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The 15 Best Garden Route Tours

22 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $5

From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge - Leaving Cape Town for Hermanus and Betty’s Bay
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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

1.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533Our pick

Review of a 2-day Cape Town safari with Garden Route Game Lodge, Cape Agulhas, Hermanus, wildlife drives, meals, and practical trip advice.

“Great way to see some of the best on offer in that area, especially if you have limited time! Vaughan was an amazing host! The Lodge was spectacular, and we loved stopping at the quaint little spots along the way.”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - The morning pickup from Port Elizabeth and nearby towns
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

2.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Review of Addo Elephant National Park’s 9-hour small-group safari, with elephants, Big 5 wildlife, lunch, hotel pickup, and expert guiding.

“We had a lovely day at Addo Park. We didn't see a lot of elephants due to strong winds, but our guide John made sure we saw as many animals as we could. We even saw 3 lions. John also explained a lot about the park and the animals.”

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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive - What the three-hour drive feels like
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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

3.Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 589 reviews · from $40

Review Botlierskop’s 3-hour game drive near Mossel Bay, with rhinos, lions, elephants, birds, mountain scenery, tips, and honest value advice.

“Although we were a bit unlucky with the weather (rain + fog) we were offered to be booked for a later tour - which we declined - we still got to see a lot. Our guide shared lots of information and answered all our questions with us. In general all the staff is very friendly and the entire reserve and estate is great. Highly recommend ! We had a great time :)”

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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour - The safety briefing sets the tone
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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour - Day 1: Route 62, wine, and Oudtshoorn
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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

5.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $575Top rated

Review of the 5-day Garden Route and Addo Safari from Cape Town, covering wildlife, beaches, caves, wine, costs, driving time, and lodging.

“My wife and I enjoyed many pleasures in the course of our 5-Day Addo Safari and Garden Route tour. The game drive of Addo Elephant National Park provided by our very able tour guide was an extraordinary experience that was well worth the entire journey. A hike to the SRead more”

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6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town - Day 2: Wine, the Klein Karoo, and a change of pace
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6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

6.6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $675

Review of a six-day Garden Route and Addo tour from Cape Town, with penguins, wine, canoeing, hiking, safari, meals, and practical tips.

“Absolutely fantastic full on experience with ferne our knowledgeable enthusiastic upbeat nothing is to much trouble tour guide earth stompers have got it all down to a tee. Everything is taken care of and the days flew by we loved every minute of this tour.”

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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive - Key points to know before you go
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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

7.Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · from $64

See rhinos, lions, elephants, and 200 bird species on a 3.5-hour sunset drive at Botlierskop near Mossel Bay, with snacks included.

“Bumpy ride but the most comfortable ride and our guide Mel was fantastic and a very safe driver. the afternoon teas was a great treat and good chance to ask questions. Highly recommend this experience!”

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From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari - Cango Caves and South African treats on day two
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From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

3 Day Garden Route's Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town - Inside the Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn
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3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

10.3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $366

Review of a fast-paced 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town with Cango Caves, canoeing, safari, lodging, and optional bungee jumping.

“An amazing, action packed and humbling experience. If you’re short on time, this garden route tour is beautiful. Our tour guide JP has a passion for the outdoors and went above and beyond to make sure there were good vibes. Every stop was unique and JP shared amazinRead more”

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3 Day Garden Route Safari - Day two: Saltriver hiking and Tsitsikamma’s big choices
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3 Day Garden Route Safari

11.3 Day Garden Route Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $445

Review of a 3-day Garden Route safari from Cape Town, with two game drives, Tsitsikamma hiking, kayaking, meals, and shared lodging.

“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 !!!!”

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Cape Town: Garden Route and Addo Elephant Park 6-Day Safari - Day one: Hermanus, penguins, and Cape Agulhas
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Cape Town: Garden Route and Addo Elephant Park 6-Day Safari

From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4x4 Safari - Day 1: Route 62 and the underground world of Cango Caves
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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

Gansbaai: Whale Watching Trip by Boat - Leaving the fishing harbor for De Kelders
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Gansbaai: Whale Watching Trip by Boat

14.Whale Watching Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $146

Review of Gansbaai’s 2-hour whale watching boat trip, with Southern Right Whales, dolphins, seals, practical tips, price advice, and FAQs.

“Once in a lifetime experience 😍 Had a great guide, perfect communication before the tour and was so blessed to see the incredible whales! Thanks for this opportunity 😍”

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5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth - Day 1: Cape Agulhas and penguins at Stony Point
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5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

15.5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $641

Review of a 5-day Garden Route and Addo tour from Cape Town, with penguins, wine, canoeing, hiking, and safari ending in Port Elizabeth.

“Very good. Accommodations could use a sheet instead of quilts during the summer! It was hot & I was so thankful for fans! I really thought there would be more flowers since it was called the “garden route”! I had an expectations because of previous reviews. The activRead more”

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