9-Day South Africa Safari and Garden Route Tour to Cape Town
About This Tour
Go on an adventure through South Africa, starting in Port Elizabeth and travelling along the Garden Route to Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn, Stellenbosch, and Cape Tow...
Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Robben Island, Simon's Town · Languages: English, German
About Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
Beachfront promenades and yacht jetties soak up the year-round sun in Port Elizabeth, while windsurfers and beach lovers get local guides to reveal the best sand stretches that ring the coast of the Eastern Cape.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Park fees
- Transport
- English-speaking South African tour guide
Not Included
- Tips
- Food & drinks
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Port Elizabeth and Addo Elephant National Park
Arrive at Port Elizabeth Airport and meet your South African tour guide for pick-up and transfer. Arrive at Port Elizabeth Airport and meet your South African tour guide for pick-up and transfer. Start your trip by going to Addo Elephant National Park. Start your trip by going to Addo Elephant National Park. Head out on a game drive to see the Big Five while learning about the flora and fauna. Head out on a game drive to see the Big Five while learning about the flora and fauna. Proceed to the Garden Route, which stretches from Tsitsikamma in the Eastern Cape to Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. Proceed to the Garden Route, which stretches from Tsitsikamma in the Eastern Cape to Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.
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2Day 02
Journey to Tsitsikamma along Algoa Bay
Leave Addo National Park in the morning through Algoa Bay, passing through the big city of Port Elizabeth and heading all the way to Tsitsikamma, where the Garden Route starts. Leave Addo National Park in the morning through Algoa Bay, passing through the big city of Port Elizabeth and heading all the way to Tsitsikamma, where the Garden Route starts. Tsitsikamma lies in the western part of the Eastern Cape, on the eastern side of the Western Cape. Its oceanic weather offers many activities, including hiking tours, scuba diving, canopy tours, bungee jumping at Bloukrans Bridge, and visits to nature reserves. Tsitsikamma lies in the western part of the Eastern Cape, on the eastern side of the Western Cape. Its oceanic weather offers many activities, including hiking tours, scuba diving, canopy tours, bungee jumping at Bloukrans Bridge, and visits to nature reserves.
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3Day 03
Coastal Forest Walks in Tsitsikamma
Go for a refreshing walk in the coastal forest and walk along the suspension bridge across the cliff. Go for a refreshing walk in the coastal forest and walk along the suspension bridge across the cliff. A longer walk to the waterfall can be done optionally. A longer walk to the waterfall can be done optionally. Wander through the park, where you may have the chance to spot rock dassies, a variety of birds, as well as bushbucks. Wander through the park, where you may have the chance to spot rock dassies, a variety of birds, as well as bushbucks.
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4Day 04
Knysna, Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves
On your way to Oudtshoorn, stop by the city of Knysna with your South African tour guide. On your way to Oudtshoorn, stop by the city of Knysna with your South African tour guide. Marvel at your surroundings as you travel through the Outeniqua Mountains, better known as the Hops area. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world, located between the Swartberg Mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south. Marvel at your surroundings as you travel through the Outeniqua Mountains, better known as the Hops area. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world, located between the Swartberg Mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south. Head straight to the ostrich farm, where a tour of the farm will be done and lunch will be served. Head straight to the ostrich farm, where a tour of the farm will be done and lunch will be served. Drive to the Cango Caves. Drive to the Cango Caves. Spend an hour exploring the interior, while information about the cave is given by the site guide. Spend an hour exploring the interior, while information about the cave is given by the site guide.
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5Day 05
Route 62 to Stellenbosch and Cape Town
Leave Oudtshoorn in the morning and make your way to Cape Town using the longest wine route in the world, Route 62. Leave Oudtshoorn in the morning and make your way to Cape Town using the longest wine route in the world, Route 62. Pass through small towns with interesting histories, such as Calitzdorp, a port wine producer; Ladysmith; Barrydale, known for its dried fruits; and Montagu, famous for its hot springs and wine farms, stretching all the way to Stellenbosch via Worcester. Pass through small towns with interesting histories, such as Calitzdorp, a port wine producer; Ladysmith; Barrydale, known for its dried fruits; and Montagu, famous for its hot springs and wine farms, stretching all the way to Stellenbosch via Worcester. Go through the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1. Go through the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1. Enjoy wine tasting and lunch in Stellenbosch. Enjoy wine tasting and lunch in Stellenbosch. Arrive in Cape Town in the evening. Arrive in Cape Town in the evening.
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6Day 06
Robben Island, City History and Signal Hill
Visit Robben Island, weather permitting, and learn about the history of the island. Visit Robben Island, weather permitting, and learn about the history of the island. Go to the Cape Town City Bowl for a city tour, where you will get detailed information about the history of District 6, the Parliament, Bo-Kaap, and the surrounding areas. Go to the Cape Town City Bowl for a city tour, where you will get detailed information about the history of District 6, the Parliament, Bo-Kaap, and the surrounding areas. End your day with a spectacular sunset at the top of Signal Hill. End your day with a spectacular sunset at the top of Signal Hill.
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7Day 07
Cape Point and Simon's Town Excursion
Leave the hotel after breakfast and make your way to Cape Point via the Atlantic Seaboard. Leave the hotel after breakfast and make your way to Cape Point via the Atlantic Seaboard. Observe the suburbs on the western side of Table Mountain, with the Twelve Apostles hanging on the cliff. These suburbs include Clifton, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and Hout Bay, some of the most luxurious suburbs on the South African continent. Observe the suburbs on the western side of Table Mountain, with the Twelve Apostles hanging on the cliff. These suburbs include Clifton, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and Hout Bay, some of the most luxurious suburbs on the South African continent. Enjoy a scenic route through Chapman's Peak overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a scenic route through Chapman's Peak overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Cape Point and Simon's Town, and see the largest African Penguin Colony. Visit Cape Point and Simon's Town, and see the largest African Penguin Colony. Have your lunch by the seaboard in Simon's Town before heading back to Cape Town. Have your lunch by the seaboard in Simon's Town before heading back to Cape Town.
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8Day 08
Leisure Day in Cape Town
Spend the day at your own leisure. Spend the day at your own leisure.
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9Day 09
Departure from Cape Town
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport. Transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Europcar Port Elizabeth Airport, Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), Airport West Road, Schoenmakerskop, Gqeberha, South Africa · Tour start: Gqeberha, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
