5 Day Garden Route Private Safari from Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The 5-day tour of the Garden Route offers a delightful blend of scenic drives, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences. The tour is suitable for families, solo travelers or couples. Begin your journey in Cape Town, driving to Oudtshoorn on the R62 Wine Route to visit Cango Caves. experience:
- Cango Caves
- Safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Knysna Heads
- Robberg Nature Reserve
- Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southern most tip
- Hermanus for whale watching, in season
- African Penguins in Betty’s Bay
- Wine tasting in Benguela Cove wine Estate
- Enjoy the diverse landscapes and experiences of the Garden Route.

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Plettenberg Bay, Swellendam, Knysna, Hermanus, Wilderness, etc...
  • Whale watching - in season in Hermanus from view points
  • Knysna Heads and Knysna Quays
  • Wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
  • Robberg Nature Reserve for hiking
  • Botlierskop Game Reserve - elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhino, kudus, impalas, zebras, giraffes etc.
  • 4 Nights hotel/lodge/guesthouse accommodation is included
  • African Penguins in Betty's Bay
  • Cape Agulhas, Africa's southern most tip where the 2 oceans meet
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Depart from Cape Town at 8am and travel on the R62, the world's longest wine route
  1. R 62 nel Klein Karoo
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Depart from Cape Town at 8am and travel on N1 to the R62 Wine Route. Continue from Worcester to Robertson to Montagu until we reach Oudtshoorn on the R62 Wine Route. This is the world's longest wine route.
  2. Cango Caves
    2h · Admission ticket included
    We go on a tour of Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn. An easy walk through the first six largest and most spectacular halls and continuing through to the "African Drum room".

    This tour commences with information on the real discoverers and inhabitants of the cave and then winds its way through the rest of the Caves’ cultural and historical heritage.

    A comfortable walk through the most majestic of the cave chambers. Experienced and knowledgeable guides will accompany you on this journey of discovery and knowledge.
Day 2: Depart from Oudtshoorn at 7am after breakfast and head to Botlierskop Game Reserve for a 4x4 Game drive experience
  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    We go on a 4x4 Game Drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve. Botlierskop is malaria free and home to free roaming wildlife including lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippo and more.
  2. Knysna
    15h
    From Botlierskop Game Reserve we stop over at Wilderness for a lunch break. Thereafter we proceed to Knysna for the night.
Day 3: Depart from Knysna after breakfast and head to Robberg Nature Reserve for hiking
  1. Robberg Nature Reserve
    3h · Admission ticket included
    At Robberg Nature Reserve we do a 2 to 3 hour hiking. Robberg, situated 8km south of Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, is not only a nature reserve, but also a World Heritage Site. Rocks from this region date back 120 million years. Visitors can expect inspiring landscapes, exciting dolphin and whale sightings in season, and to be accompanied on their walks or hikes by a variety of bird species and the occasional seal.
  2. Plettenberg Bay
    2h
    From Robberg Nature Reserve we proceed to Plettenberg Bay for a brief tour. We stop at the beach in Plettenberg Bay for lunch
  3. Bloukrans Bridge
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    From Plett we proceed to Bloukrans Bridge for the world's highest bungy jump at 216 metres. This is an optional extra cost of $50-00
  4. Knysna Heads
    2h · Admission ticket included
    From Bloukrans Bridge we head to Knysna Heads. Gosh the views are stunning. And you also gain an appreciation of the power of nature with the waves crashing in and around the rocks. Many opportunities for excellent photo memories here.
  5. The Waterfront Knysna Quays
    2h
    We then proceed to Knysna Quays Waterfront - to watch the boats come in and leave, to sample some restaurants, for the fine wines and dining experiences.
Day 4: Depart from Knysna after breakfast. Head to Cape Agulhas, southern most tip of Africa
  1. Swellendam
    1h
    A brief stop in Swellendam and brief tour of the town
  2. Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
    3h
    We then proceed to Cape Agulhas, southern most tip of Africa where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean. We visit and tour the iconic points where the oceans meet.
  3. Hermanus
    2h
    Depart from Cape Agulhas in the afternoon and head to Hermanus for the night
Day 5: Tour of Hermanus, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Betty's Bay and Cape Town
  1. Hermanus
    Pass by
    Tour of Hermanus, Cliff Path area. Watch whales in season. Hermanus is known as one of the best places in the world for land-based whale watching. Southern right whales visit the town's shores from June to December each year, and visitors can see these majestic creatures from the cliffs and beaches in and around the town.
  2. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
    2h · Admission ticket included
    From Hermanus we proceed to Benguela Cove Wine Estate for a world class wine tasting experience of 5 different wines.
  3. Betty's Bay
    1h
    From Benguela Cove Wine estate we proceed to Betty's Bay. This is where we see the endangered African Penguins.
  4. Cape Town
    2h
    From Betty's Bay we travel on the very beautiful Whale Coast Route as we make our way back to Cape Town arriving in late afternoon to end the 5 day tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up travelers from all over Cape town, 50km radius

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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