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Garden Route Tours & Safari Packages

28 Tours to Garden Route, ordered shortest to longest trip. Prices are from R8449 $446 £354 €413 A$684 C$606 NZ$745 to R145400 $7680 £6087 €7102 A$11772 C$10433 NZ$12816 per person. Use our Tour Search → to filter by price, duration, start point, travel style and more.

Great White Shark Diving Tour in Gansbaai

Priced from pps R13736 $725 £575 €671 A$1112 C$986 NZ$1211 Full pricing info
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Length
03 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A great 3 day Great White Shark Diving Package in Gansbaai, South Africa. Get up close and personal with these magnificant creatures of the deep and learn more about their role in the ocean's ecosystems.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route
Type of Tour
Great White Shark Diving

3 Day Garden Route Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R17990 $950 £753 €879 A$1457 C$1291 NZ$1586 Full pricing info
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Knysna Lagoon & Head
Length
03 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A 3 Day Garden Route Safari with spectacular sea and mountain landscapes, visiting Oudtshoorn, Knysna & a private game reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

4 Day Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town (return)

Priced from pps R19500 $1030 £816 €952 A$1579 C$1399 NZ$1719 Full pricing info
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Gorgeous Tsitsikamma
Length
04 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An affordable Private Garden Route Tour in South Africa. The ideal road trip for diverse scenery, nature, and adventure in Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Plett, and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Garden Route,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

4 Day Garden Route Safari in South Africa - Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R22990 $1214 £962 €1123 A$1861 C$1650 NZ$2026 Full pricing info
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Blue Crane at the private game reserve
Length
04 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
Experience the beauty of the Karoo & Garden Route on this 4-day lodge Garden Route Safari with a wildlife safari in a private game reserve.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

5 Day Cape Town, Garden Route & Addo Safari (Backpacking…

Priced from pps R9800 $518 £410 €479 A$793 C$703 NZ$864 Full pricing info
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Cape Agulhas
Length
05 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A 5-day Cape Town to Garden Route and Addo Safari in South Africa filled with adventure, wildlife and beautiful scenery, travelling in backpacking style and ending back in Cape Town.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

5 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari

Priced from pps R34100 $1801 £1428 €1666 A$2761 C$2447 NZ$3006 Full pricing info
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Ostriches in Oudtshoorn
Length
05 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A Private South Africa Safari, this affordable Garden Route Tour travels from Cape Town to Gondwana Game Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Cape Town to Garden Route Tour - South Africa Safari

Priced from pps R10400 $549 £435 €508 A$842 C$746 NZ$917 Full pricing info
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Garden Route Tour, Wilderness beach
Length
06 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An all inclusive budget Cape Town to Garden Route Tour of South Africa, offering diverse adventure activities. Visit Cango Caves, Storms River, Kysna, Hermanus, Big 5 Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma Forest and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

6 Day Garden Route to Cape Town - South Africa Safari (Camping…

Priced from pps R16400 $866 £687 €801 A$1328 C$1177 NZ$1445 Full pricing info
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Tsitsikamma National Park
Length
06 days
From Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
An exciting budget South Africa Safari (Garden Route to Cape Town), this Overland Camping Tour travels from Port Elizabeth via Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma, Karoo, Cape Whale Coast and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

6 Day Garden Route to Cape Town - South Africa Safari (Lodge…

Priced from pps R23200 $1225 £971 €1133 A$1878 C$1665 NZ$2045 Full pricing info
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Addo Park elephants
Length
06 days
From Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
This Budget South Africa Safari is an adventure lodge overland tour through the Garden Route to Cape Town via Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma, Route 62, Cape Whale Route and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

South Africa Tour - Cape Town to Garden Route Self Drive

Priced from pps R8449 $446 £354 €413 A$684 C$606 NZ$745 Full pricing info
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Garden Route Tour, South Africa
Length
06 days
From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
The budget South Africa Tour from Cape Town to Garden Route is an affordable self drive tour travelling to Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Tsitsikamma on the Garden Route of South Africa. A scenic self drive holiday trip at your own pace.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Self Drive Namibia & South Africa Tours

6 Day South Africa Safari - Garden Route Small Group Tour

Priced from pps R24500 $1294 £1026 €1197 A$1984 C$1758 NZ$2159 Full pricing info
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Garden Route beach
Length
06 days
From Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
This South Africa Safari small group Garden Route Tour (from Addo to Cape Town) travels in extra style by Luxury Overland Tour Vehicle & stays at high-quality lodges
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

6 Day Private Garden Route Tour - South Africa

Priced from pps R30250 $1598 £1266 €1477 A$2449 C$2171 NZ$2666 Full pricing info
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Sunset on Plettenberg Bay Beach Garden Route
Length
06 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A Private South Africa Safari, this affordable Garden Route Tour travels from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay and Klein Karoo (return).
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

7 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Addo Safari in South…

Priced from pps R40800 $2155 £1708 €1993 A$3303 C$2928 NZ$3596 Full pricing info
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Elephant Heard in Road Addo Elephant National Park
Length
07 days
From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
This 7-Day Garden Route Tour & Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa travels in small private groups from Cape Town to PE via scenic, cultural and wildlife gems.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

7 Day Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari -…

Priced from pps R45450 $2401 £1903 €2220 A$3680 C$3261 NZ$4006 Full pricing info
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Bridge over River Mouth in the Garden Route
Length
07 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An affordable Private Garden Route Tour & Gondwana Safari in South Africa. Travel from Cape Town to Gondwana, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and more.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

8 Day South Africa Safari - Garden Route to Cape Town Tour

Priced from pps R24500 $1294 £1026 €1197 A$1984 C$1758 NZ$2159 Full pricing info
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Noordhoek Beach through to Kommetjie Beach
Length
08 days
From George to Cape Town
Be dazzled by the beauty of the Cape on our 8-day Budget South Africa Safari Tour of the Garden Route, Klein Karoo, Cape Winelands, Cape Peninsula & Cape Town.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

12 Day Lesotho & South Africa Safari: Durban to Cape…

Priced from pps R37950 $2004 £1589 €1854 A$3073 C$2723 NZ$3345 Full pricing info
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Cango Caves, South Africa Safari
Length
12 days
From Durban to Cape Town
A scenic Durban to Cape Town Africa Overland Tour. The Lesotho & South Africa Safari visits Drakensberg, Lesotho, Karoo, Addo Elephant Park & Garden Route
Countries Visited
Lesotho,  
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Drakensberg Mountains,  
Durban,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Lodge Africa Overland Tours

12 Day Lesotho & South Africa Safari (Camping Overland…

Priced from pps R29800 $1574 £1248 €1456 A$2413 C$2138 NZ$2627 Full pricing info
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Storms River
Length
12 days
From Durban to Cape Town
A super budget Lesotho & South Africa Safari (camping overland adventure) from Durban to Cape Town via Drakensberg Mountains, Addo Elephant Park & Garden Route
Countries Visited
Lesotho,  
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Drakensberg Mountains,  
Durban,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

Durban to Cape Town Overland Camping Safari via Lesotho

Priced from pps R33870 $1789 £1418 €1654 A$2742 C$2430 NZ$2985 Full pricing info
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Knysna
Length
12 days
From Durban to Cape Town
Scenic wonders and nature at its best - this South Africa and Lesotho Safari offers diverse outdoor adventures, great wildlife viewing, cultural experiences and historical highlights.
Countries Visited
Lesotho,  
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Drakensberg Mountains,  
Durban,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours

12 Day Lesotho & South Africa Safari (Small Group Africa…

Priced from pps R43650 $2305 £1827 €2132 A$3534 C$3132 NZ$3847 Full pricing info
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Drakensberg South Africa
Length
12 days
From Durban to Cape Town
This South Africa & Lesotho Safari Small Group Tour (from Durban to Cape Town) travels in extra style by Luxury Overland Tour Vehicle & stays at high-quality lodges
Countries Visited
Lesotho,  
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Drakensberg Mountains,  
Durban,  
Garden Route,  
Karoo,  
Oudtshoorn Cango Caves,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

17 Day South Africa & Eswatini Safari

Priced from pps R52208 $2758 £2186 €2550 A$4227 C$3746 NZ$4602 Full pricing info
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Addo Elephants in South Africa
Length
17 days
From Johannesburg to Cape Town
A great budget 17-day South Africa & Eswatini Safari to Kruger National Park, Eswatini, Zululand, Drakensberg, Wild Coast, Addo Elephant Park, Garden Route & Cape Town.
Countries Visited
South Africa,  
Swaziland
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Cape Winelands,  
Drakensberg Mountains,  
Garden Route,  
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

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Why Travel to Garden Route? by

The Garden Route is one of the most scenic coastal areas of South Africa, stretching from the Heidelberg in the west to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River in the east. The Garden Route is a popular tourist destination attracting a variety of visitors to its beautiful beaches, lagoons, mountains and indigenous forests. Several charming coastal towns and quaint inland villages dot the Garden Route, including George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield, Glentana, Hartenbos, De Rust, Great and Little Brak River and more.

Why Visit the Garden Route?

The Garden Route is an ideal travel destination, lying within easy reach of the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town in the picturesque Western Cape and not far from the rustic Eastern Cape and Wild Coast leading on to Durban in KwaZulu Natal on the East Coast of South Africa. The Garden Route is a particularly appealing holiday destination as it has a mild climate, breathtaking scenery and an excellent tourist infrastructure. The Garden Route boasts excellent roads, plenty of accommodation to suite all tastes and budgets and a wide variety of adventure activities. It is a diverse area of striking natural beauty with something unique to offer adventure seekers, families and couples in search of a romantic getaway.

Garden Route Safaris

The Garden Route tours we offer range from 5 days to 42 days in length, and vary from Budget Lodge to Camping Overland and Self-drive safaris and more, so there is something for everyone visiting this picturesque part of South Africa. Our Garden Route tours include Budget Lodge Safaris, Camping Overland Tours, a Western Cape Motorbike Safari, Self Drive Tours, Exclusive Overland Safaris, Accommodated Overland Tours and Exclusive Budget Safaris.

Garden Route Highlights & Towns

The Garden Route covers the southern coastal belt of South Africa that encompasses ten nature reserves embracing a variety of ecosystems, as well as several unique marine reserves. The main towns on the Garden Route are Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley.  Highlights of the Garden Route include the world’s highest Bungee Jump at Bloukrans Bridge, top golf courses in George, ostriches and the Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn, the beaches of Plettenberg Bay and Wilderness, Knysna’s oyster festival and the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest. 

George – Golfing Gem on the Garden Route

George is the largest town on the Garden Route and one of South Africa’s oldest. George is the official start of the Garden Route, known as "The Gateway to the Garden Route. The town is set on a fertile coastal plateau at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains and is best known for its superb golfing. George is home to three of the top golf courses in South Africa, amongst them the famous 18-hole course at Fancourt Golf Estate, designed by Gary Player.

George is one of the most convenient entry points to the Garden Route boasting a domestic airport. Although George does not lie on the coast it is close enough to Victoria Bay to offer swimming, surfing, scuba diving and whale watching as activities, in addition to mountain biking and hiking in the Outeniqua Mountains.

Oudtshoorn – Ostrich Capital near Cango Caves

Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of South Africa with one of the largest ostrich populations in the world, which means that this is the place to see the big birds, buy ostrich feathers and eggs, ride them and taste ostrich biltong and so on. The small town of Oudtshoorn lies in the Little Karoo or “Klein Karoo” as it is known in Afrikaans, not far from the Cango Caves. The Cango Caves are considered one of the top natural wonders of South Africa, consisting of giant underground caverns and narrow passageways. Those who are not too claustrophobic can take a walking tour through the well-lit stalagmites and stalactites in the extensive limestone chambers of the Cango Caves.

Mossel Bay  - Museums meet Adventure Sports

Mossel Bay is the place for museums and sporting, boasting several interesting museums and sandy beaches. Activities to keep the traveler enthralled include shark cage diving; shipwreck diving; snorkeling; power boating and golfing, bungee jumping, quad biking and more.

The Wilderness – Watery Birding Haven of the Garden Route

Wilderness has become a sought after holiday destination on the Garden Route with its long white beach and watery lagoons. Wilderness is a particularly good choice for surfers, birders and fishing enthusiasts. 

Activities in Wilderness include hiking, hang-gliding, paragliding, horse riding, and mountain biking. There are lots of water related activities too, such as ferry cruises, angling, boating and dolphin and whale watching amongst others. The wetlands and fynbos of the Wilderness National Park attract 250 species of birds including kingfishers and the striking Knysna Loerie. 

Tsitsikamma National Park – Hiker’s Paradise on the Garden Route

The Tsitsikamma National Park is renowned for its indigenous forests, superb hiking trails and rugged coastline. Tsitsikamma is a popular hiking destination, boasting excellent trails such as the Otter Trail, as well as playing an important role in conservation as one of the oldest marine reserves in Africa. Tsitsikamma is an excellent Garden Route stop for nature lovers as it offers spectacular scenery where the forests and dramatic cliffs meet the ocean in an area rich in fauna and fauna. Tsitsikamma is also a good choice for birders being home to various coastal and forest species, including the knysna Loerie.

Plettenberg Bay – the Seaside Resort Town

Plettenberg Bay is a holiday resort town with sweeping beaches, rivers and forests. Known as Plett this is a good stop for the active and adventurous, offering plenty of sporting activities and a lively nightlife.  You can choose between fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, surfing and scuba diving to name a few. The Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary where primates roam freely through the forest lies near Plettenberg Bay. You can take a guided forest walk in this natural environment to encounter various primates ranging from gibbons to lemurs to capuchins to squirrel monkeys.

The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Steam Train

The last scheduled passenger steam train operating in Africa, the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, is one of the most popular day trips on the Garden Route. The Outeniqua Choo tjoe runs from George and Knysna, passing through spectacular coastal scenery and providing excellent photographic opportunities travelling at its leisurely pace.

Getting Active on the Garden Route

The climate of the Garden Route is mild all year round making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities including:

Hiking, swimming, diving, fishing, golfing, ostrich riding, whale-watching, bird watching, bungee jumping, paragliding, canoeing, surfing, cycling, horse riding and much more.

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