10-Day Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari Experience
Activity Description
Begin in Cape Town with iconic highlights like Table Mountain, Cape Point, and the penguins of Boulders Beach, with time to explore the Winelands or enjoy the city at leisure. Travel the Garden Route for Big 5 game viewing, lagoon kayaking in Wilderness, and coastal stops in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, including a scenic hike at Robberg Nature Reserve. Continue through Tsitsikamma’s forests and suspension bridges, with the option of the world-famous Bloukrans Bungy. Conclude with a memorable safari in Addo Elephant National Park, encountering elephants, lions, and other wildlife before returning to Cape Town. A well-paced South African journey showcasing the country’s landscapes, flavours, and unforgettable natural encounters.
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Relax after your flight or explore the nearby V&A Waterfront, local cafés, or beaches at your own pace. Overnight in Cape Town.
Enjoy a full-day guided sightseeing tour showcasing Cape Town’s most iconic highlights. Begin with a visit to Table Mountain via cableway (weather permitting), offering panoramic views over the city and Atlantic Ocean.
Continue along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard, passing Clifton and Camps Bay, before driving Chapman’s Peak (conditions permitting). Explore Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope, followed by a visit to Boulders Beach, home to the famous African penguin colony. Return to Cape Town in the late afternoon. Overnight in Cape Town.
Today offers flexibility:
- Optional Cape Winelands Tour: Visit the historic towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, including wine tastings at selected estates and time to explore charming village centres.
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- Enjoy a free day in Cape Town for shopping, beach time, spa treatments, or optional activities such as Robben Island or a helicopter flight.
Overnight in Cape Town.
Depart Cape Town early morning and travel along the scenic Garden Route towards Mossel Bay. Arrive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve for an exciting afternoon Big 5 game drive, offering close-up encounters with elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, and more.
After the safari, continue to the tranquil town of Wilderness for overnight stay, surrounded by forests, rivers, and beaches.
Start the morning with a guided kayaking experience with Eden Adventures, paddling through the serene Touw River and lagoon system, rich in birdlife and indigenous vegetation.
The afternoon is free to relax on Wilderness Beach, explore local markets, or enjoy optional activities. Overnight in Wilderness.
Depart Wilderness and travel to Knysna, stopping at the famous Knysna Heads viewpoint for spectacular lagoon and ocean views.
Continue to Plettenberg Bay, known for its beautiful beaches and marine life. Check in and enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay.
This morning, enjoy a guided hike at Robberg Nature Reserve, regarded as one of South Africa’s most scenic coastal walks. The trail offers dramatic cliffs, seal colonies, pristine beaches, and sweeping ocean views.
The afternoon is free to relax or explore Plettenberg Bay. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay.
Travel east towards Port Elizabeth with a stop at Tsitsikamma National Park, famous for its indigenous forests, suspension bridges, and rugged coastline.
Adventurous guests may opt for the iconic Bloukrans Bungy Jump, the world’s highest commercial bridge bungy.
Continue to Port Elizabeth / Addo region for overnight stay.
Enjoy a full-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park, home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa, along with lions, buffalo, zebra, and antelope.
Explore the park in a guided game drive, capturing unforgettable wildlife moments. Overnight in the Addo / Port Elizabeth area.
After breakfast, transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your domestic flight back to Cape Town, connecting to your international departure or optional additional nights in Cape Town.
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