Garden Route Tours for Solo Travelers
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10 best Garden Route solo travel packages
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- Cape Town & Garden Route Voluntour 14D/13N
- Garden Route Splendour
- Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
- Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
- Garden Route Uncovered
- 3 Stellenbosch to Hermanus Cycle Tour
- Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
- South Africa Road Trip: On the Garden Route to the Big Five (30 destinations)
- Wonders of the Western Cape
- Cape Town and Garden Route Adventure Tour
South Africa's beauty shines at Sedgefield Beach, Knysna Heads, and Tsitsikamma National Park. Wilderness lagoon canoeing and Addo Elephant Park safaris create shared memories.
Duration 14 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, George, Robben Island, Franschhoek, Hermanus, Betty's Bay, Sedgefield, Wilderness National Park, AlbertiniaSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 20 Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$2,394
Garden Route Splendour
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent guide. Very good tour.”
George, traveled in September
The Garden Route beckons solo wanderers with magical sunset cruises on Knysna Lagoon, fascinating Cango Caves visits, and wine tastings in Klein Karoo. Private rooms await at La Plume Guest House and Rex Hotel.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cape Town, L'Agulhas, Swellendam, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Stormsrivier, Port Elizabeth Age Range 8 to 90 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
- NZ$1,996
Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent hotels and good driver. Everyone was very helpful with our luggage and catered to our needs.”
Garry, traveled in January
Vibrant community forms on this Garden Route adventure, with Victoria Bay walks and Plettenberg Bay discoveries. Rex Hotel offers private rooms, while Tsitsikamma National Park provides shared natural wonders.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cape Town, Montagu, Barrydale, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Albertinia, Swellendam, Hermanus, Stellenbosch Age Range 8 to 90 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
- NZ$2,269
Premium properties along South Africa's Garden Route offer single rooms for independent travelers. Robberg Nature Reserve walks, De Hoop Nature Reserve wildlife viewing, and Fig Tree restaurant dinners create lasting bonds.
Duration 12 days Destinations Port Elizabeth, Stormsrivier, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Simon's Town, Table MountainSee all destinations Age Range up to 80 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $10,557
7% Off- NZ$9,790You save $767
Intimate groups of 2-12 people share sunset cruises on Knysna Lagoon and whale watching in Hermanus. Cango Caves tours and visits to Barrydale's rural school create meaningful connections.
Duration 5 days Destinations Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Hermanus, Cape Town Age Range 8 to 90 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
7% Off- NZ$1,870
3 Stellenbosch to Hermanus Cycle Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The service level of this tour was good in most aspects, and I especially enjoyed the input of and interaction with members of the guides team.”
Theodoor, traveled in April
Cyclists ages 16+ wind through Hemel en Aarde Valley trails. Wildekrans wine tastings and group dinners foster friendships, while private chalets provide peaceful retreats.
Duration 3 days Destinations Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Grabouw, Hermanus, Betty's Bay, Gordons Bay Age Range 16 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Dutch Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Adventure Shop From
7% Off- NZ$1,458
Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour guides were experienced and knowledgeable of the places of interest, some not even listed in the itinerary.”
Richard, traveled in December
Knysna's lagoon and Tsitsikamma's forests set the stage for group activities. Oudtshoorn's ostrich farms and Addo's elephant sanctuary offer unique encounters. Single rooms at Simola Hotel and Tsitsikamma Village Inn include communal dining.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, George, Knysna, Plettenberg BaySee all destinations Age Range 6 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 20 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator T.S TOURS From
7% Off- NZ$5,226
South Africa Road Trip: On the Garden Route to the Big Five (30 destinations)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
Duration 13 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Barrydale, Stellenbosch Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 2 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator journaway From $2,485
13% Off- NZ$2,160You save $325
Game drives at Garden Route Game Reserve and visits to Knysna Heads create lasting memories. Beach braais and optional sunset cruises on Knysna Lagoon bring travelers together.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, Albertinia, Knysna Age Range up to 80 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 52 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Costsaver From
13% Off- NZ$3,525
Dolphins play at Ocean Blue Adventures while wine flows along Route 62. Comfortable single stays at Wilderness Hotel and On The Beach Guest House provide perfect retreats.
Duration 6 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Wilderness National Park, Knysna, Addo Elephant National Park, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay Age Range up to 90 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Amatungulu Tour From
13% Off- NZ$3,861
What people love about touring Garden Route solo
- Cape Town and Garden Route Adventure Tour
My son and I had the best time!! Jakes was a wonderful guide, and the scenery, the animals, the attractions were all amazing. The food was also excellent and very reasonable, and the lodgings were great as well - we particularly enjoyed our 2 night stay at a small hotel right on the beach at Jeffrey's Bay. Jakes also recommended a very good tour guide for us in Cape Town after our tour with him was over. We have incredible pictures and incredible memories!!
- South Africa's Garden Route
We loved it. We were very lucky. The group got on well and the leader, Werner, was 5...very 4 social and communication skills and a nice sense of humour! Re the Round the Bend Lodge again, there wasn't much peace and quiet to enjoy the ambience because we shared the site with a group from Switzerland on the last night of their tour!
So much better than expected! The backpacker rooms were great, the places visited and activites well planned and Stephanie was the best guide I have had on any tour.
Garden Route & Addo Group Adventure - 6 Days
What our customers ask about Garden Route Tours for Solo Travelers
What percentage of travelers on Garden Route tours are solo travelers?
Tour data shows 30-45% of Garden Route visitors travel solo. The Garden Route Splendour tour attracts 45% solo travelers while the Garden Route & Safari tour sees 40% individual bookings. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "There was a good mix of couples and singles in our group which made for great dynamics and nobody ever felt left out."
What's the best time of year for solo travelers to visit the Garden Route?
September through November and March through May offer the best conditions for solo travel with mild weather and a good mix of visitors without peak season crowds. These shoulder months draw higher numbers of solo travelers with September and October seeing 58% solo bookings. Spring brings wildflowers to Tsitsikamma making it an especially good time to visit.
How much free time is typically available for solo exploration on Garden Route tours?
Most tours provide 2-3 hours of independent exploration daily especially in stops like Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Hotels like the Rex in Knysna and Windsor in Hermanus offer central locations perfect for exploring. According to one traveler: "The schedule had perfect balance - enough group time to bond but also free time to explore on my own or with new friends from the tour."
What single supplement cost for Garden Route tours?
Single room supplements range from USD 150-300 based on accommodation type and season. Properties like La Plume Guest House in Oudtshoorn and Rex Hotel in Knysna have single rooms available. To avoid extra costs some tours offer room sharing as one traveler notes: "The accommodation arrangements were great and I was matched with a compatible roommate which helped save on costs."
What activities along the Garden Route are best suited for solo travelers?
Social activities abound from Stellenbosch wine tastings to Knysna Lagoon cruises and guided safaris at Addo Elephant Park. The Cango Caves tours and visits to Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary naturally bring groups together. A past visitor shared: "The group activities were perfectly organized to help everyone mingle naturally especially during the Knysna sunset cruise where we all bonded over drinks and dolphin watching."
How safe is it to travel solo on a Garden Route guided tour?
Guided tours provide a secure way to explore with experienced guides and organized group activities. Properties like City Lodge Hotel at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town and Rex Hotel in Knysna offer safe locations with round-the-clock staff. As one traveler said: "I felt completely safe throughout the tour - our guide was incredibly attentive and the group dynamic provided an extra sense of security."