WHEN Sunday 1 February to Sat Jan 11th 2025

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COMPANY From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

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Highlights

• See most of the Big Five at Addo Elephant National Park
• Zipline through the luscious Tsitsikamma forest
• Hike over suspension bridges with views of a secret beach
• Jump from the highest commercial bridge bungy
• Safari road trip along the famous Garden Route Region

Description

Note - this tour itinerary may run in reverse or different order subject to availability. Day 1: Route 62 Travel time today is about 450km/5-6 hours. Start with a morning pickup (6am to 7am) from your accommodation in Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Travel along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world, with a wine-tasting stop (non-alcoholic tasting available too) before reaching Oudtshoorn by afternoon. Overnight Stay at Uthando Backpackers (Backpack package) or 88 van Rheede Guesthouse (3 star Comfort package) or Hlangana lodge or similar (4 star Luxury package). Day 2: Oudtshoorn Travel time today is about 250km/4-5 hours. Head to the mountains to go deep underground in the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves, exploring vast halls filled with ancient stalactites before traveling onward for about 400km to reach the Addo town region. On the route stop at a local 'padstal' informal restaurant-deli for a sit down South African traditional treats tasting experience; sampling bobotie, roosterkoek, koeksisters and melktert. Overnight Stay at Avaco Cabins (Backpack package) or Happy Lands (Comfort package) or Addo Wildlife lodge or similar (Luxury package). Day 3: Addo, Jeffreys Bay Travel route about 300km/3-4 hours. Rise early for the best chance to spot wildlife as the bush awakes in Addo Elephant National Park, the 3rd largest national park in South Africa. Join your own group after breakfast for the included 2-hour van game drive with your guide to search for some of the big five animals; if lucky you'll spot elephants, buffalos, lion & more. Travel about 200km to J'bay to either spend free time at the beach or choosing between optional surfing or beach horseback riding (extra cost). Overnight at Island Vibe (Backpacker package) or Sea Whisper (3 star Comfort package) or On The Beach Lodge or similar (Luxury package). Day 4: Tsitsikamma, Sedgefield Travel route about 300km/3-4 hours. After breakfast, drive inland to experience an optional highest Bungy jump bridge in the world, optional Waterfall Zipline over waterfalls in Tsitsikamma forest (both at extra cost) or choose to have free time and arrive early to spend more time in Tsitsikamma National Park. After all had some time to explore the park, drive onward with a photo stop at Knysna's lagoon en route to Sedgefield. Overnight at Pili Pili Backpackers (Backpacker package), or The Rex (Comfort package), or Protea Hotel Knysna or similar (Luxury package). Day 5: Garden Route Safari Travel route about 400km/6 hours. Take the road back along the coastline until a 2-3 hour safari activity stop in the heart of the native bushveld. Search for most of the Big 5 and other wild animals from an open 4x4 vehicle in the Botlierskop Reserve. Journey back to Cape Town with evening drop-offs in Cape Town or Stellenbosch (between 8pm to 10pm).

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (within a 10-km radius of Cape Town and from Stellenbosch) English-speaking Accredited local Tour guide TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best-of-the-Best Tour (2025) Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan Accommodation for 4 nights (as per option selected) 4 Breakfasts Cango Caves adventure tour South African treats tasting Entrance to Addo National Park Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park 2-hour game drive in Addo National Park by tour bus 4x4 Safari Game Drive at a private game reserve Route 62 wine tasting

Important Information

• The tour itinerary can run in a different order to ensure the optimal experience as per the season.
• Travel route about 1900 km in total / driving about 4 to 6 hours daily. This fast-paced packed itinerary tour is ideal for the young-at-heart that has limited time to travel this region.
• Accommodation may change to a similar option if the preferred options listed are not available.
• In peak season (Dec 10-Jan 10) you may stay for 2 nights in Jeffreys Bay instead of Addo.
• Optional activities are weather dependent and can be paid for during the tour.
• Pickup time is usually from 6 AM to 7 AM. A check-in email will be sent confirming the exact pickup time a day before the tour departs. End of tour time can vary subject to traffic and weather.
• It's unlikely to see leopards during game drives in the mountainous Western Cape regions.
• Accommodation stay packages are in different properties, each listed in the itinerary. Backpackers are usually far away from guesthouses / lodges.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund

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