5N / 6D

6-Day Garden Route Adventure: From Cape Town to Addo

Cape Town (0N) → Cape Agulhas (1N) → Oudtshoorn (1N) → Sedgefield (1N) → Addo Elephant National Park (1N) → Sedgefield (1N) → Cape Town (0N)

$ 608

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Cape Town to Cape Agulhas via Hermanus
  • Depart early from Cape Town (shark cage diving clients start even earlier).
  • Drive along the coast, stopping at Betties Bay to see African penguins.
  • Spend the afternoon in Hermanus, known for whale watching from July to November.
  • Continue to Cape Agulhas, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.
  • Check in and have dinner at your Cape Agulhas/Struisbaai accommodation.
  • Have breakfast at Cape Agulhas.
  • Depart for Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich Capital, via Route 62, South Africa’s longest wine route.
  • Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at a local winery. (additional cost)
  • Check in at your accommodation on a working game farm in the Little Karoo.
  • Explore the ostrich farm with views of the Outeniqua and Swartberg mountains.
  • Return to your accommodation to dinner and overnight stay.
  • After breakfast, traverse the scenic Outeniqua Mountain pass.
  • Explore Wilderness National Park with canoeing up the Touw River through indigenous forest.
  • Enjoy birdwatching during the canoe ride.
  • Embark on a 2 km hike along a boardwalk leading to a beautiful waterfall and rock pools.
  • Spend late afternoon exploring Sedgefield with its expansive views and beaches.
  • Return to accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Start your day with breakfast at your Sedgefield accommodation.
  • Today, we journey to Knysna via the Lake District of the Garden Route.
  • Visit the Knysna Heads viewpoint for stunning vistas over the Knysna River estuary and the Indian Ocean.
  • Make a stop at Bloukrans Bridge to witness the world's highest bungee jump bridge (216 meters).
  • Adventure seekers can try the thrilling bungee jump.
  • Spend midday in Tsitsikamma National Park, a blend of indigenous forest and pristine Indian Ocean coastline.
  • Activities here include hiking, crossing a suspension bridge, and swimming.
  • In the afternoon, depart the Garden Route for Addo, the realm of the Big 5.
  • Enjoy dinner at your accommodation in the Addo area.
  • Overnight stay at Avoca River Cabins in the Addo area.
  • Start your day with a fresh breakfast.
  • Spend the morning exploring Addo Elephant National Park, home to approximately 600 elephants and various other wildlife species.
  • Enjoy a 2-3 hour game drive within this 28,000-hectare reserve.
  • Encounter Cape buffalo, lions, black rhinos, warthogs, zebras, elands, kudus, hartebeests, and more.
  • After an exciting game viewing experience, depart Addo.
  • Head back to the heart of the Garden Route, where you will stay overnight in either Wilderness or Sedgefield.
  • Dinner is not included tonight, allowing you to explore dining options in the area.
  • Overnight stay in Wilderness or Sedgefield.
  • Begin your day with a hearty breakfast.
  • Depart from Wilderness/Sedgefield and make a stop in Mossel Bay.
  • Spend some leisure time on the spectacular beaches or embark on a hike along the Cape St. Blaize trail, offering breathtaking ocean views.
  • Alternatively, visit the renowned Diaz Museum complex, which commemorates the first known European exploration around the tip of Africa.
  • For the adventurous, there's an opportunity to try a thrilling 10,000-foot tandem skydive or experience sandboarding on South Africa's longest dune.
  • In the early evening, arrive back in Cape Town.
  • End the day at your chosen address in Cape Town CBD.

Package Policies

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers.
  • Accommodation is included for all nights of the tour.
  • Daily breakfast and dinner.
  • Transportation during the tour.
  • Activities and excursions as outlined in the itinerary.
  • Professional tour guides and drivers.
  • All entrance fees to included attractions and national parks.
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Lunch and other meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses, such as souvenirs, laundry, and beverages.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Visa fees (if applicable).
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff.

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6-Day Garden Route Adventure: From Cape Town to Addo

Cape Town (0N) → Cape Agulhas (1N) → Oudtshoorn (1N) → Sedgefield (1N) → Addo Elephant National Park (1N) → Sedgefield (1N) → Cape Town (0N)

$ 608

/person

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