Cape Garden Route Tours

Cape Garden Route Tours

Most comprehensive tours follow a route that balances the coastal beauty of the Indian Ocean with the rugged charm of the Klein Karoo.

  • Days 1–2: Whale Coast & Overberg

    • Hermanus: World-class land-based whale watching (peak season August–November).

    • Cape Agulhas: A visit to the official southernmost tip of Africa where the two oceans meet.

  • Days 3–4: The Heart of the Garden Route

    • Knysna: Explore the Knysna Heads, take an oyster boat tour, or a sunset cruise on the lagoon.

    • Wilderness: Ideal for kayaking the Kaaimans River or visiting the “Map of Africa” viewpoint.

  • Days 5–6: Adventure & Wildlife

    • Plettenberg Bay: Swimming with seals at Robberg Nature Reserve or visiting sanctuary-style attractions like Monkeyland and Birds of Eden.

    • Tsitsikamma: The famous suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth and the Bloukrans Bridge bungy jump.

  • Day 7: The Return via Route 62

    • Oudtshoorn: Head inland for an ostrich farm tour and the Cango Caves before driving back through the scenic Cogmanskloof Pass.


Top Activities by Category

AdventureNature & WildlifeRelaxation
Bungy Jumping: 216m drop at Bloukrans Bridge.Safari: Addo Elephant Park or private reserves like Botlierskop.Wine: The Plett Wine Route, famous for Méthode Cap Classique (bubbly).
Sandboarding: The “Dragon Dune” in Mossel Bay.Marine Life: Whale watching in Hermanus or Plett.Dining: Fresh oysters in Knysna or “nostalgic” dining at Marilyn’s 60s Diner.
Ziplining: Treetop canopy tours in Tsitsikamma.Hiking: Robberg Peninsula or the Mouth Trail in Storms River.Museums: The Outeniqua Transport Museum in George.