Get ready for this 3 day rip-roaring adventure from Cape Town that takes you along the scenic Garden Route. This scheduled group tour, led by a local, English-speaking professional guide departs on Fridays. Highlights include a Game Drive to search for the Big 5, a visit to the Cango Caves (with the choice of a standard or adventure tour), and the optional chance to take the exhilarating 216-meter plunge off the Bloukrans Bungy bridge, Africa's highest commercial bridge jump. The tour futher includes two nights of accommodation, transport, breakfasts and dinners.
DAY 1: CAPE TOWN TO SEDGEFIELD > OVERBERG & GARDEN ROUTE REGION
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 enjoying a kayak 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: TSITSIKAMMA > GARDEN ROUTE REGION, KNYSNA, TSITSIKAMMA
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 optional Elephant viewing activity 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 viewing OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Bloukrans Bungy Jump (216m)/SkyWalk tour
DAY 3: SEDGEFIELD TO CAPE TOWN > KLEIN KAROO, OUDTSHOORN, ROUTE 62
This morning we head over the Outeniqua Mountains to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn where we have 3 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 Rehabilitation Sanctuary, home to many local and exotic endangered species, OR
3 - Fisit an Ostrich Show Farm for an informative tour & 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 tour (Adventure or Standard) OR Endangered Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary entrance & tour OR Ostrich Farm Tour
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.
Group/Scheduled tours have no set end time on the last day of the tour so please do not make any scheduled arrangements (especially flights) for the first or last day of the tour, as traffic and weather can delay the approximate pick-up and drop-off times.
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
- Game Drive at a private game reserve
- Cango Caves tour (heritage/adventure) OR Endangered Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary entrance & tour OR Ostrich Farm tour
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Optional activities are not included but also not compulsory. It can be booked with the tour guide and paid directly to the activity provider on tour.
- Quad Biking ± R500 pp OR Kaaimans Kayaking ± R200 pp
- Elephant viewing ± R795 pp OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary ± R440 pp
- Bloukrans Bungy Jump ± R1690 pp OR Bloukrans bridge SkyWalk tour ± R400 pp
± Rates are only an indication and subject to change by season/without prior notice by third party suppliers. Optional activities are subject to availability.
Please note this tour requires a minimum group size to confirm/operate. If the minimum requirement is not reached the tour may be suspended/cancelled or may be outsourced to a different tour supplier.
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
