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8-Nights South Africa: The Garden Route - Classic

South Africa
8-Nights South Africa: The Garden Route - Classic
South Africa
G Adventures
Vacation Offer ID 1569712
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Overview

G Adventures

South Africa: The Garden Route
South Africa’s legendary Garden Route comes alive on this epic nine-day adventure from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Kick things off with a full-day safari at Addo Elephant National Park before journeying west along the stunning coast. Hike through the rugged beauty of Tsitsikamma, Robberg Nature Reserve, and Knysna, then drive the jaw-dropping Tradouw Pass to Barrydale for a curated lunch and wine tasting. Wrap up with a few blissful days in the winelands of Franschhoek, soaking in the scenery and flavours. You’ll finish this trip feeling relaxed, inspired, and ready for more adventures in Cape Town.

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.

Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Group Size Notes
Max 18

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Addo National Park Safari drives. 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. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Featured Destinations

Cape Town

Cape Town

Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.
Destination Guide
Tsitsikamma
Franschhoek Valley

Franschhoek Valley

Franschhoek is known as the wine and gourmet capital of South Africa. There are a number or wineries, cellars and shops that offer visitors tours and tastings of the local wines. There are also over 100 of the Nations top restaurants and chefs in the area creating world-class cuisine using the fresh produce and wines from the region. Franschhoek also provides excellent shopping including art shops, antiques, book shops, and a chocolate factory. The rolling hills, surrounding mountains and picturesque vineyards and farms make this the perfect getaway destination.

Knysna

Knysna

Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the ‘Garden Route’ of South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a natural wonderland. A moderate climate and a fine selection of accommodation, restaurants and enjoyable activities make Knysna the perfect holiday destination.
Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth)

Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth)

Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, is situated on Algoa Bay in the Indian Ocean. It is an important seaport and manufacturing centre, as well as a popular resort noted for its fine beaches. Worth visiting are the King George VI Art Gallery, featuring collections of British and South African art; the Port Elizabeth Museum, with natural history exhibits, an oceanarium, and a collection of reptiles; and Fort Frederick, built by the British in 1799. The Addo Elephant National Park is nearby. The community developed around Fort Frederick.
Destination Guide

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Valid Date Ranges

May 2025
05/17/2025 05/25/2025 $1,799 per person
June 2025
06/21/2025 06/29/2025 $1,889 per person
July 2025
07/19/2025 07/27/2025 $1,979 per person
August 2025
08/09/2025 08/17/2025 $1,979 per person
January 2026
01/24/2026 02/01/2026 $2,099 per person
March 2026
03/28/2026 04/05/2026 $1,999 per person
April 2026
04/25/2026 05/03/2026 $1,999 per person
May 2026
05/16/2026 05/24/2026 $1,999 per person
05/30/2026 06/07/2026 $1,999 per person
June 2026
06/06/2026 06/14/2026 $2,099 per person
06/20/2026 06/28/2026 $2,099 per person
July 2026
07/18/2026 07/26/2026 $2,199 per person
August 2026
08/01/2026 08/09/2026 $2,199 per person
08/22/2026 08/30/2026 $2,199 per person
September 2026
09/26/2026 10/04/2026 $2,099 per person
October 2026
10/17/2026 10/25/2026 $2,099 per person
December 2026
12/05/2026 12/13/2026 $1,999 per person
12/26/2026 01/03/2027 $1,999 per person
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
 

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