What is included in the price? e.g. entry fees, activities etc. Is there a luggage limit for this tour?

The tour price includes accommodation, guiding services, selected meals, transportation throughout the itinerary, a range of additional services, and a complimentary eSIM. Luggage limit is 1 medium sized bag (ideally soft-sided and non-wheely suitcases) per traveller at maximum of 23kg/50lbs, plus 1 piece of hand luggage per traveller.

What is the average age of this tour and the ratio of men/women?

The tour is open to participants aged 18-35, with an average age of 28 years old. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the ratio of men to women on the trip.

The activity which a described per day, are they included in the price like the Cango Caves? Or do I have to pay extra for those activities, which we all doing?

Exploring the Cango Caves is included on this tour. activities that are not included in the price are called optional experiences or Add-Ons. All of the Optional Experiences will be offered to you by your Travel Director at the beginning of your trip. Our optional experiences cannot be pre-booked. Some may be subject to change, depending on the time you are traveling or local circumstances including weather and days of the week. Further information will be provided by your Travel Director. Please note optionals are sold in local currency at the destination.

Can we still book this trip for me and my daughters? They are 37 and 39 and I am 59.

Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old. You would not be eligible to join the trip. However, we have several sister brands that offer tours without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

Garden Route and Addo (7 Days)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
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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 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Accommodation
Hotel (Riempie Estate (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cango Caves - Africa's largest limestone cave system
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike ride over UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass
- Alternative scenic drive over Swartberg Mountain Pass
- Karoo braai dinner on a local farm
Landmarks
Cango Caves
Swartberg Mountain Pass
Route 62
Day 2
Oudtshoorn to Addo Elephant National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Game drive through Addo Elephant National Park in Contiki coach
Optional Activities
- Karaoke bar evening entertainment
Landmarks
Addo Elephant National Park
Day 3
Addo to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Accommodation
Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning tour of SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Centre
Optional Activities
- First private game drive through Eastern Cape game reserves
- Second private game drive through Eastern Cape game reserves
- Karaoke bar evening entertainment
Landmarks
SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Centre
Day 4
Gqeberha to Knysna via Jeffreys Bay and Storms River
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Storms River Bridge
Optional Activities
- Surfing lesson at Jeffreys Bay
- Kayaking up the mouth of Storms River
Landmarks
Jeffreys Bay Beach
Storms River Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 5
Knysna
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the Knysna lagoon)
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast overlooking Knysna lagoon
Optional Activities
- Marine safari in search of whales, dolphins, and seals
- Relaxation time at Plettenberg Beach
- Seafood dining at Plettenberg Beach
- Township visit in Knysna with local community interaction
- Knysna lagoon cruise with sunset views
- Group dinner by the water
- Night out on the town
Landmarks
Knysna Lagoon
Plettenberg Beach
Day 6
Knysna to Cape Town via Hermanus
Accommodation
Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Whale spotting in Hermanus (seasonal: July-November)
- MasterChef-style cooking class in Cape Town
Landmarks
Hermanus
Day 7
Cape Town to Stellenbosch and Departure
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Cape Town seas and peaks
- Free time to explore and shop
- Wine farm tour in Stellenbosch
- Wine tasting at Stellenbosch wine farms
Landmarks
Stellenbosch

Landmarks
Cango Caves
Swartberg Mountain Pass
Route 62

Landmarks
Addo Elephant National Park

Landmarks
SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Centre

Landmarks
Jeffreys Bay Beach
Storms River Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park

Landmarks
Knysna Lagoon
Plettenberg Beach

Landmarks
Hermanus

Landmarks
Stellenbosch

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Riempie Estate (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Knysna Quays (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

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Contiki

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(6,242 reviews)

Number of tours

516

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

96%

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Reviews from other tours by Contiki

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4.7

Laura
May 4th, 2025
5.0
Loved the contiki trip in Cape Town. It covered all the main things to do in Cape Town. Luke, the guide was so warm...
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Logan
February 26th, 2025
5.0
Sim was the most amazing guide I could have asked for. His knowledge, humour and ability to connect with everyone...
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Daneke
February 22nd, 2025
5.0
Had an amazing and very educational holiday in Africa! Would 110% recommend

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