Cape Town - Oudtshoorn

The Cango Caves - Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey along the Garden Route from Cape Town, starting with a drive on South Africa’s picturesque Route 62. This adventure is perfect for those eager to explore as much as possible in just 3 days.

(Travel route: approximately 450km / 6 hours)

After being picked up, typically between 6am and 8am depending on your location, you’ll travel inland by minivan. Enjoy the breathtaking views along Route 62, one of South Africa’s most stunning roads, as it winds through the desert region of Klein Karoo to reach Oudtshoorn.

Visit the Cango Caves for a tour into their depths, wandering along the underground pathways and admiring the impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations. Spend your evening at leisure in Oudtshoorn.

=== Accommodation included - subject to availability and selected stay package option:
Saver own room/dorm stay > Uthando backpackers,
3-star Comfort > 88 Baron van Reede guesthouse
4-star Luxe stay upgrade fee > Buffelsdrift

Oudtshoorn - Sedgefield

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - Activities - (Travel route today: approximately 350km / 4 hours)
Check out of your Oudtshoorn accommodation in the morning and participate in an optional “elephant observation in nature” experience (at your own expense) at a nearby reserve. Observe and follow elephant guides alongside these gentle giants in their natural bushveld environment. Their parents were poached in the Kruger National Park, and to keep this family together, the herd was hand-reared and now roams the vast Cango Valley at the Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve. Visitors can observe and experience these lovable creatures’ caring nature in the wild Karoo setting from a safe distance under the guidance of their human caregivers and guides. Continue your journey to the next destination.

Bloukrans Bridge - Enjoy a scenic coastal drive with views of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Nature’s Valley, and prepare for the adrenaline-pumping view ahead: one of the world’s highest bungee sites at Bloukrans Bridge. Standing 709 feet (216 meters) above the Bloukrans River, the bridge is the perfect place to conquer your fears with an optional bungee jump! The excitement begins as you zip line to the jumping platform beneath the massive bridge. If jumping isn’t for you, get your adrenaline fix by watching others leap through the air or take a relaxing walk in the nearby forest area. The duration of the bungee jump activity can vary depending on group size and how busy it is.

Sedgefield – Cape Town

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - (Travel route today: approximately 450km / 6 hours - excluding game drive)
Depart your accommodation in the morning and begin the journey back to Cape Town. Enjoy your final day of adventure with an included game drive by 4x4 vehicle to spot some members of the Big Five animals. This 2-hour safari drive focuses on wildlife spotting in Botlierskop Game Reserve’s camps. Look out for African elephants, Cape buffaloes, lions, and rhinos… giraffes, antelopes, zebras, and wildebeests are just some of the wide range of animals you may encounter. Your game ranger will use their local expertise to track the wildlife through this coastal renosterveld and Cape fynbos, sharing stories about the animals you find and fun facts about the region’s plants.

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After lunch, return to the minivan to continue the journey and arrive in Cape Town by early evening (from 6pm to approximately 9pm) to conclude this epic adventure.

• Hotel pickup within 10km radius of Cape Town central or Stellenbosch town
• Transfers in mini van vehicle (about 4 to 6 hours travel daily)
• Local English-speaking professional tour guide
• Breakfast
• Donation to 2Cchange charity projects (a portion of your tour fee)
• 4x4 Game drive safari shared with group
• TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best winner in South Africa 2025
• Drop-off after tour to your original pickup location
• Kayak in Wilderness region shared with group
• Accommodation for 2 nights with breakfast per overnight stay

• Meals and drinks if not mentioned. Can buy during tour.
• Optional (not compulsory) Bungy jump + Zipline - about R1700
• Optional (not compulsory) Elephant Observation in Nature - about R700

Embark on an exhilarating three-day journey along South Africa’s renowned Garden Route, starting from Cape Town. This swift-moving excursion emphasizes exploration of numerous attractions strewn across the Garden Route, with an approximate total distance of 1200 kilometres (equating to 4 to 6 hours of driving daily). Revel in the idyllic southeastern coastline of South Africa, teeming with adventures. Glide through tranquil waters via canoe in the Wilderness region, on the lookout for diverse bird species. Delve into the Cango Caves, and take part in a 4x4 safari guided by a game ranger with chances to see elements of Africa’s Big Five in their natural environment within a privately-owned game sanctuary.

Ideal for those infused with youthful energy, the schedule provides additional optional thrill-seeking activities: witness orphaned elephants in their own broad, natural bush environment, and dare to partake in the world’s tallest bridge bungy jump if your bravery permits.

• Note that this tour has a packed pace with many activities and stops a day. It is advised to book a longer or private Garden Route tour if you prefer to have a more relaxed journey.
• Minimum age is 8 years. Children from 8 to 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult, legal guardian or parent and cannot stay in dorm rooms.
• According to availability, the itinerary can run in reverse or different route.
• Daily drive time: about 4 to 6 hours / in total 1200 km distance route. This packed, fast-paced itinerary is filled with many of the best highlights of the region and ideal for the young-at-heart traveller that wants to explore this vast region with limited time available.
• Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended
• The tour operator already pre-booked space at all optional activities for the group and you can simply decide on the first day of the tour if you’ll partake. Optional activities can only be paid on the tour directly to the supplier. Bungy jump optional activity waiting time can vary from 1 to 2 hours and is subject to group size and how busy it is during the time visited. Optional activities are subject to weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
• According to availability at time of booking, accommodation will be in the mentioned hotel or in one of a similar standard and star rating in a similar area. Sedgefield accommodation will occasionally be sold out and then your accommodation will be in nearby town of Wilderness or Knysna.
• Some meals and drinks are not included on most tours; giving the ideal opportunity to experience typical South African meals (or your own preference) at local restaurants, shops or eating spots. Do check your tour’s specific included and excluded section to verify the included meals for your tour package. You’ll have free time scheduled daily to buy and enjoy meals. – Breakfast is mostly enjoyed at the accommodation’s breakfast room/restaurant in the morning. Bed & Breakfast multi-day packages include breakfast for each overnight stay. – Lunch will be en-route with limited time & limited options to choose from. – Dinner-time during multi-day tours is scheduled in free-time after each day’s tour schedule. You can dine out at leisure; or book meals with your guide at the overnight accommodation that day. Your guide can recommend the best local restaurants, or most backpackers even have communal kitchens to prepare your own food - should you wish to buy the ingredients after the tour to prepare your own meals.
• TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best-of-the-Best Awards Winner - Listed as Top 10 Things to Do in South Africa (2025)
• Special Dietary Needs: Vegetarian options are available on request and food allergies can also be informed on tour. We don’t cater for or guarantee availability of more specific special diet options (like: vegan, halal, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc.) - please esnure to plan and budget for your own alternatives. Payment for meals can be made by credit/debit card on tour or your guide can take you to the nearest ATM to draw cash on tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.