5 Day Ultimate Garden Route & Addo Budget Adventure
Garden Route • Cape Town
Hotel Pickup Available
We collect from any hotel or address in Cape Town.
Overview
This 5-day budget adventure offers an incredible dose of the great outdoors from world-class wineries to untamed wilderness. Travelers will experience the dense elephant herds of Addo Elephant National Park and explore the 20-million-year-old limestone formations of the Cango Caves. The journey includes an open 4x4 safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve and a guided forest walk to the suspension bridges of Tsitsikamma National Park. Adrenaline seekers can choose to leap from the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge at Bloukrans while nature enthusiasts enjoy a paddle through the Wilderness lagoon. Staying at hand-picked budget-friendly backpackers: this tour is designed for social travelers who wish to see the very best of South Africa’s southern coast without a luxury price tag.
Included
- ✔ Professional air-conditioned transport and expert English-speaking guide
- ✔ 4 Nights quality backpacker accommodation in shared or private rooms
- ✔ Daily breakfasts provided throughout the journey (4)
- ✔ A 2-hour guided 4x4 safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
- ✔ Guided game drive in Addo Elephant National Park in the tour vehicle
- ✔ Entrance fees for Cango Caves and an ostrich show farm and Tsitsikamma
- ✔ Curated local wine tasting session along the famous Route 62
Not Included
- ✖ Lunch and dinner meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
- ✖ Optional adventure activities such as the Bloukrans bungee jump
- ✖ Tandem skydiving and sandboarding or waterfall ziplining
- ✖ Personal travel insurance and international or domestic flight tickets
- ✖ Alcoholic beverages and gratuities for the professional guide
Itinerary
Day 1 Cape Town to Wilderness via Botlierskop
Depart Cape Town early morning for a 4x4 safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve to track the Big Five. Travel through coastal oasis towns to reach your stay in the Wilderness or Knysna region.
Day 2 Garden Route Forests and Coastal Adventures
Visit the Knysna Heads before heading to Tsitsikamma National Park for a forest hike and suspension bridge walk. Optional thrills include the Bloukrans bungee jump or forest ziplining. Overnight in Jeffreys Bay.
Day 3 Jeffreys Bay to Addo Elephant National Park
Spend a morning at the famous surf hub or enjoy an optional beach horseback ride. Head inland for a safari drive in the world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park. Overnight in Addo.
Day 4 Oudtshoorn and the Ancient Cango Caves
Travel into the semi-desert Klein Karoo to explore the dripstone formations of the Cango Caves. Optional evening elephant observation in nature. Overnight in a budget lodge in Oudtshoorn.
Day 5 Route 62 and Return to Cape Town
Visit a working ostrich farm to learn about the history of the feather industry. Drive the iconic Route 62 through mountain passes and vineyards with a final wine tasting. Arrive in Cape Town by 19 00.
Important Information
- Pickup Window Collection usually occurs between 06 00 and 08 00 on the day of departure
- Tour Availability This package departs exclusively on Monday and Thursday and Saturday only
- Age Limit Suitability for active travelers aged 18 to 65 years
- Accommodation Mix Budget rooms are clean and cosmopolitan with a focus on a social atmosphere
- Safe Travel This entire journey takes place in malaria-free regions of South Africa
- Cancellation Policy Full refunds are provided for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance