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This 5-day Garden Route tour from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town is a unique blend of wildlife, natural wonders, and cultural gems. Begin with an exhilarating Big Five safari at Schotia Private Reserve, then marvel at the dramatic coastline on the Tsitsikamma National Park suspension bridge hike. Enjoy a magical Knysna sunset cruise across the lagoons before heading to Oudtshoorn for an ostrich safari and the awe-inspiring Cango Caves. Continue to the Southernmost Tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas, then explore Hermanus’ charming coastal beauty. Conclude with your way to Cape Town, enriched with unforgettable landscapes and experiences.
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
Rise early for the best chance to spot wildlife as the bush awakes in Schotia Safaris Private Park, the best diversified park in eastern cape South Africa. Join your own group for the included 4-hour open safari game drive with your guide to search for some of the big five animals; if lucky you'll spot elephants, buffalo's, lion & more.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Travel about 200km to J'bay to either spend free time at the beach or choosing between optional surfing or beach horseback riding (extra cost).
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Travel route about 300km/3 hours. After breakfast, drive inland to experience an optional highest Bung jump bridge in the world, optional Waterfall Zip-line over waterfalls in Tsitsikamma forest (both at extra cost) or choose to have free time and arrive early to spend more time in Tsitsikamma National Park.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Afternoon head Knysna for a sunset boat cruise into the lagoon.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
Travel time today is about 100km/1hr30min. Visit a working ostrich farm and see the largest flightless birds in the world. Next, head to the mountains to go deep underground in the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves, exploring vast halls filled with ancient stalactites.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
Ascending 950 meters above the Cango valley, 27km Swartberg Pass winds to the summit, 1 583 meters above sea level, in steep zigzags and sudden switchbacks with breath-taking views over the Klein and Great Karoo. Built by Thomas Bain, the pass was declared a National Monument in its centenary year 1988 Kindly note this scenery drive is available only if you do note book extra activities in like elephant observation/encounter, meerkat safari, bush safari (available at extra cost)
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
Travel route about 400km/6 hours. Take the road back along the coastline , stop at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa and the place where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. Follow the scenic coastal road to Betty's Bay to see a colony of endangered African penguins. Spend the afternoon in the seaside resort town of Hermanus, famous for being the home to hundreds of southern right whales from July to November. Journey back to Cape Town with evening drop-offs in Cape Town or Stellenbosch (between 8pm to 10pm)
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrive in Port Elizabeth Addo, Jeffreys Bay
Tsitsikamma, Sedgefield
Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn en-route to Mossel bay
Garden Route Hermanus
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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