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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- 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
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover vibrant Cape Town as well as the beautiful Cape winelands and Hermanus
- Explore the stunning Garden Route, including Knysna, Mossel Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park
- See African wildlife on an exciting Game Drive at Botlierskop
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Cape Town
- Day 2 Cape Town: Free Day
- Day 3 Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus Region
- Day 4 Hermanus Region - Swellendam - Mossel Bay
- Day 5 Garden Route: Game Reserve - Knysna - Tsitsikamma
- Day 6 Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape
- Day 7 Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Experience
- Day 8 Oudtshoorn - Route 62 - Cape Winelands - Cape Town
- Day 9 End of tour in Cape Town
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
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Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
81
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Tracy· October 18th, 2025Loved this tour!! The wild coastline, the amazing mountains, the bungee-jumping!! Lots of activities. Willem was an excellent tour guide, with wide-ranging knowledge and lots of stories. Only two small comments: 1. The single beds (my husband and I like to snuggle!). 2. It would have been nice to have an extra day here and there to enjoy the spot we were in (sometimes we arrived too late to absorb the location). Overall, a great experience!Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- DKDr. Michael· October 2nd, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishI can only recommend this tour! The guide was competent and helpful. The program, the accommodation and the food were excellent!Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your glowing recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with the tour. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!Trip date: September 2024 - TAtariq· May 7th, 2024good itinerary and activities. tour manager was greatShow moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon.Trip date: April 2024
- MGMaureen· February 18th, 2024The tour was very good and was certainly made extra special by our guidel Willhem who was so passionate about his homeland. My only criticism is how much time is spent on the coach. I'm aware we need to cover vasy distances but perhaps by adding 1 extra nights accommodation on the Garden Route would make it more relaxed. Everyone was exhausted by the time we got back to Capetown as so much is included.Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- Elaine· August 14th, 2023Our tour was action packed, full of interesting adventures, and excellent accomodations. Our guide, Michael Wright, was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He shared his knowledge of the local flora and fauna, the various biomes, and the ecological challenges with a fun loving spirit. Being a non drinker, I could have done with fewer wine stops, but all in all, a fabulous tour!Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for awarding us a 5-star rating! At Expat Explore, our enthusiasm for travel and adventure drives us, and we're dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all. Our tours are high-energy, filled with diverse experiences, aiming to let every... Show moreTrip date: August 2023
- TVTatyana· February 23rd, 2023Overall - a great trip. Our tour guide Williem was simply fantastic! Traveling from Capetown along the Garden Route was one of the best holidays ever. Williem looked after us, told us a lot of interesting stories and educated us on South Africa historic events. It was great fun with a great group of people. A superb tour from start to finish.Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- GHGaile· October 22nd, 2022Great trip we got to see most of the animals...Show moreTrip date: October 2022
- Roula· June 6th, 2019An amazing tour once again with expat....Show moreTrip date: May 2019
- DDeirdre· April 29th, 2018Tough to pick one favorite thing out of so many.
Trip date: April 2018
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- Instant Confirmation-8%From Sunday18 Jan, 2026To Monday26 Jan, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:$2,440NZ $2,235 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-12%From Sunday29 Mar, 2026To Monday6 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$2,440NZ $2,145 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Instant Confirmation-12%From Sunday26 Apr, 2026To Monday4 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$2,440NZ $2,145 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-12%From Sunday10 May, 2026To Monday18 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$2,440NZ $2,145 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-3%From Sunday24 May, 2026To Monday1 Jun, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutFrom:$2,440NZ $2,375 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Ryan
Asked on March 25th, 2025What is the average group size?
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025We truly cannot give a definite figure on the average size for each departure of this tour as it varies. It can be from around 25 to 40 if we are to base it on the last few departures.
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Ryan
Traveler•Written March 2025Why the difference in price charged was CA$3110 but the quote was CA$2,408.51?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
It looks like you're not on your confirmed booking dashboard. I can see that you already have a confirmed booking for your Cape Town & the Garden Route tour, and the amount reflected there matches what you were expecting.
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Heidi
Asked on March 2nd, 2025Do you offer this tour with 12 people? Do you offer this tour with drop off in Port Elizabeth?
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Heidi
Traveler•Written March 2025I like this tour but not the size. Do you have smaller? Do you have a tour like this that end in Port Elizabeth?
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Heidi
Traveler•Written March 2025On days 3 and days 8, do you have any alternate options for sightseeing besides "wine"? One day if wine is OK, but not 2 days,
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
We currently do not have any tours that has a drop off point in Port Elizabeth. Also, our tours have a maximum capacity of 48 but if a smaller group wishes to do a Private Tour, we do offer that as well but the cost will be higher than the package that we offer for the regular tour. For both Day 3 and 8, although Wine Tasting is one of the highlights, there are also other activities offered for those days as it is a packed itinerary.
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Heidi
Traveler•Written March 2025Whale watching and kayak in Storms River. Are those possible?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2025
That is not an experience that is offered for this tour but we have the below Optional Offered instead. Kayak & Lilo Adventure. This 2-3 hour Storms River Kayak & Lilo adventure is our most popular adventure activity where you can experience the best of Tsitsikamma has to offer! If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge and experience the long, deep, quiet pools with deep caves and ancient forests, then this excursion is for you!
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Valerie
Asked on February 24th, 2025I am travelling solo, but am fine sharing a room with another traveller. Is there still a single person supplement to pay? Is there an upfront fee we pay to the guide on Day 1, to cover things like entrance fees and tips? Do you have a price list for optional extras like diving with sharks? I have specified my preferred date of travel, how long is it likely to be before confirmation of the trip is given (I'm aware you need minimum numbers). I am 61 years old, can I confirm there is no age restriction?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2025
If you do not opt for a private room you would not pay any additional fees for accommodation. The only time you would pay the guide upfront is for all non pre-sold optional excursions. I can confirm there are no age restrictions.
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Carol
Asked on January 10th, 2025Single supplement for this date please, if possible?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written January 2025
A single supp/private room upgrade for this tour is currently 715.00 AUD. This will ensure that you have your own bedroom and private bathroom for the entire tour.
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Thomas
Asked on January 5th, 2025What vaccinations recommended and what season best for this tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written January 2025
No mandatory vaccinations are required. Depending on what you would like to see, mid-summer is usally a great time to be in Cape Town.
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Thomas
Traveler•Written January 2025Definitely want to see Penquins and when best to see as many animals in the safari parts as possible.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Mid-summer season is the best suggestion that we can come up with regarding when to visit/join the tour.
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Karen
Asked on November 24th, 2024Could you please provide more details regarding the accommodation? Hotel names?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
We use a range of Hotels from 2 to 4 stars for our Tours. However, all Hotels used have their own en-suite bathroom.
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Mary
Asked on October 9th, 2024Is there any other tours available in end October or early November from Cape Town for 9 days covering important site seeing including safari to see big five preferable at Aquila park
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2024
We only have 2 Tours that covers cape town and the other one is the South Africa Escape Tour which is for 14 Days and also travels to Johannesburg. The next available departure for that tour is November 16, 2024.
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Bill
Asked on June 29th, 2024I would like to have more info about your Tour "Cape Town and the Garden Route" starting from August 10th of 9 days. In particular, I need to know how long are the walking tour because I had an accident 3 months ago and I broke an ankle. I can walk for few km without problems but if the tour is very adventure could be a problem to me, unfortunately (I like adventure!).
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2024
We believe the best way to get to the heart and soul of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. Many of the cities you visit are vast and old, often with steps and cobblestones. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours with plenty of opportunities to take photographs and soak up the history of these fascinating places, but you do require a certain level of fitness to enjoy your tour to its fullest.
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Thomas
Asked on June 11th, 2024I am thinking about booking this tour but I do not know any times; meaning that I do not know the actual time that the tour starts or the exact time that it ends. This is a big help in preparation to book my flights etc.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2024
Start Point - First Day StayEasy City Bowl Cape Town | Check in from 02:00 PM. End Point - Last Day StayEasy City Bowl Cape Town | 10:00 AM - After breakfast
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Matthew
Asked on June 3rd, 2024Are there any other hotels that travelers can use?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2024
The Hotels that are used in our Tours are already pre-set and contracted.
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