Do you have any departure earlier?

The next available date for this tour is 7th July 2024 so we don't have any departures before this.

Are flights included?

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

What are the inclusions of the tour?

This tour is fantastic value for money due to the number of activities, meals and transport included, to see all the inclusions on the tour please click 'What's Included' on the main tour page.

How early do you recommended arriving in Cape Town?

On the tour you get 2 nights in Capetown so depending on what you would like to do you might want to arrive a few days earlier as some excursions like shark diving, Cape of Good Hope etc take a whole day.

Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

Is there anything that I need to be aware when bringing my children with me on this trip?

Please be aware that in South Africa there are certain documents required at the port of entry for children. You can find further details on the South African Government Department of Home Affairs website.

Does this tour include a visit to the boulder beach?

The first 2 days of the tour are spent in Capetown, these are free days and you can do a tour to boulders beach with the penguins from there. The lodge where we stay has a travel desk that offers a range of tours in the area including the penguins and also wine tours.

When is the best time to travel?

For warm and sunny weather on the Garden Route between December and March is the best. April will be coming into South African autumn so the weather should be still mild.

When does the tour start and end?

The first 2 days of the Garden Route are spent in Capetown so you could arrive on day 1 if you want. The operator does recommend to arrive earlier if you want to do any activities in, and, or around Capetown. The trip briefing will take place on day 1 as well On the last day, usually you'll arrive at Johannesburg around midday and the last night accommodation is included. So you can fly out at any time the next day or if you are short on time a flight in the evening on the last day is also fine.

How many people are usually on this trip?

It can depend, but anywhere from 4 up to around 12 per tour.

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The Garden Route

15 days

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From Cape Town to Johannesburg

4.5

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Expect big cook ups, few nights camping, long bus trips. Highlight is Jbay to surf and Ado national park.
Dale, traveled in April
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Operator: Absolute Africa
Overland Truck: Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 4 - 28
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Days 1 - 3
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Robben Island boat transfer and guided tour
- Table Mountain cable car return
- Table Mountain abseiling
- Cape Town township tour
- Cape Point and Peninsula tour
- Paragliding
- Kiteboarding
- Shark cage diving
- Whale watching
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Cape Point
Robben Island
Two Oceans Aquarium
Days 4 - 5
Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cape Agulhas
- Cango Caves
- Ostrich Farm tour
- Winery visit
Optional Activities
- Whale watching (July - December) from U$71
Landmarks
Cape Agulhas
Cango Caves
Days 6 - 7
Knysna - Tsitsikamma
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bloukrans Bridge bungee jumping
- Tsitsikamma Forest treetop canopy walk
- Tsitsikamma waterfall zip lining
- Canopy tour
- Black-water tubing
- Quad biking
- Flying fox
- Guided bridge walk
Landmarks
Bloukrans Bridge
Storms River
Tsitsikamma Forest
Knysna
Days 8 - 10
Addo Elephant Park - Hogsback
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Addo Elephant National Park
Optional Activities
- Addo Elephant Park night drives
- Addo National Park horse trails
- Bushwalks
- Abseiling
- Horse riding
- Village tour
Landmarks
Addo Elephant National Park
Port Elizabeth
Days 11 - 12
Lesotho
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lesotho
Optional Activities
- Pony trek
- Village tour
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
Landmarks
Malealea
Days 13 - 14
Drakensberg Mountains
Meals
Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drakensberg mountains
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Biking
- Abseiling
- Rock climbing
- Amphitheatre hike
Landmarks
Drakensberg Mountains
Day 15
Johannesburg
Meals
Dinner (Contribution to final group meal)
Optional Activities
- Soweto tour
- Apartheid Museum
Landmarks
Soweto
Apartheid Museum

Landmarks
Table Mountain
Cape Point
Robben Island
Two Oceans Aquarium

Landmarks
Cape Agulhas
Cango Caves

Landmarks
Bloukrans Bridge
Storms River
Tsitsikamma Forest
Knysna

Landmarks
Addo Elephant National Park
Port Elizabeth

Landmarks
Malealea

Landmarks
Drakensberg Mountains

Landmarks
Soweto
Apartheid Museum

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Insurance
Optional
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Absolute Africa

Rating: 4.5(194 reviews)
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Response rate: 92%
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

J
Julia
September 23rd, 2019
My husband and I added on this 15 day Garden Route tour to the 73 day Absolute Safari tour. Highly recommend both...
My husband and I added on this 15 day Garden Route tour to the 73 day Absolute Safari tour. Highly recommend both tours. The Garden Route tour, like the Absolute Safari tour, is unique each day. Different scenery, different excursions, different experiences. Always interesting! Absolute Africa's professionalism and organization is excellent. Our tour guides/crew, Peter and Steve, are outstanding! Their knowledge, their work ethics, and their priority to ensure each passenger has a fun, safe, and fantastic time is incredible. The 15 days does go by quickly. Excellent tour. Although wish each stay had more time/days for a more relaxing time.Show more
Traveled in September 2019
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Hannah-Marie
January 16th, 2019
While reading the Garden Route documents it says to be prepared for detours or adventures you wont be able to do...
While reading the Garden Route documents it says to be prepared for detours or adventures you wont be able to do because of the nature of the trip. When I read this I assumed that was because anything can happen to the truck or individuals in my group. I did not anticipate it being because our guides wanted to get from one campsite to the next the fastest. We didn't get the chance to do many excursions because of this. For example, they moved up the day for our bungee jump so we were unable to do the canopy zipline and/or black water tubing which were scheduled for that day. Due to this there were several days that we did nothing but sit at a campsite. We were on the ten day tour with excursions planned everyday. That did not happen and it was disappointing. Also, if you want to see the many supermarkets of south Africa this is the trip for you because you will be eating there for lunch pretty much every day.Show more
Traveled in January 2019
Lukas
December 19th, 2018
It was an real awesome tour. We saw lots of different things. Nature, Citys, Highlights like Cape Agulhas, Addo...
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Traveled in November 2018
Reply from: Absolute Africa
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Lukas. We are glad to hear you had an interesting and fun tour with us!
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Dale
April 6th, 2018
Great tour defiantly recommend. First two days in capetown are just your own stuff not really required to be on the...
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Traveled in March 2018
Reply from: Absolute Africa
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Garden Route tour. We are glad to hear you had a great time on this fun, relaxed short trip with us :)
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Aditya
December 13th, 2014
Great guide and fun group!
Traveled in January 2014
Reply from: Absolute Africa
good to hear! thanks for leaving a review
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Jess
October 7th, 2014
I'd never travelled on my own before and I'd never done an overland trip, so started small - the Garden route. I was...
I'd never travelled on my own before and I'd never done an overland trip, so started small - the Garden route. I was so nervous, I very nearly backed out of the trip. I'd read so many reviews, some mixed reviews trying to prepare myself and it was slightly overwhelming. All I can say is it was incredible, I didn't want to leave. My tour leader Aly was fab; a great cook, funny, knowledgeable, encouraging and made me feel safe and settled. Dave our driver got us from A to B and kept everything running smoothly. The scenery and experiences were amazing, I was with a lovely group of people, stayed in some lovely places and laughed so so much. To anyone who is unsure ... I would say just do it, you won't regret it, you'll regret not doing it. I'm already planning my next trip a longer trip :) Thank you Absolute for such a special experience. Show more
Traveled in August 2014

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Dennis
Asked on February 11th, 2024
Do you have any departure earlier?
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2024
  The next available date for this tour is 7th July 2024 so we don't have any departures before this.
L
Liz
Asked on March 8th, 2019
Are flights included?
Flights / Transfers
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019
  As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com
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Katie
Asked on March 8th, 2019
What are the inclusions of the tour?
Tour Details
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written March 2019
  This tour is fantastic value for money due to the number of activities, meals and transport included, to see all the inclusions on the tour please click 'What's Included' on the main tour page.
N
Nicola
Asked on May 1st, 2017
How early do you recommended arriving in Cape Town?
Other
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2017
  On the tour you get 2 nights in Capetown so depending on what you would like to do you might want to arrive a few days earlier as some excursions like shark diving, Cape of Good Hope etc take a whole day.
A
Alexandra
Asked on May 1st, 2017
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Accommodation
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written May 2017
  Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
S
Stacey
Asked on April 1st, 2017
Is there anything that I need to be aware when bringing my children with me on this trip?
Other
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written April 2017
  Please be aware that in South Africa there are certain documents required at the port of entry for children. You can find further details on the South African Government Department of Home Affairs website.
J
Joyce
Asked on February 1st, 2017
Does this tour include a visit to the boulder beach?
Other
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2017
  The first 2 days of the tour are spent in Capetown, these are free days and you can do a tour to boulders beach with the penguins from there. The lodge where we stay has a travel desk that offers a range of tours in the area including the penguins and also wine tours.
M
Martha
Asked on February 1st, 2017
When is the best time to travel?
Other
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written February 2017
  For warm and sunny weather on the Garden Route between December and March is the best. April will be coming into South African autumn so the weather should be still mild.
L
Lynn
Asked on November 1st, 2016
When does the tour start and end?
Flights / Transfers
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written November 2016
  The first 2 days of the Garden Route are spent in Capetown so you could arrive on day 1 if you want. The operator does recommend to arrive earlier if you want to do any activities in, and, or around Capetown. The trip briefing will take place on day 1 as well
  
  On the last day, usually you'll arrive at Johannesburg around midday and the last night accommodation is included. So you can fly out at any time the next day or if you are short on time a flight in the evening on the last day is also fine.
C
Christine
Asked on August 1st, 2016
How many people are usually on this trip?
Group size
- Absolute AfricaOperator•Written August 2016
  It can depend, but anywhere from 4 up to around 12 per tour.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Lesotho.South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Lesotho.South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Lesotho.South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Lesotho.South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Lesotho.South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Lesotho. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Lesotho.South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Addo Elephant Park - Hogsback

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Lesotho

Included Activities

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Drakensberg Mountains

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Johannesburg

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