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Short Garden Route Safari

This tour takes you from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in 5 days. PDFGrab the Tour Dossier PDF.

Current Price

ZAR 4600  Currency Converter

Duration

5 days

Type

Small Group TourShort BreakAccommodated Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, hostel, chalet or permanent tents
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

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.

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General Notes

This tour departs every Sunday. All accommodation is in dorms.
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Tour Code

CTPE(A)5-30

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Meals included in your tour cost

4 Breakfasts, 5 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

There are 11 optional activities available on this trip.

Prices shown are approximate

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Route Info and Logistics

This tour goes through: Cape Town, Addo Elephant National Park & 3 other destination(s) in Africa.

Tour Detail

Crew: 1 crew (including cook)
Vehicle: Minibus

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