What to do and see in Overberg District, Western Cape: The Best Multi-day Tours

July 21, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best top things to do in Overberg District, South Africa including 3-Day Luxury Gondwana Big 5 Safari & Whale Coast Private Tour from Cape Town, 2-Day Wine and Whale Coast Small Group Tour with Cape Agulhas from Cape Town, Four Day Garden Route (escorted tour), 4-Day Garden Route Adventure Tour from Cape Town, Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town with Game Drive, 20-Day Kruger to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Pretoria, Best Of South Africa Safari - 10 Days Joburg-Kruger-Hluhluwe-Drakensberg- C/Town, 3 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town, 2 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town, 4 Day Garden Route Private Tour from Cape Town.
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1. 3-Day Luxury Gondwana Big 5 Safari & Whale Coast Private Tour from Cape Town

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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. 2-Day Wine and Whale Coast Small Group Tour with Cape Agulhas from Cape Town

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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.

3. Four Day Garden Route (escorted tour)

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The 4-day Garden Route tour includes all accommodation, meals, transport, sightseeing excursions and entrance fees.  Pick up at about 08:15 on Tuesdays from central areas in air-conditioned small vehicle with professional accredited driver guide to escort the tour.  • Ask about ending your tour in Port Elizabeth. You will be picked up after breakfast at your hotel and you will miss the game drive at Botlierskop and lunch. • Ask about ending your tour at Cape Town International Airport +/- 18:30 on Fridays. • For groups of four or more, enquire about alternative departure days (subject to availability).  BAGGAGE ALLOWED: One suitcase and one shoulder bag.  The Garden Route Tour departs from Cape Town Tuesdays +/- 08h15 to Fridays +/- 18h30

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, All meals included, Wine tasting, Boat cruise, All activities as per itinerary, Professional accredited driver guide

Exclusions: Drinks are available for purchase.

Reviewed By 85hannesk

Michael was polite, considerate, very knowledgeable and showed us cool things off the beaten track. Even looked for a pharmacy when we needed. His relationships made every stop more than just the normal tourist stop with friendly, happy to help people. Nothing felt forced or over played making the overall day great.

4. 4-Day Garden Route Adventure Tour from Cape Town

Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape Earthstompers Adventures
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See the best of South Africa's famed Garden Route on this 4-day adventure tour from Cape Town. Visit seaside Mossel Bay, sip local wine, hike in the gorgeous Tsitsikamma National Park, float through Wilderness National Park in a canoe and soak in the sun on the beautiful beaches of the southern coast. Top it all off with a game drive on a private game reserve.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 3 nights accommodation (backpacker or guesthouse options), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Pickup and drop-off, Services of a professional local tour guide, Cango Caves tour, Game drive, Local wine tasting, Tsitsikamma National Park, Wilderness National Park

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunches, Dinner on Day 2, Optional activities: skydive, sandboard, bungee jump, zipline, human origin tour, kayak & lilo

Reviewed By SaraH4123

The 6 day Garden Route Tour was a fantastic experience for discovering hidden gems along the Western Cape. The tour was carefully planned, with a balance of fun guided activities and exploring towns freely. Although travel times may be long, the journey was enjoyable with great views and incredible passes in transit times. Each night, we stayed at unique accommodations which made the experience fun and the meals were above expectation. Cindy our guide went above and beyond to ensure we were safe during COVID times and to make us at ease. Also, a great company which seeks to empower local businesses which have been hard-hit during COVID times. Highly recommended.

5. Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town with Game Drive

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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. 20-Day Kruger to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Pretoria

Court Classique Suite Hotel, Cnr Francis Baard &, Beckett St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa Acacia Africa
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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.

7. Best Of South Africa Safari - 10 Days Joburg-Kruger-Hluhluwe-Drakensberg- C/Town

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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

8. 3 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town

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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

9. 2 Day Garden Route Private Tour From Cape Town

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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

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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. 4 Day Garden Route Private Tour from Cape Town

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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, Breakfast, Bottled water, Airconditioned transport, Pick up and drop off from hotels, airport and port, Wine tasting, Tsitsikama National Park

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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

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