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Garden Route Tours

Garden Route Tours & Holidays

A long stretch of golden beaches set against a mountainous backdrop, the splendidly scenic Garden Route is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa. Although there is a wide range of guided tours and holidays for the Garden Route, this easy, safe and friendly destination makes for a fantastic self-drive experience for families and romantics alike.

When you’re touring the Garden Route, remember to enjoy the many day trips and activities on offer: canopy tours through the Tsitsikamma Forest are a must for nature lovers while visits to Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and the Elephant Sanctuary are non-negotiable for families with kids. And if you’re a golf enthusiast, why not enjoy a round or two at some of the Garden Route’s award-winning 18-hole courses?

A Garden Route holiday also combines well with a stay in Cape Town and ends off beautifully with an Eastern Cape safari; kick off with all the fun of the Mother City before hitting the beaches of the Garden Route and the malaria-free Big 5 reserves of the Eastern Cape.

Our selection of top Garden Route tours and holidays is comprehensive and includes shorter self-drive itineraries as well as longer guided holidays and perfect combination trips. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just let us know and we’ll tailor-make a trip for you.

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Garden Route Tours & Holidays

11 days
The warm, inviting exterior of Welgelegen. Powder-soft sand beaches in Cape Town. View of Table Mountain. The lodge is stylish and modern, with a cascading rock garden filled with indigenous plants and flowers. Bayethe Tented Lodge after sunset. Game drives in Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Bayethe Tented Lodge - An Eastern Cape oasis. Dine overlooking the ocean at Cliff Lodge.
Highlights

Stay in the cosmopolitan heart of Cape Town. Explore Cape Town's beaches & vineyards.

Destinations visited
Cape Town Cape Winelands Garden Route South Africa Whale Coast
From $21,585 to $29,135 pps

Family Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route

12 days
Enjoy a luxury stay at Cape Grace with views of Table Mountain. Suite at Cape Grace, ideal for the most discerning guests. Cape Town mountains and ocean vistas at sunset. Le Quartier Francais wine cellar. The Grande room at Le Quartier. Exterior of Le Quartier Francais. Swimming pool at Le Quartier Francais. Designed with active families in mind, Kwandwe Fort House sits surrounded by rolling lawns & broad views.
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Full-day family fun tour in Franschhoek. Explore Cape Town & the scenic Winelands.

Destinations visited
Cape Town Cape Winelands Eastern Cape South Africa
From $21,680 to $23,365 pps

Romantic Cape, Whale Coast & Kalahari

13 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Pool view at the Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town, South Africa. Mount Nelson Hotel, in the heart of Cape Town. Stay in luxury suites that maintain their historic Cape Dutch architecture at Babylonstoren. Enjoy world class wines in the Cape Winelands. See the succulent collection of Babylonstoren's herbs. Grootbos Forest Lodge is a wild escape. grootbos-forest-lodge-grootbos-experience-whale-watching-04 Explore ancient coastal caves.
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Explore the attractions of Cape Town like Table Mountain & Cape Point. Explore magnificent estates and sip excellent wines on a winelands tour.

Destinations visited
Cape Town Cape Winelands Kalahari South Africa Whale Coast
From $17,900 to $35,030 pps

Family Private Safari Whale Coast & Madikwe

10 days
Morukuru Ocean House with its swimming pool, exterior. Explore the reserve on foot. Plenty to keep the little ones delighted and creative. Whale watching. Mountain biking. Saxon Hotel Villa and Spa. Morukuru Farm House entrance. African wild dogs.
Highlights

Private villa accommodations throughout. Private chefs & dedicated staff.

Destinations visited
Johannesburg Madikwe South Africa Whale Coast
11 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This safari is a Hidden Gem
If you're lucky, you might spot the elusive aardvark while out on a game drive at Kwandwe. day6_thandatula_waterhole Tanda Tula Safari Camp. The pool deck at Tanda Tula overlooks the wilderness, with ample opportunity to spot passing wildlife. Suite interior at Tanda Tula. Cape Cadogan entrance. Enjoy a sunrise breakfast on Lions Head. Swimming pool | Cape Cadogan.
Highlights

Encounter Big 5 game in private concessions. Guided walking safaris & game drives.

Destinations visited
Cape Town Eastern Cape Kruger Private Concessions South Africa
11 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
Tracking wild dogs in the Sabi Sands. The main lodge of Savanna Private Game Reserve. For some well deserved rest time, the lounge is the ideal spot. The lodge accommodates children. Exterior golden hour view of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Ginja restaurant outdoor seating overlooking the water. Cape Town mountains and ocean vistas at sunset. Game drives around the reserve | Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
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Unforgettable Big 5 game viewing . Guided walking safaris & game drives.

Destinations visited
Cape Town Eastern Cape Kruger Private Concessions South Africa