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Highly recommend Encounters Travel. Entire tour was conducted without a hiccup, tour guides were amazing - friendly, highly knowledgeable, courteous and nothing was too much trouble to ensure our trip was of a high standard.
Chook31, 23 Oct 2018
Country(ies): South Africa
Tour type: Shoestring
Group size: Min: 4 | Max: 12
Accommodation: Backpacker Hostels or Deluxe Guesthouses/Boutique Hotels
Meals:
Transport: AC minibus/coach
Highlights: Cape Town, Cape Agulhas, Route 62 wine tasting, Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves, easy canoeing in Wilderness NP, Knysna Heads viewpoint, Sedgefield beaches, Tsitsikamma NP, Big 5 safari in Addo Elephant Park, Mossel Bay.
Experience the best of the Cape in nine exciting days. This adventure group tour combines nature, adventure, history and culture to create a memorable experience in South Africa.
After experiencing the famous sights of Cape Town, you travel along the beautiful Garden Route, stopping to see all its main highlights. These include Cape Agulhas, the Cango Caves, Knysna, the Bloukrans Bridge, Oudtshoorn and more.
You also get to go on a Big Five safari in Addo, as well as try out several unique and thrilling adventure activities, from shark cage diving to skydiving to sandboarding. This trip will be the adventure of a lifetime!
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This tour is available at two levels, either staying in en-suite twin/double rooms in top-end Backpacker Hostels or in a mix of Deluxe Guesthouses and Boutique Hotels.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Parker Cottage (upgrade)
Cape Town
Located in the heart of Cape Town, this beautiful guesthouse exudes elegance and graceful charm. It is close to Table Mountain and other attractions, and offers a variety of accommodation types.
Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel (upgrade)
Cape Town
Enjoying a prime location in the Cape Town city centre, Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel is an excellent accommodation option in the Mother City. Affordable yet luxurious, the elegant hotel has all the facilities necessary for a relaxing stay.
Mermaid Guest House (upgrade)
Struisbaai / L'Agulhas
This charming guesthouse is situated just 400 metres from the beach, and is close to all the main Cape Agulhas attractions. The delightful ocean-themed accommodation features all essential modern amenities.
Hlangana Guest House (upgrade)
Oudtshoorn
This small 4-star lodge offers high-quality accommodation and excellent facilities, just 1km from the Oudtshoorn city centre. It is within an easy 30-minute drive from the famous Cango Caves
Dover on Sea (upgrade)
Sedgefield
Located in Sedgefield, this is a quaint little bed&breakfast guesthouse with glorious sea views. 4-star accommodation, modern facilities, delicious breakfasts, and personal touches from the owners ensure a delightful stay.
Avoca River Cabins
Addo
These charmingly rustic cabins sit on the banks of a river, just 20 minutes from Addo Elephant National Park. Surrounded by a beautiful citrus farm, there are a variety of room types to choose from.
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Cape Town
Atlantic Point Backpackers is located in the trendy Green Point area of Cape Town close to the V&A waterfront, shops and cafes. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a BBQ area, lounge, self-catering kitchen, entertainment area, and a range of room types.
Cape Agulhas Backpackers
Struisbaai / L'Agulhas
This is the most southerly Backpackers in Africa, located in the picturesque harbour town of Struisbaai, 300m from the beach. All rooms have fans and heaters with towels provided. There is a fully equipped kitchen, lounge, pool and bar.
Afrovibe Beach House (backpackers)
Sedgefield
This comfortable beach hostel is found in the seaside town of Sedgefield, home to unparalleled pristine beaches. Several room types are available, from family to dorm.
Backpackers Paradise
Oudtshoorn
This is a family-run hostel, located within walking distance of Oudtshoorn’s restaurants, shops, and museums. Offering gorgeous mountain views, the hostel’s facilities include a bar, restaurant, pool, WiFi, kitchen, and travel desk.
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers
Wilderness
This is a backpacker lodge on the Garden Route, set overlooking the beach. It features dorms, twin and double rooms, and a beach view cottage. Some bathrooms are communal, while others are en-suite.
Mes Amis (upgrade)
Wilderness
This guest house is found on Wilderness Beach in the Western Cape. Rooms are spacious and modern, all with sea views, patios, private entrances, and en-suite facilities.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination you‘re visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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The Garden Route - 9 days & Country Reviews
Product Review
Posted 10th of Aug 2016
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