How do I book the option of extending the tour by 1 extra day before departure?

You may go ahead and book the 6 day tour starting in Cape Town on the 12th May. I will, from my side, book a day tour for the 11th May. Closer to the time, we can discuss your requirements and I can make some suggestions for your1 day tour in Cape Town.

Are there any other bookings yet? If not: Should I wait, or can you offer an alternative (a day later or in the other direction - I don't really mind where I start, just visiting Addo Elephant Park first thing in the morning seems to make more sense than arriving there at noon).

Your preferred dates are available. However I do not have any other Tours booked around those dates. I need a minimum of two adults before I can run a tour. It is possible that I will still get an enquiry around those dates and I can then let you know.

We were wondering if you might be able to send us a couple of examples of the accommodations you use? Just so we can get a better picture of that. Also, it would be super important for us to have a private bathroom in all accommodation. Could you confirm that that is the case?

All accommodation has private bathroom en-suite.

How much would the additional whale watching boat trip be?

The Boat based Whale Watching tour would be ZAR 1 240 per person. (Approx US$ 68)

Can you confirm you will pick us up on Saturday 5th March from Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport? Can you also confirm that if we book the tour it will go ahead as we have just been canceled from another booking due to lack of people booking.

We do offer tours for 2 persons and I can confirm that we can pick you up on the 5th March.

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Cape Town - Garden Route - Addo Chauffeur Drive Tour: 6 Days

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Operator: Explore South Africa
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 6
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Cape Town
Stellenbosch
Addo Elephant National Park
Port Elizabeth

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Highlights

Tour elegant wine estates in Stellenbosch
Witness ostriches at an Oudtshoorn show farm
Explore the Cango Caves' vast caverns
Hike through forests and spot whales in Knysna
Experience a full day game drive in Addo

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Day 1 Cape Town to the Cape Winelands
Day 2 Cape Winelands to Oudtshoorn via Route 62
Day 3 Oudtshoorn to Knysna
Day 4 Explore Knysna
Day 5 Knysna to Addo
Day 6 Safari in the Addo National Park

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Jürgen
· January 2nd, 2025
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Great tour guides, well organized. Ideal for first impressions of the country. Some of the accommodation could be better.
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Trip date: December 2024

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Ben
Asked on October 15th, 2024
How do I book the option of extending the tour by 1 extra day before departure?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Explore South AfricaOperator•Written October 2024
  You may go ahead and book the 6 day tour starting in Cape Town on the 12th May. I will, from my side, book a day tour for the 11th May. Closer to the time, we can discuss your requirements and I can make some suggestions for your1 day tour in Cape Town.
A
Alice
Asked on August 29th, 2024
Are there any other bookings yet? If not: Should I wait, or can you offer an alternative (a day later or in the other direction - I don't really mind where I start, just visiting Addo Elephant Park first thing in the morning seems to make more sense than arriving there at noon).
Group size
Tour Details
- Explore South AfricaOperator•Written August 2024
  Your preferred dates are available. However I do not have any other Tours booked around those dates. I need a minimum of two adults before I can run a tour. It is possible that I will still get an enquiry around those dates and I can then let you know.
J
Jack
Asked on May 9th, 2023
We need Kosher food, how will it be arranged?
Meals
- Explore South AfricaOperator•Written May 2023
  We cater for Kosher guests.
J
Jeremy
Asked on February 25th, 2023
We were wondering if you might be able to send us a couple of examples of the accommodations you use? Just so we can get a better picture of that. Also, it would be super important for us to have a private bathroom in all accommodation. Could you confirm that that is the case?
Accommodation
- Explore South AfricaOperator•Written February 2023
  All accommodation has private bathroom en-suite.
- J
  Jeremy
  Traveler•Written March 2023
  Could you send us an example or two of accommodation?
- Explore South AfricaOperator•Written March 2023
  Our preferred accommodation is: MONTAGU COUNTRY HOTEL & SPA, EARTHBOUND GH, AHA REX HOTEL, ADDO RIVER HOTEL
A
Alice
Asked on September 27th, 2022
How much would the additional whale watching boat trip be?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Explore South AfricaOperator•Written September 2022
  The Boat based Whale Watching tour would be ZAR 1 240 per person. (Approx US$ 68)
T
Thomas
Asked on February 27th, 2022
Can you confirm you will pick us up on Saturday 5th March from Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport? Can you also confirm that if we book the tour it will go ahead as we have just been canceled from another booking due to lack of people booking.
Tour Details
Transport
- Explore South AfricaOperator•Written February 2022
  We do offer tours for 2 persons and I can confirm that we can pick you up on the 5th March.
- T
  Thomas
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  Would you guarantee that this tour will not be cancelled as we need to book flights.
- T
  Thomas
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  Please send me a link to book the tour to make sure I am booking the right one with your company.

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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 December 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Explore South Africa. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore South Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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