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Cape Town & the Garden Route

8 days

SMALL GROUP TOUR: Take in the highlights of South Africa's captivating Mother City and the beautiful Garden Route, on this 8 day tour which starts and ends in Cape Town. Visit Cango Caves and the Ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn. Enjoy wine tasting in Stellenbosch, explore spectacular Cape Point, encounter the Boulders Beach penguins and spend a night in Hermanus, the whale watching capital.

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I enjoyed all aspects of the tour, both the itinerary, destinations were excellent, also the group size was just right and we had an amazing tour guide.

Tour Overview

Duration

- 8 days

Starts

- Cape Town

Ends

- Cape Town

Tour Guide

- Yes - escorted by a driver guide

Meals included

- Breakfast: 7

Group Size

- Min 2 / Max 7

Hotel Rating

- 3-4 star hotels

Arrival Transfer

- Yes

Departure Transfer

- Yes

Range

- Worldwide Touring

Minimum age

- 8 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Guiding Style

- Fully Guided

Country

- South Africa

Tour Pace

- Medium

Physical Rating

- Easy

Trip Type

- Lodge & Accommodated Safaris
Adults (12+)
Children (8 - 11)
Price Breakdown
Shown in ZAR
Per Person From

R 37,965.00

Deposit Per Person From
Final payment

R 9,999.00

R 55,932.00
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Tour Highlights

Cape Town - Explore the Mother City and enjoy spectacular views from the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting)
Cape Point - Enjoy one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives to Cape Point and see the penguins at Boulder's Beach
Oudtshoorn - Marvel at the Cango Caves, enjoy animal encounters at the Cango Wildlife Ranch and visit an Ostrich Farm
Hermanus - Spend a day a leisure in the Whale Watching Capital of the World and enjoy the optional activities on offer
Stellenbosch - Go wine tasting in South Africa's beautiful wine region

Included

7 breakfasts
7 nights mid range (3-4 star) hotels
Transportation in a luxury vehicle with an English speaking driver/guide
Cape Town Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 8
Cape Town - Scheduled half day City Tour (cable car ticket excluded) and scheduled full day Cape Peninsula tour (Boulders Beach ticket excluded). Please note - scheduled tours are on a shared basis, meaning you will join more travellers for sightseeing.
Oudtshoorn - Entrance to Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife ranch and Safari Ostrich Farm
Stellenbosch - two wine tastings

Not Included

Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Table Mountain cable car ticket and Boulders Beach entrance fee
International flights and visas

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cape Town

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred to our centrally located start hotel, for a three night stay. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in South Africa's enchanting Mother City.

Overnight:Cape Town
Day 2 - City tour and Table Mountain

After breakfast set out on a scheduled half day guided tour of Cape Town. Our drive through the city centre takes us past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall and the Grand Parade. As we follow the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We will also pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter. Then we visit at Diamond Cutter to learn about the art of diamond cutting and the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa. The final stop of the tour is Table Mountain, where you can ascend to the top by revolving cable car (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). See wildflowers, the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, independently exploring the city. We recommend a visit to Robben Island (weather permitting) or a stroll around the V&A Waterfront, which offers an abundance of shops and entertainment.

Overnight:Cape Town
Meals:Breakfast
Day 3 - Cape Peninsula Tour

Embark on a full day Cape Peninisula tour after breakfast today. We begin with a picturesque drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the stylish suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay, where you'll enjoy stunning views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the iconic Table Mountain range. From there, we continue past the quaint harbour of Hout Bay and head into the Cape Point Nature Reserve—home to more than 17,000 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as baboons, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok, reebok, and even the elusive eland. The reserve is also known for being one of the world's largest breeding areas for tortoises, and birdwatchers will find an array of fascinating species to spot. This rugged, awe-inspiring coastline is often referred to as "Nature's Greatest Show." Legend has it that Cape Point is where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, and you may even experience the famed “Cape Doctor,” the fresh sea breeze believed to have health-giving properties.Following the coastline of False Bay, we make our way back to Cape Town via Simon's Town, with a stop to visit the delightful penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee not included) and the delightful fishing village of Fish Hoek.

Overnight:Cape Town
Meals:Breakfast
Day 4 - Knysna or Oudtshoorn

Cape Town - Knysna. Bidding farewell to Cape town we travel along South Africa's beautiful Garden Route to the picturesque coastal town of Knysna, where we spend the next two nights. The forested town of Knysna lies at the end of the Garden Route and surrounds a lagoon of the same name. Knysna's most famous attraction is the Knysna Heads, two rugged sandstone formations that mark the treacherous entrance to the Knysna Lagoon, where many an ancient sailing vessel met its doom. This evening there is an optional boat trip across the lagoon and out to The Heads.

Please note, this tour does not visit Knysna in 2026. 2026 itinerary below
2026: After breakfast, we bid farewell to the "Mother City" and set off along the scenic Route 62, renowned for its wine and port tastings (at your own expense). Our journey takes us through picturesque countryside before arriving in Oudtshoorn, a quaint town nestled in the Klein Karoo, famously known as the "Ostrich Capital of the World." Time permitting, we may stop at one of the many traditional farmstalls (padstalle) along the way, where you can browse a variety of locally produced goods, from fresh farm fare to homemade pastries. We arrive in Oudtshoorn in the late afternoon, with time to check in and unwind. The rest of the evening is yours to spend at leisure.

Overnight:Knysna (in 2025), Oudtshoorn (in 2026)
Meals:Breakfast
Day 5 - Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves

Today we explore Oudtshoorn. Our sightseeing today includes the world-famous Cango Caves, with their impressive ancient stalagmites and an Ostrich Farm in the ostrich capital of the world, where we learn more about these beautiful birds. We also enjoy animal encounters at the Cango Wildlife Ranch, which is home to cheetahs, leopards and ring tailed lemurs.

Please note: In 2025 we return to Knysna for the night, in 2026 we will spend the night in Oudtshoorn.

Overnight:Knysna (in 2025), Oudtshoorn (in 2026)
Meals:Breakfast
Day 6 - Hermanus

Knysna/Oudtshoorn - Hermanus. After breakfast we travel on to the quaint fishing town of Hermanus, where the rest of the day is free to independently explore or enjoy some of the local activities on offer.

Built along the beautiful shores of Walker Bay, Hermanus is the official Whale Watching Capital and offers the best land-based whale watching in the world. The Southern Right Whales visit Walker Bay from July until December every year and tourists are often treated with close-up displays as these creatures often come to within 10 meters of the coast. Besides whale watching, there are a variety of activities on offer; from horse riding, paragliding, kayaking, shark cage diving, fishing, hiking, plane trips to simply swimming and sunbathing at one of many gorgeous beaches.

Overnight:Hermanus
Meals:Breakfast
Day 7 - Stellenbosch

Hermanus - Stellenbosch. Bidding farewell to Hermanus we travel along the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town of South Africa. En route to this pretty university town in the heart of South Africa's wine region, we stop for a spot of wine tasting.

Overnight:Stellenbosch
Meals:Breakfast
Day 8 - Cape Town

Stellenbosch - Cape Town. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals:Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
Cape Town

Located in the shadow of Table Mountain and just off buzzing Bree Street, the SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl is a contemporary award-winning hotel in the heart of the city. The hotel boasts modern, elegant rooms with ensuite bathrooms, free uncapped Wi-Fi, air-conditing, and a rooftop bar. The onsite ground floor restaurant Vigour and Verve features a wood-fired pizza oven and breakfast is served buffet style. There's also a rooftop gym with views of Table Mountain, and an indoor pool.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Knysna

Built in 1998, the Knysna Log-Inn Hotel embodies an "indigenous" concept that combines the character and the spirit of the surrounding indigenous forests with Knysna's romantic history. The hotel is very centrally located, right in the middle of town, and is ideally situated for sight seeing. Within easy walking distance of the hotel - about 200m - are the Knysna Quays (better known as the Knysna Waterfront), as are the ferries to the Knysna Heads.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
El Dorado Accommodation
Oudtshoorn

Nestled within a secure, centrally located estate just a short stroll from Oudtshoorn’s centre, El Dorado Accommodation offers modern and spacious self-catering houses, each boasting an open plan kitchenette and living room, en suite bathroom, private gardens or patios with braai facilities, air-conditioning, washing machine, satellite TV and free Wi‑Fi. The property features a communal swimming pool, 24‑hour reception and optional breakfast.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 star Apartment
Hermanus Boutique Guest House
Hermanus

The Hermanus Boutique Guest House sits in an idyllic ocean front location overlooking Walker Bay. Guest rooms are elegant and decorated in neutral tones with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The property also features a small pool and stylish restaurant offering a delicious breakfast. Sat across the road from the scenic coastal path and the famous Fick's Pool, this is a prime location to base yourself for whale watching.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Hotel Krige
Stellenbosch

Centrally located in Stellenbosch close to quaint eateries and wine bars is the stylish and brand new, Hotel Krige. The apartment-style guest rooms are individually decorated with modern furnishings and include a kitchenette area, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Easily accessible to the beautiful winelands that surround Stellenbosch and only 20 minutes from Cape Towns International Airport, make this a desirable stay.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. The maximum group size is 7. The 'Twin/Double' price is per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room.

2025
Double/Twin
Single
14 Sep - 21 Sep
R 37,965
R 48,035
30 Nov - 7 Dec
R 37,965
R 48,035
2026
Double/Twin
Single
12 Mar - 19 Mar
R 41,685
R 52,985
11 Jun - 18 Jun
R 39,195
R 48,375
10 Sep - 17 Sep
R 42,475
R 54,335
14 Nov - 21 Nov
R 44,075
R 56,175

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