7 Day Safari Durban to CapeTown, Garden Route & Addo National Pk

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart from Durban and travel to the Wild Coast en-route to Mthatha
1 stop
1
Wild Coast
A road trip from Durban to Mthatha along the Wild Coast offers breathtaking scenery, rich cultural experiences, and plenty of adventure along the way. We get to see African villages and also meet the locals along the way. This portion covers Kwa Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa. When we reach Mthatha, go for a guided tour of the Nelson Mandela Museum for a glimpse into the life of the iconic leader. Overnight at the Savoy Hotel and Conference Centre in Mthatha or similar hotel.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Depart from Mthatha after breakfast and head to East London
1 stop
2
Mvezo
Along the route, stop at Mvezo, birthplace of Nelson Mandela. See the monuments erected of this iconic leader. Tour and explore the area before proceeding with journey to East London. The journey from Mthatha to East London offers a taste of the Eastern Cape's diverse landscapes and cultural heritage, many African villages, animals and locals along the route.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
East London to Port Elizabeth
1 stop
3
Addo Elephant National Park
On this day we depart from East London and head to Addo National for a day in the bush in a safari in Addo National Park. We explore this vast game reserve, the 3rd largest in South Africa with the biggest elephant herd.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay
3 stops
4
Bloukrans Bridge
We depart from Port Elizabeth and head to Bloukrans Bridge. This is where there is the world's highest bungy jump - 216m (own expense)
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Robberg Nature Reserve
From Bloukrans Bridge we head to Robberg Nature Reserve, one of the best in the world. Here we do hiking. Robberg Nature Reserve is one of the most important and iconic experiences in Plettenberg Bay. It is one of the most recognisable and traversed peninsulas in the world. The beauty of Robberg Nature Reserve is iconic. A World Heritage Site and National Monument, steeped in history, with prehistoric rocks and Stone Age artefacts, Robberg attracts visitors from all over the globe. The picturesque peninsula is home to a wealth of fynbos, flora and ocean life, all of which dazzle the senses.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Plettenberg Bay
From Robberg Nature Reserve we head to Plettenberg. We visit some of the white sandy beaches. We relax and swim as we need.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Plettenberg Bay to Knysna
3 stops
7
Knysna Heads
The Knysna Heads are a must-visit destination for nature lovers, offering a perfect blend of scenic beauty, adventure, and ecological diversity along the Garden Route of South Africa. There are opportunities for photos here.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
8
The Waterfront Knysna Quays
The Knysna Quays Waterfront is a vibrant and bustling area located in the heart of Knysna. The Knysna Quays Waterfront is situated along the scenic Knysna Estuary, offering stunning views of the surrounding hillsides and waterfront.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Knysna Lagoon
The lagoon is ideal for boating and sailing, with plenty of opportunities to rent kayaks, canoes, sailboats, or take guided boat tours to explore its tranquil waters (own expense)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Knysna to Hermanus
2 stops
10
Cape Agulhas
We depart from Knysna and travel on the Garden Route. We pass Wilderness and Mossel Bay. We also pass Swellendam. Our next stop and tour is at Africa's southern-most tip, Cape Agulhas.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Hermanus
From Cape Agulhas we travel to Hermanus for the night
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Hermanus to Cape Town
4 stops
12
Hermanus Cliff Path
After breakfast, we tour Hermanus. In season, we do whale viewing, one of the best places for whale viewing.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
At Benguela Cove Wine Estate we do wine tasting of 5 different wines.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Betty's Bay
From Benguela Cove Wine Estate we travel to Betty's Bay. We see the endangered African Penguins.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Cape Whale Coast
We then travel on the Whale Coast Route until we reach Cape Town in late afternoon, 6pm to conclude the 7 day tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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