Durban to CapeTown - 7 Day Garden Route Tour & Addo National Park

Day 1: Durban to Port St Johns commencing with Durban Mini City Tour

1. Durban
   1h 30m
   Our tour commences with a mini tour of Durban whereby we visit:
   1. Moses Mabhida Stadium - The Moses Mabhida Stadium is characterised by its arch, which makes it a feat of engineering, as well as the perfect spot for adventure.
   2. Ushaka Village Walk - A unique open air shopping experience, offering guests a world of entertainment, family fun, shopping and dining.
   3. Victoria Market - The Victoria Street Market has a variety of African traditional jewelry, clothing, art and decor for sale. They also have a large variety of Indian spices.
   The Victoria Street Market is another of Durban’s local Indian markets mixing Indian and African goods and cultures. With over two stories and some 170 stalls, be prepared for a traditional bazaar-like atmosphere.
2. Margate
   30m
   Once our mini city tour is concluded we begin our tour along the south coast with our first stop being Margate. Margate is one of the major coastal resorts along the South coast. Here we make a brief stop over and take a short stroll to the beach.
3. Port Edward
   1h
   From Margate, our tour continues along the south coast until we reach another very beautiful coastal resort, namely Port Edward. This is where we top over for lunch. With breathtaking views of the ocean, frolicking dolphins, the occasional visiting whale, a busy sea traffic lane in the back ground and lazy waves breaking onto a clean beach, Port Edward Holiday Resort is destined to make even the shortest visit, a memorable one.
4. Wild Coast
   3h
   From Port Edward we begin our tour of the Wild Coast as we travel inland passing Bizana and Lusikisiki. In this area we encounter a lot of traditional African villages.
5. Port St Johns
   12h
   The Wild Coast route takes us back to the coast again as we reach Port St Johns where we spend the night. Port St Johns is a small coastal town in South Africa offering true South African hospitality and rustic accommodation and nature adventures.

Day 2: Port St Johns to East London

1. Wild Coast
   6h
   On day 2 we visit the beach nearby to Port St Johns after breakfast. Thereafter we proceed with the tour along the Wild Coast. Our journey takes us inland again driving past Umthatha en route to East London.
2. Silaka Nature Reserve
   1h · Admission ticket included
   However, as part of our itinerary for day 2 we visit Silaka Nature Reserve near Port St Johns where we take a short hiking in the Nature Reserve.
3. East London
   12h
   The Wild Coast journey eventually takes us to East London where we spend the second night of our tour. East London is a city on the Indian Ocean, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. It’s known for its beaches, such as Nahoon and Cove Rock.

Day 3: East London to Port Elizabeth

1. Port Alfred
   4h
   We depart from East London after breakfast on day 3 and head off to Port Alfred. This really the beginning of the Garden Route. Port Alfred is one of the most beautiful coastal towns along the Garden Route with its sandy beaches.
   
   We stop over at Port Alfred and visit Kelly's Beach. We also have lunch in Port Alfred. After lunch we proceed to Port Elizabeth where we spend our 3rd night of the tour.
2. Port Elizabeth
   12h
   Port Elizabeth is on the Indian Ocean coast half-way between Cape Town and Durban, in the Eastern Cape. Port Elizabeth (PE) is not only home to stunning beaches, interesting museums and award-winning wildlife destinations, but also some of the friendliest people in the country. It’s no surprise to visitors that it’s called the “Friendly City”.

Day 4: Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay via Tsitsikama National Park area

1. Tsitsikamma National Park
   Pass by
   We depart from Port Elizabeth after breakfast on day 4. The route takes us via the Tsitsikama National Park area, an area with very good vegetation for all to see and enjoy.
2. Bloukrans Bridge
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Along the route in the Tsitsikama area lies the Bloukrans Bridge which offers the world's highest bunggy jump. This activity is an optional extra. The Bloukrans Bridge, at 216m, is the highest commercial bridge bungee jump in the world and attracts adventure seekers from all over the globe.
3. Plettenberg Bay
   15h
   From the Bloukrans Bridge we proceed with our tour and travel to Plettenberg Bay which is a short distance away. Plettenberg Bay, or ‘Plett’ as it’s more commonly known, is a resort town through and through, with mountains, white sand and crystal-blue water making it one of the country’s top local tourist spots. The scenery to the east in particular is superb, with some of the best coast and indigenous forest in South Africa. On arrival at Plett you are free to visit the beaches and explore Plett as we spend the night here.

Day 5: Plettenberg Bay to Knysna

1. Knysna
   1 day
   With so many things to see and do in Knysna it is one of the top holiday destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa. Families making memories, adventure seekers find their thrill with a variety of outdoor experiences. Discover the sandy beaches and forest trails, explore the area and rich cultural heritage, and experience what makes Knysna one of the not-to-be-missed locations in the Western Cape.
2. Knysna Heads
   2h
   In Knysna we visit the Knysna Heads. The Knysna Heads is an absolute must do! The view is amazing and unforgettable. The Knysna Heads are a pair of sandstone cliffs that separate the Knysna Lagoon from the sea beyond.
3. The Waterfront Knysna Quays
   4h
   The Waterfront Knysna Quays is a chilled out extension of Knysna. A scenic view of the harbor with quite a number of yachts make it such a beautiful scenery. There are a good number of restaurants and cafes. One can easily spend 3 to 4 hours here, have lunch, sip some wine, watch some boat cruises and enjoy the sunset.

Day 6: Knysna to Hermanus

1. Mossel Bay
   1h
   We depart from Knysna after breakfast on day 6 of our tour. We make our first stop in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay is a harbour town on the Garden Route. It is known for the wide Santos Beach and the 19th-century Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, which offers bay views. We explore this town for about an hour before proceeding with our tour.
2. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
   4h · Admission ticket included
   From Mossel Bay we drive all the way until we arrive at Benguela Cove Wine Estate. Here we experience world class wine tasting of 5 different leading wines in South Africa.
3. Hermanus
   18h
   From Benguela Cove Wine Estate we drive a short distance to Hermanus where we spend our final night of the tour.

Day 7: Hermanus to Cape Town

1. Hermanus
   5h
   After breakfast we do have time to explore Hermanus. On-season we can go whale watching by the shores of the sea. You can also take a boat to whale watch but this is an optional extra. We can also enjoy some of the finest beaches in Hermanus before we embark on the final leg of our tour to Cape Town.
2. Cape Town
   2h
   From Hermanus we travel along some of the finest route with most extra ordinary views and scenery. We travel past Gordons Bay until we reach Cape Town our final destination at around 6pm to conclude our great tour.

Pickup details

We pick up from all over Durban, 50km radius. Travelers can send their pick up details to African Saf Tours

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