Africa · GARDEN ROUTE TOURS

Garden Route Tours: 15 of Them, Priced and Timed

42 tours  ·  from $23

The shortlist you would send a friend before they fly: 15 garden route tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge - Betty’s Bay adds a wildlife stop before the reserve
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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

1.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533Our pick

Travel from Cape Town in a small group of up to 12 with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and Cape Agulhas before an overnight at Garden Route Game Lodge. Expect two game drives, a three-course dinner, breakfast, and a long but scenic return journey.

“We had the absolute best few days! This was mainly down to Franks attentive personality and he could not do enough for us! He was a great driver and very informative. I actually learnt so much about South Africa. He was very caring and also great with the kids. Frank stopped at some amazing parts of the coast. The lodge is stunning and our safari guide was great also. We saw all the main animals and had a great stay. It was such value for money. Thanks Frank for making this a memory for life!”

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Plettenberg Bay: Swim with Seals - From Central Beach to the Robberg Express
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Plettenberg Bay: Swim with Seals

2.Plettenberg Bay: Swim with Seals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 887 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

Travel by Robberg Express from Central Beach to a colony of about 8,000 Cape fur seals. With a qualified divemaster, you will spend up to 30 minutes snorkeling among curious animals without touching or chasing them. Wetsuits, masks, fins, and tour photos are included. Guides speak English and Afrikaans.

“Top activity and definitely must do when you're nearby. You do not chase any animals, you go in the water nearby and they will come to you. The animals love to play along you or even with you. You should be somewhat confident in water. Floating devices are available! But when you first jump in you can be a bit nervous (depending on the weather). after a couple of minutes we got more confident and could fully enjoy! There are many animals! Not 10 or 20, but many! So no worries, you will be able to see and 'interact' with them. The guide will provide you with the correct size…”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Pickup from Port Elizabeth and the ride into the park
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

3.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Spend a full day in Addo Elephant National Park in a shared, air-conditioned 4x4 Jeep with a maximum of 10 people. Guides such as Freddy, John, Sidwell, and King Elvis are praised for sharp animal spotting and lively park knowledge. Expect two game drives, lunch, hotel pickup, and close elephant encounters.

“Sidwell was an amazing Guide! I had so much fun, he showed us the best spots and made sure we got enough time for the pictures. Thank you so much Sidwell.”

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Knysna Ziplines Tour - Getting ready at Harkerville
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Knysna Ziplines Tour

4.Knysna Ziplines Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $48Top rated

You’ll gear up at the Kranshoek Sanparks picnic site for a guided zipline circuit above a forested gorge. Expect long cables, heights above 200 meters, ocean and mountain views, a short forest hike, and a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Steven, Johannes, Smiley, and Lucas are known for calm safety briefings and good humor.

“Great experience and fun with the family. Smiley and Johannes are great tour guides The kids had an awesome time and the views from up there are breathtaking”

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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise - What Algoa Bay can show you
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

5.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · from $185

Meet at 8am at Nelson Mandela Bay Yacht Club for a four-hour cruise with Raggy Charters. A small group of up to 20 boards a twin-engine catamaran to look for humpback and southern right whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and African penguins at St. Croix Island. Crew members, including Jake, explain local wildlife and conservation.

“We were in a small group on the boat and were lucky enough to see a pod of 200 dolphins, penguins hunting for fish and some seals sunbathing. The team really care about the wildlife and spent time explaining to us the different animal behaviRead more”

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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive - What happens during the three-hour drive
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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

6.Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 589 reviews · from $40

Spend three hours in an open safari vehicle at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Little Brak River. An English-speaking guide such as Chris, Neil, Mandela, or Memory takes you through a 4,200-hectare reserve in search of lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and more. Allow time afterward for lunch, the pool, and mountain views.

“Botlierskop is a wonderful, upmarket place for a game drive. Despite not seeing any lions (there had been lots the day before, we were told!), we had a great time and saw numerous other animals and birds, from giraffe to zebra to rhinos. We were confident that our driver/ranger wanted us to see as much as possible. And boy, did he work that bone-shaker four wheel drive to the max! Lunch was great too. Highly recommened and excellent value for three hours. Thank you.”

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Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk - The zipline is the smart first step
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Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

7.Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $97

At Bloukrans Bridge near Plettenberg Bay, you’ll ride a zipline to the jump point, leap from Africa’s highest bridge, then return by winch and the 216-meter SkyWalk. Face Adrenalin’s English-speaking team handles the equipment and checks. Guides including Viron, Mario, and Rendy have been praised for keeping nervous jumpers calm.

“Amazing experience. Fun atmosphere on the bridge before the jump and reassuring instructors”

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Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump! - Arriving one hour early at the N2 booking office
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Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump!

8.Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $97

At Bloukrans Bridge on South Africa’s Garden Route, you’ll ride a zipline to the jump platform, leap 216 meters over the Bloukrans River Gorge, then return by winch and SkyWalk. The team, including instructors such as John and Heavy, helps first-timers manage the nerves. Your hour includes safety gear, briefing, certificate, and recovery ride, while photos and video cost extra.

“I had the best experience bunjee jumping…it was amazing!! I’m definitely gonna do it again!! The instructors were also just so good”

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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour - Starting with the safety briefing
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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

9.Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

Join two English or Afrikaans-speaking guides for a 150-minute canopy tour above Tsitsikamma National Park. You will cross several treetop platforms, often in tall Outeniqua yellowwoods, while guides such as Sibu, Asthani, Juanita, or Michelle explain forest plants and birdlife. The small groups, strong safety briefing, and steady guide support make this a good first zipline experience.

“Both me and my partner are afraid of hights and still we had a blast of a time. I highly recommend doing this activity! Once in a life time experience!”

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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise - Setting off from Thesen Island Harbour Town
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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

10.Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31Best value

From Thesen Island, your English-speaking skipper takes you across Knysna’s estuary toward the dramatic Heads on the Oyster Boat. Expect open views, local stories, birds, fish, and perhaps a sealion. Guides such as Justin, Bryan, Jake, and Kyle are praised for friendly, clear explanations. Bring sun protection and arrive ready for a relaxed 75-minute ride.

“Very nice guide he did the tour even if it was only two of us.”

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Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa - Start with an early arrival at Base Camp
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Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

11.Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $60

Join Africanyon River Adventures for a three-hour canyoning trip through The Crags. Swim or hike between cliff jumps, waterfall rappels, and a 30-meter zipline. Guides such as Tabzzz, Julian, Darren, and Puna have led groups through the route. You must arrive one hour early for equipment and the safety briefing.

“Such a great experience from the beginning on. We felt safe every step of the way through a breathtaking scenery. Our guides Darren and Puna were so friendly, funny and supporting that we would follow them into any adventure! Great job!!!!”

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Plettenberg Bay: Whale Watching Boat Cruise - Two hours of searching the whale coastline
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Plettenberg Bay: Whale Watching Boat Cruise

12.Plettenberg Bay: Whale Watching Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 362 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Join Ocean Safaris Garden Route for a two-hour whale-watching cruise from Plettenberg Bay. A 400-horsepower cat-style boat launches straight from the beach, with guides such as Andy, PK, and Ashwin helping you spot whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds. Morning departures are the safer bet in changeable weather.

“Loved the entire experience. We got what we paid for and I would definitely recommend doing the whale watching tour”

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Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip - Getting equipped at base camp
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Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip

13.Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52

Join Africanyon River Adventures for a 2 to 2.5-hour canyoning trip near Plettenberg Bay. You will abseil 25 metres, swim through river pools, choose cliff jumps from 1 to 7 metres, and ride a 55-metre zipline over a waterfall. Guides such as Tebz, Julian, Steph, Darren, Warren and Puna are known for calm safety help and good humor.

“Steph and Darren were amazing guides! They made us feel very safe and we’ve had so much fun!”

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Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch - The morning drive: antelope, zebra, and the first big sightings
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Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch

14.Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 345 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Join guides such as Steven, Steve, or Mostaff for a nine-hour Addo Elephant National Park safari from Port Elizabeth or Colchester. Two game drives cover morning and afternoon wildlife activity, with time for elephants, lions, rhino, buffalo, zebra, and more. A fire-cooked braai, drinks, park fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“We can highly recommend the tour and our guide Steven. Besides having some bad weather he was able to give us the best experience possible - which was amazing btw. Seing elephants passing your car within 5m is absolutly outstanding. Steven is always trying to provide the best photo spots and offers to stop wherever and as long as you want to. The Braai was very delicious and even the veggie option looked very very Good. As we have been on our first safari we can recommend booking a guided tour as they are able to tell you a lot about flora and fauna + you are free to watch…”

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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour - Day 1: Route 62, wine tasting, and Oudtshoorn
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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

15.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $575

Travel from Cape Town through Route 62, Oudtshoorn, Addo, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Wilderness. You’ll share a minivan with up to 25 people, sleep in changing accommodation, and mix included visits with optional bungy jumping, ziplining, surfing, horseback riding, and safari drives. Guides such as Isaac, Maudi, and Uriel are known for careful planning and local insight.

“The itinerary was excellent and well planned out with a variety of options. Pick up and drop off were easily arranged and the accommodation was good throughout. I think I would if repeated splash out on the deluxe accommodation as they looked amazing. The driving was a lot as there was so much to see and do ....if im honest this was a slight negative but just a personal thing. What made the tour was our guide Neville. What a great guide and a great guy. He looked after us like we were family he was knowledge and enthusiastic and nothing was too much trouble for him he worked so…”

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★ 4.6River Cruise on the Sundays RiverFrom $37112 reviews
★ 4.5Plettenberg Bay: Seal Colony Viewing ExcursionFrom $34100 reviews
★ 4.7Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, Jukani – Animal SanctuariesFrom $23106 reviews
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★ 4.7Knysna: Wine & Oyster Luxury Lounger Sunset CruiseFrom $46133 reviews
★ 4.8Knysna: Guided Quad Bike Tour in the ForestFrom $52114 reviews
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