5-Day Garden Route & Addo Safari Adventure

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

Cape Town to Botlierskop Safari Lodge

Depart Cape Town or Stellenbosch and head east along the scenic Garden Route to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and the chance to spot wildlife like giraffe, zebra, and rhino. Afterward, check in at your hotel and settle in for the night. Dinner is not included, giving you the freedom to choose your own dining experience.

Main Destination:

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Accommodation:

The Graywood

• Mid-range hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Knysna Views, Ziplines & Tsitsikamma

After breakfast, visit the Knysna Heads for panoramic coastal views. Enjoy optional activities like the Waterfall zipline or the Bloukrans bungy—the highest bridge jump in the world. Later, stretch your legs with a nature walk in Tsitsikamma National Park. Dinner is for your own account at a local restaurant or lodge.

Main Destination:

Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route NP (Garden Route NP)

Accommodation:

Sea Whisper Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located outside Tsitsikamma (Garden Route NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Optional Beach Activities & Addo Safari

Following breakfast, enjoy free time or choose an optional morning activity such as surfing or horseback riding on the beach. In the afternoon, journey to Addo Elephant National Park for a Big Five game drive. After wildlife spotting, check in to the charming Gerald’s Gift Guesthouse. Dinner is not included, giving you flexibility to dine locally.

Main Destination:

Addo Elephant National Park

Best Time To Visit January to December (All year)

High Season October to March (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather Sep to Apr (Warmer nights and mornings)

Wildlife in Addo Elephant NP

ElephantAbundant

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

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LeopardRare

HippoVery Rare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Gerald's Gift Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Addo Elephant NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cango Caves & Elephant Encounters

Begin with breakfast, then explore the incredible Cango Caves—an underground wonder of limestone formations. You’ll also have the option to visit Buffelsdrift Game Reserve for an elephant experience (subject to availability). For dinner, enjoy a local restaurant meal or opt for a traditional South African braai experience (own account).

Main Destination:

Cango Caves (Garden Route)

Accommodation:

Oakdene Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ostriches, Wine Tasting & Return

Enjoy breakfast before heading to an ostrich farm for an up-close look at these curious birds. Then travel along the scenic Route 62, stopping at a local winery for a tasting of regional wines. The tour ends with a comfortable transfer back to Cape Town or Stellenbosch, concluding your unforgettable Garden Route and Addo adventure.

Main Destination:

Route 62 (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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