South Africa Garden Route&Addo

5-Day South Africa Garden Route & Addo Escape

$1581-1613 USD

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Safari summary

Explore the best of South Africa on this authentic 5-day Garden Route & Addo Safari Adventure, operated by Knap Tours. Travel with expert local guides through coastal towns, lush forests, and rugged mountains. Enjoy encounters with elephants and other wildlife in Addo, discover hidden gems along the Garden Route, and experience charming towns, beaches, and scenic viewpoints. This journey blends nature, culture, and wildlife for an unforgettable adventure.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	South Africa
	Parks	Addo Elephant

Fine details

Safari highlights

Horseback riding
Vineyards | wineries | gastronomy
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

CapeTown-Botlierskop Game Reserve

Depart Cape Town or Stellenbosch and head east along the scenic Garden Route to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and the chance to spot wildlife like giraffe, zebra, and rhino. Afterward, check in at your hotel and settle in for the night. Dinner is not included, giving you the freedom to choose your own dining experience.

The Graywood

Knysna Views, Ziplines &Tsitsikamma

After breakfast, visit the Knysna Heads for panoramic coastal views. Enjoy optional activities like the Waterfall zipline or the Bloukrans bungy—the highest bridge jump in the world. Later, stretch your legs with a nature walk in Tsitsikamma National Park. Dinner is for your own account at a local restaurant or lodge.

Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route NP

Beach Activities & Addo Safari

Addo Elephant

Following breakfast, enjoy free time or choose an optional morning activity such as surfing or horseback riding on the beach. In the afternoon, journey to Addo Elephant National Park for a Big Five game drive. After wildlife spotting, check into the charming Gerald’s Gift Guesthouse. Dinner is not included, giving you flexibility to dine locally

Gerald's Gift Guest House

Cango Caves & Elephant Encounters

Begin with breakfast, then explore the incredible Cango Caves, an underground wonder of limestone formations. You’ll also have the option to visit Buffelsdrift Game Reserve for an elephant experience (subject to availability). For dinner, enjoy a local restaurant meal or opt for a traditional South African braai experience (own account).

Oakdene Guest House

Ostriches, Wine Tasting & Return

Enjoy breakfast before heading to an ostrich farm for an up-close look at these curious birds. Then travel along the scenic Route 62, stopping at a local winery for a tasting of regional wines. The tour ends with a comfortable transfer back to Cape Town or Stellenbosch, concluding your unforgettable Garden Route and Addo adventure.

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