Garden Route Road Trip
7 days from £878 (was £975)
Trip Photos
Baby elephant walking in the wild of South Africa.
Women on a safari watching a 4x4 driving ahead.
Man taking a photo from car of animals in the wild whist on a safari.
Overhead view of travellers smiling whilst canoeing down a lake.
Travellers sat talking on safari jeep with elephant walking in the background.
Group of travellers on a tour canoeing down lake in South Africa.
Male traveller taking photo of animals in the wild from a safari truck.
Women sat on a rock over looking Cape Town after hike.
Up close of a wild lion in South Africa.
Group of travellers sat a table in a restaurant smiling, about to eat some food.
Group of tourists stood smiling on a bridge whilst admiring the view.
An elephant stood out in the wild of South Africa.
Safari jeep stopped in the road waiting for wild giraffe to cross the road.
Group of traveller hiking up a staircase on the side of a mountain.
Three giraffes in their natural habitat in South Africa.
Group of travellers smiling whilst crossing the shore via a bridge.
Women sat smiling on front of safari jeep eating some food.
Travellers stood smiling outside with local tour guide.
Group of travellers smiling in the back of a safari truck.
Group of travellers posing with arms in the air whilst taking a selfie beneath small waterfall.
Three travellers lying on sunbeds enjoying a drink next to swimming pool.
Travellers stood smiling with their arms in the air with their local tour guide.
Group of travellers listening to a happy local speak.
Male traveller looking out the back of safari jeep wearing sunglasses and smiling.
Travellers sat on a sofa learning to play traditional drums.
Group of travellers sat at a table in restaurant enjoying a meal.
Happy travellers walking inside hotel with tour guide.
Travellers sat inside living room learning traditions from a local.
Beaches, wildlife, and wine on South Africa's Western Cape
Queue your favourite playlist, grab a window-seat, and hit the highway for this 7-day road trip on one of South Africa’s most iconic routes. Wind your way along the lush Indian Ocean coastline, stopping at sublime beaches, prehistoric caves, vibrant Xhosa townships, world-class vineyards, and some of South Africa’s best wildlife parks. With the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, foodie experiences, and animal encounters, you’ll be planning next year’s trip before you’ve even got home.
Highlights include
Itinerary
Day 1: Caves & Ostriches
Touch down in Cape Town before heading into the Karoo Desert via the famous Route 62. Stop at the Cango Caves to marvel at the surreal limestone formations and cave paintings. Then continue to Oudtshoorn, the 'Ostrich Capital of the World' for an optional bush dinner on a game reserve.
Day 2: Addo Elephant Park
Start your day with an optional meerkat safari before travelling to the amazing Addo Elephant National Park. After lunch at the camp, set out on your first game drive, in search of Africa's most iconic animal, as well as lions, buffalo and antelope. Spend the night in the coastal city of Gqeberha.
Day 3: Penguins & Safari
Meet the adorable residents of a penguin rehabilitation centre this morning. Then you'll have the chance to see the 'Big 5' and lots more wonderful wildlife with optional morning and afternoon game drives on a private reserve. Finish the day back in Gqeberha with drinks and dinner.
Day 4: Beaches & Hikes
We're headed to the coastal town of Knysna today for shimmering lagoons, sandy beaches, and the freshest seafood of your life. Stop en route at Jeffreys Bay, one of the best surf spots in the world, and Tsitsikamma National Park where we'll take a hike to the breath-taking Storms River Bridge.
Day 5: Plettenberg Bay
Enjoy breakfast overlooking Knysna Lagoon, before heading to one of South Africa's best beaches, dreamy Plettenberg Bay. Kick back on the golden sands, and take an optional marine safari, before travelling back to Knysna where you can learn about Xhosa culture on an optional township tour.
Day 6: Shark Conservancy
Grab a window seat for the jaw-dropping journey along the Garden Route back to Cape Town. Stop at Hermanus to visit a shark conservation project and learn about this amazing but misunderstood sea creature. Tonight, hit the capital's V&A Waterfront for drinks with a view.
Day 7: Wine Country
Enjoy some free time in Stellenbosch today, exploring the colonial streets, rolling vineyards, and lively markets. Join our optional wine tour for a flavour of the region's many wines, beers, and gins, as well as a traditional braai. Then head back to Cape Town before saying your goodbyes.
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Most expensive: £1,345 December, 2023
Extra information
Arrive in Cape Town International Airport (CPT), we’ll hit the road straight away on day 1 (around 7am), so you will want to arrive the day before the trip and book an additional night of accommodation. Our travel advisors can help with this. Airport transfers are not included on this trip, but it only takes around 20 minutes to get to the city centre by taxi.
The trip ends on day 7 back in Cape Town at around 4pm. You’ll need to arrange your own return airport transfer as well, but your tour guide can help you. Please ensure you leave plenty of time to make your flight or fly out the following day.
Maximum group size on this tour is 39.
This trip is designed for those aged 18-35. No special level of fitness is required.
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