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What to do and see in Hermanus, Western Cape: The Best Multi-day Tours
Beautiful Hermanus is a South African seaside town that’s a popular whale-watching site. An initial visit to the Old Harbour Museum will acquaint you with the area’s rich fishing history and impress you with a massive exhibit of a whale skeleton. With dozens of area vineyards, Hermanus is a great base for a guided wine tasting tour.
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1. 3-Day Luxury Gondwana Big 5 Safari & Whale Coast Private Tour from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Be left in awe of Mother Nature as this three-day luxury safari that shows off the rustic beauty of vast open plains of the Garden Route's Gondwana Reserve (just 4,5 hours from Cape Town) and expansive ocean horizons packed with the possibility of unprecedented Big 5 and whales, even penguins sightings. The big blues are the star of the show as you set off along the Whale Coast with Clarence Drive to reach Hermanus - one of the best land-based whale watching locations in the world and visit the adorable African penguins at Stoney Point en route. Overnight 2 nights at African rondavel/hut inspired suites of Gondwana Game Reserve with the second day destined for all things 'safari'. Spend the entire day within the magnificent 11000-hectare wildlife reserve to spot most of the Big 5 on a morning and evening safari among the dramatic Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains background and unique fynbos vegetation. Travel back to reach Cape Town on day 3 with a wine tasting stop along Route 62.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Professional local English speaking driver/guide, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (from central Cape Town), Gondwana Morning & Evening Safari 4x4 Game Drive, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, meals and drinks not mentioned
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.
2. 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Our all-inclusive adventure tours start and finish in Cape Town, and are perfect for exploring the best that the Garden Route has to offer. Highlights include Big 5 Safari Game Drives, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, canoeing on Wilderness Lagoon, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, Bungee jumping, whale watching, Addo Elephant Park and much more! Looking for a malaria-free safari? We’ve got you covered! There is a reason that thousands of clients have entrusted their holidays to Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours – we have fantastic guides, we go off the beaten path for you and we have no hidden costs.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast
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Reviewed By SeifuA3
This was an excellent tour and exceed the value for money. The journey to the destination itself was a sight to see! Great to see the Big 5 albeit the lions are hard to spot but all in all a great tour company that is worth your time and money. Highly recommend !
3. 2-Day Wine and Whale Coast Small Group Tour with Cape Agulhas from Cape Town
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Venture down south with this action-packed 2-day trip from Cape Town along the scenic Cape Whale Route – offering some of the best land-based whale watching sites for the Southern Right Whales during breeding season and to ultimately reach the most Southern Tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Sample local wines paired with chocolate or biltong at estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands regions. Spend the next day relaxing in Hermanus; hiking the cliff paths with optional sea kayaking during whale season and penguin spotting at Betty's Bay!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visit a Kayamandi township local, Wine and chocolate or biltong pairing session, MCC bubbly tasting
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and drinks, unless specified, Optional Whale Watch Cruise (about R1000) or Sea Kayak (about R600) or Shark Cage Dive (about R2500), Optional Biltong & wine tasting
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.
4. 1-Way Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy the freedom to discover South Africa at your own pace with this unique one-way hop-on hop-off bus service between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Travel in the comfort of a 19 seater semi-luxury bus in the company of fellow travellers who share your passion for exploring and adventure. Convenient pickup and drop-off is available from the door of 200 accommodations located in 40 different cities, towns and villages between Cape Town and Johannesburg. You plan your own route, decide which stops you would like to make and how much time you want to spend in each town, there is no time limit on your ticket.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, One-way shared transfer, Friendly, helpful and experienced driver, Accommodation pickup and drop-off (selected establishment only, refer to Departure list on voucher), Trailer attached so you can bring along your bike, surfboard or Golf Set, etc., No extra charge when changing trip details in advance, On board information files about accommodation and activities in each town
Exclusions: Shuttle cost for inaccessible areas, Accommodation
Reviewed By viajandosinfrenos
Even tough I'm not used to tours and I travel solo finding my way, traveling with Baz Bus was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of backpackers and shared stories to make my trip around South Africa. I totally recommend it to travel around and enjoy the whole country.
5. Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town with Game Drive
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Cape Convoy's garden Route tours are special. They are really fun and we don't wait in line. We offer private Garden Route tours with exceptional guides for the same price as group tours. Have a look at our website, watch the videos. Congratulations, you are about to make a brilliant decision The itinerary you have read is the bare bones, it can be changed to fit your requirements. There are so many things to do on the Garden Route not mentioned that may not be for everybody. Skydiving, worlds highest bungee jump, Great White Shark diving and zip lining. Drop us an e-mail, we will taylor the tours around your needs. We were social distancing long before Covid, you book with Convoy tours, you don't wait in line!
Inclusions: National Park fees, Continental breakfast, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Optional Safari Game Drive
Reviewed By sketchm2021
Choosing a tour operator to book tours with can be a little overwhelming, we knew we wanted to hire a guide for our Garden Route tour because I wanted a break from driving and also because I wanted to relax on holiday. My friends from Ireland recommended Rob at Cape Convoy and once I read the reviews the decision was easy. What to add to the reviews already written? We loved Rob! He was funny, knowledgeable and really knows what he is doing. It was just great fun. Recommended without hesitation. We took the tour in November 2019
6. Best Of South Africa Safari - 10 Days Joburg-Kruger-Hluhluwe-Drakensberg- C/Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Best Of South Africa Safari -10 Days Joburg, Kruger, Hluhluwe, Drakensberg, C/Town takes you from Johannesburg starting up with Soweto to the Big 5, to the beaches, to the mountains and to the best Wines in the World as you tour the Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, the Drakensberg and the Garden Route, ending in Cape Town all within a 10 day period. This tour commences in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town. The tour can also run in reverse starting in Cape Town and ending in Johannesburg. You experience the best that South Africa has to offer.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation for 9 nights, Bottled water, Pick ups and drop offs from any points before the tour and after the tour
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Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
7. 20-Day Kruger to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Pretoria
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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.
8. 12-Day Garden Route Tour with Accommodation
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is an immersive tour with a very wide range of activities in 2 different provinces offering their best. This is a flexible tour. The tour includes all the main and iconic sites of Eastern Cape and Western Cape.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Optional activities
Reviewed By OpulentTourAndTravel
Best time in South Africa, tasted some reaally fine wine enjoyed the different pairings like chocolate, cheese and fish.
9. 3 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Pick up and drop off at hotels, ports and airport, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport
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Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
10. 2 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience one of the most beautiful parts of the world on the Garden Route. Our tour offers a great way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Route 62. This tour has a good mix of nature, culture and adventure, so you can experience the best the area has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week (minimum 2 people booking)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Airconditioned transport, Bottled water, Pick up and drop off at hotels, ports and airport
Exclusions:
Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
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