5-Day Garden Route and Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

5-Day Garden Route and Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

I don't know of anywhere else in the world where you can experience such a diverse offering in a short amount of time. On our 5 Day tours, guests can see two oceans, mountain ranges, a semi-desert, participate in shark diving, whale watching, or bungee jumping, not to mention seeing spectacular African wildlife in a National Park! We manage to fit that all in, at an affordable price to boot!

Our guides are South African born and passionate about people and travel. The establishments we support are locally owned and owner run. Last but not least, the food we provide on tour is deliciously local and traditional. We provide excellent service from receiving the booking all the way to dropping you off on the last day of tour.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town - Hermanus - Southern most tip of Africa - Cape Agulhas

Stop At: Agulhas National Park, 214 Main Road, Bredasdorp 7287 South Africa
We drive through Agulhas National Park en route to the Southern Most tip of Africa
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stony Point Penguin Colony, Betty's Bay South Africa
We stop at Betties Bay to view a colony of endangered African penguins.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa, South Africa
We visit the Southernmost Tip of Africa, known as the "real" place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, Lighthouse Street, L'Agulhas 7285 South Africa
We drive past the lighthouse on the way to the Southernmost Tip of Africa

Stop At: Southern Right Charters, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Optional activity (June-Nov): Go on a boat trip to see these HUGE creatures up close! This activity takes place over lunchtime on Monday in Hermanus, a town known for the many Southern Right Whales that visit the area during July - November every year.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shark Cage Dive · Marine Dynamics™, 5 Geelbek St, Van Dyks Bay, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa
Optional activity: Clients take a one way transfer with the shark company from/to Cape Town and will be collected from/dropped off at the shark offices by their Garden Route guide. It sounds scary, but it's actually a very safe activity - the company provides masks & wetsuits (no scuba), and the cage is attached to the boat, so you are not out in open water. Shark cage diving clients will miss out on a half day of the standard tour, which includes the visit to the Penguin Colony.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Traditional South African Potjie (stew) for dinner
Accommodation included: Backpacker or Guest House Accommodation

Day 2: Cape Agulhas - Tradouw Pass - Barrydale - Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn

Stop At: The Cango Caves, 328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
Choose between the Heritage tour, exploring the larger chambers of the cave or opt for the adventure tour that takes you through small spaces and tunnels exploring the deeper void spaces.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Ronnie's Sex Shop, R62, Barrydale South Africa
The famous bar on Route 62, called Ronnie's Sex Shop

Stop At: Karusa Vineyards, Shoemanshoek Valley, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
Wine o'clock! Sample local Klein Karoo wines
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tradouw Pass, Barrydale South Africa
Beautiful mountain pass with picturesque views of the river and valleys below
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Tonight we will have a traditional South African braai! You can sample ostrich if you wish. Vegetarian option available

Accommodation included: Backpacker or Guest House Accommodation

Day 3: Oudtshoorn - Outeniqua Pass - Wilderness National Park - Knysna - Sedgefield

Stop At: Wilderness National Park, Wilderness South Africa
Explore Wilderness National Park with some canoes. Enjoy a paddle up the Touw River through indigenous forest, enjoying the abundance of birdlife. After about 45 minutes, the canoes will be left for a 2km hike along a boardwalk, which will take us to a lovely waterfall and rock pools. We will return the same way, by hiking (2km) and canoeing (45 minutes).
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Knysna Lagoon, The coast of the city, Knysna 6571 South Africa
We drive along the Knysna Lagoon when passing Knysna

Stop At: Knysna Heads, Coney Glen Road, Knysna 6571 South Africa
We will head to the Knysna Heads viewpoint for some magnificent views over Knysna River estuary and the Indian Ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Waterfront Knysna Quays, 21 Waterfront Drive, Knysna 6571 South Africa
Knysna is filled with curios, restaurants and a waterfront, where you will be able to relax and do some shopping.
Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Cola Beach, Sedgefield, Knysna South Africa
Our favorite beach on the Garden Route! Join us for sundowners and get up early to see sunrise on this spectacular beach!

Stop At: Eden Adventures, Fairy Knowe Hotel, Dumbleton Road, Wilderness, 6560, South Africa
Canoeing up the Touw River in Wilderness National Park
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Backpacker or Guest House Accommodation

Day 4: Sedgefield - Tsitsikamma National Park - Addo

Stop At: Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa
Tsitsikamma National Park offers a unique combination of indigenous forest and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. The park has a wide choice of activities for all, including hiking, crossing a suspension bridge and swimming.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Garden Route (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Wilderness) National Park, Dumbleton Road, Knysna South Africa
Hike, relax or have a swim in Tsitsikamma National Park. This Park offers a unique combination of indigenous forest and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Face Adrenalin, Bloukrans River Bridge, Tsitsikamma, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
Optional activity: The highest bridge bungy in the WORLD at 216m!!
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Avoca River Cabins, a beautiful citrus farm in the Eastern Cape

Day 5: Addo - Addo Elephant National Park - Port Elizabeth

Stop At: Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
Included game drive, exploring Addo Elephant National Park in our tour vehicle. We will spend up to 2-3 hours exploring the 28,000 hectare National reserve with approximately 600 elephant and some Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, zebra, eland, kudu, hartebeest and many more animals.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Port Elizabeth Beach, Port Elizabeth South Africa
The tour concludes in Port Elizabeth at approximately 1-2pm on Friday afternoon. We can drop you off at the airport for further flights or any address in town, of your choice

Stop At: Addo Elephant Park Reception, Aberdeen Plain, South Africa
Optional Activity: Sunrise Game Drive with Addo National Park Ranger on open safari vehicle. Park with elephant, lion, buffalo, kudu, hartebeest, warthog and many other animals
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Not included