13% Off- US$3,100
What people love about touring Garden Route solo
- Garden Route Splendour
Quality of driver and guide was awesome. Guide was informative and interesting and able to answer questions from the guests. Interesting stops along the way. Would pass on visiting Birds of Eden. Monkeyland was awesome. Choices of accommodation were very nice. Overall tour was a great way to see the coast of South Africa.
- Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
Nice tour with excellent hotels and good driver. Everyone was very helpful with our luggage and catered to our needs.
- South Africa's Garden Route
An 5 holiday which surpassed expectations
What our customers ask about Garden Route Tours for Solo Travelers
What percentage of travelers on Garden Route tours are solo travelers?
Tour data shows 30-45% of Garden Route visitors travel solo. The Garden Route Splendour tour attracts 45% solo travelers while the Garden Route & Safari tour sees 40% individual bookings. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "There was a good mix of couples and singles in our group which made for great dynamics and nobody ever felt left out."
What's the best time of year for solo travelers to visit the Garden Route?
September through November and March through May offer the best conditions for solo travel with mild weather and a good mix of visitors without peak season crowds. These shoulder months draw higher numbers of solo travelers with September and October seeing 58% solo bookings. Spring brings wildflowers to Tsitsikamma making it an especially good time to visit.
How much free time is typically available for solo exploration on Garden Route tours?
Most tours provide 2-3 hours of independent exploration daily especially in stops like Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Hotels like the Rex in Knysna and Windsor in Hermanus offer central locations perfect for exploring. According to one traveler: "The schedule had perfect balance - enough group time to bond but also free time to explore on my own or with new friends from the tour."
What single supplement cost for Garden Route tours?
Single room supplements range from USD 150-300 based on accommodation type and season. Properties like La Plume Guest House in Oudtshoorn and Rex Hotel in Knysna have single rooms available. To avoid extra costs some tours offer room sharing as one traveler notes: "The accommodation arrangements were great and I was matched with a compatible roommate which helped save on costs."
What activities along the Garden Route are best suited for solo travelers?
Social activities abound from Stellenbosch wine tastings to Knysna Lagoon cruises and guided safaris at Addo Elephant Park. The Cango Caves tours and visits to Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary naturally bring groups together. A past visitor shared: "The group activities were perfectly organized to help everyone mingle naturally especially during the Knysna sunset cruise where we all bonded over drinks and dolphin watching."
How safe is it to travel solo on a Garden Route guided tour?
Guided tours provide a secure way to explore with experienced guides and organized group activities. Properties like City Lodge Hotel at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town and Rex Hotel in Knysna offer safe locations with round-the-clock staff. As one traveler said: "I felt completely safe throughout the tour - our guide was incredibly attentive and the group dynamic provided an extra sense of security."