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- Gold Operator
- Earthstompers Adventures
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 2 - 12
- Ages 18+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Winner Tour of the Year Award 2019 - South Africa
- Spot colonies endangered penguins
- Relax in the seaside town of Hermanus
- Be brave and go shark cage diving
- Enjoy unforgettable wine tastings
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas
- Day 2 Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn
- Day 3 Oudtshoorn – Wilderness – Sedgefield
- Day 4 Sedgefield - Knysna - Tsitsikamma - Addo
- Day 5 Addo – Wilderness
- Day 6 Wilderness/Sedgefield - Cape Town
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
Cape Agulhas Backpackers
Hostelday 1Upgrade AvailableChandelier Game Lodge
Chaletday 2Upgrade AvailableKamma Kai Beach Villa
Hostelday 3Upgrade AvailableAvoca River Cabins
Chaletday 4Fairy Knowe Hotel
Hotelday 5Upgrade Available
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Earthstompers Adventures
Number of tours
3
Age Range
18 to 65 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
88%
Earthstompers Adventures is a South African tour company, established in...
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- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Jü· January 11th, 2026Great trip at the garden route. A lot of...Show more
Earthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewGood day, Jü Thank you for the stellar review! We're delighted that you had a great time on tour with us - The Garden Route is spectacular! We appreciate your feedback very much and thank you for supporting our family business. Safe Travels, Cindy &... Show moreTrip date: December 2025 - JSJamie· December 25th, 2025This was an amazing trip. Everything was well...Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewHi Jamie, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're very happy to hear that you had a great time on our Garden Route tour an we appreciate your feedback. Hopefully we'll have an opportunity to host you for another tour in the future! Safe Travels, Cindy... Show moreTrip date: December 2025
- EPEugene· November 21st, 2025It was an excellent experience; Garrette was so knowledgeable about the places we went to, history of the location and also the animals; he also was a good driver-we felt safe; we joined a wonderful group and we had a lot of fun adventures;Kudos to Garette! Earthstompers is so fortunate to have him. I greatly appreciate South Africa for its fascinating sceneries, diverse terrain, rich culture and really good food.I highly recommend this tour!Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewHello, Eugene Thank you so much for this lovely review — we really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you had such an excellent time and that Gareth made the journey even more special with his knowledge,... Show moreTrip date: November 2025
- Lana· September 1st, 2025This was one of the best organized tours I have ever done. Gareth was a fantastic guide and really helped make the tour very fulfilling and memorable. I can tell that he is very passionate about what he does and really cared about making the experience superb for all on the tour. We did and saw so much in just 6 days, and everything included in that tour was worth doing, which is not always the case for organized tours. The food we ate during the tour was all delicious, and the self-driving safari experience in the Addo Elephant National Park was awesome. Gareth's many years of guiding experience of this tour were evident in the quality of the self-guided safari, for which he was the driver. Gareth, thank you for making this tour such a wonderful adventure that I will always cherish.Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewHi, Lana Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review — it truly means the world to us. We’re thrilled to hear that this was one of the best organised tours you’ve experienced, and even more so that Gareth played... Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- Sandy· August 25th, 2025Excellent tour. Guide (Terri) was amazing. The itinerary is great - you see so much in a short time (full days). Beautiful accommodations, great food. Highly recommend!!Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewHi Sandy, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to receive your feedback and thank you for rating the tour experience 5-stars! We're so glad you had a great time on the road with superguide, Terri. We've passed on your compliments to her,... Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- PMPriya Siqueira· August 15th, 2025Absolutely fantastic. Gareth was simply the best in how he managed the tour seamlessly in spite of so much driving as well as action packed in. We lucked out with the group we traveled with - they were simply great. All in all a fabulous scenic adventure.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- PMPaula· March 18th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishOverall, we were very happy with the trip and are glad that we booked it. The guided tour gave us the opportunity to see a lot in just a few days and we always felt safe. We experienced lots of great things and got to know nice people. We had booked Double Room Backpacker and were very happy with it, always very nice rooms. Even when one of us was unwell, Mark (tour guide) supported us well. However, it has to be said that the many activities also put time pressure on us. The evening before, the tour guide drew up a schedule for the next day. We were often no longer on schedule after the first activity and then had to rush a bit or had less time at the other stops. On the other hand, this is understandable as we had to arrive at the accommodation on time in the evening. We also underestimated how much you actually sit in the car. On some days, it felt like we were just sitting in the car. However, this is also understandable as you have to cover a lot of distance on the Garden Route. We would also have liked better communication from the tour guide. Basically, there were always clear instructions, but we would have liked more information. Many people asked questions and Mark had difficulty answering everything at the same time, which led to confusion on several occasions and ultimately we weren't sure what the plan was. In general, we thought that the tour was a bit more active, as this was also stated in the description. However, our tour group also included pensioners who had little interest in hiking, for example, which we thought was a shame. On one day, for example, we went on a hike in pairs, as we had informed ourselves independently.Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewHello Paula, Thank you very much for taking the time to review your Garden Route & Addo experience and giving us feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a good trip and that you enjoyed the sights and destinations included in our tour itinerary,... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- Veronique· February 1st, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishGreat tour, lots of great places and spots!!! Great accommodations!!! A lot of program, a little more time to do it yourself would have been nice.Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewHi Veronique, Thank you very much for reviewing your Garden Route tour. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and destinations we selected for the itinerary. We've been going to some of these accommodations for 15+ years and it is an honor to... Show moreTrip date: January 2025
- Jodie· January 14th, 2025The tour itself was great and a good experience. I would not recommend it for solo American traveler as the tour guide apparently had a bad experience with Americans and I wasn't able to change his mind on the stereotype.Show moreEarthstompers Adventures commented on this reviewGood day, Jodie Thank you very much for your review. We're so happy that you enjoyed your Garden Route & Addo tour with us over the December holidays in South Africa. We are disappointed to hear that you and your guide were not aligned and that you... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- Chitradevi· December 26th, 2024I had an amazing tour! Gareth was amazing and knows what he is doing. He goes all the way out to please us! The itenary is good too. I loved all the accomodation chosen!Show moreTrip date: December 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Shannon
Asked on November 27th, 2025I am interested in the above tour. However, I shall be 70 years old when the tour starts. Does this exclude me from the tour? I travel solo frequently, & am very capable hiking.
Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025This is an active tour and it is best suited towards those who like to be on the move, and can comfortably walk, carry luggage, get in and out of the vehicle frequently, etc. The group is a mix between backpackers and guest house clients, and ages can range from 18 to 65 however we do manage bookings on a case by case basis. The only requirement we would have is for you to please complete our age clearance form confirming that you understand the nature of the tour.
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Shannon
Traveler•Written November 2025One question: day 5 states that no meals are supplied. Are there markets nearby? As it's a safari day, how is food obtained please?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
The group will be visiting Addo National Park on day 5 and they will have breakfast at a restaurant inside the park. The guide will stop somewhere to get something for lunch and for dinner the group usually also goes out to a restaurant. All meals on day 5 are for guests' own account.
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Natasha
Asked on November 21st, 20251. Start Date (22 December) - Would there be any changes to the standard itinerary, especially since 25/12 falls on Christmas Day? Would activities, timings, or availability of attractions be affected?
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Natasha
Traveler•Written November 20251. Room Types - What is the difference between an ensuite single and an ensuite double? Is it just the room size/bed configuration, or are there other differences?
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Natasha
Traveler•Written November 2025What amenities are provided in an ensuite room within the backpacker accommodation? (e.g., hairdryer, towels, toiletries, kettle, fan/heater, Wi-Fi, power outlets, storage)
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Natasha
Traveler•Written November 2025What is the typical tour group size for this trip?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
Waiting times at attractions might be longer than usual but itinerary and activities will remain the same.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
A backpacker single ensuite is a private room for 1 person and a backpacker double ensuite is a private room with a double bed for 2 people. Ensuite rooms has its own bathroom.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
Backpackers have a hairdryer in the room but if not you can request a hairdryer at reception. We use small owner run accommodations with wifi in common areas, power outlets and storage. They provide towels but please bring your own beach towel and toiletries.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
We take a maximum of 12 guests on our group tour and so far have 6 confirmed guests on 22 December departure.
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Natasha
Traveler•Written November 2025Would it be possible to confirm the list of accommodations for this departure date?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
Confirmed accommodations: Monday (Cape Agulhas Backpackers), Tuesday (Chandelier Game Lodge), Wednesday (Kamma Kai), Thursday (Avoca), Friday (Fairy Knowe).
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Natasha
Traveler•Written November 2025Is air conditioning available in all accommodations for this departure?
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Natasha
Traveler•Written November 2025On Day 6, are group activities chosen by majority preference or can participants select their own activity?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
Air conditioning is not standard in the backpackers or guest houses but you are welcome to ask for a fan.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
Guests are free to choose their own optional activity as long as it is part of the optional activities that we offer on tour.
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Amber
Asked on November 20th, 2025Can I book a flight out on the final day of the trip or do I need to wait until the next day to fly out?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
The group usually returns to Cape Town on Saturday between 17:00-20:00. Your guide can drop you directly at Cape Town International airport however we do recommend that you book a flight departing anytime after 21:00.
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Carmen
Asked on November 4th, 2025Would like to receive more information about the guesthouse option for this tour. Could you confirm what they can expect if they choose the guesthouse instead of the backpacker option? In particular, they'd like to know whether the rooms include private ensuites.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
We offer 2 types of accommodation on our Garden Route Tours. Backpackers have more of a social vibe and are better for clients looking for a bit of atmosphere. They usually have a bar or bonfire area. Guesthouses are a more private, quieter, luxurious experience. Backpacker and guesthouse clients travel together in the same tour vehicle. All guesthouse rooms is private with its own bathroom.
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Jen
Asked on November 2nd, 2025Do any of your tours visit the cango caves?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
While the Cango Caves were a great stop, we found that focusing on a local farm tour where you can meet and learn about ostriches, followed by a farm tour explaining a little more about the Klein Karoo and the natural fauna and flora provides a more intimate and memorable interaction with the region's culture and nature. We can, however, assist with the Cango Caves on one of our private tours should this be a preferred option?
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Alice
Asked on October 21st, 2025what is the name of the accommodation on 1st day ? so I can book extra day
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
The backpacker guests will be staying at Cape Agulhas Backpackers on Monday, 24 November and this accommodation is approximately a 3 hour drive from Cape Town so its best to book pre accommodation at a location mentioned above where the guide can collect you on Monday morning.
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Steve
Asked on October 4th, 2025Do you do pre accommodation booking? Or will book extra days myself providing the name of the place?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
We would be happy to share a few suggestions for pre and post tour accommodations. We regularly make use of Never@home in both Kloof street and Green Point. Kloof street is in the trendy Gardens neighborhood, known for its artsy, bohemian vibe, eclectic shops, cafes, and restaurants whereas Green Point is closer to the waterfront with a more active, tour-focused vibe. Both offer own ensuites as well as shared dorm rooms for guests on a budget. Should you be looking for a more guesthouse type experience, we could highly recommend Parker Cottage!
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Steve
Traveler•Written October 2025the accommodation states 5 days, when is the check in and check out, would you be able to provide me the dates?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
If you book our 6 Day Garden Route & Addo Tour departing on Monday, 10 November you will return to Cape Town on Saturday, 15 November between 17:00-20:00.
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Steve
Traveler•Written October 2025if I book this on this date, is it confirm the tour is going ahead as I have to book a flight as early as possible, can I get a reply asap?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
Our weekly group tours are guaranteed to depart and we still have availability on 3 November and would love to have you along!
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Gillian
Asked on August 11th, 2025What types of accommodation are included when taking the double room option? What are the approximate costs for dinner and breakfast at Addo park?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
The accommodation is a backpacker twin/double ensuite (private room for 2 people with its own bathroom). For breakfast budget around R150 per person and for dinner between R250-R300 per person depending on the meals you order.
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Angela
Asked on July 29th, 2025I see on day 1 there is a shark diving excursion. How do I sign up for that and do you have more information about it? I definitely want to do that.
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
Once you have booked your tour you we will send you a booking form with all the optional activities we offer on tour and on this booking form you can choose which activities you are interested in. The Earthstompers office will make a booking for the dive on your behalf and Marine Dynamics will contact you directly and send you a online payment link. Shark cage diving: Price is R3955 per person. Shark cage diving clients will miss out on a half day of the standard tour, which includes a visit to the Penguin Colony. Clients take a one way transfer with the shark company from/to Cape Town and will be collected from the shark offices by their Garden Route guide (could be an early pickup 3-6am from Cape Town). It sounds scary, but it's actually a very safe activity - the company provides masks & wetsuits (no scuba), and the cage is attached to the boat, so you are not out in open water. Please note that due to unknown factors, Great White shark sightings have decreased over the past 2 years in Gansbaai. Copper Shark sightings have been great however, sighted on nearly every trip. For the shark cage diving we use a company called Marine Dynamics, please see their daily blog for up to date sightings.
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Angela
Traveler•Written August 2025I was looking to book for the end of May 2026. Is this a good time of year for decent weather, wildlife viewing, etc?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
May is our transition period between Autumn and Winter, the days are perfect but there may be chances of a scattered shower here or there. The Garden Route however seems to be in a perfect weather pocket so despite chilly evening the days are mostly beautiful and warm.
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Adam
Asked on July 7th, 2025If I book the single backpacker room accommodation do I get my own bathroom or do I share a bathroom with others? What about if I book the single guesthouse room?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
Yes, you will get your own bathroom on both backpacker single as well as guesthouse single accommodations.
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Adam
Traveler•Written July 2025Will I need to take the malaria tablets for this tour?
- Earthstompers AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
Our tours take place in a malaria-free area, so no anti-malaria precautions are necessary. You are however advised to bring insect repellent during summer.
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