What is included in the price? e.g. entry fees, activities etc. Is there a luggage limit for this tour?

The tour price includes accommodation, guiding services, selected meals, transportation throughout the itinerary, a range of additional services, and a complimentary eSIM. Luggage limit is 1 medium sized bag (ideally soft-sided and non-wheely suitcases) per traveller at maximum of 23kg/50lbs, plus 1 piece of hand luggage per traveller.

What is the average age of this tour and the ratio of men/women?

The tour is open to participants aged 18-35, with an average age of 28 years old. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the ratio of men to women on the trip.

The activity which a described per day, are they included in the price like the Cango Caves? Or do I have to pay extra for those activities, which we all doing?

Exploring the Cango Caves is included on this tour. activities that are not included in the price are called optional experiences or Add-Ons. All of the Optional Experiences will be offered to you by your Travel Director at the beginning of your trip. Our optional experiences cannot be pre-booked. Some may be subject to change, depending on the time you are traveling or local circumstances including weather and days of the week. Further information will be provided by your Travel Director. Please note optionals are sold in local currency at the destination.

Can we still book this trip for me and my daughters? They are 37 and 39 and I am 59.

Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old. You would not be eligible to join the trip. However, we have several sister brands that offer tours without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

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$2,485

NZ $2,237 per person

Garden Route and Addo (7 Days)

7 days

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From Cape Town to Stellenbosch

4.7

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Plan your adventure:

Platinum Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

Places You’ll See

Cape Town
Addo Elephant National Park
Jeffreys Bay
Tsitsikamma National Park
Stormsrivier
Hermanus
Stellenbosch

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Highlights

Explore the vast Cango Caves
Spot elephants in Addo National Park
Hike to Storms River Bridge
Enjoy a marine safari in Knysna
Taste wines in the Cape Winelands

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Cango Caves
Day 2 Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha via Addo Elephant National Park
Day 3 Gqeberha and Private Game Reserves
Day 4 Gqeberha to Knysna via Jeffreys Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 5 Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
Day 6 Knysna to Cape Town via Hermanus
Day 7 Cape Town and Stellenbosch

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Riempie Estate (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Knysna Quays (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

Operated by

Contiki

4.7

(6,228 reviews)

Number of tours

804

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

92%

Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Contiki
4.7

Laura
· May 4th, 2025
Loved the contiki trip in Cape Town. It covered all the main things to do in Cape Town. Luke, the guide was so warm and welcoming. Would recommend this trip!
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Logan
· February 26th, 2025
Sim was the most amazing guide I could have asked for. His knowledge, humour and ability to connect with everyone made the trip something I will never forget and will cherish for the rest of my life.
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Daneke
· February 22nd, 2025
Had an amazing and very educational holiday in Africa! Would 110% recommend
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Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

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Ends on 7 Oct, 2025

From Monday
3 Nov, 2025
To Sunday
9 Nov, 2025
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From Monday
17 Nov, 2025
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23 Nov, 2025
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From Monday
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To Sunday
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From:
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NZ $2,361 per person
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From Monday
15 Dec, 2025
To Sunday
21 Dec, 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour

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Don
Asked on July 22nd, 2025
What is included in the price? e.g. entry fees, activities etc. Is there a luggage limit for this tour?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2025
  The tour price includes accommodation, guiding services, selected meals, transportation throughout the itinerary, a range of additional services, and a complimentary eSIM. Luggage limit is 1 medium sized bag (ideally soft-sided and non-wheely suitcases) per traveller at maximum of 23kg/50lbs, plus 1 piece of hand luggage per traveller.
- D
  Don
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  What would be the cost of the entry fees and the activities?
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2025
  We're unable to provide the individual cost breakdown for entry fees, as all included activities and sites already have their entry fees covered within the tour price. Optional Experiences available for booking through the Trip Manager while on tour, with costs listed in local currency.
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Nina
Asked on March 6th, 2025
What is the average age of this tour and the ratio of men/women?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
  The tour is open to participants aged 18-35, with an average age of 28 years old. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the ratio of men to women on the trip.
S
Stuart
Asked on January 22nd, 2025
The activity which a described per day, are they included in the price like the Cango Caves? Or do I have to pay extra for those activities, which we all doing?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  Exploring the Cango Caves is included on this tour. activities that are not included in the price are called optional experiences or Add-Ons. All of the Optional Experiences will be offered to you by your Travel Director at the beginning of your trip. Our optional experiences cannot be pre-booked. Some may be subject to change, depending on the time you are traveling or local circumstances including weather and days of the week. Further information will be provided by your Travel Director. Please note optionals are sold in local currency at the destination.
K
Kathy
Asked on October 21st, 2024
Can we still book this trip for me and my daughters? They are 37 and 39 and I am 59.
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old. You would not be eligible to join the trip. However, we have several sister brands that offer tours without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

From

$2,485

-10%

NZ $2,237 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 262028

Currency
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Rand
South Africa
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before December 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Contiki" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Contiki. Please familiarize yourself with the Contiki payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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