5 Day Cape to Addo Safari Tour (Return)

DAY 1: CAPE TOWN TO STRUISBAAI
OVERBERG, WHALE ROUTE, CAPE AGULHAS
Departing Cape Town, our exciting journey begins today as we join the world famous whale route in Gordons Bay for a stunning drive along the picturesque R44 mountain pass overlooking False Bay to the vibrant coastal town of Hermanus. After an opportunity to take some photographs and lunch on the seafront, we continue to Birkenhead Brewery to sample some fine beers (or wine) before moving on to the southernmost tip of Africa in Cape Agulhas National Park. 

After a visit to the lookout point we make our way back to our accommodation along “Die Plaat”, the longest beach in the Southern Hemisphere (if time allows). This day is designed to be a relaxing one for you to get to know your fellow travelers, to get used to traveling in our vehicle and to settle into the comfortable routine of life on tour.

Route & Travel time: Cape Town to Struisbaai ± 260 km (± 4 hrs)
Accommodation: Cape Agulhas Backpackers (or similar)
Meals Included: None
Included Highlights: Hermanus, Beer or Wine tasting at Birkenhead Brewery

DAY 2: STRUISBAAI TO SEDGEFIELD
WILDERNESS, CANOEING/KAYAKING
After breakfast, we start driving towards the famed Garden Route, passing by/through towns such as Swellendam, Riversdale, Mossel Bay and George! We stop in the beautiful town of Wilderness, lying in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains in a region of incomparable beauty. 

Here we will explore Wilderness National Park and discover the natural beauty of Kaaimans by enjoying a beautiful canoe/kayak trip and waterfall visit. 

We end the day at our accommodation in the small coastal town of Sedgefield, renowned for its diverse and picturesque landscapes, where you have time to sit back, relax and enjoy the African sunset. The town is surrounded by lush forests, serene lakes, and pristine beaches.

Route & Travel time: Struisbaai to Sedgefield ± 340 km (± 4 hrs)
Accommodation: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Highlights: Canoeing/Kayaking in Wilderness

DAY 3: SEDGEFIELD TO JEFFREYS BAY
BLOUKRANS BUNGY, ELEPHANT BUSH WALK, TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK
This morning we drive through Knysna on our way to the Crags where you have a number of options to choose from:

1 - Visit a sanctuary for orphaned elephants where you have the option to learn about these gentle giants and go on an Elephant Bush Walk, OR

2 - 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 adrenaline rush and trill of a lifetime at the bungee, we take a walk through the indigenous Tsitsikamma National Park to the Storms river swing bridges and from there we them carry to the famous surfing town of Jeffreys Bay, home of the best right hand surf break in the world, where we stay at a backpackers directly on the beach.

Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Jeffreys Bay ± 220km (± 3 hrs)
Accommodation: Island Vibe Backpackers Jeffreys Bay (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Tsitsikamma National Park Entrance
Optional: Elephant Bush Walk OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Bloukrans Bungy Jump (216m) / Bloukrans Bridge SkyWalk Tour

DAY 4: JEFFREYS BAY TO ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
GAME DRIVE (ADDO), SURFING / SHOPPING TIME (JEFFREYS BAY)
There are 2 options to choose from this morning.

1 - Sleep in and take some time in the morning to explore the town's many surf factory shops, or go for a surf lesson in one of the most famous surf spots on earth, OR

2 - Wake up early and head inland again to Addo Elephant National park where we go on a safari game drive to view the multitudes of wild animals. Addo is one of the largest national park in South Africa and stretches from the semi-arid Karoo area in the north around Darlington Dam, over the Zuurberg Mountains, through the Sundays River Valley, and down to the coast between Sundays River Mouth and Bushmans River Mouth. Addo is home to the Big 5 and it also has the highest concentration of African Elephants in the world!

We then take a relaxed drive back towards Sedgefield for the night. If there is time available we will visit the famous Knysna Heads for some absolutely amazing pictures where the ocean meets the inlet to the Knysna Lagoon.

Route & Travel time: Jbay to Addo NP to Sedgefield ± 470 km’s (± 6 hrs)
Accommodation: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Highlights: Addo Entrance & Game Dive with your Cape Xtreme Guide & Vehicle OR time in Jeffreys Bay, Knysna Heads
Optional: Addo Game Drive with SANParks (morning) OR Surf Lessons, Shopping 

DAY 5: SEDGEFIELD TO CAPE TOWN – VIA ROUTE 62 & OUDTSHOORN
KLEIN KAROO, OUDTSHOORN, CANGO CAVES, ROUTE 62
We head over the Outeniqua Mountains to the Town of Oudtshoorn, known as the “Ostrich Capital of the world”. Here we visit the Cango Caves to go on either an adventure or standard tour through some very large chambers with spectacular limestone formations that are millions of years old. If you chose the adventure tour be prepared to start squeezing through some very tight spaces.  

If caves are not for you, then you will be able to visit an Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary, home to many local and exotic endangered species OR fisit an Ostrich Show Farm with ostrich feeding & petting, incubator tours & a chance to see chicks in season.

We then start heading home, back to Cape Town, along the scenic Route 62, the famous tourist route that stretches across the Western and Eastern Capes of South Africa., offering the scenic alternative to the N2 highway.

Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Cape Town ± 600 km (± 7 hrs)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Cango Caves (Adventure or Standard Tour) OR Endangered Wildlife 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

• 4 nights accommodation & bedding
• Transport in comfortable tour/mini-bus (pick up & drop off, transfers to highlights on tour)
• Qualified and registered tour guide
• 4x breakfast, 2x dinner
• Beer/wine asting at Birkenhead Brewery
• Cango Caves tour (heritage / adventure) OR Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary entrance & tour OR Ostrich farm visit
• Tsitsikamma National Park entrance
• Addo Elephant National Park entrance & game drive with Cape Xtreme guide & vehicle
• Knysna Heads
• Canoe/Kayak trip in Wilderness

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).

• Game drive with SANP from R520 pp
• Bloukrans Bungy Jump from R1690 pp
• Bloukrans bridge walking tour from R400 pp
• Elephant Bush Walk from R700 pp
• Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary from R410 pp
• Surfboard & wetsuit rental per hour from R500 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