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Garden Route and Addo 35 to 45 (35 To 45)

8 days
Start and end in Cape Town
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 35-45
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Cango Caves

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Riempie Estate (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cango Caves (Africa's largest show cave system)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic bike ride down the UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass
    • Karoo braai dinner on a local farm
    Landmarks
    Cango Caves
    Swartberg Mountain Pass
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  2. Day 2

    Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha via Addo Elephant National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Addo Elephant National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke bar visit
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Gqeberha and Private Game Reserves

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Two game drives on Eastern Cape private game reserves

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke bar visit
    Landmarks
    Eastern Cape Game Reserves
  4. Day 4

    Gqeberha to Knysna via Jeffreys Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jeffreys Bay
    • Hike to Storms River Bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lesson at Jeffreys Bay
    • Kayaking up the mouth of Storms River
    Landmarks
    Jeffreys Bay
    Storms River Bridge
    Tsitsikamma National Park
  5. Day 5

    Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

    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 on Plettenberg Beach
    • Seafood lunch
    • Township visit in Knysna
    • Knysna lagoon cruise and sunset viewing
    • Group dinner by the water
    • Night out on the town
    Landmarks
    Knysna Lagoon
    Plettenberg Bay
  6. Day 6

    Knysna to Cape Town via Hermanus

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching and binocular spotting in Hermanus
    • Free time and exploration in Hermanus
    Landmarks
    Hermanus
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
    V&A Waterfront
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  7. Day 7

    Cape Town - Stellenbosch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore and shop in Cape Town
    • Visit to local food market in Stellenbosch

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter ride over the seas and peaks
    • Wine tasting at Stellenbosch wine farms
    • Tasting experience of local meats, cheeses, spirits, and teas
    • Cooking class in Cape Town with music, drinks, and dinner
    Landmarks
    Stellenbosch
    V&A Waterfront
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  8. Day 8

    Cape Town

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to top of Table Mountain
    • Short guided city tour
    • Visit to V&A Waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at V&A Waterfront
    • Dining at V&A Waterfront
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Bo-Kaap
    V&A Waterfront
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    May 4th, 2025
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    February 26th, 2025
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      This tour will not be available in August 2026. The only currently available departure dates are October 26, 2026 and December 7, 2026.

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