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South Africa

The Garden Route

Cape Town → Port Elizabeth 8 days Up to 12

About this trip

Eight days along South Africa's Garden Route, running from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth with a proper mix of coast, wine country, and wildlife in between. You get a couple of free days in Cape Town at the start to explore on your own before the group heads out along the coast.

The route takes in wine country, small towns, forests, and beaches, with room for adrenaline if you want it — the world's highest bungee jump and a shark dive are both on offer. There's a safari stretch for Big 5 spotting, plus stops to see penguins, ostriches, and whales along the way.

Accommodation is flexible: the lead-in price covers dorm beds in hostels, with options to upgrade to a private hostel room or a deluxe guesthouse/boutique hotel if you'd rather have your own space.

What you'll do

  • Free days to explore Cape Town independently
  • Bungee jump from the world's highest bridge jump
  • Shark dive off the coast
  • Wine tasting in the Cape winelands
  • Big 5 safari in search of the classic African wildlife
  • Stand at the southernmost point of Africa and spot penguins and whales
Good to know
  • Choice of dorm hostel, private hostel room, or deluxe guesthouse accommodation
  • Covers a lot of ground over 8 days, so expect regular travel between stops
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£341 less all-in
Garden Route & Addo Group Adventure
4.8from £6046 days
The trade-off: 2 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Cape Town
One-way · arrive 6 Aug 26

Opens Trip.com, pre-filled — one-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown there.

Where to stay

A night before your tour in Cape Town · 6 Aug – 7 Aug

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