5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

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Overview

Discover the highlights of South Africa’s legendary Garden Route – including Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Knysna Heads, Wilderness and Oudtshoorn – on a 5-day tour from Cape Town. You’ll explore this coastal paradise with an experienced guide: hike in old-growth forests, see endangered animals in wildlife reserves, and relax on white-sand beaches. A combination of guided tours and optional activities allows you to tailor this trip to your taste for adventure. Try extra activities (own expense) such as bungee jumping, a 4x4 game drive, and ziplining.

Activity location

Van Loveren Family Cellar
- R317 Road, Between Robertson & Bonnievale
- 6707, Robertson, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

Van Loveren Family Cellar
- R317 Road, Between Robertson & Bonnievale
- 6707, Robertson, South Africa

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Dorm Backpack Shared Room Stay in English

5d
Opening hours: Thu 6:00am-7:00am
English

Backpacker Dorm Room: Overnight in unisex dorm accommodation. Up to12 persons per room with shared bathroom facilities. No under 18 or over 45 yrs
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$623.80 x 1 Adult$623.80

Paid at activity$28.76

Total

7% off

Until Wed, Oct 15

Saver Backpack Own Room Stay in English

5d
Opening hours: Thu 6:00am-6:30am
English

Saver Backpackers Own Room: Stay in Backpackers accommodation with private bathroom. 2 persons per room. Book as single person to pay & get private room.
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$853.30 x 1 Adult$853.30

Paid at activity$28.76

Total

7% off

Until Wed, Oct 15

3 star Comfort Stay package in English

5d
Opening hours: Thu 6:00am-6:30am
English

3* Comfort Accommodation: Stay in 3 star guesthouse as listed. Ensuite bathroom. 2 persons per double room. Book as single person to get own room.
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$1,006.31 x 1 Adult$1,006.31

Paid at activity$28.76

Total

7% off

Until Wed, Oct 15

4 star Luxury Stay package in English

5d
Opening hours: Thu 6:00am-6:30am
English

4* Luxury Accommodation: 4star guesthouses ensuite room stay as listed. 2 persons per room. Mondays allow single person to pay for 1 to get own room.
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$1,277.01 x 1 Adult$1,277.01

Paid at activity$28.76

Total

7% off

Until Wed, Oct 15

What's included, what's not

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best-of-the-Best Awards Winner South Africa (2025)
All transfers in mini van (3-6 hours travel per day)
Local English-speaking tour guide
Game Drives: Addo Park in mini-van & Botlierskop 4x4 Drive Vehicle
Donation to 2Cchange charity projects (a portion of your tour fee)
Pickup & drop-off from Cape Town (10km radius) and Stellenbosch centre
Entrance fees: Cango Caves, Addo & Tsitsikamma Natioinal Parks
4 nights Accommodation and breakfast for each overnight stay
Taste Experiences: Route 62 wine tasting, Karoo Food Treats Tasting
Meals and drinks not listed in inclusions (lunches, dinners, beverages)
Optional extra activities (as per itinerary)
Optional (not compulsory): Sky Walk -or- Zipline at Bloukrans ±R500

Know before you book

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best-of-the-Best Awards Winner - Listed as Top 10 Things to Do in South Africa (2025)
Day 1 : Start in Cape Town - Wine Tasting - Route 62 - Oudtshoorn (Overnight stay options: Saver/Dorm Uthando Backpackers, 3*Comfort 88 Baron van Reede, 4*Luxe Hlangana Lodge)
Day 2 : Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves - Addo (Overnight stay options: Saver/Dorm Avoca Backpacker House, 3*Comfort Gerald's Gift Guesthouse, 4*Luxe Addo Wildlife Lodge)
Day 3 : Addo Elephant National Park - Jeffreys Bay - optional surf / beach horse rise activities (Overnight stay options: Saver/Dorm Island Vibe Backpackers, 3* Comfort Sea Whisper Guesthouse or similar, 4* Luxe On The Beach Guesthouse)
Day 4 : Tsitsikamma Walk - Bungy optional - Knysna Heads - Sedgefield Itinerary steps: 5 Meals included: breakfast Accommodation included: Saver/Dorm> Pili Pili Backpackers, 3* Comfort > Fairy Knowe or similar, 4* Luxe > Dolphin Dunes Guesthouse or similar
Day 5 : Botlierskop 4x4 Game Drive - N2 road trip to end in Cape Town
Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours. Total distance about 2000 km route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights of the region and ideal for the young-at-heart traveller that want to explore this vast region with limited time.
The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions, run in reverse order
Some meals and drinks are not included on most tours; giving the ideal opportunity to experience typical South African meals (or your own preference) at local restaurants, shops or eating spots. Do check your tour's specific included and excluded section to verify the included meals for your tour package. You'll have free time scheduled daily to buy and enjoy meals. – Breakfast is mostly enjoyed at the accommodation's breakfast room/restaurant in the morning. Bed & Breakfast multi-day packages include breakfast for each overnight stay. – Lunch will be en-route with limited time & limited options to choose from. – Dinner-time during multi-day tours is scheduled in free-time after each day’s tour schedule. You can dine out at leisure; or book meals with your guide at the overnight accommodation that day. Your guide can recommend the best local restaurants, or most backpackers even have communal kitchens to prepare your own food - should you wish to buy the ingredients after the tour to prepare your own meals.
The tour operator already pre-booked space at all optional activities for the group and you can simply decide on the first day of the tour if you'll partake. Optional activities can only be paid on the tour directly to the supplier. Bungy jump optional activity waiting time can vary from 1 to 2 hours and is subject to group size and how busy it is during the time visited. Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed
Accommodation stay packages will overnight in different properties, each listed in the itinerary. Backpackers are usually far away from guesthouses / lodges.
Game drive or bush safari drives are shared with other people on especially adopted open-roof converted vehicle or truck.
Children under 18 years of age are not allowed to book in Dorm room packages
Minimum age is 8 years. Children between 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult and book in private rooms
Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended.
It is recommended that you bring: comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sun hat, jacket for cooler evenings, beach towel and swimming costume
According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating in a similar area. Sedgefield accommodation will occasionally be sold out and then your accommodation will be in nearby town

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Start: Cape Town > Wine Tasting - Route 62 - Oudtshoorn

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Saver/Dorm > Uthando Backpackers, 3*Comfort > 88 Baron van Reede, 4*Luxe > Hlangana Lodge

Van Loveren Family Cellar

40m
Admission ticket included

Early morning pick up from your accommodation in Cape Town CBD or Stellenbosch (usually between 6 to 8am, subject to traffic and your address.) You can receive your pickup time a day before. Please Note > This day-by-day itinerary serves as a guideline as your trip may need to run in reverse or a different order based on seasonal or operational availability. (Travel route: about 450 km / 6 hours driving) Start this epic road trip journeying along the ever-changing scenery on your first day’s drive from Cape Town to the Southern Cape. Wind your way through mountain passes and get ready for the Route 62, modelled after famous America’s Route 66, but with a distinctly local flavour and known as the longest wine route in the world. The Route 62 is more than just a leisurely drive – showcasing local culture, food, larger-than-life local characters and world-class wines. You'll stop for a quick Wine Tasting break to sample some of the local produce about midway to your overnight stop.

The Cango Caves

Complete the day with a journey through the landscape of rugged plains and towering cliffs to reach Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, situated in the semi-desert Klein Karoo.

Oudtshoorn

You’ll spend the evening here at leisure in this countryside town of Oudtshoorn. Your guide can help you book a restaurant or join the backpacker's group to taste local delights, such as ostrich "sosaties" (kebabs) and "pot brood" (bread cooked on open flames) at this optional 'braai' barbecue experience at extra cost. Enjoy a peaceful evening relaxing at your accommodation around a crackling fire or under the vast twinkling starry night sky. Overnight accommodation included as per stay package booked: --- Saver own room/Dorm stay package > Uthando Backpackers, 3*Comfort stay package > 88 Baron van Reede, 4*Luxe stay package > Hlangana Lodge

Day 2: Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves - Addo

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay: Saver/Dorm> Avoca Backpacker House, 3*Comfort> Gerald's Gift Guesthouse, 4*Luxe > Addo Wildlife Lodge

Oudtshoorn

(Travel route today: about 400 km / 5 hours driving) Wake up in Oudsthoorn, where the ostrich reigns supreme. If you haven’t picked it up from the bird-filled paddocks and farms lining the highway or the colourful feather stalls on the way to town centre, you will from the many show farm signs and the palatial sandstone homesteads that hark back to an era when ostrich feathers were worth more than gold.

The Cango Caves

1h
Admission ticket included

Head to the mountains to delve deep underground to the magical Cango Caves’ limestone chambers, alive with drip formation stalactites and stalagmites and remnants of Khoikhoi paintings. Opt for the easy-going Heritage Tour to test the cave’s acoustics and gain insights your guide provides into the formation and dripstone evolution. By contrast, the Adventure Tour (if available) allows would-be contortionists to squeeze, twist and wiggle their way through limestone chimneys on a rather more adventurous underground route. On route to your next stop, you’ll pass through Karoo country to a small-town gem. Visit a charming “padstal”-inspired restaurant and sample proudly South African cuisine as on a special local-treats-taster menu, handmade with love, featuring traditional dishes like “bobotie", “roosterbrood", “koeksisters", and “melktert". You’re invited to appreciate a real taste of our tradition, served with heart and heritage.

Addo

As you journey to the world-renowned Greater Addo Region the dusty plains of the Klein Karoo morphs into a greener horizon. This small citrus farming community lies in the Sundays River Valley surrounded by the Zuurberg Mountains that offer some spectacular hiking and game viewing in a malaria free area. Tonight you'll stay overnight close to Addo National Park, making it easy to be ready to go on safari first thing in the morning. Note that the guesthouse accommodation is usually far away from the bustling backpackers, in some cases it can be 15 to 30 minutes driving away. Overnight accommodation included as per stay package booked: --- Saver own room/Dorm> Avoca Backpacker House, 3*Comfort > Gerald's Gift Guesthouse, 4*Luxe > Addo Wildlife Lodge

Day 3: Addo Elephant National Park - Jeffreys Bay surf / beach horse rise activities (optionals)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Saver/Dorm> Island Vibe Backpackers, 3* Comfort > Sea Whisper Guesthouse or similar, 4* Luxe > On The Beach Guesthouse

Addo Elephant National Park

(Travel route today: about 300 km / 4 hours driving) Rise early for the chance to encounter some of Africa’s Big Five at Addo Elephant National Park. Your guide will use local knowledge to pinpoint the whereabouts of the park’s big game animals while deftly navigating the maze of dusty roads in search of some of the Big Five animals. You'll experience an included 2 hour game drive in the tour bus. The original elephant section of the park was dedicated to providing a safe haven for the few wild elephants that survived government-sponsored culling in the early 20th century. The lush vegetation provides protection and a rich food source, supporting what is now the most densely populated area of wild elephants on the planet. This finely tuned ecosystem is a sanctuary to over 550 elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and zebra and other species.

Jeffreys Bay

The early morning start means free time in the afternoon and J’Bay’s surf shop village – with its discount outlets – is perfect for shopaholics. But, if you’ve always fancied learning to surf (optional activity at own expense), then this town or the sand slopes beyond it are the places to try surfing or horseback ride on the beach (optional activity at own expense) or just chill out on the beach. You can rent surfboards and wetsuits for an additional fee. End the day with dinner at the backpackers accommodation or a night out to a local seafood delicacy restaurant, listening to the sounds of the waves lap against the shore. Overnight accommodation included as per stay package booked: --- Saver own room/Dorm > Island Vibe Backpackers, 3* Comfort > Sea Whisper Guesthouse or similar, 4* Luxe > On The Beach Guesthouse

Day 4: Tsitsikamma - Bungy (optional) - Knysna Heads - Sedgefield

5 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Saver/Dorm> Pili Pili Backpackers, 3* Comfort > Fairy Knowe or similar, 4* Luxe > Dolphin Dunes Guesthouse or similar

Bloukrans Bridge

After breakfast head to the coastal forest region of the Garden Route. (Travel route today: about 300 km / 4 hours driving) Lush green landscapes and adventure go hand in hand on this adrenaline-packed day... from ziplining over gushing river gorges, breathtakingly-beautiful ocean and river views atop Bloukrans Bridge and exploring dense forests along suspension bridges and footpaths in Tsitsikamma National Park - today is all about the "garden" of the Garden Route! Calling all adrenalin junkies: get ready for the highest Bungy Bridge Jump in the world... 216m! So if you're feeling daring, why not face your fears and have a go?

Tsitsikamma National Park

For a more relaxed thrill, try the optional Waterfall Ziplining through dramatic scenery and over waterfalls in the nearby Tsitsikamma forest. You’ll complete about five individual slides, zip over three waterfalls and slide down one impressive gorge.

Garden Route (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Wilderness) National Park

2h
Admission ticket included

This region is a playground for the outdoors, and for those who'd prefer to keep their feet on solid ground a visit to the lush forests of the Tsitsikamma National Park is sure to provide your essential forest fix. From birding to game spotting and waterfall chasing; your Tsitsikamma to-do list will be absolutely jam-packed. A short but steep walk to Tsitsikamma’s suspension bridge is worth it for the views alone, but the abundant reptile and bird wildlife, secret waterfall and sandy beach is waiting to amaze and delight you along the forest footpaths.

Knysna Heads

30m
Admission ticket included

As you head along the coastal belt, the paradise-like coastal towns show off and display why this region is a favourite with holiday goers and locals alike. Stop for the obligatory photo op at Knysna Heads, a pair of rocky sandstone cliffs on the edge of the lagoon, to drink in the exquisitely scenic lagoon views surrounded by ancient forests.

Myoli Beach

Spend the evening soaking in the slow town way of life in Sedgefield, Wilderness. Take a walk along the uninterrupted sandy beach shores at sunset, this place oozes serenity, the ideal way to reset your inner calm. After your recharged stroll check out the rustic beach restaurant if you are in Sedgefield or venture into town for a more intimate dinner if you overnight in the Wilderness area. Note that the guesthouse accommodation is usually far away from the bustling backpackers, in some cases it can be 15 to 30 minutes driving away. Overnight accommodation included as per stay package booked: --- Saver own room/Dorm> Pili Pili Backpackers, 3* Comfort > Fairy Knowe or similar, 4* Luxe > Dolphin Dunes Guesthouse or similar

Day 5: Botlierskop Game Drive - N2 > end: Cape Town

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Wilderness

(Travel route today: about 500 km / 6 hours driving) Another exciting morning awaits with a trip passing oasis-like coastal towns along the ocean-lined route hugged by forested national parks.

Botlierskop Tented Lodge

2h
Admission ticket included

Venture along the N2 national road as you return to the Cape and stop near a seaside village called Mossel Bay. Choose to do another optional Botlierskop 4x4 Safari drive (if you've not seen many animals in the Addo National Park, this gives yet another option to spot most of the Big 5 animals on safari) at this nearby private game reserve. After ticking off the region's must-do bucket list items and exploring the best spots of the Garden Route, journey back to the Cape and 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.

Location

Activity location

Van Loveren Family Cellar
- R317 Road, Between Robertson & Bonnievale
- 6707, Robertson, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

Van Loveren Family Cellar
- R317 Road, Between Robertson & Bonnievale
- 6707, Robertson, South Africa

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