



by Earthstompers Adventures
This 6-day bus tour from Cape Town covers South Africa's Garden Route and includes a safari at Addo Elephant National Park. The journey starts with a visit to the southernmost point of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Participants then canoe in Wilderness National Park and hike in Tsitsikamma National Park with entrance included. Along the way, the tour stops to see African penguins at Bettys Bay and includes a local wine tasting. Accommodation is provided for five nights with daily breakfast and dinner included. Other highlights are a visit to a Klein Karoo ostrich farm and a game viewing safari at Addo Elephant National Park. The tour is guided by a local professional in an air-conditioned minivan and supports community projects through a contribution included in the price. Pickup and drop-off at your Cape Town address and surroundings are part of the service. Drinks, lunch, gratuities, and optional activities are not included.
Agulhas National Park Drive
The route passes through Agulhas National Park on the way to the Southern Most tip of Africa.
60 min
Betties Bay Penguin Colony
The journey follows the coastal road with a stop at Betties Bay to observe a colony of endangered African penguins.
45 min
Southernmost Tip of Africa
There is a visit to the Southernmost Tip of Africa, where two oceans converge.
30 min
Lighthouse Drive-By
The route passes the lighthouse while heading toward Africa's southernmost point.
Hermanus Whale Boat Trip
From July to November, an optional boat trip is available at lunchtime on Monday in Hermanus to see Southern Right Whales up close.
120 min
Shark Cage Diving Transfer
An optional one-way transfer with the shark company from or to Cape Town is provided, with pick-up and drop-off at the shark offices by the Garden Route guide. This safe activity includes masks and wetsuits, with the cage attached to the boat. Participants will miss a half day of the standard tour, including the Penguin Colony visit.
240 min
Local Wine Tasting
There is an opportunity to taste award-winning local wines.
60 min
Wilderness Canoe and Hike
Explore Wilderness National Park by canoeing for about 45 minutes up the Touw River through indigenous forest with birdlife, then hike 2km along a boardwalk to a waterfall and rock pools. The return is by the same 2km hike and 45-minute canoe trip.
180 min
Bloukrans Bridge Bungee View
Stop at Bloukrans Bridge to see the world’s highest bungee jump bridge at 216 meters, with time for those interested to attempt the jump.
15 min
Tsitsikamma National Park Activities
Tsitsikamma National Park features indigenous forest and Indian Ocean coastline, offering activities such as hiking, crossing a suspension bridge, and swimming.
120 min
Tsitsikamma National Park Activities
Tsitsikamma National Park features indigenous forest and Indian Ocean coastline, offering activities such as hiking, crossing a suspension bridge, and swimming.
120 min
Optional 216m Bridge Bungy
An optional activity includes the highest bridge bungy in the world at 216 meters.
120 min
Addo Elephant National Park Safari
Included safari in the tour vehicle within Addo Elephant National Park. The visit lasts up to 2-3 hours in the 28,000-hectare reserve, home to about 600 elephants and species such as Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, zebra, eland, kudu, and hartebeest.
180 min
Addo Sunrise Safari Option
Optional sunrise safari available with an Addo Park ranger in an open safari vehicle.
120 min
Cape St. Blaize Trail Hike
Guests may choose to hike the Cape St. Blaize trail along cliffs that overlook the Indian Ocean.
60 min
Diaz Museum Visit Option
Optional visit to the Diaz Museum complex, which marks the first known European exploration near the tip of Africa.
60 min
Mossel Bay Lighthouse View
View of the lighthouse positioned above Mossel Bay.
Mossel Bay Beach Time Option
Guests can choose to spend time on the beaches of Mossel Bay.
60 min
10,000-Foot Tandem Sky-Dive
Optional activity: tandem sky-dive from 10,000 feet.
180 min
Closest meeting point for Stellenbosch. Exact pickup time to be confirmed the weekend before your tour.
End point
Closest meeting point for Stellenbosch. Exact pickup time to be confirmed the weekend before your tour.