Duration
9-Day
Accra, South Africa
9-Day Garden Route & Safari Wonder
Overview
This tour kicks off in Cape Town, the Mother City. Your first stop on the tour will be Oudtshoorn. You will admire the open spaces of the Karoo, the vastness of Addo, and marvel at the sights and sounds of the Garden Route's coastal roads, as well as the southern tip of Africa.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Cape Town to Cape Town (City)
Via Oudtshoorn (Garden Route), Graaff-Reinet (Town), Addo Elephant NP
Country & park
South Africa
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
7 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Queens Hotel - Luxury hotel in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Meals
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jul 14, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Aug 11, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Aug 25, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Sep 8, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Sep 22, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Oct 20, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Nov 3, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Nov 17, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
Dec 1, 2026
€2.770 EUR
€2.199 EUR
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Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 8 people.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 7 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
South Africa
Start
Cape Town (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Day 3
Graaff-Reinet (Town)
Day 4-5
Addo Elephant NP
Day 6-7
Knysna (Garden Route)
Day 8
Hermanus (Whales)
End
Cape Town (City) (Day 9)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses hotels.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per vehicle.
Scheduled departures
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
7
Minimum age of 7 years
The minimum age for this tour is 7 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Queens Hotel
Luxury hotel in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast Included
Day 3
Drostdy Hotel
Luxury hotel in Graaff-Reinet (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4-5
Zuurberg Mountain Village
Luxury hotel less than 1hr drive from Addo Elephant NP
Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 5: All Meals Included
Day 6-7
aha The Rex Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Knysna (Garden Route) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 8
Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa
Mid-range hotel in Kleinmond (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 9
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Cape Town - Oudtshoorn
Your African adventure begins in Cape Town at your hotel. Day one takes you into the Cape Winelands and along Route 62, the longest and most mountainous wine route in the world. After lunch in one of the charming towns, you will have time to sample some of the best wines in the world at a celebrated vineyard (both at your own expense). South Africa is justifiably famous for its wine industry, which dates back to the 17th century, making it one of the oldest in the world. There are 148 wine farms along our route. Our final destination is Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the world’s largest ostrich population. Nestled between the towering Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains, the town seems to be in a different, slower time. Oudtshoorn produces its own wine and brandy. You may be tempted to sample a glass as you enjoy dinner (at your own expense) and the local cuisine in town. Driving Time: ~420 kilometres/5 hours. Luxury hotel located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Oudtshoorn (Garden Route) Stay: Queens Hotel Luxury hotel located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Oudtshoorn
A Meerkat Adventure (at your own expense) will introduce you to this endearing creature. Watch the burrowing member of the mongoose family as it hunts for beetles, rodents, or snakes. You'll enjoy your breakfast and then prepare for an experience in the subterranean, enchanted realm of the Cango Caves. Look forward to a delicious farm lunch (at your own expense) and an interactive ostrich farm tractor tour. Time permitting, you will visit a school that is the community project of the ostrich farm. You'll visit the captivating exhibits in the CP Nel Museum (at your own expense) to learn about the ostrich trade in the Victorian era and the history of the town. With leisure time in the evening, head into town to explore and find the restaurant that appeals to your taste —there are plenty to choose from. It is recommended to pre-book the Oudtshoorn Meerkat Excursion in advance. Driving Time: ~70 kilometers/40 minutes. Luxury hotel located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Oudtshoorn (Garden Route) Stay: Queens Hotel Luxury hotel located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Oudtshoorn - Graaff-Reinet
After an early breakfast, you'll leave the dry Klein Karoo and drive via Meiringspoort through diverse landscapes to reach Graaff-Reinet, the oldest town in the Eastern Cape and the fourth oldest town in South Africa. It boasts more national monuments than any other town or city in the country. Just outside Graaff-Reinet, your open safari vehicle will climb the steep road to the top of the Valley of Desolation in the Camdeboo National Park. You'll stand among towering boulders and gaze over an extraordinary volcanic valley with giant dolerite towers protruding from the earth. With your bird’s-eye view, wait for a Black Eagle or a Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world, to glide past you. The park is home to endangered Cape mountain zebra, kudu, and buffalo. You'll enjoy an evening in Graaff-Reinet and sample the delights of Karoo cuisine (at your own expense). Driving time: ~320 kilometres/4 hours. Luxury hotel located in Graaff-Reinet (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Graaff-Reinet (Town) Stay: Drostdy Hotel Luxury hotel located in Graaff-Reinet (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Graaff-Reinet - Addo
After a relaxed breakfast at your hotel, you'll find out more about the fascinating town of Graaff-Reinet. Look for the “Victory Peace Angel” sculpture, created as a reminder of the global impact of World War 1. As with most South African towns, churches raise their spires as beacons of welcome and inspiration. The town has several churches, with the oldest, the St James’ Anglican Church, established in 1850. Your next stop, the Zuurberg Mountains in the Greater Addo Mountain Range, offering a taste of your Addo safari experience. The village, over 160 years old and regarded as a dream destination, will put the Addo Elephant Park into grand and splendid perspective, with its breathtaking view. You'll enjoy your comfortable hotel with time to relax and enjoy a quiet dinner. Driving Time: ~238 kilometres/3 hours. Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Addo Elephant NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Addo Elephant National Park Stay: Zuurberg Mountain Village Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Addo Elephant NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Addo Elephant Park
You'll have a good breakfast to prepare yourself for an unforgettable full-day safari and lunch in the Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa. Your open safari vehicle will take you into this magnificent conservation area, where you will soon see elephant herds making their serene way across the grasslands. The park is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant), but also look for zebra and various species of buck, to name just a few. The isiZulu name for the elephant is “Indlovu”, meaning crashing or overturning. Elephants push over trees effortlessly, but they also walk almost silently on feet padded to carry their enormous weight. The elephant is a symbol of resilience and power. Your guide will tell you more about this fascinating creature with its great, curved tusks and mobile trunk. You are assured of finding a treasure and will have stories to tell over dinner back at your hotel. Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Addo Elephant NP All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Addo Elephant National Park Stay: Zuurberg Mountain Village Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Addo Elephant NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
Addo - Knysna
You will want to linger over breakfast, reluctant to leave, but there is so much more to experience on the spectacular Garden Route. The excellent road will ensure a smooth trip past coastal vistas and indigenous forests on our way to the Tsitsikamma National Park, famous for its natural beauty. It’s a short walk to cross the famous Storms River suspension bridge and experience the thrill of standing high above the vast rocky chasm below you. After an own expense lunch in the forest, the afternoon drive takes you to Knysna, a town famous for its inland waterways and the Knysna Heads, the sandstone cliffs towering over the entrance to a vast lagoon. You'll end a perfect day cruising the lagoon, tasting oysters, and marine watching at the river mouth as kingfishers hover and dive for fish. You’ll have a long list of sightings to recount over dinner at your hotel (at your own expense). Driving time: ~360 kilometres/4 hours. Mid-range hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Knysna (Garden Route) Stay: aha The Rex Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Knysna
After breakfast, you'll have the opportunity to take a ferry across the lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve on the Western Head, at your own expense. The reserve is a sanctuary and a South African Heritage Site, offering a unique eco-experience. Featherbed Nature Reserve runs a breeding program for the endangered Knysna seahorse and the secretive blue duiker, the smallest antelope species in the world, standing between 32-41cm. You'll enjoy lunch in the beauty of the reserve. Ensure you have binoculars in case you spot dolphins at play, or perhaps even a whale breaching in season. You'll spend an afternoon exploring Knysna with its fine art galleries, craft markets, gin cafés, and bistros. The Thesen Island marina is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the slow pace of the town. Be sure to leave space for dinner in town (at your own expense). Mid-range hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Knysna (Garden Route) Stay: aha The Rex Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Knysna (Garden Route) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Knysna - Hermanus
After breakfast, you'll leave for Hermanus via Cape Agulhas, stopping on the way in Swellendam. This thriving wine farming area also produces delicious jams, relishes, and liqueurs. You will have an opportunity to experience a tasting adventure, then choose a restaurant for a tranquil lunch (at your own expense). The rocky headland of Cape Agulhas is another highlight. At the southernmost point of the African continent, see the official line that divides the cold Atlantic and warm Indian Oceans at the Map of Africa Monument. You'll visit the beautiful lighthouse and its museum. Your compass points you to Hermanus, a town renowned for its whale watching and natural beauty. You'll spend the afternoon whale watching (depending on the season) or exploring the town before heading to your hotel for dinner (at your own expense). Driving time: ~540 kilometres/6 hours. Mid-range hotel located in Kleinmond (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Hermanus (Whales) Stay: Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Kleinmond (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 9
Hermanus - Cape Town
The final day of your adventure starts with an early breakfast and another scenic drive to Franschhoek, through the Overberg Mountains to Villiersdorp, and then Franschhoek Mountain Pass —a route known for its beautiful scenery. Villiersdorp is the only place in South Africa that processes persimmons with their sweet, honey-tasting flesh. The area is a fragrant fruit basket, farming apricots, nectarines, apples, peaches, and pears. Franschhoek (French corner) has exceptional wines and the restaurants offer exciting choices for fine dining or something more casual, making it the ideal place to stop for an own expense lunch. You'll pass an interesting landmark on the way to Cape Town, the Drakenstein Prison. Previously named the Victor Verster Prison, it is where Nelson Mandela was held before his release. You'll be guided through Stellenbosch before your South African adventure comes to its end at your hotel in Cape Town. Driving time: ~190 kilometres/2 hours 30 minutes. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Cape Town (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Cape Town
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
Fly to/from Cape Town Airport (CPT - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Indigo Safaris
4.9 operator rating
213 reviews
Indigo Safaris are experts in bespoke travel in Africa. We know every place we sell, having lived in Southern & Eastern Africa, and having travelled extensively in the countries we promote. With team members in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, the UK, & the USA, we only work with the best, tried and tested local suppliers, and sell at the same rate, or less, as if you contacted them directly. We visit suppliers regularly to maintain delivery standards and find new locations for your adventures
Offices In
United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 7 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Queens Hotel - Luxury hotel in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route). Meals: Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Cape Town
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.
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