South Africa · Safari

15-Day South Africa Adventure with Safari, Wine and Garden Route

15 Days Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Cape Town's iconic landmarks, including Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope
02 Savor world-class wines in the Robertson Wine Valley and create your own bottle
03 Enjoy thrilling safari experiences in Addo Elephant Park, including a night drive
04 Walk the suspension bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park and stop at Bloukrans Bridge
05 Stand at Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa where two oceans meet
06 Visit the penguin colony at Stoney Point and follow the scenic Whale Route
07 Journey through the Klein Karoo via Route 62, the Cango Caves, and Swartberg Pass

Experience the best of South Africa on this immersive 15-day journey from Cape Town through the scenic Winelands, the Garden Route, the rugged Klein Karoo, and the Whale Coast. Taste world-class wines in Robertson, explore landmarks such as the Cango Caves, Tsitsikamma National Park, Cape Point, and Agulhas, and enjoy thrilling safari experiences in Addo Elephant Park. Along the way, discover charming towns, dramatic coastal scenery, penguin colonies, and seasonal whale-watching opportunities. This varied adventure combines wildlife, wine, culture, and spectacular landscapes in one unforgettable trip.

Experience the best of South Africa on this immersive 15-day journey from Cape Town through the scenic Winelands, the Garden Route, the rugged Klein Karoo, and the Whale Coast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Franschoek, Hermanus, Robertson, Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Agulhas National Park, Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Wilderness National Park

Languages Afrikaans, Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cape Town and Scenic Drive to Montagu

Warm welcome at Cape Town International Airport.
Enjoy a short guided tour of Cape Town's city centre, time permitting.
Drive through the historic Winelands to Montagu, the "Town of Roses".

Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu.

Meals: None.

Included: Short visit to Cape Town (time permitting).

Distance/Time: 230 km - approx. 3 hrs.

Day 02

Wine Tasting in the Robertson Wine Valley

Visit up to four renowned wine estates.
Learn the art of winemaking and blend your own wine.
Label your personalised wine bottle as a keepsake.
Optional river cruise (weather permitting) - R100 pp.

Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Wine tasting, guided cellar tour, wine blending (1 bottle per couple).

Distance/Time: 90 km - 4-5 hrs.

Day 03

Route 62 Through the Karoo with Cango Caves and Ostriches

Enjoy a scenic drive along Route 62 through mountains and arid plains.
Visit Ronnie's Sex Shop, a quirky local bar.
Take a guided tour of the Cango Caves.
Experience an ostrich safari in Oudtshoorn.

Overnight in Wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Cango Caves tour, ostrich safari, visit to Ronnie's Sex Shop.

Distance/Time: 400 km - 4-5 hrs.

Day 04

Garden Route Coastline and Addo Safari Experience

Drive along the Indian Ocean coastline.
Pass Wilderness NP, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and Garden Route NP.
Arrive at Addo Elephant Park for an afternoon game drive.
Enjoy a bush dinner followed by a night safari.
Optional bush lodge upgrade - R1500 pp.

Overnight in the Addo area.

Meals: Breakfast, tea time, dinner.

Included: Three game drives including night safari.

Distance/Time: 380 km - 4-5 hrs.

Day 05

Full-Day Addo Exploration and Transfer to Tsitsikamma

Spend the day exploring Addo Elephant Park.
Look out for elephants, buffalo, rhino, antelope, and rare dung beetles.
In the afternoon, transfer to Tsitsikamma for a forest stay.

Overnight at Tsitsikamma Lodge and Spa.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Park entrance and guided drive.

Distance/Time: 250 km - 3 hrs plus park time.

Day 06

Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bridge

Walk across the iconic Tsitsikamma suspension bridge.
Stop at Bloukrans Bridge, the world's highest commercial bungee jump.
Optional kayak adventure - R695 pp.
Optional Bloukrans bungee jump - R1600 pp.

Overnight in Plettenberg Bay.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Tsitsikamma NP entrance.

Distance/Time: 150 km.

Day 07

Garden Route to the Klein Karoo via Scenic Passes

Visit the Knysna Heads viewpoint.
Enjoy a scenic inland drive via Montagu Pass and Swartberg Pass.
Optional Knysna Heads boat tour - R450 pp.

Overnight in Prince Albert.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Knysna Heads viewpoint visit.

Distance/Time: 320 km - 4.5 hrs.

Day 08

Karoo Landscapes and Matjiesfontein Ghost Walk

Journey through the Karoo desert landscapes.
Visit Matjiesfontein, a preserved Victorian ghost town.
Enjoy a guided ghost walk and an optional museum visit.

Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Ghost walk, bus ride (if available).

Distance/Time: 380 km - 4.5 hrs.

Day 09

Leisure Time in Montagu

Relax and enjoy Montagu at your own pace.
Optional hot springs visit, hiking, or sparkling wine tasting.
Optional Rolls Royce drive - R400 pp.

Overnight at Mountain View Lodge Montagu.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10

Agulhas and the Whale Coast to Hermanus

Visit Agulhas National Park, the meeting point of two oceans.
Enjoy seasonal whale watching (July-November) along the Whale Coast.
Continue to Hermanus.
Optional whale-watching boat trip - R1050 pp.

Overnight in Hermanus.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Agulhas NP visit.

Distance/Time: 270 km - 3 hrs.

Day 11

Penguins, Whale Route, and Cape Point

Visit the penguin colony at Stoney Point.
Drive along the scenic Whale Route to Cape of Good Hope NP.
Experience Chapman's Peak Drive.
Optional funicular ride - R50-R75 pp.

Overnight in Cape Town.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Penguin sanctuary visit, park entrance, Chapman's Peak Drive.

Distance/Time: 235 km - 3 hrs.

Day 12

Tailored Cape Town Exploration

Enjoy tailored sightseeing with your private driver-guide.
Possible visits include Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Bo-Kaap, Robben Island, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek.
Optional hop-on hop-off bus - R225 pp.
Optional Table Mountain cable car - R380 pp.
Optional Robben Island tour - R360 pp.

Overnight in Cape Town.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek trip, diamond museum, sunset beach trip, guided city walk.

Day 13

Departure from Cape Town

Enjoy free time for sightseeing before your airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included: Airport shuttle.
Distance/Time: 50 km.

Where this trip takes you

Addo Elephant Park, Bloukrans Bridge, Cango Caves, Cape Point

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cape Town 12 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Enjoy 15 days of accommodation with bed and breakfast based on a minimum of 3-star accommodations.
Travel in luxurious vehicles with all fuel costs, road tolls, and a driver or guide included.
Access Tsitsikamma National Park, Addo Elephant Park, Cango Caves, Ostrich Safari, Cape Point, and Stony Point Penguin Colony with entrance fees covered.
Experience 4 game drives, including 1 night drive and a full-day drive in Addo.
Savor a special dinner in Schotia.
Participate in wine tasting with the opportunity to create your own wine bottle.
Stay in accommodations with bed and breakfast rated a minimum of 3 to 4 stars.

What's Not Included

Book and pay for airplane tickets to and from Cape Town, with assistance available for ticket booking if needed.
Pay for food, including lunches and dinners, drinks, and items bought along the way.
Cover tips, with a 10 percent recommendation if you are satisfied with the service.
Arrange personal insurance for illness, lost items, and other incidents.
Pay entrance fees to additional parks or attractions not mentioned above.
Cover costs for Table Mountain, hop-on hop-off bus, Robben Island, and similar activities.
Manage all personal expenses.

Know before you go

You can sit back and relax while we drive and point you toward all the best sights.
No need to hire a car.
No need to buy maps or rent a GPS; we know the way.
No worries about getting lost or driving on the wrong side of the road.
Petrol (fuel) costs are included.
At all times, you will have a driver with local knowledge at your disposal.
Your safety is our concern and part of our business.
You will receive an estimate in advance of what your organised vacation spending will be.
For this trip, we use comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover Discoveries. Each Land Rover can accommodate up to 6 passengers; the larger your group, the lower the cost per person will be.
The total distance driven during this trip will be close to 2500 km.
Our tours take place in a malaria-free area, so no anti-malaria precautions are necessary. However, you are advised to bring insect repellent during the summer.
All our drivers speak fluent English and Dutch.