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Garden Route Tours: The 15 Best Trips Along the Coast

114 tours  ·  from $5

Six hundred kilometres from Mossel Bay to Storms River, and the good bits are spread thinly along it. The 15 below sort the day trips from the multi-day runs, with prices, driving hours and which ones reach Addo at the far end.

From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge - From Cape Town to Hermanus and Betty’s Bay
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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

1.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533Our pick

Travel in a small group of up to 12 from Cape Town to Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and Cape Agulhas, then spend the night at Garden Route Game Lodge. Two game drives, dinner, breakfast, and 4-star chalet accommodation are included. Guides such as Chris, Vaughan, Benjamin, and Frank are known for safe driving and strong local insight.

“The Safari was Beautiful. Food was great. But the highlight was Chris our Guide. So much experience, knowledge and interest in telling us more about his home. Thank you Chris !!!!!”

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Plettenberg Bay: Swim with Seals - The Robberg Express boat ride
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Plettenberg Bay: Swim with Seals

2.Swim with Seals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 887 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

Take the Robberg Express from Central Beach to a colony of about 8,000 Cape fur seals. With a divemaster, wetsuit, mask, and fins, you spend up to 30 minutes in the water while the seals approach at their own pace. Guides such as Angelo and Claude are known for clear safety briefings and close attention to swimmers.

“Amazing experience! The kayak, the lilo, the cliff diving. Our guides OG and Clinton were so nice and helpful. Would do that over and over”

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Knysna Ziplines Tour - The first launch is the real test
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Knysna Ziplines Tour

3.Knysna Ziplines Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $48Top rated

You’ll cross the Kranshoek gorge on a series of long ziplines, some reaching about 250 metres above the ground. Small groups of up to eight are led by guides such as Steven, Johannes, Smiley, and Lucas. Allow about two hours, bring moderate fitness, and remember that the park entrance fee and transport are not included.

“Taking the longest line with the most amazing ocean and mountain views was tge highlight of my trip to the area! The guides were well experienced and one felt safe throughout the trip.”

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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive - Starting near Mossel Bay
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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

4.Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 589 reviews · from $40

Spend three hours exploring Botlierskop Private Game Reserve in an open safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Look for rhinos, lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, cheetahs, and more than 200 bird species. Guides such as Chris, Neil, Mandela, and Rico are praised for sharp animal knowledge and good humor. Lunch and hotel transport cost extra.

“Absolutely worth it! The Guides are incredibly nice and know everything about the animals. We saw all the different wild Animals just some meters away. A wonderful day with Lots to remember! Thanks again for the fantastic experience, especially to Silas 🍀”

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Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk - The zipline breaks the tension
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Plettenberg Bay: Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

5.Bungee Jumping with Zipline and Sky Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $97

Meet the Face Adrenalin team at Bloukrans Bridge, cross to the jump arch by zipline, and make a pendulum-style bungee jump with full safety equipment. Guides such as Viron, Mario, and Rendy help settle nerves. After the winch ride back up, walk the 216-meter SkyWalk to solid ground. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Amazing! Every single person was so friendly, had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again”

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Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump! - Getting fitted and ready to jump
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Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump!

6.Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $97

Meet the Bloukrans Bungy team on South Africa’s Garden Route for a 216-meter bridge jump above the Bloukrans River Gorge. You’ll receive a safety briefing, ride a zipline to the jump platform, use pendulum bungy technology, then return by winch and SkyWalk. John and Heavy are among the staff named for their calming support.

“I had the best experience bunjee jumping…it was amazing!! I’m definitely gonna do it again!! The instructors were also just so good”

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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour - Moving through the Outeniqua Yellowwoods
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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

7.Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $55

Spend 150 minutes gliding between tree platforms in Tsitsikamma National Park, often high in Outeniqua Yellowwoods. Two English or Afrikaans-speaking guides handle the safety work and share stories about birds, ferns, and forest ecology. The small groups, capped at eight, suit first-timers, families with older children, and nervous flyers.

“super much fun! I was a bit scared in tje beginning but after some time I really enjoyed it”

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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise - Leaving the harbour for the Knysna waterway
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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

8.75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

Meet at Heads Up Coffee & Co on Thesen Island for a 75-minute English-guided cruise aboard the Oyster Boat. You’ll glide across Knysna Lagoon toward the Heads, hear local stories from guides such as Gabriel, Jake, Justin, and Bryan, and return to the same harbour. Bring sun protection. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Excellent pilot/ guide. Very warm and friendly attitude and he answered all our questions. Relaxing, interesting, best way to see the Lagoon and the Heads. Can definitely recommend this boat trip.”

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Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa - Reaching Base Camp in The Crags
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Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

9.Standard Canyoning Trip in The Crags, South Africa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 381 reviews · from $60

Spend about three hours canyoning through The Crags with trained guides such as Tabzzz, Julian, Darren, or Puna. Swim or hike through a river, rappel down a 25-meter waterfall, jump from a cliff, then zipline into the pool below a 30-meter fall. Wetsuit, helmet, harness, and life vest are included.

“Fantastic and exciting walk/swim down a beautiful river. Excellent and knowledgeable guides, Tabzzz and Julian looked after us throughout. Both had a good sense of humour to ensure the group had a great day out.. thanks guys ,highly recommended?”

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Plettenberg Bay: Whale Watching Boat Cruise - Two hours along the Plettenberg Bay coast
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Plettenberg Bay: Whale Watching Boat Cruise

10.Whale Watching Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 362 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Join Ocean Safaris Garden Route in Plettenberg Bay for a two-hour coastal cruise on a 400-horsepower cat-style speedboat. Guides such as Andy, PK, Ashwin, and Sergio explain the marine life while you search for Southern right and humpback whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and more. Expect a thrilling beach launch, spray, and weather-led changes.

“we were very lucky to see humpbacks on our trip and that was totally down to our skipper PK. our original date and time was rescheduled because of the weather so be prepared for last minute changes, and potentially getting completely soaked during the trip. the weather was pretty windy so the sea was rough, but that increased our chances of seeing whales and it paid off.”

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Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip - The 25-meter abseil sets the tone
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Plettenberg Bay: Canyoning Trip

11.Canyoning Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $52

Spend about two to two and a half hours canyoning near Plettenberg Bay, with a 25-meter abseil, river swims, optional jumps up to 7 meters, waterfall abseils, and a 55-meter zip-line. English-speaking guides such as Tebz, Julian, Steph, Darren, Warren, and Puna lead the route, with wetsuits and safety gear supplied.

“An amazing outing! take time to see the scenery while swimming. Warren and Julian are amazing guides that take your safety seriously so that you can enjoy the activities without worry. wear decent gripping shoes for the rocks amd your good to go!”

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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour - Day 2: Ostriches and the Cango Caves
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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

12.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $575

Travel from Cape Town through Route 62, Oudtshoorn, Addo, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Wilderness. You’ll ride in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Isaac, Maudi, or Uriel, and enjoy safari drives, cave tours, wine tasting, beaches, and forest walks. Optional bungy jumping, ziplining, surfing, horseback riding, and private-reserve safaris add more adventure.

“If you’re looking for a real adventure with plenty of activities (optional), breathtaking view, an expert and friendly guide, click on this roundtrip. Excellent choice. Good value for money.”

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6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town - Day 1: Penguins, Cape Agulhas, and optional whales
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6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

13.6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $675

Join Earthstompers Adventures for a fast-moving six-day road trip from Cape Town to the Garden Route and Addo. A local guide such as Wendy, Ferne, Gareth, or Christine leads a group of up to 12 in an air-conditioned minivan. Expect shared meals, active outings, flexible stops, and optional thrills from whale watching to bungee jumping.

“Very wel organized 6 day trip. Super enthusiastic tour guide! Good accommodations, good food, etc...”

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Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: 2-Hour Game Drive - Arriving at the Safari Center
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Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: 2-Hour Game Drive

14.Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve: 2-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 267 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Meet your English-speaking ranger at the Safari Center for a two-hour drive across a 2,200-hectare reserve below the Tsitsikamma Mountains. You may see rhinos, giraffes, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, antelope, ostriches, birds, and possibly other Big Five animals. Bring a warm jacket, since weather can change quickly.

“We were late ur as we were the only 2 it wasn’t a problem. 3 others were early for the next trip so we had an excellent tour of 5”

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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive - Key points to know before you book
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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

15.Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · from $64

Set out in an open safari vehicle for 3.5 hours at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay. An English-speaking guide leads you through 4,200 hectares in search of rhinos, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, lions, and more. A snack and drink stop breaks up the drive, and the reserve restaurant and pool are available afterward.

“We had a tour with Madeline and she was really great. We were able to see buffalos, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, one elephant and one lion. Would recommend to arrive early enough to have lunch at the restaurant at the same location. The food was great.”

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