Garden Route Tours for Solo Travelers
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- 4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Micro Group Tour from Cape Town
- Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
- Premium Cape Town and the Garden Route
- Cape Town & Garden Route Voluntour 14D/13N
- Garden Route Splendour
- Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
- Discover South Africa's Garden Route
- Best of the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
- Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
- Garden Route Uncovered
4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Micro Group Tour from Cape Town
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The animals, activities (optional), places we visited were the best. All the accommodation was fabulous.”
Monica, traveled in April
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 8 to 70 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Hotspots2c From
- NZ$2,282
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 $10,513
9% Off- NZ$9,570You save $943
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp and Old Nick Village markets reveal local charm. Tsitsikamma hikes and Plettenberg Bay stops offer guided adventures with like-minded travelers.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Franschhoek, Knysna Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Premium From $7,530
20% Off- NZ$6,024You save $1,506
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
20% Off- NZ$2,332
Garden Route Splendour
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Interesting stops along the way. Monkeyland was awesome.”
Rob, traveled in February
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
20% Off- NZ$2,010
Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great experience. We gave a detailed review to the operator.”
Lauren, traveled in June
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
20% Off- NZ$2,323
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Elizabeth, Stormsrivier Age Range 16 to 80 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $5,940
10% Off- NZ$5,346You save $594
Duration 11 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, George, Robben Island, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $9,240
10% Off- NZ$8,316You save $924
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
10% Off- NZ$5,090
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
10% Off- NZ$1,883
What people love about touring Garden Route solo
- Garden Route Splendour
Quality of driver and guide was awesome. Guide was informative and interesting and able to answer questions from the guests. Interesting stops along the way. Would pass on visiting Birds of Eden. Monkeyland was awesome. Choices of accommodation were very nice. Overall tour was a great way to see the coast of South Africa.
- Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder
Nice tour with excellent hotels and good driver. Everyone was very helpful with our luggage and catered to our needs.
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."