Garden Route & Addo Safari Tour from Cape Town – 5 Day Experience
Experience one of the world’s most scenic journeys with our Garden Route tour from Cape Town, a multi-day adventure through South Africa’s breathtaking coastline and wildlife regions. Travel along dramatic ocean roads, visit iconic destinations like Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Tsitsikamma National Park, and enjoy unforgettable safari experiences including Addo Elephant National Park.
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Garden route road trip from cape town mountains oceanGarden Route from Cape Town on a multi-day guided tour. Discover wildlife, coastal towns, national parks, and unforgettable safari experiences along South Africa’s most scenic route.
About This Activity
Free Cancellation 7+ days notice 100% refund
Duration 5 Days Activity will continue during 5 days-4 nights
Accommodation Include Accommodation is on us
Live Tour Guide
English-Speaking Tour Guide
Distance 1800 km+
Tempo Packed Pace
Various Pick-up Location Cape Town and Stellenbosch
If you are not living in cape town and stellenbosch contact us before you book.
THE ROUTE
Highlight Of The Tours
See most of the Big Five at Addo Elephant National Park
Enjoy a thrilling safari road trip along the famous Garden Route region
Zipline through the lush Tsitsikamma forest
Hike across suspension bridges with breathtaking views of a hidden beach
Jump from the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge
Includes
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (within a 10-km radius of Cape Town and from Stellenbosch)
English-speaking Accredited local Tour guide
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best-of-the-Best Tour (2025)
Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
Accommodation for 4 nights (as per option selected)
4 Breakfasts
Botlierskop 4x4 Safari
Addo Game Drive in Tour Vehicle
Knysna Viewpoint
Tsitsikamma National Park Walk
Route 62 / Van Loveren Wine Tasting
Route 62 Road Trip
Taste South African Treats in the Karoo
Cango Caves Exploring
Not Included
Extra meals & drinks not listed (time available on tour to buy food)
Optional bungy and zipline at Bloukrans Bridge (about R1,600)
Optional Tsitsikamma waterfall zipline (about R500)
Optional surfing or beach horse-riding (about R500 each)
Travel Insurance
Itinerary
1st Day Garden Route Region > Sedgefield
2nd Day Garden Route Region > Jeffreys Bay
3rd Day Jeffreys Bay > Greater Addo Region
4th Day Oudtshoorn
5th Day Karoo Region End with an evening drop-off at your Cape Town or Stellenbosch accommodation at about 8pm to 10pm, subject to traffic and your drop-off address.
Important info
We are partners with hotspots2c for this activity. Click the link below to get more info. https://hotspots2c.co.za/tour/gardenroute-addo
important information
The tour itinerary can run in a different order to ensure the optimal experience as per the season.
Travel route about 1900 km in total / driving about 4 to 6 hours daily. This fast-paced packed itinerary tour is ideal for the young-at-heart that has limited time to travel this region.
Accommodation may change to a similar option if the preferred options listed are not available.
In peak season (Dec 10-Jan 10) you may stay for 2 nights in Jeffreys Bay instead of Addo.
Optional activities are weather dependent and can be paid for during the tour.
Pickup time is usually from 6 AM to 7 AM. A check-in email will be sent confirming the exact pickup time a day before the tour departs. End of tour time can vary subject to traffic and weather.
It's unlikely to see leopards during game drives in the mountainous Western Cape regions.
Accommodation stay packages are in different properties, each listed in the itinerary. Backpackers are usually far away from guesthouses / lodges.