Cape Town: 9-Day Cape Coastal & Garden Route with Addo Tour

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Embark on a 9-day adventure from Cape Town to some of the best spots along the Garden Route coastline. Explore the city, Cape Peninsula and venture into the wild at Addo & Tsitiskamma National Parks.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of a safari in Addo Elephant National Park
  • Visit Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and the Cape of Good Hope
  • Enjoy a 4x4 safari drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
  • Experience a melting pot of cultures with Cape Town city attraction tickets
  • Explore the Cango Caves and taste traditional South African treats

Description

Embark on a captivating 9-day adventure that blends Cape Town's iconic city charm with the natural beauty of the Garden Route. **Day 1-2: Cape Town (Unguided)** Start from your accommodation or free airport pickup from Cape Town. Enjoy 2 free days to explore this Mother City at your own pace. Your included City Sightseeing bus pass & Table Mountain cable ticket lets you explore Cape Town’s top attractions; visit Table Mountain or optionals like; Kirstenbosch Gardens and V&A Waterfront. Get treated with a GOLD restaurant dinner & show, tasting your way through the African-inspired Cape Foodie scene. **Day 3: Cape Point (Guided)** Join a small-group guided tour to Cape Point, including a drive along the stunning Chapman’s Peak drive (weather permitting). Visit Boulders Beach to see the famous African penguins from the walkways (with beach entry extra optional with cost) and enjoy the wild landscapes of the Cape of Good Hope National Park. Overnight: Never@Home Backpackers or 4-star Garden Court Victoria Junction. **Day 4: Travel to Oudtshoorn (Guided)** Begin the Garden Route journey along Route 62, with a wine-tasting stop and end Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. Overnight: Uthando Backpackers or 4-star Hlangana Lodge (optional at extra cost). **Day 5: Cango Caves & Addo (Guided)** Explore the Cango Caves' fascinating limestone chambers. Afterward, head to Addo National Park for a wildlife safari in the tour bus. On the route, stop at a local padstal for a sit-down South African traditional treats tasting experience; sampling bobotie, roosterkoek, koeksisters, and melktert. Overnight near Addo: Avoca Backpackers or 4-star Addo Wildlife Lodge. **Day 6: Addo & J'Bay (Guided)** Start with an included morning safari (in tour bus) in Addo Elephant National Park, then head to Jeffreys Bay, the surf capital of South Africa. Optional activities (with extra cost) include surfing or beach horseback riding or simply relax at the beach at leisure. Overnight: Island Vibe Backpackers or 4-star On The Beach Guesthouse. **Day 7: Tsitsikamma area (Guided)** Enjoy adventure optional (with extra cost) activities like bungy jumping from Bloukrans Bridge or ziplining over waterfalls in Tsitsikamma. Visit Knysna Heads and explore the beauty of the Garden Route National Park. Overnight: Pili-pilli Backpackers or 4-star Protea Knysna Quays. **Day 8: Wilderness area (Guided)** Drive through the scenic coastal route, stopping at Mossel Bay for an included 4x4 Safari drive at the Botlierskop private game reserve to spot more of the Big Five animals. Return to Cape Town or Stellenbosch by evening. Overnight: Never@Home Backpackers or 4-star Garden Court Victoria Junction. **Day 9: Farewell - Free Day (Unguided)** Enjoy a final day in Cape Town. Do last-minute souvenir shopping or ask about optional activities; cruise, shark cage diving or wine tasting (subject to your flight time). End with an airport transfer to Cape Town International Airport.

Includes

8 nights Accommodation - Backpacker or 4star Stay option Guided tours of Cape Point and the Garden Route Some meals (as specified in the itinerary) Transportation by van/coach Entrance fees or tickets for: Safari (in tour bus) in Addo Elephant National Park Safari (in 4x4 vehicle) in Botlierskop Game Reserve GOLD restaurant tasting menu dinner & show City Sightseeing bus pass Table Mountain Cableway ticket Guided tour to Cape Point Wine tasting stop Cango Caves tour South African traditional treats tasting Airport transfers

Important Information

  • Keep in mind that this tour package combine more than 1 tour. Some activities are marked and excluded as optionals and can be booked on tour extra costs. Accommodation options vary from backpackers to 4-star luxury. The tour involves a mix of guided and unguided days. Weather conditions may affect some activities. Travel distances are approximately 2000km in total. Driving ranges from 200km to 500km, around 4 to 6 hours per day. Age limit: Minimum age is 10 years. Booking confirmation is required before arranging flights or additional accommodation. Activity or itinerary times and order may shift or run in reverse order at management’s discretion. Guides and transport may change during the journey due to availability or best fit for the specific tour option.

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