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Overview
This comprehensive group adventure offers a professional and affordable way to explore the very best of South Africa’s southern coastline. Departing every Monday from Cape Town: the tour traverses the Whale Coast and the semi-desert Little Karoo and the lush forests of the Garden Route. You will visit the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas and experience a Big Five safari in the 28 000-hectare Addo Elephant National Park. The itinerary is packed with active experiences including canoeing in Wilderness National Park and hiking the suspension bridges of Tsitsikamma. Guests can choose between social backpacker lodges or private guesthouse accommodation. Whether you are gazing at the Swartberg mountains from an ostrich farm or exploring the historical Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay: this tour provides a deep introduction to the diverse landscapes of the Cape.
Included
- ✔ 5 Nights accommodation in hand-picked backpackers or guesthouses
- ✔ Professional tour guide and air-conditioned transport for the full duration
- ✔ Daily breakfasts and dinners except on the fifth day
- ✔ Local wine tasting and a comprehensive Klein Karoo ostrich farm tour
- ✔ Canoeing and hiking activities in Wilderness National Park
- ✔ Entrance fees for Tsitsikamma National Park and Addo Elephant National Park
- ✔ Visit to the African penguin colony at Stony Point in Betty’s Bay
- ✔ Excursion to the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas
Not Included
- ✖ Lunch meals and Day 5 dinners plus all alcoholic beverages
- ✖ Optional adventure activities such as the Bloukrans bungee jump
- ✖ Tandem skydiving and sandboarding or ocean ziplining in Mossel Bay
- ✖ Shark cage diving and whale watching boat trips in season
- ✖ Gratuities for the professional guide and drivers
- ✖ Travel and medical insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 Cape Town to Cape Agulhas via Hermanus
Depart Cape Town for the Whale Coast. Stop at Betty’s Bay to see endangered penguins. Explore Hermanus before reaching the southernmost tip of Africa. Overnight in Agulhas or Struisbaai.
Day 2 Cape Agulhas to Oudtshoorn via Route 62
Travel along the world’s longest wine route. Enjoy a local wine tasting and an ostrich farm tour at sunset with views of the Swartberg mountains. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Day 3 Wilderness National Park to Sedgefield
Cross the Outeniqua Pass to explore Wilderness National Park. Canoe up the Touw River and hike to a hidden waterfall before visiting Sedgefield beach. Overnight in Sedgefield.
Day 4 Knysna and Tsitsikamma to Addo
Visit the Knysna Heads viewpoint before heading to the Bloukrans Bridge for optional bungee jumping. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park then head to Big Five country. Overnight in the Addo area.
Day 5 Addo Elephant Park to Wilderness
Spend the morning on safari tracking over 600 elephants and lions and buffalo in Addo. Drive back through the heart of the Garden Route for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Wilderness.
Day 6 Mossel Bay to Cape Town
Hike the St. Blaize trail along coastal cliffs or visit the Diaz Museum. Optional skydiving or sandboarding before returning to Cape Town by early evening.
Important Information
- Age Limit Guests must be between 18 and 65 years old and fit enough for an active tour
- Departure Day This tour departs exclusively on Mondays throughout the year
- Shark Diving Note Guests choosing shark diving on Day 1 will miss the Hermanus segment
- Addo Safari Included game viewing is done in the tour vehicle with an optional open-vehicle upgrade
- Accommodation Mix Groups typically feature a mix of backpacker and guesthouse clients
- Pricing Tiers All rates are based on standard tour pricing across the specific validity periods
- Cancellation Policy Standard terms apply for this group-based adventure