5 Day Garden Route + Addo Safari

Garden Route Addo Safari, From the southernmost tip of Africa to the wild, untamed forests of the Tshitsikamma National Park and a Big 5 private game reserve on the Garden Route, this tour is ideal for travellers on a tight schedule who don’t want to miss the chance to see the natural wonders of the idyllic east coast of South Africa.

The Garden Route Addo Safari is a fascinating combination of wilderness, wildlife, wine tasting and walking through Nature’s finest gardens.

Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas – Route 62 – Oudtshoorn

Day 3:

Oudtshoorn – Knysna – Sedgefield

After breakfast, your tour guide takes you over the majestic Outeniqua Mountain pass to Wilderness National Park. Spend the morning paddling on a canoe up Touw River which is flanked by a beautiful indigenous forest. Birdlife is abundant, and scenery is spectacular.

Forty minutes up the Touw River, jump out your canoe and enjoy a 2-kilometre hike along a forest boardwalk which takes you to a wonderful waterfall and rock pools. Tour continues via the stunning Lake District of the Garden Route to the famous seaside town of Knysna.

This bustling tourist destination in South Africa has an excellent selection of restaurants and shops in a stunning waterfront complex. Relax, shop, eat and enjoy premier wines from the Cape Winelands.

Afternoon spent on a drive to a viewpoint on Knysna Heads which has spectacular views of the Knysna River estuary and the Indian Ocean. Late afternoon is spent exploring the sleepy town of Sedgefield which is renowned for its expansive views and beaches.

Overnight in Sedgefield.

(BREAKFAST & DINNER INCLUDED)

Day 4:

Sedgefield – Tshitsikamma – Addo Elephant National Park 

After a leisurely breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Tshitsikamma National Park. Stop off enroute at Bloukrans Bridge to watch brave tourists leave off the world’s highest bungee jump bridge (216 meters) and have a go yourself if you’re courageous enough.

Late morning is spent in Tshitsikamma National Park which is a fascinating combination of dense indigenous forest and lush coastal vegetation. There is a wide choice of activities available ranging from hiking, swimming in natural rock pools or a coastal bay and crossing an impressive suspension bridge.

Leave early evening for a scenic drive along The Garden Route to Addo Elephant National Park.

Overnight  in Avoca River Cabins.

(BREAKFAST & DINNER INCLUDED)

Day 5:

Addo Elephant National Park – Port Elizabeth

Spend the morning on a safari tour of the Addo Elephant National Park; up to 3 hours exploring 28 000 hectares of national reserve with 600 elephants as well as Cape buffalo and black rhino and abundance of antelope and other wildlife.

Optional: 3-hour drive in open safari vehicle in Addo Elephant National Park with a professional game range. Price available on request.
After an exciting safari tour of Addo Elephant National Park, your tour guide drives you to Port Elizabeth. Drop off at approximately 13h30pm – 14h00pm.

Safari extension
You can add on as many days as you would like at a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape, with round-trip transport from Port Elizabeth at the end of your 5-day tour. Please enquire for rates and options.

(MEALS EXCLUDED)