Get ready for the ultimate South African road trip! This unforgettable 7-Day Garden Route & Addo National Park Safari Tour takes you through dramatic coastlines, lush forests, and vibrant towns — all the way to a Big 5 safari in Addo Elephant National Park. Packed with thrilling outdoor activities, breathtaking scenery, and rich wildlife encounters, this journey is your ticket to explore one of the most iconic routes in the world.

Day by day

Day 1: Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas

Scenic Coastal Drive: Depart Cape Town via the iconic Clarence Drive. Stop in Betty’s Bay to visit the African penguin colony.

Whale Watching in Hermanus: Explore this charming seaside town, famous for whale sightings from June to November.

2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise: Set off around noon and return around 3 PM. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Hermanus.

Day 2: Hermanus – Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn (Little Karoo)

Southernmost Tip of Africa: Visit Cape Agulhas where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Take in the breathtaking scenery.

Scenic Drive on Route 62: Journey through vineyards, mountain passes, and rolling countryside.

Cango Caves Adventure: Discover a vast underground world of limestone chambers and stalactites.

Ostrich Farm Visit: Learn about South Africa’s famous flightless bird on a working farm.

Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

Day 3: Oudtshoorn – Knysna

Outeniqua Mountains: Travel through these green, scenic mountains into the Garden Route.

Explore Knysna: Visit the Knysna Lagoon, iconic Knysna Heads, and vibrant local shops.

Featherbed Nature Reserve Tour: Enjoy a boat cruise, 4×4 adventure, and guided walk with incredible views.

Optional Visit to Brenton Beach: Swim in the warm Indian Ocean.

Overnight in Knysna.

Day 4: Plettenberg Bay – Tsitsikamma National Park

Ocean Safari (Optional): Spot dolphins, seals, and seasonal whales in Plettenberg Bay.

Bloukrans Bridge: Watch or try the world’s highest bungee jump (216m).

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Visit Monkeyland and Birds of Eden.

Storms River Adventure: Walk the famous suspension bridge or paddle on a kayak & lilo tour (optional).

Forest Zipline or Nature Walk: Glide through the treetops or explore on foot.

Overnight in Tsitsikamma Village.

Day 5: Tsitsikamma – Addo Elephant National Park

Journey to Addo: Enter South Africa’s third-largest national park.

Afternoon Game Drive: Spot elephants, lions, buffalo, and more on a 3-hour guided safari.

Sundowners in the Bush: Unwind with drinks as the sun sets over the wilderness.

Optional Night Drive: Discover nocturnal wildlife like leopards and hyenas under the stars.

Overnight in Addo.

Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Addo Elephant National Park

Sunrise Game Drive: Begin the day when the animals are most active.

Diverse Ecosystems: Explore Addo’s woodlands, plains, and riverbanks to view varied wildlife.

Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a scenic meal in the heart of the park.

Afternoon Safari: Another chance to spot the Big Five and herds at watering holes.

Overnight in Addo.

Day 7: Addo – Port Elizabeth – Return to Cape Town

Morning at Leisure: Relax at the lodge before your transfer.

Fly from Port Elizabeth: Head to the airport for your flight back to Cape Town.

Optional Scenic Drive: Prefer the road? Drive back through the Garden Route, stopping in coastal gems along the way.

Tour Ends in Cape Town.

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