BackBack to Garden Route Tours

5-Day Ultimate Garden Route Budget Adventure

Garden Route • Cape Town/Stellenbosch
5-Day Ultimate Garden Route Budget Adventure
1 / 5
📍

Hotel Pickup Available

We collect from any hotel or address in Cape Town/Stellenbosch.

Overview

This 5-day budget adventure is meticulously crafted for international travelers who wish to experience the best of the Garden Route without the high cost of luxury lodges. Starting in Cape Town or Stellenbosch: you will explore pristine beaches and majestic mountains and historic wine farms. The tour includes two distinct wildlife experiences: a 4x4 safari at the malaria-free Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and a game drive in the famous Addo Elephant National Park. You will also visit the ancient Cango Caves and the dramatic Knysna Heads and cross the thrilling suspension bridge at Tsitsikamma National Park. The journey concludes with an authentic taste of the Karoo and a scenic drive along Route 62: the world’s longest wine route. This shared group experience is perfect for meeting fellow explorers while enjoying the natural splendor of South Africa’s east coast.

Included

  • ✔ Transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide
  • ✔ 4 Nights of quality budget-friendly accommodation in backpackers or shared cabanas
  • ✔ Daily hearty breakfasts (4) to fuel your daily explorations
  • ✔ All entry fees for Botlierskop 4x4 Safari and Addo Elephant National Park
  • ✔ Guided tours of the Cango Caves and Knysna Heads viewpoint
  • ✔ Tsitsikamma National Park walk and suspension bridge access
  • ✔ Wine tasting along the famous Route 62 and South African treats tasting in the Karoo

Not Included

  • ✖ Lunch and dinner and drinks which can be discovered at your own leisure
  • ✖ Optional adventure activities such as the Bloukrans Bridge bungee jump
  • ✖ Waterfall ziplining and surfing equipment or beach horseback riding
  • ✖ Personal travel insurance and gratuities for the professional guide
  • ✖ Visa fees if applicable for your nationality

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Cape Town to the Garden Route Region

Depart early morning for the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve for an included 4x4 safari to spot giraffe and rhino and lion. Overnight in Sedgefield or Wilderness.

2

Day 2: Coastal Exploration and Tsitsikamma

Visit the Knysna Heads and the Bloukrans Bridge before heading into the Tsitsikamma National Park for a forest hike and suspension bridge walk. Overnight in Jeffrey’s Bay.

3

Day 3: Addo Elephant Park Safari

Enjoy morning activities in Jeffrey’s Bay such as surfing or beach walks before heading to Addo Elephant National Park for a game drive in the tour vehicle. Overnight in the Greater Addo region.

4

Day 4: Addo to Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves

Travel into the Little Karoo to taste traditional South African treats and explore the 20-million-year-old Cango Caves. Enjoy an optional cultural braai evening. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

5

Day 5: Route 62 to Cape Town

Conclude your journey with a wine tasting session along the picturesque Route 62 wine valley before arriving back in Cape Town by early evening.

Important Information

  • Pickup Times Collection is confirmed the day prior and typically occurs between 06:00 and 08:00
  • Accommodation Standards Budget rooms are clean and cosmopolitan with a focus on a social atmosphere
  • Health Note This entire itinerary takes place in malaria-free regions of South Africa
  • Customization The itinerary can be requested to run in reverse depending on group requirements
  • Flight Advice We recommend avoiding domestic flight bookings for the final evening of the tour
  • Group Size Small group settings ensure a personal and bond-forming experience for all travelers