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 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 > GARDEN ROUTE REGION
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: Kayaking in Wilderness

DAY 3: SEDGEFIELD TO JEFFREY'S BAY > TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK, BLOUKRANS BUNGY
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 optional Elephant viewing activity, 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 thrill, 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 then carry to the famous surfing town of Jeffrey's 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 Jeffrey's Bay ± 220km (± 3 hrs)
Accommodation: Island Vibe Backpackers Jeffrey's Bay (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Tsitsikamma National Park Entrance
Optional: Elephant viewing OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Bloukrans Bungy Jump (216m)/SkyWalk Tour

DAY 4: JEFFREY'S BAY TO SEDGEFIELD > ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK / JEFFREY'S 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: Jeffrey's Bay to Addo 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 Jeffrey's Bay, Knysna Heads
Optional: Addo Game Drive with SANParks (morning) OR Surf Lesson

DAY 5: 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 (Adventure or Standard Tour) OR Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary 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

• 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
• Kayaking in Wilderness
• Tsitsikamma National Park entrance
• Addo Elephant National Park entrance & game drive with Cape Xtreme guide & vehicle
• 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.

• Elephant viewing ± R795 pp OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary ± R440 pp
• Bloukrans Bungy Jump ± R1690 pp OR Bloukrans bridge SkyWalk tour ± R400 pp
• Game drive with SANP ± R520 pp OR Surfboard & wetsuit rental per hour ± R500 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