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The Classic Garden Route

6 days
From Addo Elephant National Park to Cape Town
4.5 (895 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 4 - 12
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Addo National Park

    Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Addo National Park

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Addo Elephant National Park
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
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  2. Day 1

    Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Addo National Park

    Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Addo National Park

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Addo Elephant National Park in minivan
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
  3. Day 2

    Gqeberha to Storms River via Jeffreys Bay

    Gqeberha to Storms River via Jeffreys Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jeffreys Bay Surfing Museum
    Landmarks
    Jeffreys Bay
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 2

    Jeffreys Bay - Tsitsikamma National Park

    Jeffreys Bay - Tsitsikamma National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jeffreys Bay Surfing Museum
    Landmarks
    Jeffreys Bay
    Tsitsikamma National Park
  5. Day 3

    Storms River - Tsitsikamma National Park

    Storms River - Tsitsikamma National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waterfall Trail trek in Tsitsikamma National Park
    • Boardwalk access with suspension bridges at Storms River Mouth

    Optional Activities

    • Woodcutters Journey - guided vehicle tour through Tsitsikamma forest to see Outeniqua Yellowwood trees and learn about timber industry history
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Otter Trail
    Storms River Mouth
  6. Day 3

    Tsitsikamma National Park

    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Waterfall Trail trek in Tsitsikamma National Park or boardwalk alternative to Storms River Mouth suspension bridges

    Optional Activities

    • Woodcutters Journey excursion through Tsitsikamma biome in specially designed vehicles
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Otter Trail
    Storms River Mouth
  7. Day 4

    Storms River to Oudtshoorn via Knysna

    Storms River to Oudtshoorn via Knysna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cango Caves
    Landmarks
    Knysna
    Outeniqua Mountains
    Klein Karoo
    Cango Caves
  8. Day 4

    Knysna - Oudtshoorn

    Knysna - Oudtshoorn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cango Caves
    Landmarks
    Knysna
    Outeniqua Mountains
    Cango Caves
  9. Day 5

    Oudtshoorn to Hermanus via Cape Agulhas

    Oudtshoorn to Hermanus via Cape Agulhas
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cape Agulhas - southernmost tip of Africa

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a hand-picked local restaurant in Hermanus
    Landmarks
    Cape Agulhas
    Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
    Hermanus
  10. Day 5

    Oudtshoorn - Cape Agulhas - Hermanus

    Oudtshoorn - Cape Agulhas - Hermanus
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cape Agulhas lighthouse and southernmost point monument

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at hand-picked local restaurant in Hermanus
    Landmarks
    Cape Agulhas
    Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
    Hermanus
  11. Day 6

    Hermanus to Cape Town via Cape Whale Coast

    Hermanus to Cape Town via Cape Whale Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Hermanus Cliff Path
    • Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve - African Penguin colony

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic detour through Cape Winelands with optional lunch at a local estate
    Landmarks
    Hermanus Cliff Path
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
    Cape Winelands
    Table Mountain
    Cape Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 6

    Hermanus - Cape Town

    Hermanus - Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Hermanus Cliff Path
    • Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve to observe African Penguin breeding colony

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic detour through Cape Winelands
    • Lunch at a local estate in the Cape Winelands
    Landmarks
    Hermanus Cliff Path
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
    Cape Winelands
    Table Mountain
    Cape Town

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