Garden Route Adventure: Safari, Caves, and Kayaking

Embark on a fast-paced, action-packed 3-day tour of South Africa’s Garden Route from Cape Town. Explore the stunning wilderness, visit the Cango Caves, and enjoy a thrilling 4x4 safari. Optional activities include elephant watching and the world’s highest bridge bungy jump.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights

The Cango Caves - Begin your 3-day packed and fast-paced journey along the Garden Route from Cape Town with a drive on South Africa’s scenic Route 62. If your focus is to see as much as possible in 3 days, this this adventure is for you… Admire the diverse landscapes along the coast, in lush nature reserves and in the desert area of the Klein Karoo.

( Travel route today: about 450km / 6 hours )

After a pickup - usually between about 6am to 8am subject to your pickup address - you’ll travel inland by mini coach van. Gaze out at the scenery along Route 62, one of the most dramatic roads in South Africa, that meanders through the desert region of Klein Karoo to reach Oudtshoorn.

Enjoy a visit to Cango Caves for a tour into the depths of the caves and wander along the subterranean pathways, admiring towering stalactite and stalagmite formations. your evening is then spent at your leisure, perhaps discovering the nightlife and restaurants of Oudtshoorn.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup within 10km radius of Cape Town central or Stellenbosch town
  • A portion of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange non-profit local charity projects
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini coach & English speaking guide
  • Breakfast
  • 4x4 Game drive safari shared with group
  • Drop-off after tour to your original pickup location
  • Kayak in Wilderness region shared with group
  • Accommodation for 2 nights
What's Not Included
  • Some meals and drinks if not mentioned inclusions. Time is available to buy and enjoy meals on tour.
  • Optional Bungy jump + Zipline shared activity (about R1700)
  • Optional Elephant Observation in Nature shared activity (about R650 )
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating three-day journey along South Africa’s renowned Garden Route, starting from Cape Town. This swift-moving excursion emphasizes exploration of numerous attractions strewn across the Garden Route, with an approximate total distance of 1200 kilometres (equating to 4 to 6 hours of driving daily). Revel in the idyllic southeastern coastline of South Africa, teeming with adventures. Glide through tranquil waters via canoe in the Wilderness region, on the lookout for diverse bird species. Delve into the Cango Caves, and take part in a 4x4 safari guided by a game ranger with chances to see elements of Africa’s Big Five in their natural environment within a privately-owned game sanctuary.

Ideal for those infused with youthful energy, the schedule provides additional optional thrill-seeking activities: witness orphaned elephants in their own broad, natural bush environment, and dare to partake in the world’s tallest bridge bungy jump if your bravery permits.

  • Note that this tour has a packed pace with many activities and stops a day. It is advised to book a longer or private Garden Route tour if you prefer to have a more relaxed journey.
  • Minimum age is 8 years. Children from 8 to 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult, legal guardian or parent and cannot stay in dorm rooms.
  • According to availability, the itinerary can run in reverse or different route.
  • Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours / in total 1200 km distance route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights of the region and ideal for the young-at-heart traveller that wants to explore this vast region with limited time available.
  • Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended
  • The tour operator already pre-booked space at all optional activities for the group and you can simply decide on the first day of the tour if you’ll partake. Optional activities can only be paid on the tour directly to the supplier. Bungy jump optional activity waiting time can vary from 1 to 2 hours and is subject to group size and how busy it is during the time visited. Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
  • According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating in a similar area. Sedgefield accommodation will occasionally be sold out and then your accommodation will be in nearby town of Wilderness or Knysna.
  • Some meals and drinks are not included on most tours; giving the ideal opportunity to experience typical South African meals (or your own preference) at local restaurants, shops or eating spots. Do check your tour’s specific included and excluded section to verify the included meals for your tour package. You’ll have free time scheduled daily to buy and enjoy meals. – Breakfast is mostly enjoyed at the accommodation’s breakfast room/restaurant in the morning. Bed & Breakfast multi-day packages include breakfast for each overnight stay. – Lunch will be en-route with limited time & limited options to choose from. – Dinner-time during multi-day tours is scheduled in free-time after each day’s tour schedule. You can dine out at leisure; or book meals with your guide at the overnight accommodation that day. Your guide can recommend the best local restaurants, or most backpackers even have communal kitchens to prepare your own food - should you wish to buy the ingredients after the tour to prepare your own meals.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Hunterm563
Sep 25, 2024
slay 🥰 - TK was the best, couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He was fun and professional and very helpful. He was always there if we needed him.
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Luizc131
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing - Amazing trip. The Route is amazing and the service and hostel were incredibles. All the places are gorgeus. I want to live there :D
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Barbara
Aug 18, 2024
Super! - It was amazing, everything was organized very well. We went to incredible places and all the people were kind. Denver was the best driver ever! Too funny, kind and patient. He always listened and helped everyone! Super!
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Katieon3215bx
Aug 12, 2024
Garden route tour - 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
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Katie_o
Aug 11, 2024
We had an amazing time on... - 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
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Elsieeb
Aug 11, 2024
3 day garden route!! - Had a great time on the 3 day tour. The safari was really good as it lasted 3 hours. The two hostels were really comfortable and good for the money. We got to do lots of activities, bungy jumping was my favourite and a once in a life time opportunity experience. We had Dylan as our tour guide who was amazing, so friendly, always helped if we had an issue. So fun to be around. Had the best time!!! Would definitely recommend.
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V1638tberikah
Aug 11, 2024
Once in a life time- must attend - I honestly cannot rank anything under 5 stars ! Our tour guide Dylan was more like a best friend always singing, dancing, honest, funny and caring making sure we are okay and having fun. The hostels we were provided were stunning and spacious enough for all 10 of us and had a variety of options for breakfast however we did have to pay for our own lunch and dinner. The best activity personally on the tour was the elephant walk and one I’d recommend if you are ever in Cape Town. Thank you for all the hospitality and experiences !
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Lunat828
Aug 11, 2024
Amazing - The tour was very good. The transport was very entertaining and fun. The stops were fantastic, especially the elephant run and the bungee jumping. Thank you for everything Dillan
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Louisad631
Jun 11, 2024
Unforgetable 3 days - I think one of the best trip expérience of my life !! -Guide Uriel was soooo nice and so friendly ! -The activities are amazing ! OMG the Bungee Jumping -The point of views are breath-taking -The accommodations really nice ! Thankkk youuu so much for this unforgettable 3 days !!
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Karl
Jun 9, 2024
Insane aventure - No words to describes how it’s insane. I recommanded them, because the guide it’s very cool and all it’s very well organized.
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