About this trip
A fast-paced run along South Africa's Garden Route, covering Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Wilderness National Park and Oudtshoorn in five days from Cape Town.
Expect a good amount of driving between stops, broken up by forest hikes, a safari drive, canoeing and time on the beach, with an experienced guide throughout.
A mix of included and optional activities means you can dial the adventure up or down to suit you.
What you'll do
- Safari drive in Addo Elephant National Park
- Hike through old-growth forest
- Canoe through calm waters
- Beach time at Jeffreys Bay
- Explore Oudtshoorn
- Covers around 1900km total with 4-6 hours of driving most days
- Safari drives are shared with other groups in open-roof jeeps or trucks, and sightings can't be guaranteed
- Not suitable for children under 10; those 10-17 must travel with an adult
Worth it if you want genuine Garden Route access with exceptional guides and varied accommodation. Think twice if you need reliable pre-tour communication or prefer all meals included.
- Guides (Isaac, Denver, Neville, TK) consistently went beyond: restaurant advice, safety briefings, facilitating lunch orders, managing time well.
- Accommodation genuinely varied—quaint beachside rooms, beautiful farm chalets with home-cooked meals, all spacious and clean despite budget option.
- TourRadar app communication unreliable; one tour was cancelled day-before with no contact, discovered only by guest calling office in panic.
- Only breakfast included; lunch stops limited in options with take-away format; early 7am starts non-negotiable to fit all activities.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cape Town · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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