Cape Town Central Trip Overview
Join the original and still the best scheduled tour to the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park. Along the way you will visit the Southern tip of Africa at Cape Aguhlas, explore the in depth the adventure paradise of the Garden Route and marvel at the raw nature of the Addo Elephant National Park while searching for the Big 5!
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
Explore Cape Town Central Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
Join the original and still the best scheduled tour to the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park. Along the way you will visit the Southern tip of Africa at Cape Aguhlas, explore the in depth the adventure paradise of the Garden Route and marvel at the raw nature of the Addo Elephant National Park while searching for the Big 5!
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town to Struisbaai: Overberg, Whale Route, Cape Agulhas
Pass By: Gordon’s Bay, Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape
As we depart Cape Town, our exciting journey begins today as we join the world famous whale route in Gordons Bay for a stunning drive along the picturesque R44 mountain pass overlooking False Bay to the vibrant coastal town of Hermanus. During Whale season, we will get to enjoy land based Whale watching
Stop At: Walker Bay Estate and Birkenhead Brewery, R326, Stanford, Overstrand 7210 South Africa
At the beautiful Birkenhead Brewery you will get to sample some fine beers before moving on to the southernmost tip of Africa in Cape Agulhas National Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape Agulhas – Southernmost Tip of Africa, South Africa
We get to travel to the Southernmost tip of Africa and no visit is complete without a photo being taken at the iconic monument indicating the spot where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Cape Agulhas Backpackers
Day 2: Struisbaai to Sedgefield: Zipline Obstacle course, Quad Biking, Myoli Beach
Stop At: Alcare Aloe, 39 Industrial Road, Albertinia 6695 South Africa
Stretch your legs in an indigenous garden, featuring 17 species of aloes; get to explore the shop and grab some products
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Acrobranch Wildwoods, Timberlake, Wilderness 6560 South Africa
For our last stop we will enjoy some fun with either a canopy tour (optional), experience the thrill of crossing rope bridges, wobbly crossings and zip wires high up in the trees OR some Quad Biking.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Myoli Beach, Sedgefield, 6573, South Africa
Myoli Beach situated in Sedgefield on the Garden Route is an outstanding beach with exquisite views, soft sands and clear waters. This is a must visit for anyone passing by!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Cape to Addo Backpackers
Day 3: Oudtshoorn day trip: Little Karoo, Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves
Stop At: The Cango Caves, 328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
The Cango Caves will be the first stop and here we’ll embark on a 1-hour guided tour of the cave system to view its massive caverns and a wonderland of stalactite and stalagmite formations, millions of years old. Cango Caves is a world heritage site and one of the great wonders of the natural world. If you enjoy spelunking and don’t mind trying to squeeze through some smaller gaps then you are also welcome to take the 1.5 hour adventure tour!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Visit the Ostrich farm (optional) where you get to see the eggs, incubators and chicks (in season) learn about the history, farming practices and industry with ostriches
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Cape to Addo Backpackers
Day 4: Sedgefield to Jeffrey’s Bay: Bloukrans Bungy, Tsitsikamma National Park & Jeffrey’s Bay
Stop At: Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Monkeyland Road Animal Alley, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6600 South Africa
Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary (optional) is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary. It’s mission is to educate and foster greater understanding of our primate cousins and the threats and challenges they are facing.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bloukrans Bridge, N2, Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa
Recognised as the highest commercial bungee bridge in the world! Face your fears by bungee jumping (optional)! This has to be on everybody’s bucket list!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tsitsikamma National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Eastern Cape
If you are not keen on heights, you can take a beautiful walk through the indigenous Tsitsikamma National Park to the Storms river swing bridges before we head to the famous surfing town of Jeffreys Bay where we stay at a backpackers directly on the beach.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jeffreys Bay, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape
We settle for the night at the beautiful coastal town of Jeffery’s Bay, it is seen as surfers paradise and is the perfect location to catch amazing sunsets
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Island Vibe Backpackers
Day 5: Jeffrey’s Bay to Addo Elephant National Park: Game Drive (Addo), Surfing / Shopping time (Jeffrey’s bay)
Stop At: Jeffreys Bay, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape
J’Bay as it’s known by locals is perfect to catch some waves as it’s one of the most famous surf spots on earth or explore the towns many surf factory shops.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Addo Elephant National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Greater Addo, Eastern Cape
Wake up early and head to Addo Elephant National park where we go on a morning game drive to view the multitudes of wild animals. Addo is home to the Big 5 and it also has the highest concentration of African Elephants in the world!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Knysna Heads, Coney Glen Road, Knysna 6571 South Africa
We then take a relaxed drive back towards Sedgefield for the night. If there is time available we will visit the famous Knysna Heads for some absolutely amazing pictures where the ocean meets the inlet to the Knysna Lagoon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Cape to Addo Backpackers
Day 6: Sedgefield to Cape Town: Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass
Stop At: Wilderness, Wilderness, Western Cape
After a breakfast we begin a beautiful canoe trip down one of the many tranquil rivers in the area, followed by a short hike to a stunning waterfall.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Sir Lowry’s Pass, N 2 Vicino a Cape Town, 7130 South Africa
Enjoy a wonderful scenic drive via Swellendam and Sir Lowry’s Pass. We arrive in Cape Town late afternoon/early evening.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
