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South Africa Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park Safari 5-Day Small Group Tour from Cape Town
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South Africa Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park Safari 5-Day Small Group Tour from Cape Town

by Hotspots2c Tours

5 days
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5 days
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 guests × R11,979
All taxes and fees included
5 days
R23,958R26,620Save 10%
2 guests × R11,979
All taxes and fees included
5 days
R23,958R26,620Save 10%
2 guests × R11,979
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This 5-day small group tour in South Africa begins with pickup in Cape Town or Stellenbosch within 5 kilometers of the city center. The tour covers about 2000 kilometers along the Garden Route, with daily travel of approximately 4 to 6 hours by mini van. On the first day, the group travels from Cape Town, including a wine tasting on Route 62, and heads to Oudtshoorn for the overnight stay. The second day includes visits to Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves, followed by travel to Addo Elephant National Park where the group stays overnight. On the third day, the tour visits Addo Elephant National Park for a safari game drive in a mini van, then continues to Jeffreys Bay with optional activities such as surfing or beach horseback riding before overnight accommodation. The fourth day features a guided walk in Tsitsikamma National Park, with optional bungee jumping or ziplining at Bloukrans Bridge, then visits Knysna Heads and Sedgefield for the night. The final day includes a 4x4 game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve before returning to Cape Town via the N2 road. Breakfast is included each morning at the accommodation. Entrance fees for Cango Caves, Addo Elephant National Park, and Tsitsikamma National Park are covered. The tour includes wine tasting on Route 62 and Karoo food tastings. Optional activities such as bungee jumping, ziplining, and additional 4x4 game drives are available for an extra cost and depend on group interest, weather, and availability. Accommodation is provided for four nights with options ranging from backpacker dormitories to 4-star lodges. Daily free time allows participants to purchase lunches and dinners independently or with guidance from the tour leader. The tour includes a local English-speaking guide and all transfers in a mini van. Children under 18 are not allowed in dormitory accommodations, and the minimum age for the tour is 8 years, with those under 18 required to be accompanied by an adult. The itinerary may occasionally run in reverse order and is subject to change.

Highlights

Five-day small group tour from Cape Town
Visits to Addo Elephant National Park and Botlierskop 4x4 game drive
Walks in old-growth forests and Tsitsikamma National Park
Route 62 wine tasting and Karoo food sampling included
Four nights accommodation with breakfast
Entrance fees for Cango Caves, Addo and Tsitsikamma Parks included

What's included

Recipient of the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best-of-the-Best Awards in South Africa for 2025
All transfers are by mini van with travel times between 3 and 6 hours per day
Tour led by a local guide who speaks English
Game drives include Addo Park in a mini-van and Botlierskop in a 4x4 vehicle
Breakfast is provided each morning
A portion of the tour fee is donated to 2Cchange charity projects
Pickup and drop-off are included within a 5km radius of Cape Town central and Stellenbosch
Entrance fees for Cango Caves, Addo, and Tsitsikamma National Parks are covered
Accommodation and breakfast are included for 4 nights at each overnight location
Taste experiences include wine tasting on Route 62 and sampling Karoo food specialties

What's not included

Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included, such as lunches and dinners
Optional activities listed in itinerary at additional cost
Optional Skywalk or Zipline at Bloukrans Bridge costing approximately R500
Optional Bungy Jump at Bloukrans Bridge costing approximately R1690

Meeting point

Departure time from official Meeting Point is 6:45 am. Avoid extra hours on the bus during the pre-and post-tour pickup/drop-off service by making your own way to the tour meeting point at McDonald's in Green Point. Please arrive about 10 minutes early as we won't be able to wait for late arrivals.

End point

Departure time from official Meeting Point is 6:45 am. Avoid extra hours on the bus during the pre-and post-tour pickup/drop-off service by making your own way to the tour meeting point at McDonald's in Green Point. Please arrive about 10 minutes early as we won't be able to wait for late arrivals.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–13 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
This tour was awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best-of-the-Best Award and is ranked among the Top 10 Things to Do in South Africa for 2025.
On Day 1, the journey begins in Cape Town with wine tasting, followed by Route 62 and Oudtshoorn, with overnight options including Saver/Dorm at Uthando Backpackers, 3-star Comfort at 88 Baron van Reede, and 4-star Luxe at Hlangana Lodge.
Day 2 travels from Oudtshoorn to Cango Caves and then to Addo, offering overnight stays in Saver/Dorm at Avoca Backpacker House, 3-star Comfort at Gerald's Gift Guesthouse, and 4-star Luxe at Addo Wildlife Lodge.
Day 3 covers Addo Elephant National Park to Jeffreys Bay, with optional surfing or beach horse riding activities, and overnight choices of Saver/Dorm at Island Vibe Backpackers, 3-star Comfort at Sea Whisper Guesthouse or similar, and 4-star Luxe at On The Beach Guesthouse.
Day 4 includes a Tsitsikamma walk, an optional bungy jump, visits to Knysna Heads and Sedgefield, with five itinerary steps, breakfast included, and accommodation options of Saver/Dorm at Pili Pili Backpackers, 3-star Comfort at Fairy Knowe or similar, and 4-star Luxe at Dolphin Dunes Guesthouse or similar.
Day 5 features a Botlierskop 4x4 game drive followed by an N2 road trip ending in Cape Town.
The daily driving time is approximately 4 to 6 hours, covering a total distance of about 2000 km; this itinerary is fast-paced and includes many key highlights suitable for travelers with limited time who are young at heart.
The itinerary may change and on some occasions could be operated in reverse order.
Most tours exclude some meals and drinks, allowing participants to try typical South African meals or their own preferences at local eateries; the included meals vary by tour package and should be checked in the specific included/excluded section. Free time is scheduled daily for purchasing and enjoying meals. Breakfast is generally served at the accommodation’s breakfast room or restaurant each morning. Bed & Breakfast multi-day packages include breakfast for every overnight stay. Lunch is taken en route with limited time and options. Dinner on multi-day tours occurs during free time after the day’s activities, allowing dining out at leisure or booking meals through the guide at the accommodation. Guides can recommend local restaurants, and many backpackers have communal kitchens for self-prepared meals if ingredients are purchased after the tour.
The tour operator has pre-booked spaces for all optional activities for the group, and participants decide on the first day whether to join. Optional activities must be paid directly to the supplier during the tour. The bungy jump optional activity may involve a waiting time of 1 to 2 hours depending on group size and visitor numbers. Optional activities depend on weather and cannot be guaranteed.
Accommodation packages include overnight stays in different properties as listed in the itinerary, with backpackers typically located far from guesthouses or lodges.
Game drives or bush safari drives are conducted in shared vehicles, which are specially adapted open-roof converted vehicles or trucks, with other participants.
Dorm room packages do not allow bookings for children under 18 years of age.
The minimum age to participate is 8 years; children aged between 8 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult and stay in private rooms.
Personal comprehensive travel insurance is not included and is advised.
Participants are advised to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a sun hat, a jacket for cooler evenings, a beach towel, and a swimming costume.
Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking and will be in the specified hotel or a similar standard and star rating property in the same area. Occasionally, Sedgefield accommodation may be sold out, in which case lodging will be arranged in a nearby town.
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