Jump on this 3 day rip roaring adventure through the Garden Route where we fit as much as we possibly can into 3 awesome days. On this trip you can experience a Big 5 game drive, a treetop obstacle and zipline course, a local farmers market, learn more about African Elephants, explore the magnificent Cango Caves AND take on the world's highest commercial Bungee bridge at 216m!!
DAY 1: CAPE TOWN TO SEDGEFIELD
OVERBERG, GARDEN ROUTE, GAME DRIVE, MYOLI BEACH
We leave the mother city behind and head east along the N2 past Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa to a Private Game Reserve on the edge of the Garden Route. Here we go on a safari where we search for lions, cheetah, hippo, elephants, buffalo and many more wild animals.
After lunch you have the option to either
1 - Experience a guided fun forest and bush quad bike ride, twisting through trees and around bends, OR
2 - Discover the natural beauty of Kaaimans by enjoyinh a kayak/canoe trip and visit a waterfall.
Next we carry on our way to the small coastal town of Sedgefield, renowned for its diverse and picturesque landscapes, where we will spend the night. The town is surrounded by lush forests, serene lakes, and pristine beaches.
Route & Travel time: Cape Town to Sedgefield ± 480 km (± 6 hrs)
Accommodation: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Included Highlights: Game Drive
Optional: Quad Biking OR Kayaking (seasonal/if time allows)
DAY 2: SEDGEFIELD TO TSITSIKAMMA TO SEDGEFIELD
GARDEN ROUTE, KNYSNA, BLOUKRANS BUNGY, ELEPHANT BUSH WALK
We begin our day with a visit to a popular local farmers and craft market in the village. We then make our way to a sanctuary for orphaned elephants where you have the option to learn about these gentle giants and go on an Elephant Bush Walk OR you can choose to visit a Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary where rescued monkeys roam free in a large jungle area.
For our next stop, prepare yourself for the ultimate rush, where you have the opportunity to experience a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled 216-meter plunge off Africa’s highest bridge, the legendary Bloukrans Bungy - World’s highest commercial bridge bungy jump.
If the bungy is not quite for you but you are still looking for a unique experience and trill, then try the SkyWalk Tour offering breathtaking views, with a bit of adrenaline still, and a front-row seat to watch the bungy jumpers in action.
After the trill of a lifetime and with your feet back on solid ground, we head back to Sedgefield where (if time allowed) you can spend some time at Myoli beach before heading back to our accommodation for the evening where we carry on with the festivities.
Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Storms River to Sedgefield ± 220km (± 3 hrs)
Accommodation: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Highlights: Local craft and farmers market (Saturdays only)
Optional: Elephant Bush Walk OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Bloukrans Bungy Jump (216m) / Bloukrans Bridge SkyWalk Tour
DAY 3: SEDGEFIELD TO CAPE TOWN - VIA ROUTE 62 & OUDTSHOORN
KLEIN KAROO, OUDTSHOORN, CANGO CAVES, ROUTE 62
This morning we head over the Outeniqua Mountains to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn where we have 2 options to choose from:
1 - You can either choose to explore the wonders of the Cango Caves, one of the largest cave systems in the world, OR
2 - You can visit an Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary, home to many local and exotic endangered species, OR
3 - Fisit an Ostrich Show Farm with ostrich feeding & petting, incubator tours & a chance to see chicks in season.
After lunch we begin our journey back to Cape Town along the spectacular Route 62.
Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Cape Town ± 600 km (± 7 hrs)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Cango Caves (Adventure or Standard Tour) OR Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary OR Ostrich Farm visit
TOUR END
We will drop you off back at your original pick up point in Cape Town unless otherwise requested. There are no set / guaranteed drop off times. Drop off times can range from late afternoon to early evening and can vary between ±5pm - ±10pm.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDE
- 2 nights accommodation & bedding
- Transport in comfortable tour/mini-bus (pick up & drop off, transfers to highlights on tour)
- Qualified and registered tour guide
- 2x breakfast, 2x dinner
- Safari / Game drive at a private game reserve
- Cango Caves tour (heritage / adventure) OR Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary entrance & tour OR Ostrich farm visit
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Please note that these rates are subject to change without prior notice as per the service providers. You do not have to pre book and pay for these. Just advise the guide on the day which ones you want to do and you then pay for it on the day when you are there (card).
- Quad Bike from R500 pp
- Kaaimans Canoeing from R200 pp
- Elephant Bush Walk from R700 pp
- Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary from R410 pp
- Bloukrans Bungy Jump from R1690 pp
- Bloukrans bridge walking tour from R400 pp
Garden Route Tours Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 15 days or more prior to tour date = 90% refund
- less 4% in the case of online or POS card transactions - Cancellation 14-8 days prior to tour date = 50% refund
- less 4% in the case of online or POS card transactions - Cancellation 7-0 days prior to tour date, late arrivals & “no show” = No refund / Full fee charged
Full terms & conditions here
