5 Day Garden Route Small Group Tour From CapeTown

4.8
(4 reviews)

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Our 5-day group adventure tour is an affordable way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, Addo Elephant National Park, and the Wine Route (Route 62). This tour starts in Cape Town every Monday, and ends back in Cape Town every Friday.

Join us for the road trip of a lifetime!
This is what you get on this tour:
1. R62 Wine Route, dubbed the World’s longest Wine Route where you get to taste different wines along the route
2. Interesting stop over at Oudtshoorn
3. Pass over Ateniqua Pass
4. Accommodation at the Russel Hotel in Knysna
5. Addo Elephant National Park – game drive
6. Robberg Nature Reserve – hiking
7. Knysna Heads
8. Quays Knysna Waterfront
9. Plettenberg Bay – white sandy beaches
10. Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and world highest bungy jump – optional $50-00
11. Hermanus – Whale watching (in season)
12. African Penguins – Betty’s Bay
13. Wine Tasting – 5 different wines – Benguela Cove Wine Estate

What's Included

Hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve
Wine Route - Route 62
Wine Tasting - Benguela Cove Wine Estate
Tour Cango Caves
Viewing African Penguins in Betty's Bay
Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, Hermanus
Southern Tip Of Africa - Cape Alguhas
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Tour Cango Ostrich Farm
Outeniqua Pass
Game viewing at Addo Elephant National Park
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all over Cape Town, 50km radius

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    We depart from Cape Town at 8am and proceed to Worcester from where we join the Wine Route R62

    3 stops
  • 1
    Route 62 Mountain Adventures

    We drive through the mountains on the R62 Wine Route in the Montagu area. This is the most scenic part of the R62 Wine route area.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cango Caves

    A visit to the Cango Caves offers a fascinating journey into one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. These extensive limestone caverns, with their dramatic stalactites, stalagmites, and underground chambers, showcase millions of years of geological history. Guided tours provide insight into the caves’ formation, their unique rock formations, and the fascinating stories that make this destination both educational and awe-inspiring.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cango Ostrich Show Farm

    A visit to the Cango Ostrich Farm offers a fun and interactive experience where you can learn about ostrich farming and get up close to these fascinating birds. Guests can enjoy guided tours that showcase the birds’ behavior, feeding habits, and impressive size, with opportunities for photographs and even riding young ostriches under supervision. This family-friendly stop provides both education and entertainment, making it a memorable part of any Garden Route or Oudtshoorn itinerary.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    After breakfast we travel to Knysna, visit the Knysna Heads, Knysna Lagoon, Knysna Quays and Robberg Nature Reserve

    4 stops
  • 4
    Knysna Heads

    The Heads are a natural mystic in Knysna. The Atlantic Ocean shows it power pushing through. On top you have a amazing view over the ocean and the lagoon. This view is a must see! The heads also have beaches where you can listen to the waves and enjoy being there. There are numerous view points and opportunities for memorable photographs.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Robberg Nature Reserve

    From the Knysna Heads we head off the Robberg Nature Reserve, definitely one of the best in South Africa. Robberg Nature Reserve is where we do hiking. As you hike, 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 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Plettenberg Bay

    We visit beaches in Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay offers holiday makers a wonderful holiday experience. The town has miles of sweeping golden beaches, the dramatic Robberg Peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, indigenous forests and unpolluted rivers and sea to entice visitors.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Knysna Lagoon

    In late afternoon we return to Knysna for an afternoon or sunset boat cruise. This is an optional extra.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    After breakfast we depart from Knysna and head to Addo National Park

    2 stops
  • 8
    Addo Elephant National Park

    Discover...Experience...Explore a world of diversity in one Park. Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. We do a game drive in our vehicle at this huge national park, the 3rd largest in South Africa.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Bloukrans Bridge

    From Addo National Park we head off to the Bloukrans Bridge. Here there is an opportunity to do the bungy jump, the highest in the world at 216 metres (optional extra - cost $70-00)

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    After breakfast we depart from Knysna and head to Cape Alguhus

    2 stops
  • 10
    Cape Agulhas

    We drive to Cape Agulhas, the most southern tip of Africa. In Cape Agulhas we visit a viewpoint known as the “real” place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Embark on an exciting tour of Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Explore the rugged coastline, visit the iconic lighthouse, and take in panoramic views of the crashing waves and dramatic cliffs. This unique destination offers breathtaking scenery, fascinating photo opportunities, and the thrill of standing at the very edge of the African continent.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Hermanus

    Visit Hermanus and explore the famous Cliff Path, a scenic walkway that hugs the coastline and offers stunning views of the ocean. During whale season, this is one of the best places in the world to spot southern right whales as they breach and play near the shore. Along the path, you can enjoy the fresh sea air, take in dramatic coastal scenery, and experience the relaxed charm of this picturesque town.

    15 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    After breakfast we relax in Hermanus and tour this beautiful town. We visit Sculpture in the Cliffs in Hermanus

    3 stops
  • 12
    Hermanus

    Hermanus is rich in breathtaking scenery; with its unparalleled scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops and endless adventure options, it is no wonder that Hermanus is transformed into a bustling hubbub of activity in-season as well as out-of-season. We tour the beautiful Hermanus.

    15 hours Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

    From Hermanus we depart and head to Benguela Cove Wine Estate for a world class wine tasting experience. Benguela Cove Wine Estate is a top wine producer in South Africa and is ranked among the top 100 wine producers in the world.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Betty's Bay

    From Benguela Cove Wine Estate, we proceed to Betty's Bay to view a colony of endangered African penguins. Experience the thrill of whale watching in Hermanus, one of the world’s premier coastal destinations for observing southern right whales during their annual migration. From the shore, cliffs, or boat excursions, visitors can see these majestic creatures breaching, tail-slapping, and interacting with their calves. The combination of stunning ocean scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters makes Hermanus a must-visit stop during whale season. We then do the last leg of our tour traveling back to Cape Town and arriving in late afternoon.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by African Sun Safaris

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