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The Garden Route 10 Days

10 days
Start and end in Cape Town
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town's historic sites and natural beauty
  • Meet penguins at Betties Bay and whales in Hermanus
  • Taste local wines on Route 62 and visit an ostrich farm
  • Canoe and hike in the enchanting Wilderness National Park
  • Seek elephants and more on a safari in Addo Elephant Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Cape Town
  2. Day 2 Free Day in Cape Town
  3. Day 3 Free Day in Cape Town
  4. Day 4 Cape Coast- Hermanus, Betties Bay, Cape Agulhas, Shark Cage Diving
  5. Day 5 Route 62, Winery Stop, Ostrich Farm
  6. Day 6 Wilderness National Park and Knysna
  7. Day 7 Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
  8. Day 8 Addo Game Drive
  9. Day 9 Mossel Bay, back to Cape Town
  10. Day 10 Depart from Cape Town
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Number of tours

83

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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  • The Garden Route 10 Days reviewer 1
    · January 7th, 2020
    Beyond expectations. Tour was flawless from...
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    Dear Brian, Thank you very much for posting your review. We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and are very glad that you had such a wonderful time with us in South Africa. We'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to everyone you... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019

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10 days
The Garden Route 10 Days
From Cape Town to Cape Town

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  • K

    Kate

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    Could we do both optional Cape Town activities (Winelands & Cape Peninsula)? One each day for the two free days in Cape Town and what would be the cost? Could we schedule a return ride to the airport on Thursday 8/14 included in the tour price? Also, since we will three more days at the end of the tour is there a chance to schedule any activities those days - we would be interested in going to Table Mountain and Lion's Head/Signal Hill and having guided hiking. And if so, approximate costs? Could we have examples of the likely accommodations for both the Backpacker hotels and more deluxe accommodations (and any additional costs so we would have an idea of any added costs? Would we be able to leave some luggage in a secure location at hotel in Cape Town while we travel the Garden Route? We would want to do a whale watching excursion in Hermanus, would we be missing other activities listed to do this?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We don't arrange trips in Cape Town other than the ones listed: One Day Cape Winelands group tour - R1400 per person, One Day Cape Peninsula group tour - R1550 per person. Whale watching - R1320 per person, on the Monday only, you don't miss any activities. You can easily arrange Cape Town activities by booking online or with accommodation reception. We usually book the same accommodation at the start and end so you can leave your luggage in the start hostel/guesthouse.

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    Chelsea

    Asked on March 24th, 2025

    Can I join this tour in 1 Nov

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      We have a group tour from the 7th of Nov 2025 to the 16th of Nov 2025. Group tour prices: Backpacker Shared Dorm - A$2050.00 per person, Backpacker twin/dbl - A$2280.00 per person, Deluxe guesthouse - A$3075.00 per person

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    Christine

    Asked on July 9th, 2024

    I need to book a private single but I don't see this option

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      On this trip, Tour Radar lists the backpacker shared dorm rooms option. Then, we can also assist with two additional accommodation levels. These are: - backpacker private room option. Tour price at A$2065 and the mandatory single supplement of A$545. - guesthouse level option. Tour price at A$2575 and the mandatory single supplement of A$685.

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    Jacqueline

    Asked on July 6th, 2024

    I am interested in the 10 day Garden Route tour of South Africa. I will be traveling with my parents. I want to book tickets for all 3 of us together but when i go to book the accommodation it is not letting choose 3 people per room. I would love to stay close to where my parents are staying since they are on the older side. How do i solve this issue? Second question is diet - both my parents I eat only fish and chicken for non-vegetarian. If you have a beef or pork dish, will there be a chicken option?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      We do not offer our guest house level for December trips as this is peak season. We can offer private rooms in the backpacks which may accommodate 3 adults in a room. As for your dietary needs we will be able to accommodate your needs.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on May 23rd, 2024

    Is it possible to book this trip for a single person? Every time I try to assign a room for one person, it says the room type is only for two people.

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      We offer this trip on 3 levels of accommodation: Shared backpacker dorm rooms, Private backpacker dorm rooms with single supplement mandatory, and Guest house accommodation with single supplement mandatory.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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