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Garden Route Discoverer

This tour takes you from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in 7 days. PDFGrab the Tour Dossier PDF.

Current Price

ZAR 4950  Currency Converter + ZAR 470 Local Payment ZAR 210 Single Supplement (if needed)

Duration

7 days

Type

Camping Tour

Accommodation

Camping
Local Payment is a portion of your total tour cost which is paid locally to your Crew, in cash, at the beginning of your tour.
Should you book this tour as a solo traveler and are happy to share a room, a single supplement may not apply (depending on availability). If you wish to have a room to yourself or can not be paired up with another same-sex traveler you would need to pay the single supplement.

Tour Summary

Go on this journey to discover all the riches and adventure of the Garden Route. Once in a lifetime experiences include the highest bungee in the world, ride an ostrich or walk with elephants in the Addo Elephant Park.

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Tour Code

CTPE7-13

A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.


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Day 1, Cape Town to Swellendam (via Stellenbosch)

Off we go leaving Cape Town behind as we head into the beautiful Winelands region. Historic Stellenbosch and its wine-tasting makes for a nice stop before we travel to a Cheetah Breeding project and onwards to Swellendam.

Day 2, Swellendam to Oudtshoorn

On the way to Oudtshoorn we take a guided tour of the Cango Caves - ancient and impressive limestone caverns. Visit an Ostrich Farm this afternoon before setting up camp in Oudtshoorn.

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Day 3, Oudtshoorn to Knysna (via Mossel Bay)

The stunning Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most scenic journeys. Keep an eye out for whales and dolphins as we pass Mossel Bay and stop for the night near the village of Knysna. World's highest bungy jump anyone?

Day 4, Knysna to Tsitsikamma National Park

The Tsitsikamma National Park boasts numerous hiking trails and stunning coastal scenery. Nearby Bloukrans Bridge offers the highest Bungy Jump in the world... if you dare!

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Day 5, Tsitsikamma National Park

Our day is at leisure to explore all the optional activities on offer in this adventure village. From Tree top Canopy tours, Blackwater Tubing and Forest tours to the World's highest Bungee jump!   

Day 6, 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.

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Day 7, 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.

Meals included in your tour cost

6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners


Highlights included in your tour cost

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Cango Caves

Used in the Stone Age South Africa's oldest tourist attraction Guided tours


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Cape Winelands Wine Tour

Stunning mountains and rolling vineyards Some of the worlds best wine farms Gorgeous Cape Dutch architecture Wine and cheese feast


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Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm Visit

Interesting and amusing Ride a Ostrich! View these interesting animals up close


There are 3 optional activities available on this trip.

Prices shown are approximate

Tour Starts Tour Ends Price Enquire or Add to Backpack

27 May 2013

02 Jun 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

10 Jun 2013

16 Jun 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

08 Jul 2013

14 Jul 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

22 Jul 2013

28 Jul 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

05 Aug 2013

11 Aug 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

02 Sep 2013

08 Sep 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

16 Sep 2013

22 Sep 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

30 Sep 2013

06 Oct 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

28 Oct 2013

03 Nov 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

11 Nov 2013

17 Nov 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

25 Nov 2013

01 Feb 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

23 Dec 2013

29 Dec 2013

ZAR 4950 + ZAR 470

Route Info and Logistics

This tour goes through: Cape Town, Addo Elephant National Park & 4 other destination(s) in Africa.

Tour Detail

Crew: 2 crew (including cook)
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Other: Sleeping mats included

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Find out more
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Short Garden Route Safari

From ZAR 4600

Explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Little Karoo and the Garden Route all the way to Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth on this fabulous short journey from Cape Town.

Find out more
/images/flickr/Photo_of_Addo_Elephant_National_Park_South_Africa/3350426497_s.jpg

Short Garden Route Safari

From ZAR 4600

Explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Little Karoo and the Garden Route all the way to Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth on this fabulous short journey from Cape Town.

Find out more
/images/flickr/Photo_of_Addo_Elephant_National_Park_South_Africa/3350426497_s.jpg

Short Garden Route Safari

From ZAR 4600

Explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Little Karoo and the Garden Route all the way to Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth on this fabulous short journey from Cape Town.

Find out more
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