Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Tours

What our customers ask about Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Tours

• What would be a typical day-by-day itinerary from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

  A well-planned 6-day route starts in Cape Town and winds through South Africa's coastal highlights. The journey begins with a drive to Oudtshoorn via Cape Agulhas followed by a day exploring the limestone formations of Cango Caves and local ostrich farms. Day 3 takes travelers through George to Knysna for a peaceful lagoon cruise. The fourth day centers on Knysna's waterfront activities before heading to Plettenberg Bay. On day 5 visitors can explore the trails of Tsitsikamma National Park. The final day culminates with wildlife viewing at Addo Elephant Park before reaching Port Elizabeth. A recent traveler noted: "Very enjoyable trip. The guide was extremely polite and knowledgeable. Would certainly recommend this trip. The combination of activities and pace was perfect."

• What type of accommodations can I expect on these tours?

  The Garden Route offers a mix of 3-star hotels boutique guesthouses and luxury lodges. Properties like the Cresta Grande Hotel in Cape Town provide city comfort while the Tsitsikamma Village Inn offers a rustic charm near Storms River. Select tours include stays at upscale game lodges in Addo. According to a traveler review: "The accommodations exceeded expectations - the Blackwaters River Lodge in Knysna was stunning and each place had its own unique character with great hospitality."

• What wildlife can I expect to see during the journey?

  The route presents rich wildlife viewing opportunities. Travelers regularly spot the Big Five in Addo Elephant Park while Hermanus offers whale watching from July through November. The coastal stretch brings encounters with penguins at Boulders Beach pods of dolphins and numerous coastal bird species. A traveler observation confirms: "We saw incredible wildlife - from southern right whales breaching in Hermanus to huge elephant herds in Addo plus penguins and countless bird species along the way."

• What is the driving distance covered on a typical Cape Town to Port Elizabeth tour?

  The route spans 750-800 kilometers (465-500 miles) with daily drives broken into manageable 2-4 hour segments. Key stretches include the 420-kilometer drive from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn 120 kilometers to Knysna and 260 kilometers to Port Elizabeth. A recent traveler shared: "Well worth driving it with a guide rather than self-driving as it's quite a distance but you get to see so much along the way."

• What activities are included in most Cape Town to Port Elizabeth tours?

  Tours typically cover wine tasting sessions in Stellenbosch seasonal whale watching excursions in Hermanus and guided walks through Cango Caves. Other experiences include boat trips on Knysna's lagoon nature walks in Tsitsikamma National Park and wildlife drives in Addo Elephant Park. A traveler noted: "From canoeing in Wilderness to safari drives in Addo the activities were diverse and well-organized with professional guides throughout."

• What is the average cost to expect for a Cape Town to Port Elizabeth tour?

  Tour prices range from $900 to $2700 based on duration and included experiences. The 4-day Garden Route Discovered tour starts at $902 while more extensive options like the 12-day South Africa's Garden Route tour cost around $2760. A recent review states: "Quality of accommodation was very nice. Overall tour was a great way to see the coast of South Africa."