South Africa · Wildlife

6-Day Garden Route Adventure Tour from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

6 Days Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See penguins at Stoney Point
  • 02 Visit the Point of Human Origin Cave with an archaeology guide
  • 03 Walk with African lions
  • 04 Explore the iconic suspension bridges in Tsitsikamma where the ocean and river meet
  • 05 Visit Knysna Elephant Park for the chance to feed and touch African elephants

See the Garden Route's unique attractions and take part in adventurous activities on this personalized journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Meet penguins at Stoney Point, explore the Point of Human Origin Cave with an archaeology guide, and enjoy close-up wildlife encounters, including elephants, birds, monkeys, and a game drive safari. Discover forests, beaches, caves, and national parks along the way, with opportunities for canoeing, nature walks, horseback riding or quad biking, and time in coastal towns such as Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Knysna, and Jeffreys Bay.

Meet penguins at Stoney Point and wander through the whaling town of Hermanus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Mosselbay, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Hermanus, Cape Agulhas, Tsitsikamma National Park, Wilderness National Park, Betty's Bay, Jeffreys Bay
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cape Town to Betty's Bay, Hermanus, and Mossel Bay

  • Leave Cape Town and travel to Betty's Bay, a scenic coastal area. Meet penguins at Stoney Point and wander through the whaling town of Hermanus.

  • Walk to the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas and have lunch in Struis Bay.

  • Travel to Mossel Bay later in the afternoon. Stay overnight at Point Village Hotel, Mossel Bay.

Dine at Delfino's Restaurant or King Fisher, situated next to the hotel with great ocean views.

2
Day 02

Mossel Bay Heritage, Lions, and Wilderness

  • After breakfast and check-out, leave for Pinnacle Point to enjoy the Point of Human Origin Cave Tour with an archaeology guide.

  • Later in the morning, visit the Dias Museum Complex to view the replica ship of Bartolomeu Dias. "The first Europeans to set foot on South African soil happened in this area."

  • In the late morning, leave for Zorgfontein to walk with African lions. This is truly an opportunity of a lifetime. Lunch at Dutton's Cove Restaurant in Herold's Bay.

  • Later in the afternoon, arrive in the coastal town of Wilderness and visit the lookout point known as the "Map of Africa".

  • Dinner in Wilderness at Flava Cafe.

Overnight stay in the Garden Route National Park (Wilderness section) in forest cabins on the banks of the Touws River.

3
Day 03

Canoeing, Forest Trails, and Adventure in Wilderness

  • Have breakfast before boarding a canoe journey on the Touws River.

  • Continue to the waterfall area via the Kingfisher Trail, or walk the Kingfisher Trail through the marvellous forest. This is a pristine natural area.

  • Leave for Timberlake Village for lunch and some free time.

  • Enjoy the Garden Route forests on horseback or quad bikes for a great afternoon.

Spend a second night in forest cabins in the National Park, with a local South African braai for dinner.

4
Day 04

Oudtshoorn Wildlife and Caves to Knysna

  • After breakfast and check-out, leave for the inland town of Oudtshoorn, the "Ostrich Capital of the World".

  • Visit Cango Ostrich Farm to learn more about the largest bird on earth.

  • Enjoy a 1-hour Cango Cave Tour with a local guide. Tour the Cango Wildlife Ranch, home to cheetah, cheetah cubs, serval, and lemurs from Madagascar. Lunch at Cango Wildlife Ranch.

  • Leave for Knysna, stopping on the Outeniqua Pass.

  • Overnight stay at Oyster Creek Lodge, situated on the banks of the Knysna River.

  • Spend the afternoon at the Knysna Waterfront in your free time and visit the lookout point at Knysna Heads.

Dinner at Senza Restaurant in Knysna, with spectacular views.

5
Day 05

Elephants, Sanctuaries, and Tsitsikamma Coast

  • After breakfast and check-out, visit Knysna Elephant Park and get the opportunity to feed and touch the mighty African elephant for a wonderful experience.

  • Visit Monkeyland and Bird of Eden Sanctuaries to see some of the great species found in South Africa, including the national bird, the Blue Crane. Lunch at Peppermill Cafe.

  • Visit Nature's Valley, a town inside a National Park protected area with some of the finest forest areas to be found in the Garden Route. Stop at Bloukrans Bridge, home to the longest bungee jump in the world.

  • Later in the afternoon, arrive at the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park. Walk to the iconic suspension bridges, located at the mouth where the ocean and river meet, for spectacular views.

Overnight stay in forest cabins in an absolutely pristine protected area. Dinner at Cattle Baron Restaurant.

6
Day 06

Jeffreys Bay and Safari to Port Elizabeth

  • After breakfast and check-out, leave for the surfing town of Jeffreys Bay.

  • Visit the famous surf spot of Supertubes and get some inspiration to learn to surf for a great experience.

  • Enjoy the beach or go shopping at the great variety of outlet shops. Lunch at Cafe Portofino's.

  • Leave for Kragga Kamma Game Reserve, just outside Port Elizabeth, to go on a game drive safari.

  • Arrive at Port Elizabeth Airport for the flight back to Cape Town or Johannesburg.

Stoney Point penguins, Point of Human Origin Cave, Knysna Elephant Park, Bloukrans Bridge

Where this trip takes you

Stoney Point penguins, Point of Human Origin Cave, Knysna Elephant Park, Bloukrans Bridge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 11 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water on arrival

  • Breakfast

  • National Park fees and conservation fees

  • Entrance fees, gate fees, and toll fees

  • Accommodation (3-star)

  • Certified guide

  • Luxury minibus with air conditioning (fully licensed)

  • Pick-up and drop-off as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge (if you want to jump)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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