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South Africa's Garden Route

12 days
From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
4.4 (33 reviews)
South Africa's Garden Route - Explore!
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Plan your adventure:
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Start point
    10 Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa (Lady Hamilton Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cape Town Lodge Hotel), Hotel 3* (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT, approximately 40-minute drive)
    • Explore Bo Kaap area
    • Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Twelve Apostles Mountain range
    Robben Island
    Bo Kaap
    Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Cape Peninsula

    Cape Peninsula
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Simon's Town fishing village)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cape Town Lodge Hotel), Hotel 3* (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along the coast to Cape of Good Hope
    • Visit Camps Bay
    • Explore Cape Peninsula National Park
    • Visit Cape Point and lighthouse
    • Stop in Simon's Town fishing village
    Landmarks
    Cape of Good Hope
    Camps Bay
    Cape Peninsula National Park
    Cape Point
    Simon's Town
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Dinner (Local Chenin Blanc wine in Stellenbosch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Protea Hotel By Marriot Stellenbosch)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Robben Island (former prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated; advance booking required, three departures daily with 9am departure best for itinerary)
    • Hike up Table Mountain (3-4 hour walk to viewpoint)
    • Take aerial cable car to Table Mountain summit (frequent departures with network of trails on plateau)
    • Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Robben Island
    Table Mountain
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
  4. Day 4

    Stellenbosch

    Stellenbosch
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch available at local cafes, bars, or delis featuring local produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Protea Hotel By Marriot Stellenbosch)

    Included Activities

    • Wine-tasting at a local vineyard with seasonal selection by Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Visit University Botanical Gardens
    • Browse galleries throughout town
    • Curio shopping
    • Guided tour of Stellenbosch Town (learn about diverse cultures and colonial heritage, Cape Dutch architecture)
    • Lunch at local cafes, bars, or delis featuring local produce
    Landmarks
    Stellenbosch Town
    University Botanical Gardens
  5. Day 5

    Hermanus

    Hermanus
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Windsor Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stony Point Nature Reserve with penguin viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching from shore (June-November for southern right, Bryde's and humpback whales)
    • Follow coastal path to whale-watching vantage points
    • Join boat trip excursion for closer whale viewing
    • Explore galleries and museums in Hermanus
    • Walk 8km coastal path along cliff edge
    • Dine at excellent restaurants and wine bars
    Landmarks
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
    Betty's Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Barrydale

    Barrydale
    Meals
    Dinner (Local food at small hotel restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Barrydale Karoo Lodge), Lodge (Karoo Art Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cape Agulhas (southernmost point of African continent)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Barrydale backstreets (small art shops and beautiful scenery)
    • Discover galleries in Barrydale
    Landmarks
    Cape Agulhas
    Tradouw Pass
    Route 62
  7. Day 7

    Oudtshoorn

    Oudtshoorn
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (De Poort Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cango Caves (underground limestone caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, and rock columns)

    Optional Activities

    • Quick explore of Oudtshoorn shops
    • Visit small curio museum in Oudtshoorn
    Landmarks
    Cango Caves
    Oudtshoorn
  8. Day 8

    Plettenberg Bay

    Plettenberg Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bayview Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided beach walk with Strandloper Project at Swartvlei Beach (approximately 1 hour)
    • Visit Knysna Heads Viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Swartvlei Beach
    Knysna Heads
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Plettenberg Bay

    Plettenberg Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Seafood lunch in Plettenberg Bay featuring hake, meaty prawns or calamari with crisp white wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bayview Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk with Tour Leader at Robberg Nature Reserve (choice of 5.5km or 2km loop or clifftop viewing)
    • Lunch in Plettenberg Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching excursion (seasonal, July-December)
    • Relax on beach
    • Shop for souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Robberg Nature Reserve
  10. Day 10

    Tsitsikamma National Park

    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Accommodation
    Cottage (Storms River Restcamp)

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk with steep steps to three suspension bridges overlooking Storms River mouth
    • Zip-wiring (short drive from national park)
    • River kayaking trip up Storms River (approximately 20-minute walk carrying equipment)
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Storms River
  11. Day 11

    Addo Elephant National Park

    Addo Elephant National Park
    Meals
    Dinner (South African braai (traditional barbecue))
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Addo Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in safari truck at Addo Elephant National Park (2 hours with park guide)

    Optional Activities

    • South African braai dinner (often provided by hosts)
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
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  12. Day 12

    Addo Elephant National Park

    Addo Elephant National Park
    End point
    Allister Miller Dr, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070, South Africa (Port Elizabeth Airport, Departures Hall, 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.4
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    4.4
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Food
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  • Michèle5.0February 2026
    Everything of our trip was perfectly organized. We had the best tour guide and a very good driver.
    Traveled in January 2026
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    Thank you for your 5* review - we are delighted to hear that you had a great time in South Africa. We hope to welcoming you on to another adventure with us int he future.
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  • Carol5.0February 2023
    Going in the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, swimming in the Breede River, the zip wire thrill over the tree...
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  • Lisa3.5March 2023
    There were several things I particularly liked, including the visit to a wine producer in Stellenbosch, the Cango...
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  • Ann4.8March 2023
    Table mountain was fabulous but would have liked to go to the botanic gardens and Robben Island. Due to a Cycling...
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  • Jane4.2March 2023
    Table Mountain, kayaking, zip wire and the walks by the coast
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  • Sam5.0May 2023
    Everything! The table mountain hike was tough but the views along the way and at the top made it worth it. Loved...
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  • David4.5May 2023
    Table mountain hike, wine tasting at Stellenbosch, relaxing on beach at Plettenberg Bay, kayaking at Tsitsikamma and...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Lisa4.2September 2023
    Beautiful scenery
    Traveled in August 2023
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  • Claire4.7September 2023
    Whale watching in Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay; Addo National Park game drive; Stellenbosch for the wine!
    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Steve3.7September 2023
    Oudstshorn Ostrich Show farm; Cango caves; Table Mountain;Hermanus, whale watching from the shore
    Traveled in September 2023
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    Virginia

    Asked on November 8th, 2025

    Could you please let us know if there's any last-minute availability in November?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2025

      In order to request availability, we do need to set up a booking and you would need to have taken full payment as per our late booking terms and conditions. If there was availability, we could confirm the booking. If there was no availability, you would be able to issue a full refund.

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    Eva

    Asked on April 7th, 2025

    As I will travel alone, are single rooms available as well?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      Single rooms are an additional £420. At the moment there is availability for a single room on the 24th January departure.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      As I will be 76 by January 24, I don't think I will take part of that, but I have seen a similar tour somewhere with another program. For your information: I'm healthy and my condition to walk, go around etc. is fine.

    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      The kayaking on this tour is a totally optional activity so you will be free to choose how you wish to spend your time in Tsitsikamma National Park. If there are any activities you feel like you can not take part in, you can speak to your tour leader who will sort out a suitable alternative for you. This tour is rated moderate: Moderate pace tours are ideal if you want a trip which combines exciting travel experiences with time to unwind.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      I noticed that there's a price difference of 400 UK Pounds for this June. I guess this has to do with a 'last minute' booking. Would it be wiser to wait a while to see what will happen to the tour in February 2026? Are all departures guaranteed on the dates mentioned?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      I can confirm that all departures from February 2026 are guaranteed. While it's possible that the price may decrease closer to the departure date, this is always subject to availability. We also run sales throughout the year that can sometimes offer even better discounts than last-minute deals—plus, booking during a sale means you can secure your spot well in advance.

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    Becky

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    I love the itinerary, and am wondering if this tour runs in reverse (from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town)?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      We do not offer this itinerary in reverse just in the one direction so sorry.

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      Becky

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      if the tour does not run in the opposite direction, I will not be booking it. We will be in Port Elizabeth for another safari, and I was hoping to tack this on to the end of that one.

    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Sorry we don't have any of our South African tours starting in Port Elizabeth.

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    Janice

    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    Is this trip on 14 Jun 2025 still available? Is the starting point going to be changed?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      The June 14h departure is still available. We are not using the Lady Hamilton hotel on this tour.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on May 27th, 2024

    Please tell me the names of the hotels used and if there is an upgrade available.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

      Please, see attached trip notes on your dashboard with the details of the hotels where we stay. Upgrade of the hotels is not available I`m afraid.

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