5 Day Adventure: Explore Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route and Addo Elephant National Park

Join us for a 5-day adventure tour in Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, and Addo Elephant National Park. Experience the best of nature, culture, and adventure in the Garden Route!

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

We depart from Cape Town at 8am and proceed to Worcester from where we join the Wine Route R62

Route 62 Mountain Adventures - We drive through the mountains on the R62 Wine Route in the Montagu area. This is the most scenic part of the R62 Wine route area.

Outeniqua Pass - The Outeniqua Pass is beautiful. Driving through the pass you will be blown away by grotesque Outeniqua mountain, the fresh air, and gorgeous surroundings. Beautifully kept clean and an absolute must-see for any visitor to the Garden Route.

Wilderness - From Oteniqua Pass we reach George. Then we proceed to Wilderness. Lying in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains in a region of incomparable beauty, Wilderness is an attractive holiday resort with beautiful beaches and numerous vantage points from which to watch the whales and dolphins.

Knysna - From Wilderness our final stop is Knysna for the night.
Knysna stands out on South Africa’s famed Garden Route thanks to the sandstone cliffs that dramatically separate its tranquil lagoon from the pounding surf of the Indian Ocean. It’s also home to the country’s largest indigenous forest. Hop aboard a ferry for a ride through the scenic highlights.

After breakfast we explore the beauty of Knysna, first visiting the Knysna Heads

Knysna Heads - The Heads are a natural mystic in Knysna. The Atlantic Ocean shows it power pushing through. On top you have a amazing view over the ocean and the lagoon. This view is a must see! The heads also have beaches where you can listen to the waves and enjoy being there.

There are numerous view points and opportunities for memorable photographs.

Robberg Nature Reserve - From the Knysna Heads we head off the Robberg Nature Reserve, definitely one of the best in South Africa. Robberg Nature Reserve is where we do hiking. As you hike, expect inspiring landscapes, exciting dolphin and whale sightings in season, and to be accompanied on their walks or hikes by a variety of bird species and the occasional seal.

Plettenberg Bay - We visit beaches in Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay offers holiday makers a wonderful holiday experience. The town has miles of sweeping golden beaches, the dramatic Robberg Peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, indigenous forests and unpolluted rivers and sea to entice visitors.

Knysna Boat Charters - Lagoon Boat Cruises, Oyster Tours, Sunset Cruises, Kayak & SUP Hire - In late afternoon we return to Knysna for an afternoon or sunset boat cruise. This is an optional extra.

After breakfast we depart from Knysna and head to Addo National Park

Addo Elephant National Park - Discover…Experience…Explore a world of diversity in one Park. Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. We do a game drive in our vehicle at this huge national park, the 3rd largest in South Africa.

Bloukrans Bridge - From Addo National Park we head off to the Bloukrans Bridge. Here there is an opportunity to do the bungy jump, the highest in the world at 216 metres (optional extra - cost $70-00)

After breakfast we depart from Knysna and head to Cape Alguhus

Cape Agulhas - We drive to Cape Agulhas, the most southern tip of Africa. In Cape Agulhas we visit a viewpoint known as the “real” place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.

Hermanus - From Cape Alguhas we head off to Hermanus for the night. Beautiful Hermanus is a South African seaside town that’s a popular whale-watching site. An initial visit to the Old Harbour Museum will acquaint you with the area’s rich fishing history and impress you with a massive exhibit of a whale skeleton. There are dozens of area vineyards as well.

In Hermanus, you can also go for an afternoon whale watching boat cruise, optional extra, cost $60-00

After breakfast we relax in Hermanus and tour this beautiful town. We visit Sculpture in the Cliffs in Hermanus

Hermanus - Hermanus is rich in breathtaking scenery; with its unparalleled scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops and endless adventure options, it is no wonder that Hermanus is transformed into a bustling hubbub of activity in-season as well as out-of-season. We tour the beautiful Hermanus.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate - From Hermanus we depart and head to Benguela Cove Wine Estate for a world class wine tasting experience. Benguela Cove Wine Estate is a top wine producer in South Africa and is ranked among the top 100 wine producers in the world.

Betty’s Bay - From Benguela Cove Wine Estate, we proceed to Betty’s Bay to view a colony of endangered African penguins.

We then do the last leg of our tour traveling back to Cape Town and arriving in late afternoon.

What's Included
  • Hike the scenic trails of Robberg Nature Reserve.
  • Explore the famous Wine Route along Route 62.
  • Experience wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate.
  • Visit Betty’s Bay to see African Penguins.
  • Discover the charming towns of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, and Hermanus.
  • Stand at the Southern Tip of Africa - Cape Agulhas.
  • Enjoy daily breakfast.
  • Drive through the majestic Outeniqua Pass.
  • Wildlife game viewing at Addo Elephant National Park.
Additional Information

Our 5-day group adventure tour is an affordable way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, Addo Elephant National Park, and the Wine Route (Route 62). This tour starts in Cape Town every Monday, and ends back in Cape Town every Friday.

Join us for the road trip of a lifetime!
This is what you get on this tour:

  1. R62 Wine Route, dubbed the World’s longest Wine Route where you get to taste different wines along the route
  2. Interesting stop over at Oudtshoorn
  3. Pass over Ateniqua Pass
  4. Accommodation at the Russel Hotel in Knysna
  5. Addo Elephant National Park – game drive
  6. Robberg Nature Reserve – hiking
  7. Knysna Heads
  8. Quays Knysna Waterfront
  9. Plettenberg Bay – white sandy beaches
  10. Bloukrans Bridge skywalk and world highest bungy jump – optional $50-00
  11. Hermanus – Whale watching (in season)
  12. African Penguins – Betty’s Bay
  13. Wine Tasting – 5 different wines – Benguela Cove Wine Estate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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235minah
May 10, 2024
Garden Route with Mom - We were fortunate that this was essentially a private tour for me and my senior citizen mother. Our guide, Timba, was excellent and attentive to our needs, frequently making suggestions to ensure my Mother and I enjoyed the sites despite our different levels of mobility and fitness. The tour as designed has a lot of driving, more than I realized when booking. Also, the travel times were longer than expected due to road construction. Fortunately, Timba and the company agreed to some modifications as we went along to better accommodate us while still having safari, hiking and majestic views while shortening time in the vehicle. Robberg nature preserve was spectacular and you definitely want to try to maximize time here, but note that most of the trails aren't senior citizen friendly.
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Curious13807934733
Jan 4, 2024
We loved this 5 Day Garden Route Small Group Tour From CapeTown - Departs Mondays offered by African Sun Safaris - We loved this 5 Day Garden Route Small Group Tour From CapeTown - Departs Mondays offered by African Sun Safaris. It was so nice on the R62 wine route. We also had a great time at Addo elephant national park. Robberg nature reserve was really good and we enjoyed hiking so much.
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Excursion38714587735
Oct 24, 2023
This was a beautiful small group tour on the garden route, starting off in Cape town. - This was a beautiful small group tour on the garden route, starting off in Cape town. We first travelled on the wine route, tasted wines along the way. Saw beautiful places and towns. Loved Robertson and Montagu. Enjoyed at addo park and robberg nature reserve, Very good tiur
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