5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
Overview
Discover the highlights of South Africa’s legendary Garden Route – including Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Knysna Heads, Wilderness and Oudtshoorn – on a 5-day tour from Cape Town. You’ll explore this coastal paradise with an experienced guide: hike in old-growth forests, see endangered animals in wildlife reserves, and relax on white-sand beaches. A combination of guided tours and optional activities allows you to tailor this trip to your taste for adventure. Try extra activities (own expense) such as bungee jumping, a 4x4 game drive, and ziplining.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (6) Options Available
Option(s)
Dorm Backpack Shared Room Stay
Backpacker Dorm Room: Overnight in unisex dorm accommodation. Up to12 persons per room with shared bathroom facilities. No under 18 or over 45 yrsPickup included
Starting from
$660.59
Option(s)
Saver Backpack Own Room Stay
Saver Backpackers Own Room: Stay in Backpackers accommodation with private bathroom. 2 persons per room. Book as single person to pay & get private room.Pickup included
Starting from
$772.77
Option(s)
3 star Comfort Stay package
3* Comfort Accommodation: Stay in 3 star guesthouse as listed. Ensuite bathroom. 2 persons per double room. Book as single person to get own room.Pickup included
Starting from
$972.19
Option(s)
4 star Luxury Stay package
4* Luxury Accommodation: 4star guesthouses ensuite room stay as listed. 2 persons per room. Mondays allow single person to pay for 1 to get own room. Pickup included
Starting from
$1177.85
Option(s)
3* Comfort Stay- Start Group
Comfort stay -start Join Group: Stay in 3 star guesthouse as listed. Ensuite bathroom. 2 persons per double room. uneven amount of pax in single room. min 2Pickup included
Starting from
$1263.85
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Ostrich Farm Visit + Cango Caves Exploring tickets
- Route 62 Wine Tasting
- Accommodation & bedding
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- 4x4 safari drive in Private Game Reserve in open-roof truck
- A portion of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange non-profit local charity projects
- Knysna Heads visit
- Game drive tour of Addo Elephant National Park in tour van
- Tsitsikamma National Park entry ticket
- Transfers in mini van vehicle (about 3 to 6 hours travel daily)
- Pickup & drop-off from Cape Town (10km radius) and Stellenbosch centre
What's not Included
- Some meals and drinks if not mentioned inclusions. Time is available to buy and enjoy meals on tour.
- Optional extra activities (as per itinerary)
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions, run in reverse order
- Day 1 : Start in Cape Town - Wine Tasting - Route 62 - Oudtshoorn (Overnight stay options: Saver/Dorm Uthando Backpackers, 3*Comfort 88 Baron van Reede, 4*Luxury Hlangana Lodge)*ask for Buffelsdrift Lodge upgrade
- Day 2 : Oudtshoorn - Elephant Observation optional - Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves - Addo (Overnight stay options: Saver/Dorm Avoca Backpacker House, 3*Comfort Gerald's Gift Guesthouse, 4*Luxury Addo Wildlife Lodge)
- Day 3 : Addo Elephant National Park - Jeffreys Bay - optional surf / beach horse rise activities (Overnight stay options: Saver/Dorm Island Vibe Backpackers, 3* Comfort Sea Whisper Guesthouse or similar, 4* Luxury On The Beach Guesthouse)
- Day 4 : Tsitsikamma Walk - Bungy optional - Knysna Heads - Sedgefield Itinerary steps: 5 Meals included: breakfast Accommodation included: Saver/Dorm> Pili Pili Backpackers, 3* Comfort > Fairy Knowe or similar, 4* Luxury > Dolphin Dunes Guesthouse or similar
- Day 5 : Botlierskop 4x4 Game Drive - N2 road trip to end in Cape Town
- Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours. Total distance about 2000 km route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights of the region and ideal for the young-at-heart traveller that want to explore this vast region with limited time.
- Some meals and drinks are not included on most tours; giving the ideal opportunity to experience typical South African meals (or your own preference) at local restaurants, shops or eating spots. Do check your tour's specific included and excluded section to verify the included meals for your tour package. You'll have free time scheduled daily to buy and enjoy meals. – Breakfast is mostly enjoyed at the accommodation's breakfast room/restaurant in the morning. Bed & Breakfast multi-day packages include breakfast for each overnight stay. – Lunch will be en-route with limited time & limited options to choose from. – Dinner-time during multi-day tours is scheduled in free-time after each day’s tour schedule. You can dine out at leisure; or book meals with your guide at the overnight accommodation that day. Your guide can recommend the best local restaurants, or most backpackers even have communal kitchens to prepare your own food - should you wish to buy the ingredients after the tour to prepare your own meals.
- According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating in a similar area. Sedgefield accommodation will occasionally be sold out and then your accommodation will be in nearby town of Wilderness or Knysna
- The tour operator already pre-booked space at all optional activities for the group and you can simply decide on the first day of the tour if you'll partake. Optional activities can only be paid on the tour directly to the supplier. Bungy jump optional activity waiting time can vary from 1 to 2 hours and is subject to group size and how busy it is during the time visited. Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed
- Accommodation stay packages will overnight in different properties, each listed in the itinerary. Backpackers are usually far away from guesthouses / lodges.
- Game drive or bush safari drives are shared with other people on especially adopted open-roof converted vehicle or truck.
- Children under 18 years of age are not allowed to book in Dorm room packages
- Minimum age is 8 years. Children between 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult and book in private rooms
- Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended.
- It is recommended that you bring: comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sun hat, jacket for cooler evenings, beach towel and swimming costume
Travel Like an Expert with AAA and Trip Canvas
Get Ideas from the Pros
As one of the largest travel agencies in North America, we have a wealth of recommendations to share! Browse our articles and videos for inspiration, or dive right in with preplanned AAA Road Trips, cruises and vacation tours.
Build and Research Your Options
Save and organize every aspect of your trip including cruises, hotels, activities, transportation and more. Book hotels confidently using our AAA Diamond Designations and verified reviews.
Book Everything in One Place
From cruises to day tours, buy all parts of your vacation in one transaction, or work with our nationwide network of AAA Travel Agents to secure the trip of your dreams!