Cape Town, Garden Route & Addo Adventure 10D/9N

Cape Town, Garden Route & Addo Adventure 10D/9N

10 Days Starting in Cape Town and ending in Gqeberha

Visiting: Cape Town, Cape Agulhas, Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield, Addo, Gqeberha

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

53899

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

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Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty and rich culture of South Africa on this amazing 10 day adventure through bustling Cape Town, local villages, national parks, and stunning natural beauty. You'll have the chance to discover endangered African penguins, elephants, lions, and more on this unforgettable journey.

Highlights

  • Explore the highlights of Cape Town at your own pace

  • Canoe through indigenous forest and amazing birdlife

  • Discover elephants, lions, and more in Addo Elephant National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town

Duration: 10 Days

Departure Time: Anytime


Arrival and Accommodation Check-in


Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and catch your transfer to accommodation in Cape Town, where you'll settle in for the evening.

Day 2: Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town

Free day in Cape Town


Today, you'll have the opportunity to explore Cape Town, or “the mother city” at your own pace. We highly recommend booking the city sightseeing bus for an overview of Cape Town, allowing you to visit highlights such as Table Mountain, Signal Hill or Camps Bay.

Day 3: Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town

Cape Town Free Day


Today is yours to spend as you wish. Spend your day getting to know Cape Town even better, or book one of our optional day tours to Cape Peninsula or to the nearby winelands. Please let us know in advance if you wish to book any optional tours.

Day 4: Cape Town - Cape Agulhas, South Africa

Location: Cape Agulhas

Penguin Colony - Hermanus - Cape Agulhas (D)


You'll be up early today to make our way to our next destination - Hermanus. Sit back and enjoy the stunning views as we follow the scenic coastal road. We'll pause at Betties Bay to view a colony of endangered and adorable African penguins. Once we reach the seaside resort town of Hermanus, you'll be able to spend the afternoon here and browse its many shops, restaurants and markets. The town is famous for hundreds of Southern Right Whales during the whale season (July to November). Later on, we'll continue the drive down to Cape Agulhas. This is the most southern tip of Africa and we'll visit an exciting viewpoint known as the “real” place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans converge.

Day 5: Cape Agulhas - Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Location: Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn - Local Winery - Cango Caves (B/D)


After breakfast, we'll hit the road and travel to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo, known as the Ostrich Capital of the World. We'll be heading there via the spectacular Route 62, which is South Africa’s longest wine route - so it's only right that we'll stop for a delicious lunch and wine tasting at a local winery. After that, we'll plunge into the subterranean beauty of the Cango Caves on a guided tour led by a local expert.

Day 6: Oudtshoorn - Sedgefield, South Africa

Location: Sedgefield

Wilderness National Park - Knysna - Sedgefield (B/D)


Today is definitely one of our favourite days. After a tasty breakfast, we'll head over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain pass where we will explore Wilderness National Park in one of the best possible ways - by canoe! Soak in the serenity and natural beauty of the indigenous forests as we paddle up the Touw River, famous for its intriguing birdlife. After about 40 minutes, we'll leave the canoes for a 2km hike along a boardwalk that ends in a lovely waterfall and rock pools. After that, we'll visit the famous town of Knysna via the lavish Lake District of the Garden Route. This charming little town has a delightful waterfront and restaurants, so you'll be able to relax and do some shopping. We'll next visit the Knysna Heads viewpoint for some magnificent views over Knysna River estuary and the Indian Ocean. The afternoon will be yours to do as you please - why not explore Sedgefield with its beautiful views and beaches?

Day 7: Sedgefield - Addo, South Africa

Location: Addo

Tsitsikamma National Park - Addo (B/D)


This morning, we're off to Tsitsikamma National Park, pausing at Bloukrans Bridge along the way to view the world’s highest bungee jump bridge (216 meters). Adventure seekers will have a chance to test their courage! We'll spend the rest of the morning in Tsitsikamma National Park, unique for its combination of indigenous forest and Indian Ocean coastline. You'll be able to opt for a range of outdoor activities in the park, including hiking, crossing a suspension bridge and swimming. We'll then depart the Garden Route and make our way to 'Big 5 country', Addo for our next adventure.

Day 8: Addo, South Africa

Location: Addo

Game viewing in Addo Elephant National Park


We will spend the morning exploring Addo Elephant National Park. We will spend up to 2-3 hours exploring the 28,000-hectare National reserve with approximately 600 elephant and some Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, zebra, eland, kudu, hartebeest and many more animals. After an exciting morning of game viewing, we will arrange a transfer from Addo park to a private game reserve, where you will check in for a two-night safari.

Day 9: Addo, South Africa

Location: Addo

Safari on Private Game Reserve


Today you have a full day to enjoy on safari!  A morning and an afternoon game drive is included with your package, as well as all meals and selected beverages.

Day 10: Addo - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Location: Gqeberha

Airport transfer


Enjoy one more morning game drive, before checking out of the private game reserve. We will arrange a transfer to Port Elizabeth, where you can get connecting flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and onwards.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    9N in hostels/3-star hotels
    4N in Cape Town
    1N in Cape Agulhas/Struisbaai
    1N in Oudtshoorn
    1N Sedgefield
    2N Addo area

  • Transport

    Airport transfers
    All transport as per itinerary

  • Meals

    4B/4D (for hostel option)
    8B/4D (for 3-star hotel option)

  • Activities

    Sightseeing and visits
    Visit to the African Penguin colony at Betties Bay
    Visit to the furthest Southern tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas
    Cango Caves tour
    Canoeing and hiking in Wilderness National Park
    Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park
    Game viewing safari in Addo Elephant National Park

  • Guides

    English-speaking tour guide for days 4-8

  • Extras

    Inclusion in experiences
    Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park

What's Not Included

  • Optional activities

  • Personal Expenses

  • Visa fees

  • Travel insurance

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

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Oct 2 2019

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    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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