5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Cape Town, South Africa
- 5 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
See some of South Africa's most impressive natural beauty during a 5-day Garden Route road trip. Head to the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Take a canoe ride in Wilderness National Park. Go hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park. Sip local beer and wine. Soak up the sun on the beaches of the southern coast. Go on a game drive in Addo Elephant National Park. This adventure is one-way, starting in Cape Town and concluding in Port Elizabeth.
What's Included
- 4 nights' accommodation
- Local, professional tour guide services in air-conditioned minivan
- Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cape Town & surrounds
- African Penguins at Betties Bay
- Canoeing and Hiking in Wilderness National Park
- Tsitsikamma National Park
- Game Viewing in Addo Elephant National Park
- Visit the southernmost tip of Africa
- Route 62
- Klein Karoo ostrich farm tour
- A community support contribution, to support local charitable projects
- Dinner (4)Dinner
- Breakfast (3)Breakfast
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Optional activities (per itinerary)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Breakfast on day 1 & day 5 /Dinner day 5
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Start time.6:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Cape Town - Hermanus - Cape Agulhas
4 Stops
1
Agulhas National Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Stony Point Nature Reserve
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse (Pass By)
Accommodation: Backpacker or Guest House Accommodation
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Cape Agulhas - Barrydale - Oudtshoorn
1 Stop
1
De Krans Wines
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Backpacker or Guest House Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Oudtshoorn - Wilderness National Park - Sedgefield
2 Stops
1
Wilderness National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Eden Adventures
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Backpacker or Guest House Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4
Sedgefield - Knysna - Tsitsikamma - Addo
3 Stops
1
Storms River Suspension Bridge
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Garden Route National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Bloukrans Bungy
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Avoca River Cabins, a beautiful citrus farm in the Eastern Cape
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5
Addo - Addo Elephant National Park - Port Elizabeth
3 Stops
1
Addo Elephant National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Port Elizabeth Beach (Pass By)
2
Addo Elephant National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is an active tour. It is best suited towards those who like to be on the move, and can comfortably walk, carry luggage, get in and out of the vehicle frequently, etc.
- All tours are conducted in English
- Return tour option to Cape Town is available
- Please note pick-up reconfirmation is required, refer to voucher for details
- Please note that this itinerary is sometimes done in a different order
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 18 years. We can accept guests as old as 65, as long as they are fit and healthy enough to enjoy the tour. Our average age is 33.
- Maximum of 12 Passengers per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The supplier reserves the right to change itinerary, accommodation, and transport along the way should circumstances dictate
- Please note: You must reconfirm your pick up location directly with the supplier, refer to voucher for further information
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 136 reviews
Sort by: Most insightful
Christine is passionate about her job, and she does the best to make everyone feel comfortable and enjoyable.
The tour is very complete, everyday is different and the pase is good.
The different activities, visits and accomodations are top!!
I recommend 100% this tour and meeting Christine, a local who knows perfectly every spot you will visit!
Christine, thank you so much for being such a good person!
Wish you the best!
Very enjoyable experience. Terri and Gareth our guides were both superb. Terri very intuitive about guests needs, Gareth very experienced and inclusive of everyone and willing to assist those who perhaps would struggle without extra help. Terri also very helpful giving me the confidence to enjoy the canoeing and accessing the waterfall.
The accommodation over-all exceeded my expectations.
Great to have the group photos and WhatsApp group.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Good day, Susan
Thank you so much for reviewing your Garden Route & Addo tour experience with us!
It's lovely to read about the great time you had with our superguides, Gareth and Terri.
Gareth has extensive experience with many years of guiding under his belt, and Terri went along on your tour as a trainee guide, starting her journey with Earthstompers, and earning practical guiding experience before doing a solo tour. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed having both of them on tour :)
We're so glad you liked the accommodations we've chosen and that the tour exceeded your expectations!
We sincerely appreciate the feedback and review. Thank you for supporting our family business.
Safe Travels!
Cindy & the Earthstompers team
This is the best way to see South Africa, aside from the big game drives. We experienced penguins whale watching, bike ride along the Ocean, canoeing, hiking, national parks, beautiful accommodations, fantastic meals, and above all the most gracious host in Jaco. We would highly, highly recommend taking this tour with Earthstompers.
It was an absolute highlight. 10 out of 10!
Thank you.
An amazing experience. our tour guide Wendy made us feel great and created an amazing atmosphere to all the participants. I felt like being among my friends since the beginning. I highly recommend it to everyone. A unique way to explore this tour .
This tour was incredible! Christine is an amazing guide, she is so caring, full of good energy and has done these tours many many times. She knows so much and she shares many of her beautiful stories. She always makes sure everyone is having the best time. I feel very Lucky as we had the best group of people for these few days, it was incredible, the accommodations were good, food was amazing. Everything is very well organized, safe and all the chosen Stops and locations are very well chosen and fun to visit. In general it’s a good mixture of adventure and relaxing, nature walks and cultural experiences. Loved it and definitely recommend it, also for solo travelers like me.
This was a fast paced tour of a vast area. It hit many highlights and delivered adventure opportunity in a safe setting. Our driver, Wendy, has a big heart, was humorous, focused, and a knowledgable host. Thank you Wendy, and look me up if you ever want to go to ID, or AK! 😘
Very good. Accommodations could use a sheet instead of quilts during the summer! It was hot & I was so thankful for fans!
I really thought there would be more flowers since it was called the “garden route”! I had an expectations because of previous reviews.
The activities were great but there was a LOT of driving!
Wendy was very efficient & upbeat. She was extremely knowledgeable about historic facts & animals in Addo. GREAT DRIVER! Went out of her way to accommodate!
Our guide Christine was superb
Accomondation and food was very good. I havent been in backpackers hotels for 25 years, but in future I will go.
Route was nice and I can really recomend this tour operator.
It was a very good experience rated five. The tour guide was exceptionally good. We saw penguins, tasted varieties of South African Wines, bought a few bottles as souvenirs for our friends at Washington and saw wild animals during our game drive in the morning. Our boating kano experience was unique. Our tour guide helped us in every leg of this unique tour.
A truly memorable journey full of highlights on the gorgeous Garden Route. Guide went out of her way to ensure that all had a great experience. Addo Elephant Park amazing. Food great and all experiences worthwhile.
Loved every minute
Very diversified and entertaining trip with a great guide and driver!
Member Pricing
From
$831.34
per personWas $875.09(-5%)
up to 6 days in advance
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Member Pricing
5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
136
5 days
Free Cancellation
From
$875.09
$831.34
5% savings
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Explore Similar Things to Do
- Half-day Tours
- Bus Tours
- Historical Tours
- Private and Luxury
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Cultural Tours
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Cape Town
- Half-day Tours - Stellenbosch
- Bus Tours - Stellenbosch
- Historical Tours - Stellenbosch
- Half-day Tours - Franschhoek
- Bus Tours - Franschhoek
- Historical Tours - Franschhoek
- Bus Tours - Hermanus
Attractions in Cape Town, South Africa
- Noon Gun Tours & Tickets
- Rhodes Memorial Tours & Tickets
- Chapman’s Peak Drive Tours & Tickets
- Twelve Apostles Tours & Tickets
- Iziko Museums Slave Lodge Tours & Tickets
- Duiker Island Tours & Tickets
- West Coast National Park Tours & Tickets
- Lion's Head Tours & Tickets
- Robben Island Tours & Tickets
- Long Street Tours & Tickets
- Dyer Island Tours & Tickets
- District Six Museum Tours & Tickets
- Silvermine Nature Reserve Tours & Tickets
- Cape Town Stadium Tours & Tickets
- Paarl Tours & Tickets
- Clifton Tours & Tickets
- Table Mountain and Cableway Tours & Tickets
- Cape of Good Hope Tours & Tickets