From Cape Town: 5-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Tour
The Heads, Eastern Cape
Experience the stunning beauty of South Africa's Garden Route on a 5-day tour from Cape Town. Look for the legendary Big 5 on game drives, visit an ostrich farm and get closer to these enormous birds.
Garden Route and Wildlife Safari 5-Day Tour
This 5-day guided tour explores the Garden Route, Tsitsikamma National Park, and Addo Elephant Park, ideal for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Search for Africa's Big 5 on game drives at Garden Route Game Lodge
- Experience sleeping amid the sounds of the African bush
- Choose between the world’s highest bungee jump or a coastal hike to Tsitsikamma bridge
- Visit an ostrich farm, explore Cango Caves, and view Knysna Heads
- See large herds of elephants on a safari drive in Addo Elephant Park by tour bus
Description
Begin in Cape Town and travel to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo semi-desert, stopping at Ronnie’s Sex Shop for a refreshment. Explore the Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm, then spend the night in Oudtshoorn with a local dinner.
On day two, cross the mountains to reach the Garden Route coastline. View the Map of Africa lookout and visit Knysna before continuing to Plettenberg Bay to stay overnight in Storms River village.
Day three is dedicated to Tsitsikamma National Park. Walk the coastal trail to the hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth. Afterwards, proceed to Addo Elephant National Park to see elephants and antelope, or head to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa’s surfing capital, for an overnight stay.
Return towards the Garden Route on day four to attempt the Bloukrans bungee jump or opt for a gentler activity. Stay overnight at Garden Route Game Lodge and enjoy a late safari drive seeking rhinos, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, and antelopes.
On the final day, take an early morning safari drive to spot active wildlife. After checkout at 10:30 am, travel to Hermanus to observe Southern Right whales, then return to Cape Town by late afternoon along the False Bay coastline.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off transportation
- Guided tours throughout
- Meals as indicated (breakfast and dinner)
- Accommodation in shared or private rooms, depending on selected option
- Entry fees to Cango Ostrich Farm and Tsitsikamma National Park
- Guided Addo Game Drive on the tour vehicle (entry fees excluded)
Excludes
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Addo Elephant Park entrance fee
- Personal items
- Optional extras not included in the itinerary
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Booking Tips
Book in advance to secure accommodation and preferred activities. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. The best visiting months are during South Africa’s spring and autumn for moderate weather and wildlife activity.
