Discover South African wildlife and beauty in some of the country’s national parks. Explore some of the top spots while driving along the Garden Route to explore this southeastern coastal paradise.

PRICE: $703
per person

 

Note – this tour itinerary may run in reverse or different order subject to availability.
Day 1: Route 62
Travel time today is about 450km/5-6 hours.
Start with a morning pickup (6am to 7am) from your accommodation in Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Travel along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world, with a wine-tasting stop (non-alcoholic tasting available too) before reaching Oudtshoorn by afternoon.

Overnight Stay at Uthando Backpackers (Backpack package) or 88 van Rheede Guesthouse (3 star Comfort package) or Hlangana lodge or similar (4 star Luxury package).

Day 2: Oudtshoorn
Travel time today is about 250km/4-5 hours.
Head to the mountains to go deep underground in the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves, exploring vast halls filled with ancient stalactites before traveling onward for about 400km to reach the Addo town region.

On the route stop at a local “padstal” informal restaurant-deli for a sit down South African traditional treats tasting experience; sampling bobotie, roosterkoek, koeksisters and melktert.

Overnight Stay at Avaco Cabins (Backpack package) or Happy Lands (Comfort package) or Addo Wildlife lodge or similar (Luxury package).

Day 3: Addo, Jeffreys Bay
Travel route about 300km/3-4 hours.

Rise early for the best chance to spot wildlife as the bush awakes in Addo Elephant National Park, the 3rd largest national park in South Africa. Join your own group after breakfast for the included 2-hour van game drive with your guide to search for some of the big five animals; if lucky you’ll spot elephants, buffalos, lion & more.
Travel about 200km to J’bay to either spend free time at the beach or choosing between optional surfing or beach horseback riding (extra cost).

Overnight at Island Vibe (Backpacker package) or Sea Whisper (3 star Comfort package) or On The Beach Lodge or similar (Luxury package).

Day 4: Tsitsikamma, Sedgefield
Travel route about 300km/3-4 hours.
After breakfast, drive inland to experience an optional highest Bungy jump bridge in the world, optional Waterfall Zipline over waterfalls in Tsitsikamma forest (both at extra cost) or choose to have free time and arrive early to spend more time in Tsitsikamma National Park. After all had some time to explore the park, drive onward with a photo stop at Knysna’s lagoon en route to Sedgefield.

Overnight at Pili Pili Backpackers (Backpacker package), or The Rex (Comfort package), or Protea Hotel Knysna or similar (Luxury package).

Day 5: Garden Route Safari
Travel route about 400km/6 hours.
Take the road back along the coastline until a 2-3 hour safari activity stop in the heart of the native bushveld. Search for most of the Big 5 and other wild animals from an open 4×4 vehicle in the Botlierskop Reserve.
Journey back to Cape Town with evening drop-offs in Cape Town or Stellenbosch (between 8pm to 10pm).

See most of the Big Five at Addo Elephant National Park
Zipline through the luscious Tsitsikamma forest
Hike over suspension bridges with views of a secret beach
Jump from the highest commercial bridge bungy
Safari road trip along the famous Garden Route Region

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (within a 10-km radius of Cape Town and from Stellenbosch)
English-speaking Accredited local Tour guide
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best-of-the-Best Tour (2025)
Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
Accommodation for 4 nights (as per option selected)
4 Breakfasts
Cango Caves adventure tour
South African treats tasting
Entrance to Addo National Park
Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park
2-hour game drive in Addo National Park by tour bus
4×4 Safari Game Drive at a private game reserve
Route 62 wine tasting
Extra meals & drinks not listed (time available on tour to buy food)
Optional bungy and zipline at Bloukrans Bridge (about R1,600)
Optional Tsitsikamma waterfall zipline (about R500)
Optional surfing or beach horse-riding (about R500 each)

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences the South Africa has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Cape Town, and Johannesburg or on our complete South Africa guide.