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Discover the best top things to do in Garden Route, South Africa including Swartberg Pass Tour including Traditional Karoo Lunch, Swartberg Sunset Tour and Dinner, 20-Day Kruger to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Pretoria, 7-Day Garden Route, Winelands and Addo Small Group Combo Tour from Cape Town , 4 Day Garden Route tour , 4-Day World’s Greatest Garden Route Small Group Tour Expedition from Cape Town, 5 Days Cape Town to Garden Route, 12-Day Coast to Cape Town Adventure Camping Tour from Durban, 4-Day Garden Route Explorer Adventure Camping Tour from Port Elizabeth, 12-Day Coast to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Durban.
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1. Swartberg Pass Tour including Traditional Karoo Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the beauty of the Swartberg mountains (UNESCO World Heritage site) as you travel to the summit of the world famous, Swartberg Pass. This national monument dates back to 1881 and offers stunning panoramic views of the Little and Great Karoo which you can overlook over 200km with your bare eyes. From the summit guests are able to take a walk in the reserve between 500 different species of fauna and flora. There are several photo opportunities along this winding route which will leave you at awe. After the hike there’s an opportunity to add downhill mountain biking to get the adrenalin pumping. (Additional costs apply.) After the tour enjoy Traditional Karoo Cuisine at Kobus se Gat Restaurant. Feast on certified Karoo lamb chops, boerewors, ostrich kebabs, pumpkin fritters and variety of salads and vegetables all freshly harvested from the gardens at the restaurant. Freshly baked Roosterkoek (traditional bread) served with homemade marmalades forms part of the meal.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By BeaPop
We arrived just after 4pm on a cold Friday afternoon, not sure of we could still have something to eat. Jenine welcomed us with a warm smile and wipped up a curry rooster koek to share within no time. When in the area do stop by ... There is a rooster koek for every tast and fancey.
2. Swartberg Sunset Tour and Dinner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the beauty of the Swartberg mountains (UNESCO World Heritage site) as you travel to the summit of the world famous, Swartberg Pass. This national monument dates back to 1881 and offers stunning panoramic views of the Little and Great Karoo which you can overlook over 200km with your bare eyes. From the summit guests are able to take a walk in the reserve between 500 different species of fauna and flora. Enjoy sun-downers and watch how a traditional braai is done the South African way while enjoying your Roosterkoek starters served with home-made marmalades. Feast on certified Karoo lamb chops, boerewors, ostrich kebabs, pumpkin fritters and variety of salads and vegetables all freshly harvested from the gardens at the restaurant. After dinner dance the night away under the African Skies!
Inclusions: Dinner
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By BeaPop
We arrived just after 4pm on a cold Friday afternoon, not sure of we could still have something to eat. Jenine welcomed us with a warm smile and wipped up a curry rooster koek to share within no time. When in the area do stop by ... There is a rooster koek for every tast and fancey.
3. 20-Day Kruger to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Pretoria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho on this exciting accommodated adventure tour. Visit the Panorama Route, game drive with the opportunity to see the Big 5 in Kruger and Addo Elephant National Park. Discover diverse cultures of the Swazi, Zulu and Basotho tribes, cruise the pristine waters of St Lucia, visit Durban's rugged beaches and discover the magical Garden Route.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Fully equipped safari vehicle , Accommodation as specified and cooking equipment , All road tolls and vehicle taxes , All ground transportation , Meals as indicated , Services of two crew , Panorama Route , 2 days, Kruger NP, Game Drives * , Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary , Royal Enclosure/ Swaziland Village , St Lucia Boat Cruise * , Sani pass excursion * , Battlefields , Royal National park , Drakensberg Mountains , Mountain Zebra National Park, Game Drive , Addo Elephant NP, Game Drives , Garden Route , Cango Caves, Visit* , Cape Agulhas , Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 270.00pp)*, Visas , Flights, Travel insurance , Departure taxes , Airport transfers , Optional activities , Drinks, tips , Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
4. 7-Day Garden Route, Winelands and Addo Small Group Combo Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 14 reviews
Set your sense of adventure free on this week-long adventure along the south eastern coast of South Africa from Cape Town. Explore this coastal paradise with an experienced guide: hike in old-growth forests, see endangered animals in wildlife reserves and National Parks, canoe through pristine waters, surf at Jeffreys Bay and relax on white sand beaches. Taste local wines in the famed Cape Winelands and venture down south along the coastal Cape Whale Route to reach the most southern tip of Africa at Cape Agulhus. A combination of guided trips and optional activities -including bungy jumping and waterfall zip-lining - allows you to tailor this trip to your taste for adventure.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, MCC tasting and wine paring with chocolate tasting, Wilderness Canoe hire fee, Safari tour of Addo Elephant National Park, Adventure tour of Cango Cave and Ostrich Farm tour, Route 62 wine tasting
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and drinks, unless specified, Optional Hermanus Whale cruise (about R800 per person), Optional Sea Kayak in Hermanus (about R400 per person), Optional 4x4 Buffelsdrift bush drive (about R400 per person), Optional Elephant Educational Bush Walk (about R435 per person), Optional Bungee jump & zipline (about R1400 per person) or Waterfall Zipline (about R500 per person)
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
5. 4 Day Garden Route tour
We believe travelers should experience the best out their trip. We offer private tours with flexible day tour itineraries to satisfy your needs. for your peace of mind we hand pick our tour guides and carefully select our accommodation to ensure our clients are happy whilst on tour.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Ostrich show farm, Cango Caves, sunset boat cruse, Robberg hiking trail, 2x game drives
Exclusions: Optional extra's mentioned in the description is excluded on the tour
Reviewed By I457ZRmarias
Nabeel gave us a wonderful tour of the Cape during our honeymoon trip. He was professional, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of curiosity. His genuine love for his country showed through in his 8-hour guided tour as well as his intense hospitality, catering the tour to be best for us given the time of year. He showed us around the beach areas and was able to recommend the best food and places to go out. If you are looking for more than just your average tour, consider Nabeel as a wonderful, proactive friend along the way!
6. 4-Day World’s Greatest Garden Route Small Group Tour Expedition from Cape Town
Get ready for the World’s Greatest Garden Route adventure weekend! Jammed packed with world record-breaking highlights...Really, we 're not joking! Follow the world’s largest land mammal, meet the world's largest flightless bird, jump off the world’s highest bungy bridge and zip along the world's longest over-ocean zipline above shark-infested waters. All this can be done and more on this action-packed expedition along the world-famous Garden Route.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Led by a local English-speaking professional tour guide., Hotel Pick-up from Cape Town areas, Route 62 Wine Tasting , Ostrich Farm Visit, Traditional Braai (bbq) in Oudtshoorn, Wilderness Canoeing, Tsitsikamma National Park Entry Fee & Explore, Cocktails at Myoli Beach , Botlierskop 4x4 Safari & Walking Safari , Reach The Tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas , Hermanus Cliff Paths Walk, Meet the Betty's Bay Penguins
Exclusions: Optional Bungy at Bloukrans Bridge (about R1400 pp), Optional Elephant Bush Walk (about R435 pp), Lunch, Dinner and Drinks, World's Longest Over-Ocean Zipline (±R450 pp), Hermanus Sea Kayak (±R500 pp) OR Hermanus Whale Cruise in season (±R1000 pp)
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
7. 5 Days Cape Town to Garden Route
This tour takes you on a tremendous adventure and discovery of South Africa’s diversity with its warm-spirited people, mesmerizing cultures and traditions. Enjoy a scenic drive of the Cape peninsula taking you all the way to the most south western tip of Africa. Later on experience mother city's most astounding natural wonders, awe-inspiring landscapes, coastline, captivating wildlife, fabulous wine and exciting nightlife. We will guide you to one of the world's most productive and beautiful farmlands, unspoilt beauty of Chapman's Peak, Penguin Colony, Table Mountain, wildlife, largest showman caves in Africa and beautiful beaches.
Inclusions: Air Conditioned Van/Suv, Bottled water, Dinner on Arrival, Snacks, 4 nights in 3 Star Accommodation, Entrance Fees to mentioned attractions, 5 x Breakfast
Exclusions: Visas, Passenger items of personal nature, Meals (except where specified), Flights
Reviewed By MartinaCartwright
This was a great way to see things around Cape Town, but not right in the city. We especially liked the Boulder Beach penguins, the Cape Point Lighthouse, & the Cape I’d Good Hope. We saw some amazing wildlife, too. Jason was a great guide.
8. 12-Day Coast to Cape Town Adventure Camping Tour from Durban
Starting in Durban, this adventure camping tour heads inland to explore the majestic Drakensberg Mountains before heading to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Enjoy elephant encounters at Addo Elephant Park, explore Oudtshoorn, Hermanus and the natural wilderness of the Tsitsikamma National Park along South Africa's Garden Route. End the tour with a wine tasting at Cape wineries.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Fully equipped safari vehicle , Camping and cooking equipment , All road tolls and vehicle taxes , All ground transportation , Sleeping mattress , Meals and accommodation as indicated , Services of two crew , Included Highlights: , Sani pass excursion * , Battlefields , Royal Natal National Park , Drakensberg Mountains , Mountain Zebra National Park, Game Drive, Addo Elephant NP, Game Drive, Tsitsikamma NP , Garden Route , Cango Caves, Visit* , Cape Agulhas , Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 100.00pp)* , Visas , Flights , Travel insurance , Departure taxes , Airport transfers , Sleeping bag , Optional activities , Drinks, tips , Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
9. 4-Day Garden Route Explorer Adventure Camping Tour from Port Elizabeth
Enjoy South Africa's picturesque Garden Route. Explore Oudtshoorn, Hermanus and the natural wilderness of the Tsitsikamma National Park on this epic 4-day adventure. End this tour with a wine tasting in one of the worlds famous wine regions near Cape Town.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Fully equipped safari vehicle, Camping and cooking equipment , All road tolls and vehicle taxes, All ground transportation, Accommodation as indicated , Meals as indicated , Sleeping Mattress , Services of two crew , Tsitsikamma NP , Garden Route , Cango Caves, Visit* , Cape Agulhas , Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 30.00pp)*, Visas , Flights , Travel insurance , Departure taxes , Airport transfers , Sleeping bag, Optional activities , Drinks, tips , Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
10. 12-Day Coast to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Durban
This accommodated adventure tour starting in Durban will head inland to explore the majestic Drakensberg mountain en-route to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Enjoy Elephant encounters at Addo Elephant Park, the wilderness at Oudtshoorn and Hermanus and enjoy the forests of the Tsitsikamma National Park in the picturesque Garden Route.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Fully equipped safari vehicle, Camping and cooking equipment , All road tolls and vehicle taxes, All ground transportation , Meals & accommodation as indicated , Services of two crew , Sani pass excursion * , Battlefields , Royal Natal National Park, Drakensberg Mountains , Mountain Zebra National Park, Game Drive , Addo Elephant NP, Game Drive , Tsitsikamma NP , Garden Route , Cango Caves, Visit* , Cape Agulhas , Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 100.00pp) *, Visas, Flights, Travel Insurance, Departure taxes, Airport Transfers, Optional Activities, Drinks, tips, Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
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