Garden Route Tours for Solo Travelers
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- Beauty of Cape Town, Adventure of Garden Route And Thrilling Addo
- Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
- South Africa Road Trip: Adventure Between Kruger, Cape & Coast (30 destinations)
- South Africa Road Trip: Kruger Safari Meets Garden Route (27 destinations)
- 3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
- 10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
- 4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Small Group Tour from Cape Town
- Garden Route & Addo Adventure 5D/4N
- Discover South Africa's Garden Route
- Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Sedgefield, Wilderness National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From
- NZ$5,239
Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
2 Reviews 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 Ages 6+ Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 20 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator T.S TOURS From
- NZ$5,192
South Africa Road Trip: Adventure Between Kruger, Cape & Coast (30 destinations)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 15 days Destinations Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Pretoria, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Swellendam, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Town Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Journaway From $5,716
37% Off- NZ$3,626You save $2,090
South Africa Road Trip: Kruger Safari Meets Garden Route (27 destinations)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 12 days Destinations Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness National Park, Mossel Bay, Swellendam, Stellenbosch, Cape Town Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Journaway From $3,902
34% Off- NZ$2,561You save $1,341
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
83 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent!! Do it!!”
Dmn, traveled in October
Duration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness National Park, Sedgefield Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 13 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Hotspots2c From
34% Off- NZ$633
10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Just the best tour ever.”
C, traveled in September
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hout Bay, Simon's Town, Stellenbosch, Table Mountain, Sedgefield, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Addo Elephant National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 13 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Hotspots2c From
34% Off- NZ$2,144
4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Small Group Tour from Cape Town
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Perfect logistics, very responsive admin team, great guides and drivers, cry knowledgeable.”
Felicia, traveled in October
Small groups of maximum 8 travelers share Garden Route's magic during Wilderness National Park hikes and Knysna Lagoon cruises. Window seats guaranteed, with memorable game drives at Botlierskop Reserve.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Knysna, Wilderness National Park, Oudtshoorn Age Range Ages 8+ Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Hotspots2c From
34% Off- NZ$2,417
Botlierskop Game Reserve, Tsitsikamma National Park trails, and Knysna Heads viewpoints showcase nature's finest. Accommodation options range from social hostels to private guesthouses.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cape Town, Sedgefield, Jeffreys Bay, Oudtshoorn Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 20 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Bamba Travel From
34% Off- NZ$1,249
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Elizabeth, Stormsrivier Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
34% Off- NZ$5,940
Cango Caves and Wilderness National Park reveal their secrets. Touws River canoeing and game drives bring groups together. Optional Bloukrans Bridge bungee jumping adds excitement.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield Age Range Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 20 Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Bamba Travel From
34% Off- NZ$722
What people love about touring Garden Route solo
What a fabulous four days! Everything about it was perfect. Our guide and driver, Mawande, did an amazing job. He was informed and interesting and made us feel safe and well-cared for every step of the way. He is the kind of person you wish you could be best friends with for the rest of your life. The tour itself was very well planned. We covered a lot of ground and saw more than I even thought we would but we never felt rushed. All of the accommodations were excellent and all of the meals were, too. If I ever have the good fortune to return to South Africa, I will be sure to travel with TourRadar and BokBus. Thank you!!
4 Day Garden Route Adventure
I made a trip with Hotspots in december 2016 through the Garden Route. It was an terrific trip, not only because of the places and landscapes, but the van was very comfortable and our guide (Liezel De Klerk) was really amazing.
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
- 10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
Great tour, amazing country
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."