13 Days – Johannesburg, Kruger Park, Garden Route & Cape Town

Join us on this 11 day tour.

Description

This Garden Route tour is one of the most diverse and spectacular overland journeys in South Africa, covering 13 days from Johannesburg through Kruger National Park and along the stunning Garden Route to Cape Town. Our Garden Route tour takes in Big Five game drives, the surf beaches of Jeffrey’s Bay, the ancient forests of Tsitsikamma National Park and the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Western Cape, with all transport, accommodation and bilingual guides included throughout.

Garden Route Tour – Johannesburg and Kruger

We begin in Johannesburg with a guided city tour taking in Nelson Mandela’s house, the Apartheid Museum and Soweto. From Johannesburg we travel to Kruger National Park for a sunset safari and a full day game drive in search of the Big Five, before flying south to the Garden Route.

Garden Route Tour – Jeffrey’s Bay and Tsitsikamma

Jeffrey’s Bay is one of the world’s premier surfing destinations, with long stretches of perfect waves and a vibrant coastal town lined with cafes, restaurants and shops. We continue to Tsitsikamma National Park, where ancient yellowwood forests meet dramatic ocean cliffs and the suspension bridges over the Storms River gorge offer unforgettable views.

Cape Town – The Mother City

Our Garden Route tour ends in Cape Town, exploring the Cape Peninsula, Table Mountain, the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap and the world-renowned Cape Winelands, with two wine tastings included.

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Important Information:

Duration:
13 Days, 12 Nights

Includes:
Transfer OR Tambo – Hotel Joburg, Johannesburg city tour, 1 sunset safari in 4×4, 1 full-day safari 4×4, Transfer Hotel Kruger – Kruger Airport, Car rental x 5 days through the Garden Route, Visit: Jeffrey’s Bay, Storms River & Oudtshoorn, Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park, Peninsula tour in Cape Town, Cape Town city tour, 2 x wine tasting, Transfer CT Hotel – CT airport, 12 nights (from cheap to luxury hotels), 12 breakfasts

Excludes:
Optional activities, Lunch/dinner/drinks, Tips, Local/International flights, Personal items, Vaccines/Malaria medicine, Visas

Optional Activities:

Apartheid Museum
Nelson Mandela House
Elephant Interaction
Elephant Walk + Interaction
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Monkeyland or Birds of Eden
Bungee Jumping
Bungee Bridge Walk
Canopy Tour
Tubing in Storms River
Horseback Riding in Jeffrey’s Bay
Robben Island
Sky Diving
Paragliding
Shark Cage Diving
Helicopter Flight
Hikes
Scuba Diving
Whale Watching (Peak Season is July Through November)
Surfing
Kayaking

NOTE

Please note that we can customize the itinerary to your liking. Your custom-made trip can include the accommodations and activities that best suit you and your group.

Itinerary

Days 1-4

Day 1

Welcome to Johannesburg

Welcome to South Africa! Johannesburg, “Jozi” for short, is the city best known as the financial hub and cultural metropolis of South Africa. Rest up before a busy day tomorrow!

Day 2

Johannesburg City Tour

Today, we explore the cultural metropolis of South Africa in Johannesburg - visit Nelson Mandela’s house, walk through the eerie history of the Apartheid Museum and visit Soweto, the most densely populated township in the country.

Day 3

Safari at Kruger National Park

We say goodbye Johannesburg today and arrive to Kruger National Park. Start your journey with an afternoon game drive through the grounds of Kruger Park.

Day 4

Full-Day Safari

Spend a full day looking for the Big 5! Experience the beauty of the true wildlife of South Africa and the silence of the vast outdoors of Kruger Park.

Days 5-8

Day 5

Travel day to Jeffrey’s Bay

A morning with the elephants of Hazyview, learn all about elephants conservation and rehabilitation. Then, we travel onwards via flight to the Eastern Cape, where we end up in Jeffrey’s Bay, our first stop on the Garden Route.

Day 6

Jeffrey's Bay

This town is a paradise for surfers and beachgoers alike, with long stretches of perfect surfing conditions and an eclectic collection of clothing shops, cafés, and restaurants. Enjoy some optional activities today, such as skydiving, surfing or horseback riding.

Day 7

Storms River

Explore the suspension bridges and hiking trails of Tsitsikamma National Park! Use your free afternoon to explore the area further with some adrenaline activities, such as canopy tours, blackwater tubing or bungee jumping!

Day 8

Plettenberg Bay

If you want to experience some more African wildlife – today’s your chance to interact with stunning African elephants face-to-face or trunk-to-hand, as well as visit a primate or bird sanctuary in the area.

Days 9-13

Day 9

Oudtshoorn

The semi-desert climate of Oudtshoorn will surely provide dramatic contrasts from the lush greens and calm blues you witnessed on the coastlines. Today, you will come face-to-face with an ostrich and learn all about this elusive creature, as well as take a tour of the limestone caves in the area.

Day 10

Welcome to Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa! With beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, rich colonial history, and powerful stories of post-apartheid struggles, you are sure to learn a lot about the history of this city over the next few days.

Day 11

Cape Point Peninsula

Today, we leave the central business district of Cape Town and head south onto the Cape Peninsula. Enjoy panoramic routes to Cape Point, Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope, Simon's Town and Boulder’s Penguin Colony.

Day 12

City tour of Cape Town

Today, we explore the beautiful Mother City and learn about the history of Cape Town. You will explore the Company’s Garden and St. George’s Cathedral, as well as walk the streets of colorful Bo-Kaap.

Day 13

Thank you for traveling with us!

Today marks the departure day after a whirlwind week and a half journey through South Africa. On this day, you have the chance the optional activities you didn't get to do during the trip. Thank you for choosing ATES Africa and we hope to see you again sometime soon.

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