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168 hours
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The 7 Day Garden Route Tour from Durban to Cape Town offers a relaxed way to view this most scenic area and our overnight accommodations add to the comfort and luxury.
Included on this Tour is:
- Wine Tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
- Addo National park - game safari
- Drakensberg Mountains
- Mandela Capture Site
- Howick Falls
- Airconditioned vehicle
- Opportunity for whale watching
- A Robberg Nature Reserve - hiking
- Knysna Heads
- Knysna Quays Waterfront
- Plettenberg Bay and more
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Overnight accommodation at Kokstad or nearby town is included
Howick Falls
Visit Howick Falls. Visiting Howick Falls in KwaZulu-Natal offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and local charm. Known as KwaNogqaza—“Place of the Tall One” in Zulu—the waterfall plunges approximately 95 meters (310 feet) into a deep pool along the Umgeni River, making it one of South Africa’s tallest and most iconic cascades .
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Visit Mandela Capture Site. Visiting the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, offers a profound journey into South Africa's history and the legacy of one of its most iconic leaders. This landmark commemorates the spot where Nelson Mandela was arrested on August 5, 1962, marking the beginning of his 27-year imprisonment.
Drakensberg Region
Visit Drakensberg Mountains area. Visiting the Drakensberg Mountains offers an unparalleled experience of South Africa's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and adventure opportunities. Stretching over 1,000 kilometers along the eastern edge of the country, this UNESCO World Heritage Site—known as uKhahlamba or “Barrier of Spears” in Zulu—boasts dramatic peaks, verdant valleys, and ancient rock art.
Overnight accommodation at Premier hotel East London or similar is included
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Mthatha
Visit Mthatha Museum. Visiting the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha offers a profound insight into the life and legacy of South Africa's iconic leader.
Visit Mvezo area, Mandela's birthplace and see monuments erected in honor of Nelson Mandela.
East London
Travel to East London and visit local beaches in East London. East London, located in South Africa's Eastern Cape, boasts a variety of beautiful beaches that cater to different preferences, from surfing and swimming to tranquil relaxation. Spend night in East London.
Overnight accommodation at Kenway hotel in Port Elizabeth or similar is included
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Port Alfred
From East London, we stop over for lunch in Port Alfred. Port Alfred, with its stretches of sandy beach that extend for miles, lies on the banks of the Kowie River. Port Alfred was established by a group of English settlers in the early 1800s and, although now an active commercial and residential town, it has retained most of its English fishing village feel.
Addo Elephant National Park
Visit Addo Elephant National Park to see a lot of animals including the big 5. A visit to Addo Elephant National Park offers an unforgettable wildlife experience in one of South Africa’s top game reserves. Located near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, Addo is home to an impressive variety of animals, including the legendary Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. In addition to these iconic species, the park is known for its large elephant herds, abundant birdlife, and unique marine protection area where visitors might spot southern right whales and great white sharks—making it one of the few parks in the world to conserve the Big Seven. Addo offers thrilling opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat, and the park’s diverse landscapes range from dense bushveld to open plains.
Overnight accommodation at Knysna Paaradise Guesthouse or similar
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Storms River Bridge (Paul Sauer Bridge)
On day 4 we depart from Port Elizabeth at 9am and travel to Storms River Bridge. At Storms River Bridge we stop over to watch some bunggy jumping. Bloukrans Bridge Bungy is one of the world's highest commercial bungy jumping sites at 216 metres above the Bloukrans River. Here, you have an opportunity to do the bunggy jump (optional extra).
Plettenberg Bay
From Storms River Bridge we then travel to Plettenberg Bay. Plettenberg Bay is a seaside town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. The sandy Central Beach and Lookout Beach both have surf breaks.
Robberg Nature Reserve
We visit Robberg Nature Reserve for hiking. Exploring Robberg Nature Reserve near Plettenberg Bay offers a captivating hiking experience, blending dramatic coastal landscapes, rich biodiversity, and archaeological intrigue. The reserve features three circular trails of varying lengths and difficulties, all beginning and ending at the same point, allowing hikers to choose a route that best suits their preferences and fitness levels.
Overnight accommodation at Knysna Paradise Guest House in Knysna is included
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Knysna Heads
On the edge of the Knysna Lagoon with its entrance to the sea are two promontories known as the ‘Heads’. The area also falls within a National Park proclaimed to conserve the extraordinary natural beauty of the Lakeland and adjacent indigenous forests. Knysna also offers shopping opportunities of unusual locally made art and craft, etc.
The Waterfront Knysna Quays
Waterfront is a chilled out extension of Knysna. A scenic view of the harbor with quite a number of yachts make it a scenery. Good number of restaurants from chic cafes to great restaurants, one can easily spend 2-3 hours here.
Knysna Lagoon
Sunset boat cruise in Knysna Lagoon. Otional activity at own cost
Overnight accommodation at a hotel or lodge in Hermanus is included
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Visit the beach in Knysna after breakfast on day 6. Then depart from Knysna at 10am and head off to Hermanus. Stop over at Benguela Cove Wine Estate for wine tasting.
Hermanus
Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in Hermanus visit your desired areas of interest.
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Wine tasting in Benguela Cove Wine Estate.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Hermanus
On day 7, visit the beach after breakfast in Hermanus. Depart from Hermanus at 10am and head off to Cape Town on the most scenic route along the coast arriving in Cape Town at around 3 pm to end the tour.
Drakensberg Mountains
Tour guide
Mandela Capture Site
Wine Tasting - Benguela Cove Wine Estate
6 Breakfast
6 Nights Hotel Accommodation
Knysna Heads and Knysna Lagoon
Addo National Park - game safari
Plettenberg Bay
Hermanus Whale Watching - in season
Robberg Nature Reserve - hiking
Garden Route Excursion
Howick Falls
Gratuities
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Pickup included
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
James S,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our driver and tour guide Timba was terrific, my wife and I just sat back and Timba arranged everything for us. From start to finish it was a very enjoyable tour. After I booked the tour I immediately got confirmation and a time to be pick up at our hotel, communication was excellent. The Hotels and Guest Houses we stayed in for the 6 nights were very modern and easily passed for 3 to 4 star rating. The tour from Durban to Cape Town was so interesting and Timba was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. This tour was the best decision we made on our South African holidays. Summing up this tour, It was top class I would highly recommend this Tour as it had everything and on top of that it was good value for your money. Many Thanks Timba for a wonderful and memorable tour.
Meander60234258903,,May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We spent a great 7 days in South Africa travelling between Cape Town and Durban. Wonderful Garden Route. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Relax49653950005,,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We enjoyed the tour from Durban to Cape town. So much to see and do on this 7 Days Garden Route Private Tour - Durban To Cape Town
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