South Africa · SAFARIS IN THE GARDEN ROUTE
Good safaris in the Garden Route fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Two days from Cape Town to a 4-star lodge for sunset and morning safaris, plus Cape Agulhas and Hermanus sights.
“The Safari was Beautiful. Food was great. But the highlight was Chris our Guide. So much experience, knowledge and interest in telling us more about his home. Thank you Chris !!!!!”
Pack 5 days of elephants, forests, beaches, and safaris. Small-group pace, scenic drives, and key inclusions from Cape Town.
“If you’re looking for a real adventure with plenty of activities (optional), breathtaking view, an expert and friendly guide, click on this roundtrip. Excellent choice. Good value for money.”
5 days from Cape Town to Addo and Tsitsikamma, with Route 62 wine, Cango Caves, suspension-bridge views, and Big Five safari drives.
“An unforgettable 5-day journey along the Garden Route and into Addo National Park! Our guide, Denver, was exceptional—he made the trip seamless and shared his extensive knowledge, answering all our questions with ease. Traveling in a small group allowed us to share some really special moments together, which made the experience even more personal. The Garden Route itself was stunning, and Addo was phenomenal. Overall, a deeply satisfying and amazing adventure that I highly recommend!”
Three days on South Africa’s Garden Route from Cape Town with Cango Caves, canoeing, optional elephants and bungee, plus a 4x4 safari.
“We had an amazing time on the garden route trip! Our tour guide Dylan was amazing and all of the activities were so much fun, the elephant walk and safari were real highlights! Would 100% recommend to my friends”
A 3-day Garden Route safari with 4x4 animal drives, Tsitsikamma hikes, kayaking, and optional Bloukrans bungy, with meals and small-group comfort.
“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”
Cape Town to Addo in 6 days: Garden Route stops, canoeing and hikes, plus a big-elephant safari. Small group. From $852.
“What an amazing week! Christine was an excellent guide, so full of energy and enthusiasm, making sure that everyone had what they needed and taking us safely from one beautiful place to the other. The places we visited were all so nice, I kept wanting to stay longer in each of them, saying “Next time..”. Yes, we did spend quite a lot of time in the bus to get between them, but that is after all unavoidable if wanting to visit them all. Shorter stops to stretch legs etc in between the main stops made the journeys feel shorter. The program was a good combination of beautiful nature and views,…”
Route 62 farm roads, Cango Caves, Wilderness kayaking, and a Botlierskop 4x4 safari. 3 days packed, small-group feel.
“This tour package is excellent for anyone on a time budget but wants to see the best South Africa has to offer. My tour guide TK was very pleasant and professional. We were a small group of 8 people and the itinerary was very well organised giving adequate time at each attraction so the tour didn't seem too rushed. In addition, the tour offers a great menu and good rest breaks to divide the journey. I enjoyed the tour from start to finish and would certainly recommend it to any like-minded holiday makers.”
Four days on South Africa’s Garden Route, from Cango Caves and Knysna to Tsitsikamma, safari drives, and Hermanus whale watching.
“My husband and I spent 4 days going around the Garden Route with Mawande on our honeymoon. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the entire trip. The destinations and accommodations were great too. Would 10/10 recommend this trip to anyone who visits South Africa”
3 days from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas, penguins, Hermanus whales, and Garden Route safaris, plus Route 62 wine tasting.
“We really enjoyed our 3 Day Safari Tour with Dylan. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful views of South Africa along the way, the green hills of the vineyards, the majestic mountains and the coast. The accommodation during the trip was excellent. The safari allowed us to see animals at close range. Dylan was very friendly, cheerful, organized and informative. Always smiling and helpful. Thank you and we encourage you to travel with Dylan & Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours”
3-day Garden Route highlights with private Cape Town transfers, Cango Caves, canoeing, Big Five safari, and optional elephant and bungy add-ons.
“Our Driver/ Tour Guide was excellent! Lots of things to see and do along the route and kept us entertained while giving us the history of the region and its people!”
Five days from Cape Town to Addo on a small-group adventure with whales, canoeing, Tsitsikamma walks, optional bungee, elephants, and Cango Caves.
“A fantastic trip from start to finish. Whether you’re into wildlife, scenery or adrenaline - this trip has it all! Cape Xtreme took care of everything we wanted and went that extra step to make sure all went smoothly.”
5-day Cape Town to Port Elizabeth safari with Addo elephants, Touw River canoeing, Tsitsikamma hikes, and scenic Garden Route stops.
“Heel erg genoten van alle ingrediënten van deze reis. Christine was onze gids, een heel energieke en vriendelijke, gezellige dame! Veel afwisseling in de reis, en op elke plek goede tips. De hostels waren super, we hadden 1 persoonskamers, kan in Europa als hotelkamers doorgaan. Heerlijk gegeten ook in alle hostels. Fijne groep van 10 personen uit 4 continenten! Qua organisatie en communicatie vooraf ook dikke 10! De avond voor de tour startte onze gids een app groep. Daardoor was de communicatie bij het ophalen ook erg goed. Kortom: een aanrader!! Zou zo weer meegaan!!”
3 days of wildlife drives, Cape Peninsula highlights, and Cango Caves, with small-group comfort and included lodging from Cape Town.
“We were lucky that we had a wonderful tour guide to help us. He was very energetic, jovial and took the time to explain everything in detail. He answered questions that we didn’t even know to ask. It was an excellent tour. Thank you, aviator.”
7-day Garden Route safari adventure from Cape Town with hikes, Cango Caves, wildlife stops, white shark viewing, and Tsitsikamma bungee.
“What an amazing week we had with Austral Africa Tours! We chose their 5-day Garden Route package and added two more days for the Cape Peninsula and Winelands, the best decision we could have made. Every day brought something new and breathtaking, from stunning scenery to fascinating stories shared by our guide, It was such a well-planned journey, and we even made great friends along the way. A truly unforgettable South African adventure and i will always recommend this tours with Austral Africa Tours to all of you guys, the best.”
Two days from Cape Town for Cango Caves, ostriches, giraffes, and Big 5 safari drives around Oudtshoorn and Botlierskop.
The mountain, the parks, the coast and the cities — and the best of each.
