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7 Day Garden Route + Cape Winelands Combo
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Prepare yourself for a feast for the senses as a harvest table of flavours and diversity awaits. This well-rounded road trip perfectly pairs wildlife and wine combining 3 popular tours in one combo package, serving both taste connoisseurs and nature enthusiasts alike. Add in a dash of pure adrenaline and you have the perfect platter of South African indulgence. From meeting some of the Big Seven (yes, the Big Five with whales and sharks!) along the Garden Route to wandering the rolling hills of the Cape Winelands and strolling the cliff paths of Cape Point, this trip has something for every explorer. Think daring adventures, animal sightings, wine tastings, and authentically local culinary delights. The 5-day Garden Route tour included in the package will have you hiking the famous trails in Tsitsikamma National Park; feel your adrenaline pumping with an optional exhilarating bungy jump, and catch prime game viewing at Addo Elephant National Park - home to the densest population of wild elephants on the planet. Plus, you’ll come nose-to-beak with the planet’s largest birds in the feather capital of the world - Oudtshoorn, listen to the sounds of silence in Cango limestone caves and walk with the biggest land mammals on the planet in the Klein Karoo. And, if the mood takes you, learn to surf on some of the world's top-rated waves or try a spot of sandboarding in Jeffreys Bay. Expect surprises on the palate from the ubiquitous seafood on the coastal belt and Klein Karoo specialities like lamb and ostrich finished off with some of South Africa’s best Port-style wines along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. Explore the winding roads from the Stellenbosch Winelands on a full-day wine tour from Cape Town. Not only do you visit three esteemed wine farms for fine wine tastings and phenomenal pairings, the extraordinary scenery along the way will also transport you back to yesteryear to reminisce among white gabled buildings and impressive manor houses flanked by the soaring mountain ranges. You'll also get to explore the beautiful Cape Peninsula on a full-day tour from Cape Town. Get a true sense of the beauty and diversity of Cape Town as you meander along some of the peninsula's most precious gems. And the cherry on top - a delight for the eyes as you drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, with dramatic twists along steep mountainsides, the perfect vantage point to view the vast False Bay. Let the adventure begin...
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Grab some binoculars and head out on a 4x4 safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Look out for the Big Five at Addo Elephant National Park
- Experience a rush like no other, jump from one of the highest bridge bungee spot
- Zipline through dramatic scenery and over waterfalls in the Tsitsikamma forest
- Hang ten on the world famous Supertubes in Jeffreys Bay
- Soak in the views of Knysna and its surrounds from atop the sandstone heads
- Hike through the luscious Tsitsikamma forest over suspension bridges
- Get to visit the world’s ostrich capital, Oudtshoorn
- Head deep underground to the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves
- Roadtrip along Route 62's semi desert country plains with quirky pitstops along the way
- Tease your tastebuds along Franschhoek's charming streets in the gourmet capital of South Africa.
- Meet the cute resident penguins at Boulder's Beach
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cape Town
Start with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town. In the anticipation of the journey to come, it’s easy to daydream and miss the ever-changing scenery on your first day’s drive from Cape Town. You’ll wind your way through mountain passes where lazy baboons line the roadside; through fertile micro-climates with rows and rows of grapevines and rolling farmlands.
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A morning stop at Riviersonderend allows those with change in their pockets to indulge in the South African penchant for home-baked pastry like the creamy and delicious milk tart (Melktert) that the country claims from its Dutch origins.
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Canoeing. The abundance of aloe lining the roadside heralds your arrival in Albertinia and provides plenty of Instagram opportunities with bigger-than-big succulents. By stark contrast the oasis-like towns of Wilderness and George are surrounded by lush national parks and an afternoon canoe paddle provides the perfect setting to bird watch and enjoy the clean wild air.
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Sightseeing. For those that savour a great night’s sleep, tonight’s end destination – the coastal town of Sedgefield – promises just that. The tranquil village boasts the title of Africa’s slowest town. Here, life in the slow lane is the way of life. Check out the rustic beach restaurant and feel the white sand between your toes as you sip on cocktails, or venture into town for a more intimate dinner.
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Overnight accommodation included according to your selected stay package.
Day 2
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Bungee Jumping at Bloukrans Bridge Bungy. Pristine wild and adventure go hand in hand on this adrenaline-packed day. From a morning spent admiring the views from the imposing Knysna Heads to ocean and green river views atop Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bridge bungy jump, or as you ziplining over gushing river gorges in the Tsitsikamma forest. The bungy bridge itself is fairly unassuming as you drive over it, but it’s pretty apparent from the squeals and screams that this isn’t your average photo stop. Here, seemingly normal people hurtle face first down the 216m drop only to spring back up on their elastic cord like a yo-yo. So if you're feeling daring, why not face your fears and have a go? This region is a playground for the outdoors and for those who'd prefer to keep their feet on solid ground, a visit to the lush forests of the Tsitsikamma area provides the requisite photo opportunity.
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Ziplining at Tsitsikamma National Park.
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Sightseeing at Tsitsikamma National Park. As you head to the coastal belt, paradise-like towns such as Plettenberg Bay show why it and the Tsitsikamma National Park are favourites with holidaying locals. The short but steep walk to Tsitsikamma’s suspension bridge is worth it for the views alone and you’ll likely get a thrill as fellow explorers test its swing factor.
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Sightseeing. The large white caps (or seahorses as the locals call the wave crests) of Jeffreys Bay mark your departure from the official Garden Route and your arrival into South Africa’s quintessential ‘Surf City’. Hang ten with the locals, hire a board and hit the beach, sandboard on the dunes, shop and slip into a relaxed frame of mind.
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Overnight accommodation included according to your selected stay package.
Day 3
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Wildlife Safari at Addo Elephant National Park. A pre-dawn wake-up call might seem hard to take at first, but trust me, it’s worth getting an early start for your Addo game drive to see even more wildlife as the bush awakes. Your guide will use their experience to pinpoint the whereabouts of the park’s big game animals while deftly navigating the maze of dusty dirt roads in search of the Big Five. You can choose an included ±3 hour game drive in your tour bus, or hop on an optional guided 4x4 safari with a local game ranger. The early morning start means free time in the afternoon and J’Bay’s surf village – with its discount outlets – is perfect for shopaholics. But, if you’ve always fancied learning to surf, then this town or the sand slopes beyond it are the places to put your goofy foot forward and go for it.
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Overnight accommodation included according to your selected stay package. Subject to availability.
Day 4
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Caving at Cango Caves. South Africa delivers on its contrasts with landscape and lifestyle as you leave the Indian Ocean shoreline behind and wind your way through the Langkloof Mountains to the arid lands of the Klein Karoo. Here, the ostrich reigns supreme. Bird-filled paddocks line the highway with colourful feather stalls and show farms around every corner as you head into Oudtshoorn. The palatial sandstone homesteads stand tall, harking back to an era when ostrich feathers were worth more than gold. Now it's time to delve deep underground into the magical Cango Caves' limestone chambers, alive with drip formation stalactites and stalagmites and remnants of Khoikhoi paintings. Opt for the easy-going Heritage Tour to test the cave’s acoustics and gain insights into the formation and dripstone evolution. Or, by contrast, the Adventure Tour allows would-be contortionists to squeeze, twist and wiggle their way through limestone chimneys on a rather more adventurous underground route.
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Sightseeing. Return to the wild for an optional 4x4 game drive with a knowledgeable game ranger at Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve for a possible sighting of resident rhino and giraffe.
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Oudtshoorn hospitality is second-to-none, and the serving sizes are generous. Ostrich steak or kebabs complete the experience for those with an adventurous appetite. If you have the chance to try the Karoo lamb or local ostrich, don’t be shy – they are delicious.
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Overnight accommodation included according to your selected stay package.
Day 5
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After your morning adventure, it’s time to head back to Cape Town along the famous Route 62, modelled after America’s Route 66, but with a distinctly local flavour. Route 62 is more than just burgers and beers, farm stalls or small country towns, the highway is also the longest wine route in the Western Cape. Oenophiles will be in their element with a wine pit stop to sample Port-style wines en route to Stellenbosch.
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Overnight accommodation included according to your selected stay package.
Day 7
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End with an evening drop-off at your Cape Town accommodation.
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Sightseeing at Cape Point. Join the Cape Point + Penguins small group day tour (or similar) Start with a pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation. Hout Bay, an unassuming fishing village on the northern side of Chapman’s Peak, is the first stop of the day and offers the chance to visit the seal colony of Duiker Island, just a short cruise from shore. For those without their sea legs, rather explore the local harbour market and snap Instagram-worthy pics of colourful fishing boats. As you leave Hout Bay behind, you’ll take on a staggering 114 mind-blowingly beautiful bends – stretching over nine jaw-dropping kilometres. Chapman’s Peak road, or Chappies to the locals, is touted as one of the world’s most scenic drives – and with good reason. Rugged mountains face off with the Atlantic and the roadway, an incredible feat of engineering, cuts a swathe right through and provides unparalleled views of the Atlantic below. Chappies sets the scene for the afternoon’s adventuring as you venture onwards to the Cape of Good Hope, the most southwesterly point of Africa. Here, water and wilderness literally collide and create a picturesque jagged shoreline adorned with greenish fringes of fynbos. This is a place to pay tribute to ancient seafarers of old like Bartolomeu Dias (who discovered the Cape of Good Hope back in 1488) and pioneers, like Vasco da Gama, who journeyed through these treacherous waters from Portugal to India. Indigenous fauna lines narrow winding pathways en route to the Cape’s whitewashed lighthouse, with views well worth the climb. Local wildlife – ostriches, baboons, and various antelope species, including bontebok – keep the journey interesting and add plenty of postcard moments for the shutterbugs. On the hillside, an optional funicular eases the journey for those that want to reach the top of the lighthouse. As the day lengthens, travel to Simon’s Town, perched on the shores of False Bay and the home of the South African Navy. Just a few minutes to the south lies Boulders Beach, a comely stretch of sand littered with granite. This hotspot is home to a large colony of African penguins who strut their stuff in their black and white feathered finery to the delight of the crowds that gather to watch. Boardwalks separate man from bird and provide the perfect vantage point to see these cute creatures. The journey back to Cape Town sees you travel through the coastal towns of Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay with a stop at Muizenberg Beach. The Victorian-style bathing chalets on the sand – with their bright pops of colour – are sure to capture your attention as you cheer on the wave riders at Surfer's Corner. You'll reach Cape Town by late afternoon.
Day 6
Stellenbosch
Wine Tasting. Join an outsourced Cape Winelands small group day tour to visit at least 3 wine estates: including a selection of Dieu Donné, Simonsig, Mitre's Edge, MiddleVlei, Vergenoegd and more -subject to your specific departure day. Your guide will collect you from selected hotels in Cape Town city (around 8am-9am). From Wednesdays to Sundays explore amazing wine estates in the historic Stellenbosch region, renowned for its Cape Dutch architecture and pivotal role in South Africa’s wine scene. Indulge in vineyard tours, an informal cellar tour and, when available in harvest times; maybe even barrel tastings. And for lunch.. enjoy a delightful traditional South African lunch paired with exceptional wines. Then you'll also visit a third wine estate for a cheese and chocolate wine pairing in the cozy home of a local winemaker, followed by an informal cellar tour. On Mondays and Tuesdays explore a wine estate in the stunning Franschhoek region, stroll through this charming town (led by your local wine guide) and after a delicious lunch in this self-proclaimed culinary capital of South Africa. After up to 12+ wine tastings, visiting 3 different wine estates, your winelands explore day will comes to an end, heading back to arrive in the Cape Town region by late afternoon (± 5:30 to 6:30pm - subject to traffic or the group itinerary timings). *Subject to availability, a similar trip with a different supplier may be booked.
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Overnight accommodation included according to your selected stay package.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Led by a local English-speaking professional tour guide Pickup / drop-off from Cape Town city centre Included items and activities as per itinerary: Browse Hout Bay Harbour Curve Along Chapman's Peak Cape of Good Hope Explore Simon's Town Penguin Willis Walk Route 62 Road trip Ashton Treats + Wine Pairing Botlierskop 4x4 Safari Visit J'Bay Cape Winelands Tasting Day Tsitsikamma National Park Walk Knysna Heads Viewpoint Addo Game Drive in Tour Vehicle Taste South African Treats in the Karoo Cango Caves Exploring
Not Included
Local and international flights are excluded You are responsible for your own personal travel insurance Optional activities can be paid and booked during your journey: Bungy at Bloukrans Bridge Tsitsikamma Waterfall Zipline Surfboard & Wetsuit Hire Upgrade to Buffelsdrift Glamping Accommodation for 1 night (on request and if available)
What to Bring
You can purchase meals + drinks on tour
Meeting & Pickup
There is no central meeting point for this tour. A transfer service will collect you from your Cape Town accommodation (within 5km radius of the city centre)
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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