Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure

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Encompassing some of the most majestic scenery in Africa, the journey between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town ranks among the finest coastal routes in the world. Pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs and gorges, fairytale forests and lively seaside towns adorn this shoreline. Starting at the secluded Amakhala Safari Lodge, game drives in the vast reserve will be com...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Experience the best of Cape Town and the Garden Route, while staying in premium accommodation
    • Enjoy two nights and four game drives at Amakhala Safari Lodge – each lodge includes a private plunge pool
    • Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and De Hoop Nature Reserve on foot
    • Visit two Stellenbosch wineries for a day of wine tasting with food pairings
    • Encounter African penguins among the granite rocks of Boulders Beach
    • Enjoy stunning views from the summit of Table Mountain

What's this trip about?

    Encompassing some of the most majestic scenery in Africa, the journey between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town ranks among the finest coastal routes in the world. Pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs and gorges, fairytale forests and lively seaside towns adorn this shoreline. Starting at the secluded Amakhala Safari Lodge, game drives in the vast reserve will be complemented with time to relax in your private plunge pool. Along the way, we sample local wines and cuisine in Stellenbosch, look out for southern right whales as they come close to shore (in season) and enjoy nature walks to discover the abundant flora and fauna of South Africa. Our adventure ends at the stylish Blackheath Lodge, the perfect place to relax and take in magnificent Cape Town.Discover dramatic coastal scenery and world-class wine while staying in premium accommodation

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityPort Elizabeth
End CityCape Town

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cape Town
  • Garden Route
  • Stellenbosch

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners
    • All accommodation
    • Tips for local staff
    • Named tour leader, chosen for their experience and great customer feedback
    • All transport and listed activities

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Start Port Elizabeth; transfer to Amakhala Game Reserve

Welcome to South Africa. We gather at the airport and take a one-hour drive to Amakhala, a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape. The Amakhala crew will welcome you and help you settle into this spectacular safari lodge. In the late afternoon, we embark on our firs...

Day 2 Morning and afternoon game drives in Amakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Game Reserve is spread across 18,000 acres (7,280ha), hosting five of the seven biomes in South Africa and a large diversity of wildlife. Sightings here may feature lions, buffalos, rhinos, elephants and leopards, plus giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest a...

Day 3 Morning game drive at Amakhala Game Reserve; forest walk in Tsitsikamma National Park

Our day begins with a final game drive in Amakhala before we head west to the official start of the Garden Route – Storms River in Tsitsikamma National Park. Getting its name from a local word meaning ‘place of abundant water’ and encompassing land and sea, Tsitsikamm...

Day 4 Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve; free afternoon in Plettenberg Bay

Today is about enjoying the Plettenberg Bay area. A short drive away is Robberg Nature Reserve, a peninsula of rugged cliffs, secluded beaches and scenic hiking trails that we have the morning to explore. As a World Heritage site and National Monument, this is one of ...

Day 5 Drive to De Hoop Nature Reserve with stops at the Knysna Heads and Mossel Bay

Continuing along the Garden Route, we visit one of its most picturesque points, Knysna Heads – a pair of sandstone cliffs that form a channel separating the calm waters of Knysna Lagoon from the turbulent Indian Ocean. Our next stop is for lunch at Mossel Bay, a quain...

Day 6 Full day in De Hoop Nature Reserve

De Hoop Nature Reserve is a World Heritage site and home to 86 mammal species, more than 260 bird species, and the smallest and most threatened plant kingdom on the planet: the Cape Floral Kingdom. The reserve stretches some 84,000 acres (34,000ha) and includes 3mi (5...

Day 7 Continue to Stellenbosch via Cape Agulhas and Hermanus

A short transfer takes us to Cape Agulhas, a rocky headland that is officially the southernmost point in Africa. We continue to Hermanus, the whale-watching capital of South Africa, where southern right whales arrive from Antarctica between late August and November to...

Day 8 Wine tasting with food pairings at two Stellenbosch wineries

In the Western Cape, Stellenbosch has fertile soil and a temperate climate – the perfect winemaking conditions. Our day will feature two of the best wine estates in Stellenbosch. We begin at the Waterford Estate, where we pair the regional cabernet sauvignon and shira...

Day 9 Drive to Simon's Town; wander among African penguins at Boulders Beach

After a relaxing start to the day, we make our way down to Simon's Town in time for lunch at a restaurant next to Boulders Beach. At the beach is a colony of approximately 2,000-3,000 African penguins, a protected species that is sadly endangered. The granite boulders...

Day 10 Walk in Cape Point Nature Reserve; discover Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden; drive to Sea Point

We start early today and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve for a two-hour walk along this ruggedly beautiful coastline. Starting with the Old Lighthouse, a short climb is rewarded with panoramic views of False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Our route follows the boardwa...

Day 11 Cable car to the summit of Table Mountain; free time to enjoy Cape Town

The Cape Town skyline is one of most recognisable in the world with Table Mountain towering over the city. The views from the top of this 3,495ft (1,065m) mountain are spectacular. Fortunately, there is a cable car to take us there, saving us a hike up the steep mount...

Day 12 End Cape Town

Depending on flight schedules, there may be additional time to explore Cape Town or simply unwind in the beautiful grounds of our hotel. If you’d like a bit more time in this captivating city, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,050
Price per day$588
Last Updated: 4/4/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
Shared Room
Single Room
Availability
17 Aug 2025
28 Aug 2025
$7,050
$8,243
21 Sep 2025
02 Oct 2025
$7,170
$8,363
19 Oct 2025
30 Oct 2025
$7,200
$8,393
16 Nov 2025
27 Nov 2025
$7,500
$8,693
30 Nov 2025
11 Dec 2025
$7,200
$8,393
18 Jan 2026
29 Jan 2026
$7,425
$8,663
08 Feb 2026
19 Feb 2026
$7,425
$8,663
08 Mar 2026
19 Mar 2026
$7,470
$8,708
20 Sep 2026
01 Oct 2026
$7,620
$8,858
11 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026
$7,650
$8,888

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tip for the tour leader
    • Single accommodation (available on request)
    • Travel insurance
    • Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

Unwind at the end of each day in our expertly curated, handpicked accommodation on this Premium Adventure. Each property has been chosen for its excellent location, comfort, style and unique characteristics. On nights 5 and 6, we use Classic three-star accommodation in a wonderful location rather than a Premium property, and on night 9 we stay in a Superior hotel in Simon's Town. Amakhala Safari Lodge (four-star), Amakhala Game Reserve. Two nights. 11 premium suites with private plunge pools and separate lounge areas Located in a valley of indigenous bush at the northern boundary of Amakhala Game Reserve The view from the safari suites and lounge area is of a waterhole where antelope and zebra quench their thirst Christiana Lodge (four-star), Plettenberg Bay. Two nights. A short walk from Robberg Beach Private balconies with views of the nature area Spacious lounge and dining area, plus a swimming pool De Hoop Collection (three-star), De Hoop Nature Reserve. Two nights. Individually designed suites in a reserve with hiking and biking trails Fig Tree restaurant serving local cuisine from head chef, Marcia Tyobeka Chance to see southern right whales from the shore (late August to November only) Cultivar Guest Lodge (four-star), Stellenbosch. Two nights. Guest lodge with 16 elegant rooms Spectacular views over the Stellenbosch mountains Facilities include a swimming pool, roof terrace and spacious garden Quayside Hotel (four-star), Simon’s Town. One night. Centrally located next to the harbour Rooms either look out over False Bay or the Simon’s Kloof Mountains Blackheath Lodge (four-star), Cape Town. Two nights. In upmarket Sea Point, home to excellent bars, restaurants and beaches 18 luxury rooms and suites in a Victorian property Stylish lounge with wood fireplace, plus a swimming pool and sundeck The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance; however, we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. We endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance, which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
All breakfasts, six lunches and six dinners included. The food you’ll encounter on this trip is very similar to the kind of food you’ll be used to at home. There may be the opportunity to try some more unusual meats such as ostrich, kudu or eland. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday – please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared. The water provided on this trip is safe and clean drinking water, normally coming from bore-holes. It is not bottled water, however. If you would rather have bottled water then this will be at your expense, though we would encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps reduce plastic consumption.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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Trip ID
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