From
NZ $2,150

The Garden Route - 8 days

8 days
From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
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The Garden Route - 8 days - Encounters Travel
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 14 to 95
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Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town's historical landmarks
  • See penguins at Betties Bay
  • Taste wines on Route 62
  • Canoe through Wilderness National Park
  • Go on safari in Addo Elephant National 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 Safari in Addo Elephant National Park, Transfer to Port Elizabeth
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

83

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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  • 4.5
  • SC
    · October 5th, 2023
    As a first time sole female traveler, my trip...
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    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you loved your experience with us.
    Trip date: September 2023

Dates & Availability

8 days
The Garden Route - 8 days
From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

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    Ali

    Asked on October 21st, 2024

    is it a hotel room with private bathroom? is it possible to have a room for 3 with private bathroom?

    Accommodation
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      We offer this trip on 3 accommodation levels: - dorm rooms wth shared bathrooms - backpacker level rooms with private bathrooms - can accommodate 3 people in most locations - guesthouse level rooms with private rooms - can accommodate maximum 2 per room

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    Virginia

    Asked on May 12th, 2024

    Are there alternative accomodation options other than the backpackers? We would like something more comfortable and are not interested in staying at a backpackers

    Accommodation
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      We offer this trip at two accommodation levels. 1)backpack and 2) guesthouse. The backpack level is priced from A$A$1955.00 per person based on private rooms - 2 per room, and the guesthouse level is priced from A$2355.00 per person, 2 per room.

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    Kate

    Asked on July 26th, 2023

    is it possible to join the journey on saturday 11.th november and therefor pay a little less? I'll be in Cape town bevor and I have my accommodation until saturday morning. So I just need to change the accommodation and need no transfer.

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    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      We are unable to offer a discount for joining the trip a day after the trip start date. We have space on our 10th of Nov 2023 till 17th of Nov 2023 departure priced at $1385.00 per person sharing basis, in the Deluxe guesthouse and the backpacker shared dorm option is priced at $945.00 per person sharing basis.

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Good to Know

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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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 13th, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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