11-Day Durban to Cape Town Tour with Addo Safari and Garden Route

11 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore the fantastic Indian Ocean coast from Durban to Cape Town over 11 days on a privately guided journey of approximately 2000 km. Experience the hidden gem...

Duration: 11 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Luxury · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: East London, Durban, Cape Town, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Franschoek, Hermanus, Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Alfred, Karoo · Languages: Afrikaans, English

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Tsitsikamma National Park

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What's Included

Fully guided (second guide if more than three guests)
All meals
Water in the vehicle and at meals
Ten nights' accommodation at 4-5 star guesthouses, lodges, and hotels
All entrance fees mentioned
Visit to Mandela's birthplace
Tsitsikamma National Park entrance and guided walk
Two safaris in Addo Elephant Park
Meerkat Safari
Ostrich farm tour
Guided whale-watching walk
Vineyard lunch in Franschhoek

Not Included

All gratuities
Items of a personal nature
All drinks other than those mentioned
Personal insurance

Itinerary

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Day 01

Departure from Durban along the Hibiscus Coast

Depart mid-morning from Durban and head down through the Hibiscus Coast, passing Port Edward and continuing to your first destination on the Wild Coast.
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Day 02

Leisure Day at the Resort

Enjoy a full day of relaxation at this amazing top-rated resort.
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Day 03

Eastern Cape Rural Journey and Qunu

Journey through the remote and quaint rural region of the Eastern Cape, previously known as the Transkei. Visit Qunu, the birthplace of the iconic Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, also known as Madiba. Overnight oceanfront at the award-winning, family-run Morgans Bay Hotel.
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Day 04

Secret Beach Visit and East London

After a leisurely breakfast, visit a secret beach en route to East London. Overnight stay at a city hotel.
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Day 05

Through Port Alfred to the Addo Region

Today's journey passes through Port Alfred, with a stop for an early lunch in Kenton-on-Sea. Later, enjoy sundowners at a lodge in the greater Addo Elephant Park region, where you will stay for two nights. Overnight stay.
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Day 06

Game Drives in Addo Elephant Park

A very early morning game drive of approximately 3 hours will be followed by a sumptuous brunch feast prepared by Trevor before the mandatory afternoon safari. Enjoy sundowners in the park before returning for fine dining hosted by your guide, Trevor.
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Day 07

Tsitsikamma, Bloukrans and Knysna

After a well-earned lie-in, travel to Knysna, the jewel of the Garden Route. Stop at Tsitsikamma National Park for lunch and a short guided walk. The adventurous can bungee jump 216 m from Bloukrans Bridge, Africa's highest static bungee jump. Overnight for the next two nights in a fabulous owner-run guesthouse.
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Day 08

Leisure Day in Knysna

Spend the day at leisure exploring the sights of Knysna. Transfers are available at no extra charge.
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Day 09

Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn

It is a short journey today as you ascend the Outeniqua Pass and reach Oudtshoorn for lunch and a tour of a working ostrich farm. Overnight on an ostrich farm.
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Day 10

Meerkat Safari and Karoo to Hermanus

Start very early for one of the highlights of the tour - a Meerkat Safari. Witness the incredible sight of masses emerging to soak up the rays of the morning sun, although this is very weather-dependent. After a late breakfast, journey through the Karoo to 'Ronnis Sex-shop', Barrydale, the majestic Tradouw's Pass, Swellendam, and then continue to tonight's accommodation in the beach enclave of Hermanus. Depending on the season, whales can often be spotted just 50-100 m from the shoreline.
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Day 11

Hermanus, Franschhoek and Cape Town

Breakfast will be at an oceanfront cafe in Hermanus. Then enjoy a scenic drive from Hermanus to Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands. Take a stroll through this quaint village with strong French connections, and enjoy lunch under the old oak trees of a historic vineyard. Guests will then be transferred to their accommodation within 20 km of Cape Town, where the tour ends.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Durban, South Africa · Tour start: Durban, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.