South Africa · GARDEN ROUTE TOURS
33 reviewed
Seven hundred kilometres between Mossel Bay and Storms River, and almost nobody does it justice in a day. Below are the multi-day trips, with what each night costs, whether Addo and the Cango Caves are on the itinerary, and how much of the driving you do yourself.
Two days from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas with Big Five-style safari drives and one night at Garden Route Game Lodge.
“Wonderful adventure with our amazing guide Chris! Highly informative, transportation was comfortable and accommodations were beautiful. We saw so many animals on our game drives and so much variation in the area landscape during our travels. Highly recommend .”
A packed 5-day small-group circuit from Cape Town featuring Addo elephants, Garden Route hikes, and Jeffreys Bay beach time.
“This must have been the best guided tour I have ever been on. Our Guide, Uriel, had exceptional knowledge about everything around the places we visited and beyond and organized everything perfectly. It felt more like traveling with a friend than someone who is getting paid for it after the first few hours into the trip already. If you travel solo or with friends I strongly recommend the dorm option as you will meet a lot of nice people along the way and have a lot of social activity in the evenings.”
6 days of penguins, paddle walks, suspension bridges, and an Addo safari from Cape Town, plus optional whales, sharks, and sky jumps.
“A once in a lifetime experience! Friendly tour guide with amazing group of people. The scenery is breathtaking and the accomidation is in great locations, the activities are thrilling. Fantastic calue for money.”
5 days from Cape Town to Addo and the Garden Route, with Cango Caves, Route 62 tastings, Big Five safaris, and Tsitsikamma breaks.
“Great tour! Tk is an excellent and engaging guide.”
Fast 3-day Garden Route from Cape Town with Cango Caves, Wilderness kayaking, and a private-reserve 4x4 safari plus optional bungee.
“Excellent tour! Every detail was so organized and we got to do a lot of activities for only 3 days time. Our guide GG was awesome- he made it fun snd took good care of us. Do the adventure tour at the caves- it's intense but so much fun! My favorite part was the elephant Read more”
3 days of Garden Route wildlife, Tsitsikamma adventure, and early morning kayaking, with two 4x4 safaris plus breakfasts and dinners.
“It was amazing, lovely memories. Good amount of informations and advices from our guide, very funny moments and easy to understand.”
6-day Garden Route to Addo from Cape Town with canoeing, hikes, ostriches, wine stops, and a real Big Five safari.
“The trip was wonderful, food and accommodation were excellent. Our guide was Cindy - amazing, funny and positive person. We managed to see everything, impressions will last for a whole year. Thank you.”
3-day Garden Route adventure from Cape Town: Route 62 drive, Cango Caves, canoeing, optional elephant viewing, and a malaria-free 4x4 safari.
“Great Tour with great people and great guide! These 3 days were so worth it! It was such an amazing experience!”
5-day Garden Route and Addo adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, with penguins, Route 62 wine, canoe hikes, Tsitsikamma, and Addo elephants.
“Very good. Accommodations could use a sheet instead of quilts during the summer! It was hot & I was so thankful for fans! I really thought there would be more flowers since it was called the “garden route”! I had an expectations because of previous reviews. The activRead more”
Four days from Cape Town on Route 62, Cango Caves and Knysna, Tsitsikamma and a lodge safari, then seasonal whale watching in Hermanus.
“The tour was good but the tour guide/bus driver was 90% bus driver. We really did not learn much about what we saw”
A fast-paced 5-day Garden Route plus Addo safari from Cape Town, with Cango ostriches, Tsitsikamma views, and whale season in Hermanus.
“Book the hostels they are all in a great location. In j bay right on the beach away from back packers. It’s a private room on the beach.”
3 days of Cape Agulhas, Betty’s Bay penguins, Hermanus whales, and two Garden Route safari drives, plus Route 62 wine stops.
“Incredible experience tow diferente stays 4 completely different experiences. From sightseeing on your way there to meeting where two oceans meet and ending with an amazing Safari and wine tasting.”
90-minute eco cruise from Thesen Harbour past Knysna Heads to the Indian Ocean, spotting whales, dolphins, seals, and penguins.
“Due to poor weather conditions, we were unable to take the planned trip. We were informed that we would receive a full reimbursement of the cost paid for the trip within 3 or 4 days. A week later we are still waiting for the refund.”
Sail Knysna Lagoon and out through Knysna Heads toward Brenton-on-Sea, with chances to spot whales, dolphins, seals, and birds.
“We saw humpback dolphins and a few seals. Crew were lovely and the boat ride was fun. The wakes are quite big and the boat goes quite fast so it’s quite bumpy but we really enjoyed it. My 4yo son was a little scared at times but he loved the experience overall.”
7-day Garden Route combo with Addo elephant safari, Cango Caves, Route 62 wine tastings, Cape Point penguins, plus Winelands.
“Zahid our tour guide was awesome! Great trip! Although the mix of the group could have been better, because 7 out of 9 of us were germans, this was an exception to my group because other groups were of a better mix.”
