Garden Route Tours from Cape Town
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10 best Garden Route tours from Cape Town
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- Beauty of Cape Town, Adventure of Garden Route And Thrilling Addo
- Best of the Garden Route - Premium Adventure
- Discover South Africa's Garden Route
- Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
- 4 Day Garden Route Adventure
- Premium Cape Town and the Garden Route
- 3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
- 10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
- 4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Small Group Tour from Cape Town
- Garden Route & Addo Adventure 5D/4N
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Addo Elephant National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Sedgefield, Wilderness National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From
- NZ$5,260
Duration 11 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, George, Robben Island, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- NZ$10,780
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Elizabeth, Stormsrivier Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- NZ$5,940
Garden Route & Cape Explorer: 10 Days of Beauty & Adventure
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The transport was so efficient and reliable. We really enjoyed the stay at the Hotels.”
Allycia, traveled in December
V&A Waterfront marks the beginning of this 800km coastal adventure through Knysna's lagoon and Tsitsikamma's forests. The route includes Oudtshoorn's Cango Caves before finishing in Port Elizabeth after Addo Elephant Park.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, George, Knysna, Plettenberg BaySee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, German Operator T.S TOURS From
- NZ$5,193
4 Day Garden Route Adventure
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very nice guest houses and hotels, good meals. Wonderful landscapes.”
Catherine, traveled in October
The route highlights stretch from Oudtshoorn to Storms River, with stops at Knysna Heads and Plettenberg Bay. Visits include Garden Route Game Lodge's Big 5 reserve before returning via Hermanus and Betty's Bay.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Stormsrivier, Wilderness National Park, Sedgefield, Albertinia, Hermanus, Betty's Bay Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours & Safaris From
- NZ$1,149
The 995km route from Cape Town follows Route 62. Visit Knysna's lagoon, Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, and historic towns like Oudtshoorn and Montagu before returning to Cape Town.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Franschhoek, Knysna Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Premium From
- NZ$7,240
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
83 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was a very nice tour!”
milan, traveled in December
A 1300km adventure along Garden Route from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn's Cango Caves. Stops include Wilderness National Park for canoeing and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve for safari, returning via scenic farmlands.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness National Park, Sedgefield Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Hotspots2c From
- NZ$633
10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A very nice trip in a short time. I would have liked a day just beach.”
Susanne, traveled in February
The 1200km route from Cape Town meanders through Oudtshoorn's Cango Caves, Tsitsikamma National Park's suspension bridges, and Knysna's famous Heads, combining coastal and inland scenery.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Hout Bay, Simon's Town, Stellenbosch, Table Mountain, Sedgefield, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Addo Elephant National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Hotspots2c From
- NZ$2,144
4 day Garden Route's Best Selection Small Group Tour from Cape Town
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This is truly a wonderful tour. I think you can get more by doing the tour from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.”
Rajendra, traveled in August
The route winds from Cape Town along Clarence Drive to Hermanus and Cape Agulhas. Moving through Knysna and Wilderness National Park to Oudtshoorn's Buffelsdrift, returning via the charming Route 62.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cape Town, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Knysna, Wilderness National Park, Oudtshoorn Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Hotspots2c From
- NZ$2,417
From Cape Town CBD, the N2 leads through Garden Route to Sedgefield and Jeffreys Bay. The return path follows Route 62 through Oudtshoorn's Klein Karoo region, featuring stops at Knysna Heads, Tsitsikamma, and wine estates.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cape Town, Sedgefield, Jeffreys Bay, Oudtshoorn Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Bamba Travel From
- NZ$1,250
What people love about Garden Route Tours from Cape Town
- 4 Day Garden Route Adventure
First time visit to SA, we are so lucky to able to found BokBus and engaged their service. I would give them a 5stars rating as we enjoy the itinerary and they never fail to surprise us with minimum budget yet luxury arrangement. Thanks BokBus and Big Thanks to Ntsiko & Devon!
Amazing guy. Welcomed us from the first day and trough out the whole journey and created a lively and comfortable atmospher. Ulrich is very professional as a guide and driver, making him an asset to the tourism industry. We believe that our experience was complete mostly because of him as we felt he stands out because he exceeded so much our expectations. We thank you
3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
- 10 day Cape & Garden Route Combo - optional accommodation
Excellent Tour! Highly recommend for any one wanting to experience the amazing cape town & surrounds.
What our customers ask about Garden Route Tours from Cape Town
What's the best time to start a Garden Route tour from Cape Town?
October to April offers the most reliable weather for Garden Route tours departing from Cape Town. During these months visitors enjoy dry conditions and comfortable temperatures between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Knysna and Plettenberg Bay shine during this period with clear skies and calm waters. For whale enthusiasts the season runs from July to November in Hermanus making it an excellent addition to spring tours. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The days were very beautiful the weather was perfect for all activities from hiking in Tsitsikamma to wine tasting in Stellenbosch."
What are the typical first-day activities when starting in Cape Town?
First day itineraries focus on Cape Town's essential sights. Tours typically explore the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood take in the historic Company Gardens and ride the cable car up Table Mountain. Many groups gather for a welcome dinner featuring a traditional South African braai (barbecue) at places like Ashanti Lodge Gardens or Radisson Blu Hotel Cape Town. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Taariq was an excellent guide in Cape Town starting us off with a comprehensive city tour and making everyone feel welcome from day one."
What are the best accommodation options when starting a Garden Route tour from Cape Town?
Cape Town offers lodging across all budgets and styles. City center options include the Protea Hotel Victoria Junction while backpackers often stay at Never@Home near the V&A Waterfront or the Cresta Grande Cape Town. The route features distinctive stays like Buffelsdrift's luxury safari tents in Oudtshoorn and oceanfront rooms at Beacon Island Resort Plettenberg Bay. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "All the accommodation was fabulous - we just loved it all. You could join others for dinner or do your own thing - there was never any pressure."
What wildlife experiences are available when starting from Cape Town?
The wildlife viewing begins right in Cape Town with African penguins at Boulders Beach and seals at Duiker Island. Seasonal whale watching runs in Hermanus from July through November. As you travel east encounters with Africa's Big Five await at private reserves and Addo Elephant Park. According to a TourRadar traveler: "From Cape Town's penguins to the elephants in Addo we saw incredible wildlife throughout the journey. The game drives were particularly spectacular."
How long is the drive from Cape Town to the first Garden Route stop?
The journey to the Garden Route's western gateway covers about 450 kilometers taking 5-6 hours via the scenic Route 62 to Oudtshoorn. Tours break up the drive with stops at wineries local restaurants and viewpoints. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The drives never felt too long we had great entertainment: music guide sharing local stories and interesting history."
What's the typical length of Cape Town Garden Route tours starting in Cape Town?
Most tours run between 4-12 days with 10 days being the sweet spot for experiencing the route's highlights. Itineraries start with Cape Town's attractions like Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula before following the coast east through Hermanus Oudtshoorn and Knysna. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "We had the most amazing time on our tour. We were on holiday for 2 weeks and these days were definitely the highlight of our holiday. The animals activities places we visited were the best."