Garden Route Tours for Solo Travelers
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10 best Garden Route solo travel packages
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- Discover South Africa's Garden Route
- Cape Town & Garden Route Voluntour 14D/13N
- 3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
- 10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
- Best of the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
- South Africa Road Trip: Adventure Between Kruger, Cape & Coast (30 destinations)
- The Garden Route - 8 days
- Garden Route, Safari & Winelands
- South Africa Road Trip: Kruger Safari Meets Garden Route (27 destinations)
- 4 Day Garden Route Adventure
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 $6,307
20% Off- NZ$5,046You save $1,261
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 Ages 10+ Group Size Max Group Size 20 Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Bamba Travel From
20% Off- NZ$2,591
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
83 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was a very nice tour!”
milan, traveled in December
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
20% Off- NZ$660
10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good tour, amazing landscapes.”
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
20% Off- NZ$2,320
Duration 11 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, George, Robben Island, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna Age Range Ages 16+ Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $12,383
20% Off- NZ$9,906You save $2,477
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 $5,783
30% Off- NZ$4,031You save $1,752
The Garden Route - 8 days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“My trip was absolutely incredible. Every stop was worthwhile and every accommodation blew me away they were so nice.”
Shannon, traveled in September
Duration 8 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Port Elizabeth Age Range Ages 18+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Room Type Shared Operator Encounters Travel From
30% Off- NZ$1,915
Garden Route, Safari & Winelands
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 Ages 8+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
30% Off- NZ$2,551
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 $4,337
30% Off- NZ$3,054You save $1,283
4 Day Garden Route Adventure
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a nice mixed group. The itinerary is packed but I felt like we fit a lot in and I was happy!”
Alison, traveled in April
Duration 4 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Stormsrivier, Wilderness National Park, Sedgefield, Albertinia, Hermanus, Betty's Bay Age Range Ages 6+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours & Safaris From
30% Off- NZ$1,180
What people love about touring Garden Route solo
- 3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
The trip was fantastic. The elephant walk was amazing and our guide was awesome. Only complaint is that if I knew that there was an option to stay at the safari location over night I would have opted for that.
- 10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
Very busy and quite tiring, as there was so much to explore, but a brilliant way to see a lot of Cape Town and The Garden route
- 5 day Best of South Africa Highlights: Garden Route with Addo National Park
My husband and I took this tour because a friend recommended it and we were so happy we did. It covered so many beautiful places along the Garden Route. We opted for the 4 star B&B stay though we were debating the 3 star v 4 star. The company recommended 4 star because of a night at Buffelsdrift. Well, we didn't know what any of this meant but we took their advice and were so happy! Our accommodations each night were incredible, to say the least. We slept so well and felt like each day was its own mini-vacation in a new part of the country at a new, adorable B&B. And Buffelsdrift was out of this world awesome. It was the best night of our entire 2.5 week trip to South Africa. The tent we stayed in was gorgeous - nicer than the tents we stayed in at our 5 day safari a week later! We saw tons of animals come right to our front door! But, back to Gerhard. He made our trip perfect. He went out of his way to make us comfortable and happy all day, every day. He made reservations for us, drove us to special places/restaurants, and stopped whenever we wanted to see something along the way. Though we paid for the extra safari drive at Addo, our drive through afterward with Gerhard in the van was EVEN BETTER! I know it doesn't make sense that seeing animals from a van could be better than seeing animals from a safari truck but it was better because Gerhard made it so much fun. We went what felt like everywhere in the park with him and saw so many animals. He helped us take pictures and get close to so many great animals. Overall, we'd highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling - as long as you understand it's ideally designed for a younger crowd of backpackers (at least our van was) but we found the value was incredible, the sites were selected perfectly, the accommodations couldn't have been better, and Gerhard made it extra special. Thank you Gerhard!!
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."