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$1,695 to $1,763 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Cape Town – Betty's Bay – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas – Mossel bay

Cape Town – Betty's Bay – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas – Mossel bay

Begin your adventure with a spectacular coastal journey along False Bay, stopping at Betty's Bay to visit the Stony Point Penguin Colony, home to a thriving colony of endangered African penguins. Continue to the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its dramatic ocean views and seasonal whale watching (June to November). Travel onward to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans officially meet. Enjoy time to explore the historic lighthouse and take memorable photographs before continuing along the scenic coastline to Mossel Bay for your overnight stay. Optional activities for an extra cost include whale-watching boat trips (seasonal) and entry to the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum.

Main Destination:
Mossel Bay (Town)
Accommodation:
Aquamarine Guest
  • Mid-range guest house
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mossel Bay – Robinson Pass – Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves

Mossel Bay – Robinson Pass – Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves

After breakfast, leave the coast behind and travel inland through the spectacular Robinson Pass into the Klein Karoo. Arrive in Oudtshoorn, South Africa's ostrich capital, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and vast semi-arid landscapes. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided Heritage Tour of the magnificent Cango Caves, one of Africa's oldest and most impressive natural attractions, featuring enormous limestone chambers and fascinating rock formations created over millions of years. Spend the evening relaxing in Oudtshoorn. Optional activities for an extra cost include an ostrich farm tour, wine tasting, or accommodation upgrades.

Main Destination:
Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Accommodation:
La Pension Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Oudtshoorn – Swartberg Pass – Knysna – Storms River

Oudtshoorn – Swartberg Pass – Knysna – Storms River

Start the day by choosing one of Oudtshoorn's famous wildlife experiences. You may visit an ostrich farm, enjoy a meerkat safari, explore a wildlife ranch, or meet rescued elephants—all optional for an extra cost. Afterwards, travel across the breathtaking Swartberg Pass, one of South Africa's most scenic mountain roads offering incredible panoramic views. Continue along the Garden Route to Knysna, where you'll board a relaxing sunset lagoon cruise to the famous Knysna Heads as golden light reflects across the water. End the day with a scenic drive to Storms River for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Knysna (Garden Route)
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
  • Luxury hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Storms River – Knysna – Plettenberg Bay – Tsitsikamma – Addo

Storms River – Knysna – Plettenberg Bay – Tsitsikamma – Addo

This morning, enjoy spectacular views from the Knysna Heads before continuing to Plettenberg Bay. Visit either Birds of Eden, the world's largest free-flight aviary, or Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, with one entrance included in your tour. Continue to Tsitsikamma National Park, where you'll walk through indigenous forest to the iconic Storms River Suspension Bridge overlooking the dramatic coastline. Afterwards, travel through the Eastern Cape towards Addo, where you'll prepare for tomorrow's unforgettable safari adventure. Optional activities for an extra cost include the world's highest commercial bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge or ziplining.

Main Destination:
Addo Elephant National Park
Best Time To Visit January to December (All year)
High Season October to April (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather October to April (Warmer nights and mornings)

Wildlife in Addo Elephant NP

ElephantAbundant
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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HippoVery Rare
Accommodation:
The Addo Wildlife Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Addo Elephant NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Addo Elephant National Park – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Addo Elephant National Park – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Your final day is dedicated to two unforgettable safari experiences in South Africa's premier wildlife destinations. Begin with a guided half-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and excellent opportunities to spot lions, buffalo, black rhino, zebras, kudu, warthogs, and a wide variety of birdlife. After some time to relax, continue to the legendary Schotia Private Game Reserve for the famous Tooth & Claw Sunset Safari. As the sun sets over the African bush, enjoy an exciting open-vehicle game drive in search of lions, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and other wildlife, followed by a traditional South African bush dinner under the stars. This incredible combination of Addo's diverse wildlife and Schotia's exceptional Big Five viewing provides the perfect grand finale to your Garden Route adventure before your evening drop-off in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Main Destination:
Addo Elephant National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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