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Cape Town: 5-Days Garden Route - Addo Elephant National Park
Gqeberha, South Africa
Duration: 5 days
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Rawson Touring - Cape Town & Garden Route Private Tours - African Safaris & Private Tours
14,500 ZAR

About your trip

Join us on this unforgettable 5-day Garden Route tour from the scenic Western Cape to the Eastern Cape, combining breathtaking coastal drives, dramatic mountain passes, abundant wildlife, and thrilling adventure activities. This carefully crafted itinerary showcases the very best of South Africa’s Garden Route attractions, including charming towns, lush forests, pristine beaches, and iconic landmarks.

Experience the region’s natural beauty with stops at Knysna Lagoon, Tsitsikamma National Park, and the spectacular Cango Caves. Along the way, enjoy optional adventure activities such as forest walks, suspension bridge crossings, and scenic mountain drives that highlight South Africa’s diverse landscapes.

The journey concludes with a classic Big Five safari in a private game reserve, offering the perfect opportunity to spot lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino in their natural habitat. Perfect for couples, families, and small groups, this private guided Garden Route tour combines luxury, adventure, and wildlife in one seamless South African experience.

Keywords included: Garden Route tour, South Africa travel, private guided safari, Knysna Lagoon, Tsitsikamma National Park, Cango Caves, Big Five safari, coastal drives, adventure activities, Eastern Cape safari.

Day 1: Cape Town –Betty’s Bay • Hermanus

Your journey begins with a coastal drive from Cape Town along the scenic False Bay. Stop at Betty’s Bay to visit the famous Stony Point penguin colony before continuing to Hermanus, a charming coastal town known for whale watching (seasonal). Travel onwards to Cape Agulhas, the official southernmost point of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Overnight in Mossel Bay

Day 2: Cape Agulhas – Mossel Bay • Oudts

From Mossel Bay continue inland over the Robinson Pass to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of the spectacular Cango Caves, with dramatic limestone formations and underground chambers. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

Day 3: Oudtshoorn – Swartberg Pass

After breakfast, enjoy an activity of your choice in Oudtshoorn — options include an ostrich farm experience, wildlife ranch visit, or meerkat encounter. Next, take a scenic drive through the majestic Swartberg Pass, one of South Africa’s most famous mountain passes. In the evening, unwind with a magical sunset boat cruise to the Knysna Heads, where the lagoon meets the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Storms River.

Day 4: Knysna – Plettenberg Bay

Start the morning with a visit to the Knysna Heads for panoramic coastal views. Continue to Plettenberg Bay, where you’ll choose between visiting Birds of Eden or Monkeyland (one entrance included). Later, head to Tsitsikamma National Park for an unforgettable walk across the iconic suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth. Overnight in Addo

Day 5: Addo Elephant National Park

Conclude your adventure with a full-day safari in the world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park. Explore the rugged landscapes on thrilling game drives in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, and other incredible wildlife. This immersive safari marks the perfect ending to your Cape Town–to–Addo journey in Port Elizabeth

What's included

Meals

Dinner x4 Breakfast x4

Accommodation

4 nights Accommodation

Transport

All round transport

Boat cruise

Cango Caves

Heritage tour

Tsitsikama National Park

Entrance to Tsitsikama

Birds of Eden

Either birds of eden or Monkeyland only 1 is included

Safari

A full day Safari in Addo Elephant National Park

What's not included

Lunch

Accommodation

Accom after the tour or before

Additional activities

Zipline Meerket safari, Elephant Encounter, Bungee jump etc

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Cape Town – Betty’s Bay • Hermanus • Cape Agulhas Southern Tip Africa

Your journey begins with a coastal drive from Cape Town along the scenic False Bay. Stop at Betty’s Bay to visit the famous Stony Point penguin colony before continuing to Hermanus

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Oudtshoorn (Cango Caves)

embark on a guided ostrich safari tour, then later on visit spectacular Cango Caves, with dramatic limestone rock formations

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Swartberg Pass • Knysna Sunset Cruise

After breakfast, enjoy an activity of your choice in Oudtshoorn, later on visit the Knysna Heads on a sunset boat cruise

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Plettenberg Bay • Tsitsikamma National Park

Choose between visiting Birds of Eden or Monkeyland (one entrance included). Later, head to Tsitsikamma National Park for an unforgettable walk across the iconic suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth

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Addo Elephant National Park

Conclude your adventure with a full-day safari in the world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park

Location

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1. Gqeberha, South Africa

Gqeberha, South Africa

About your organizer

Rawson Touring is best described in five words: new, honest, bold, inquisitive, and exciting. We are a proudly South African tour operator passionate about creating authentic, safe, and affordable travel experiences across the country.

We specialize in day safaris, multi-day safaris, private guided tours, and city experiences — from the wildlife of Addo Elephant National Park to scenic journeys along the Garden Route and unforgettable tours in Cape Town.

Cape Town & Garden Route Private Tours is a dedicated division of Rawson Touring, offering premium, tailor-made private travel experiences with a focus on comfort, flexibility, and exclusivity.

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