5 Day Ultimate Garden Route & Addo Comfort Adventure
Garden Route • Cape Town
Hotel Pickup Available
We collect from any hotel or address in Cape Town.
Overview
This 5-day comfort adventure offers a refined exploration of South Africa’s most popular coastal corridor. Guests will experience a seamless blend of wild nature and mid-range comfort while staying at hand-picked 3-star guesthouses and hotels. The journey includes an open 4x4 safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve and a guided wildlife tour in Addo Elephant National Park where the densest population of wild elephants on earth can be found. From the ancient limestone caverns of the Cango Caves to the dramatic suspension bridges of Tsitsikamma every stop is curated for quality and enjoyment. Adrenaline seekers can choose to leap from the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge or zipline over waterfalls while nature enthusiasts can enjoy local wine tastings along the legendary Route 62. This tour captures the true spirit of the Garden Route with a focus on ease and accessibility.
Included
- ✔ Private door-to-door pickup and drop-off service in Cape Town or Stellenbosch
- ✔ Professional air-conditioned transport to all major tour highlights
- ✔ 4 Nights comfortable 3-star accommodation in guesthouses and hotels
- ✔ 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
- ✔ Expert English-speaking guide and driver for the full duration
- ✔ Curated local wine tasting session along the famous Route 62
Not Included
- ✖ Lunch and dinner meals and beverages except where specifically mentioned
- ✖ Optional adventure activities such as the Bloukrans bungee jump or ziplining
- ✖ Personal travel insurance and international or domestic flight tickets
- ✖ Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with meals
- ✖ Gratuities for the professional guide and site-specific rangers
- ✖ Mandatory park conservation fees where applicable
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 guesthouse 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 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 comfortable guesthouse 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 20 00.
Important Information
- Pickup Window Collection typically 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
- Flexible Order Please note that the itinerary may run in reverse or a different order based on group requirements
- Optional Booking All optional activities are pre-reserved for tour members and can be paid for locally
- Legal Drinking Age Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in wine tasting sessions
- Flight Coordination We do not recommend booking departure flights for the final evening of the tour