5-Day South Africa Garden Route & Addo Escape

Depart Cape Town or Stellenbosch and head east along the scenic Garden Route to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and the chance to spot wildlife like giraffe, zebra, and rhino. Afterward, check in at your hotel and settle in for the night. Dinner is not included, giving you the freedom to choose your own dining experience.

The Graywood Mid-range Hotel

After breakfast, visit the Knysna Heads for panoramic coastal views. Enjoy optional activities like the Waterfall zipline or the Bloukrans bungy—the highest bridge jump in the world. Later, stretch your legs with a nature walk in Tsitsikamma National Park. Dinner is for your own account at a local restaurant or lodge.

Sea Whisper Guesthouse

Following breakfast, enjoy free time or choose an optional morning activity such as surfing or horseback riding on the beach. In the afternoon, journey to Addo Elephant National Park for a Big Five game drive. After wildlife spotting, check in to the charming Gerald’s Gift Guesthouse. Dinner is not included, giving you flexibility to dine locally.

Gerald's Gift Guesthouse

Begin with breakfast, then explore the incredible Cango Caves—an underground wonder of limestone formations. You’ll also have the option to visit Buffelsdrift Game Reserve for an elephant experience (subject to availability). For dinner, enjoy a local restaurant meal or opt for a traditional South African braai experience (own account).

Oakdene Guesthouse

Enjoy breakfast before heading to an ostrich farm for an up-close look at these curious birds. Then travel along the scenic Route 62, stopping at a local winery for a tasting of regional wines. The tour ends with a comfortable transfer back to Cape Town or Stellenbosch, concluding your unforgettable Garden Route and Addo adventure.