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Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari

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From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
4.3 (3 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 7+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Start point
    10 Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa (Lady Hamilton Hotel, Hotel Reception, 13:00)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Quayside Lodge, Simons Town), Lodge (Quayside Lodge, Simons Town (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Table Mountain walk with tour leader (weather dependent)
    • Table Mountain aerial cable car ride to summit
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Cape Town International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Robben Island

    Robben Island
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Quayside Lodge, Simons Town), Lodge (Quayside Lodge, Simons Town (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Robben Island
    • Robben Island Museum tour
    Landmarks
    Nelson Mandela Gateway
    Robben Island Museum
    Table Bay
  4. Day 3

    Cape Point - Hout Bay - Muizenberg Beach

    Cape Point - Hout Bay - Muizenberg Beach
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Quayside Lodge, Simons Town), Lodge (Quayside Lodge, Simons Town (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Cape Point viewpoint within national park
    • Boat trip to Seal Island
    • Surfing lesson at Muizenberg Beach
    Landmarks
    Cape Point Visitors Park
    Seal Island
    Hout Bay
    Muizenberg Beach
  5. Day 4

    Betty's Bay - Hermanus - Swellendam

    Betty's Bay - Hermanus - Swellendam
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch break at Betty's Bay), Dinner (Traditional bush-style dinner around campfire under starry sky)
    Accommodation
    Cottage (Round the Bend Lodge), Cottage (Round the Bend Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • District Six Museum tour with ex-resident guide
    • Stony Point penguin colony visit
    • Whale watching from Hermanus cliffs (seasonal)
    • Traditional bush-style dinner around campfire
    Landmarks
    District Six Museum
    Stony Point penguin colony
    Betty's Bay
    Hermanus
    Breede River
  6. Day 5

    Breede River

    Breede River
    Accommodation
    Cottage (Round the Bend Lodge), Cottage (Round the Bend Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • River rafting on Breede River with local guide
    Landmarks
    Breede River
  7. Day 6

    Oudtshoorn

    Oudtshoorn
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Protea Hotel), Lodge (Protea Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cango Caves exploration
    • Safari ostrich and butterfly farm tour
    • Zeekoegat School visit with brick sponsorship opportunity
    Landmarks
    Cango Caves
    Swartberg Mountains
    Safari ostrich and butterfly farm
    Zeekoegat School
  8. Day 7

    Garden Route - Plettenberg Bay

    Garden Route - Plettenberg Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Whalesong Hotel and Spa), Hotel 3* (Whalesong Hotel and Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sea kayaking from Central Beach with experienced guide
    Landmarks
    Garden Route
    Knysna
    Plettenberg Bay
    Central Beach
    Tsitsikamma Mountains
    Robberg Nature Reserve
  9. Day 8

    Plettenberg Bay

    Plettenberg Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Whalesong Hotel and Spa), Hotel 3* (Whalesong Hotel and Spa (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Boat-based dolphin and whale watching (£50 per adult, £26 per child under 12)
    • Snorkelling
    • Scuba diving
    • Sailing
    • Kayaking
    • Surfing
    • Mountain biking
    • Canoeing
    • Knysna Monkey Land (£15 adults, £8 children)
    Landmarks
    Central Beach
    Plettenberg Bay
    Knysna Monkey Land
  10. Day 9

    Robberg Nature Reserve - Storms River

    Robberg Nature Reserve - Storms River
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Teniqua Treetops), Guesthouse (Teniqua Treetops (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk at Robberg Nature Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Suspended canopy walkways and zipwires
    • River kayaking
    Landmarks
    Robberg Nature Reserve
    Outeniqua Mountains
    Storms River
  11. Day 10

    Tsitsikamma National Park

    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Accommodation
    Cottage (Tsitsikamma Coastal Cottages), Cottage (Tsitsikamma Coastal Cottages (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Storm's River suspension bridge
    • Snorkelling in Tsitsikamma National Park
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Storm's River suspension bridge
    Nature's Valley
    Groot River
  12. Day 11

    Addo Elephant National Park

    Addo Elephant National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional braai dinner prepared by tour leader)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Addo Homestead), Guesthouse (Addo Homestead (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Addo Elephant National Park
    • Traditional braai dinner
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
  13. Day 12

    Port Elizabeth

    Port Elizabeth
    End point
    Allister Miller Dr, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070, South Africa (Port Elizabeth Airport, Departures Hall, 11:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning additional open-top safari drive before departure (£25 per person, minimum 3 people required)
    Landmarks
    Port Elizabeth International Airport

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4.3
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.3
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  • Antony4.5•September 2025
    Walking up Table Mountain, surf lesson, whale watching, safari
    Traveled in October 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Stephen4.5•August 2023
    River Kayak Whale Watching Table Mountain Treetops Accomodation
    Traveled in August 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • JaneOwen4.0•February 2020
    There are a lot of one night stays which give you a change of scenery but make things rather hectic. I would have...
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    Traveled in January 2020
    Reply from: Explore!
    I'm so pleased that you found the tour leader and driver to be excellent - they so make such a difference to the trip.
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    Victoria

    Asked on April 30th, 2025

    How do I find out about combining air travel with trip?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2025

      We don't book any of the international flights so you would need to make your own flight arrangements. The trip you selected is for adults travelling with kids ages 7-18. So if you are both over 18 then you are not able to take our "family" trips.

    • V

      Victoria

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      My bucket list is an African Safari. Wanting to see elephants. This trip is for my 75th birthday and bringing my daughter who is 50. I would like a 7 to 10 trip, all inclusive if possible.

    • Explore!Operator•Written May 2025

      The tour you have inquired on is actually a family tour - this means you must be travelling with someone under the age of 18 to join. We do not offer any airfare.

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      Victoria

      Traveler•Written May 2025

      Would love to see the penguins. Being in Cape Town that long, I am sure there are extra fees to do all that is listed in the itinerary. I really am interested in seeing the wild life and being in the bush. The rafting sounds nice also, but, it's hard for me to walk great distances.

    • Explore!Operator•Written May 2025

      We do not have anything shorter in that region than 10 days. For something that includes Cape Town, we would need to look at one of our longer tours. Tick the Garden Route off your bucket list on South Africa's most famous road trip. Get a view of Table Mountain from vibrant Cape Town, taste world-renowned wines in the Stellenbosch region and spot herds of elephants (as well as penguin colonies).

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    Melanie

    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    Does this tour include international flights?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2025

      Our tour prices do not include international flights.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on December 16th, 2024

    Can I book a Family Tour if I’m not traveling with a child?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2024

      Family Tours are specifically designed for families traveling with children. Unfortunately, these tours are not available for booking if you are not traveling with a child. This ensures the experience remains focused on creating a family-friendly atmosphere and catering to the needs of young travelers and their families.

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    Margaret

    Asked on October 5th, 2024

    give me the exact price for all the tours all the bookings. tell me what is fully paid. I don't want to pay anything from the pick up until the tours finsh

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    Price / Availability
    • Explore!Operator•Written October 2024

      We do not sell All Inclusive trips - so there will be additional charges for meals not included in the trip (we include 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners) and also for any of the optional tours listed in the Trip Notes.

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