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Cape Town and Garden Route
This tour takes you from Cape Town to
Cape Town in 7 days.
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Current Price
ZAR 5500 Currency Converter + Local Payment Single Supplement (if needed)Duration
7 daysType
Short Breaks, Small Group Tours, Accommodated Tours,Accommodation
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Tour Summary
Explore the Garden Route with this journey from Cape Town, along the coast, and back to the Mother City. Enjoy whale watching in Hermanus, oysters in Knysna and the Addo Elephant National Park en-route to Port Elizabeth.
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General Notes
This tour departs every Sunday. All accommodation is in dorms.
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Tour Code
CTCT(A)7-30
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1, Cape Town to Cape Agulhas
Jump on the famous 'Whale Route' as we travel along the coast heading through Hermanus to Cape Agulhas - the southernmost point of Africa. Wander along the longest beach in the Southern Hemiphere or take up an optional dolphin & whale spotting boat trip (in season).
Day 2, Cape Agulhas to Oudtshoorn
Turning inland we make our way towards the ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn. Travel through the stunning 'Little Karoo', along Route 62, and stop for a swim at some natural hot springs along the way.
Day 3, Oudtshoorn to Tsitsikamma National Park
A guided tour of the Cango Caves might be a great way to start the day before travelling further along the Garden Route through the gorgeous Outeniqua Pass, Knysna and Storm's River. A chance to bungy the highest jump in the world before we spend the night just outside the Tsitsikamma National Park.
Day 4, Tsitsikamma National Park to Addo Elephant National Park
Travel past some of the best coastal scenery in South Africa! Pass Jeffrey's Bay - home to huge waves at 'Supertubes' and mecca to surfers world wide - before spending the night just outside the home to the 'Big 7' (as well as Elephants) - Addo Elephant National Park.
Day 5, Addo Elephant National Park to Port Elizabeth via (Jeffrey’s Bay)
After an early morning game drive through the winding roads of the Park we leave the Elephants behind and drive further south to the sunshine coast. We head for Jeffrey's Bay known for some of the best surfing spots along the South African coast before arriving in Port Elizabeth.
Day 6, Port Elizabeth to Knysna
Turning west we make our way along the beautiful coastline and stop for the night just outside of the oyster capital - Knysna.
Day 7, Knysna to Cape Town via (Swellendam)
Today's scenic drive takes us through Swellendam and Sir Lowry's Pass before arriving in the mother city of Cape Town.
Meals included in your tour cost
6 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
Highlights included in your tour cost
There are 14 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
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$100
Abseiling Table Mountain
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$115
Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
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$20
Cape Town City Tour
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$50
Cape Town City Walking Tour
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$65
Cape Town Township Tour
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$90
Cape Winelands Wine Tour
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$250
Great White Shark Cage Diving
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$18
Historical Cape Town on Foot Tour
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$4
Knysna Forest
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$30
Knysna Lagoon Boat Cruise
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$15
Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm Visit
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$28
Table Mountain Cable Car
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TBA
Table Mountain Guided Bike Ride
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$150
Tandem Paragliding from Lions Head
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ROUTE INFO AND LOGISTICS
This tour goes through: Cape Town, Addo Elephant National Park & 5 other destination(s) in Africa.
TOUR DETAIL
Crew: 1 crew (including cook)
Vehicle: Minibus
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Recent Feedback
The highlight of my trip had to be Gweru in Zimbabwe, it was my idea of paradise. So much to do there with the animals and the location of it was just beautiful!
— Anne B (27) from Ireland
The trip was great! A very relaxed ride in a mokoro, followed by camping in the Okavango Delta and watching the animals on the islands was awesome!
— Michael & Silke from Germany
I loved every millisecond of the entire trip... Guess what I did in Swakopmund? I skydived out of a plane - woohoo was that AWESOME :-)
— JoJo E (61) from Switzerland
Finally home and had a great time…. I loved the shark diving, Sossusvlei and Himba people. Saw Lions, a Leopard, Elephants, Giraffes, everything really! Thanks for…
— John E from Canada
I did not believe in god till i visited Chobe National Park.
— Juca from Uruguay



The highlight of my trip had to be Gweru in Zimbabwe, it was my idea of paradise. So much to do there with the animals and the location of it was just beautiful!