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Garden Route and Addo (8 Days)

8 days
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Start and end in Cape Town
4.7
6,225 traveler reviews
  • Group of people sitting on a hill overlooking Table Mountain.
  • Cape Town coastline with a dramatic view of Twelve Apostles mountain range.
  • Row of wine glasses with scenic vineyard and mountains in the background.
  • Whale breaching the water near a rocky shoreline.
  • Scenic coastal view with a suspension bridge over the ocean.
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  • Scenic coastal view with rugged cliffs and blue ocean.
  • Herd of elephants at a waterhole during sunset.
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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
    Cape Town
  • Addo Elephant National Park
    Addo Elephant National Park
  • Jeffreys Bay
    Jeffreys Bay
  • Tsitsikamma National Park
    Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Hermanus
    Hermanus
  • Stellenbosch
    Stellenbosch
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Highlights

  • Explore the vast Cango Caves
  • Spot elephants in Addo Elephant Park
  • Surf at the famous J-Bay
  • Watch whales from Hermanus
  • Taste wines in Stellenbosch

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Cango Caves
  2. Day 2 Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha via Addo Elephant National Park
  3. Day 3 Gqeberha and Private Game Reserves
  4. Day 4 Gqeberha to Knysna via Jeffreys Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park
  5. Day 5 Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
  6. Day 6 Knysna to Cape Town via Hermanus
  7. Day 7 Cape Town and Stellenbosch
  8. Day 8 Cape Town
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Riempie Estate (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar)

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    Days 2, 3

  • Knysna Quays (or similar)

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    Days 4, 5

  • Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)

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    Days 6, 7

Operated by

Contiki

4.7
(6,225 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

730

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • 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

8 days
Garden Route and Addo (8 Days)
From Cape Town to Cape Town

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