10-Nights South Africa: Cape Town & The Garden Route - Classic

South Africa: Cape Town & The Garden Route
A road trip along the Garden Route becomes even more epic with a grand finale in Cape Town. This 11-day adventure takes you westbound from Port Elizabeth to sunny Cape Town, hitting all the must-see spots along the way. Spot wildlife in Addo Elephant National Park, stroll the iconic Knysna Heads, and hike the lush trails of Tsitsikamma National Park with your travel crew. Sip some world-class wine in the stunning Franschhoek Valley before ending in South Africa’s most iconic city, raising a glass to an unforgettable journey along Africa's southern coast.

Highlights
Spot wildlife on Safari drives in Addo National Park, Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with your CEO, Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit, Head overland on a scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale, Dig into Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard in Barrydale, Cable Car to Table Mountain.

Accomodation
Start and end hotels on this tour offer comfortable accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, standard facilities, and wifi. Additional amenities vary from location to location. Please see the hotel listings on the Full Itinerary if you would like to learn more about the offerings of your accommodations. Please remember that hotel/lodge/camp standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. Note: Under certain circumstances, we reserve the right to change accommodation and provide something slightly different to what is described, though it will always be of similar or better standard/level. Camping in Africa is truly an adventure. You will be able to get off the beaten track to get a first-hand experience of the beautiful wilderness and nature. While camping, we stay at designated campsites in national parks and outside towns. Campsite facilities in southern Africa are generally good, but can be basic in certain places. There are generally small restaurants and/or bars, flush toilets, showers (generally outdoors, some with simple reed enclosures), washing facilities and telephones available. Additionally, warm water is available at most sites, but it is not guaranteed to always be warm when you take your shower; the warm water may be used up by others who also use the camp. We usually set-up camp within close proximity to the toilet facilities, though occasionally to reach them you may have to walk a short distance. We sleep in good quality, durable, industry-standard 2-person safari canvas tents. Please note that most adults will not be able to fully stand up inside the tents, though most travellers find these more than adequate, as they have a base area of approximately 4 square meters. These tents are regularly treated with a waterproofing agent, but under certain rainy conditions, the tent fabric may become saturated to the point where seepage or leakage may occur. All tents have built-in mesh insect netting on the windows and doors. We travel with our own portable camp chairs with a comfortable back-rest, and we utilize our own cooking equipment to provide the group good quality camp meals. In camping within the national parks and conservation areas, some camp sites are enclosed for keeping the resident wildlife out. Other camps are open to the natural environment – care must be taken, especially at night, when a torch/flashlight is recommended when walking around the camp area. Please note that due to the high demand for accommodation in the parks, sometimes we will arrange alternative accommodation outside of the park.

Group Leader
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max 18.

Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group.
Addo National Park Safari drive. CEO-led hike in Tsitsikamma National Park. Big Tree Visit Tsitsikamma. Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit. Driving and walking orientation tour of Knysna. Knysna Heads Visit. Scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale. Lunch at a vineyard in Barrydale. CEO-led orientation walk of Franschhoek. Signal Hill walk. Free time in Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Franschhoek. Cable Car ride to Table Mountain. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.