Cape Town to Addo Safari Tours South Africa
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES FROM CAPE TOWN
& STELLENBOSCH EVERY SUNDAY
The Cape to Addo Park Safari is a
unique, safe and affordable way to experience the thrill of game
driving in an authentic BIG 5 National Game Park, while touring the
coastal regions of both the Western and Eastern Cape. On this tour
nothing is left out as we explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Karoo
and Garden Route all the way to Jeffrey’s Bay, Mandela Bay and Port
Elizabeth. Every Cape to Addo Safari is professionally driven and
guided by an experienced African tour leader and the itinerary is
packed full of unique African experiences and exciting discoveries.
Game driving, ski-boat cruises, beer tasting, caving, zip lining,
bungy jumping, hot natural springs, horseback rides, surfing, elephant
feeding and riding, river canoeing, the list goes on… and on.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Whale Route, Hermanus, Birkenhead Brewery and Cape Agulhas
 Departing
Cape Town at 8:30 am and Stellenbosch at 9:30 am, 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. After
an opportunity to take some photographs and a picnic lunch on the
seafront, we continue to Birkenhead Brewery to sample some fine beers
before moving on to the southernmost tip of Africa in Cape Agulhas
National Park. After a visit to the lookout point we make our way to
the harbour where there is an option to embark on an exciting ski-boat
cruise to search for dolphin and whales (June to November). After our
cruise we take a walk back to our accommodation along “Die Plaat”,
the longest beach in the Southern Hemisphere.
This day is designed to be a relaxing
one for you to get to know your fellow travellers, to get used to
travelling in our vehicle and to settle into the comfortable routine
of life on tour.
Included Meals:
Dinner
Accommodation: Struisbaai
Included Activities: Beer tasting at Birkenhead Brewery
Optional Activities: Shark cage diving, Ski-boat cruise
(possible whale viewing June – Nov)
Day 2:
Tradouws Pass, R62, the Little Karoo and Oudtshoorn
 Driving
inland this morning our journey takes us north through rolling wheat
fields to the Langeberg Mountains and on to the pristine semi-desert
environment of the Little Karoo. Shortly after Barrydale on Route 62,
we stop at Warmwaterberg Spa for lunch and a relaxing swim in
43-degree natural hot springs.
In the afternoon we drive through
Ladismith and Carlitzdorp to the capital of the Little Karoo,
Oudtshoorn. Known as the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn is
situated in a beautiful valley between the Outeniqua and Swartberg
Mountains. Here there is an option to view and ride one of these
prehistoric birds on a working farm or go on a guided tour of the
Cango Endangered Wildlife Ranch for an opportunity to pet cheetah,
cage dive with crocodiles and view many rare and endangered animal
species.
Included Meals:
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Oudtshoorn
Included Activities: Entrance to Warmwaterberg Hot Springs
Optional Activities: Cango Ostrich Farm, Cango Endangered
Wildlife Ranch, Pet a hand raised cheetah, Cage diving with crocodiles
Day 3:
Cango Caves, Knysna, Bloukrans Bungy Jump & Tsitsikamma
 We
begin the day with a short 20km drive to the magnificent Cango Caves.
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.
After our visit to the caves, we leave
the Karoo and travel 60km to the coast through the magnificent
Outeniqua Pass. Entering the Garden Route for the first time in George
and take a leisurely drive up the coast to Knysna, rated South
Africa’s most beautiful town. Here we’ll take a walk to the
entrance of the lagoon to explore the captivating scenery surrounding
the famous Knysna Heads. In the afternoon we drive to the highest road
bridge in Africa at Bloukrans Bridge. At a height of 216m this is also
the site of the highest bungy jump in the world! For those wishing to
take the leap, this is your opportunity!
Included Meals:
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Storms River Village
Included Activities: Standard or adventure guided tour of
Cango Caves
Optional Activities: Bloukrans bungy jump (216m), Bloukrans
bridge walking tour
Day 4:
Tsitsikamma National Park, Black Water Tubing, Waterfall Zipline &
Sundays River Valley
 This
morning you have the opportunity to explore the Tsitsikamma National
Park, either via a hike across the suspension bridge at Storms River
Mouth or by means backwater tubing. Tubing is a unique, four hour fun
adventure, filled with splashing, swimming, rock jumping, kloofing and
hiking (seasonal). The National Park, declared in 1964, encompasses a
marine reserve made up of 80km of coastline and offers magnificent
scenery. Approximately 30% of the park is covered in fynbos, scattered
amongst the forest vegetation, boasting a wide variety of beautiful
flowers, including proteas and heath. Many species of forest, fynbos
and sea birds are present.
We stop off at the fun waterfall
zipline at Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures. This “foefie-slide” tour
takes you on 8 cable rides over the Kruis River and down a ravine over
three waterfalls.
Afterwards we make our way inland
towards Addo and our accommodation for the night, in the Sundays River
Valley. Set in a wild and scenic location on the banks of the Sundays
River, we take the time to relax under the African sun as well as
explore the river by canoe. Around the campfire tonight, this is what
you’ve come to experience… Wild Africa at her enigmatic best!
Included Meals:
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Sundays River Valley
Included Activities: Canoeing on Sundays River
Optional Activities: Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park,
Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing, Tsitsikamma Falls Zipline
Day 5:
Addo Elephant Park, Game Drive, Port Elizabeth & Jeffrey’s Bay
 Up
early this morning, we begin our Addo Park Safari along a network of
winding roads stopping regularly for photographs and information on
the animals we encounter along the way. On our game drive we’ll also
disembark from our vehicle at the main lookout point for a spectacular
view over the evergreen wilderness that is Addo. After our game drive
we’ll take lunch at the park restaurant before a leisurely drive
down to the coast and Port Elizabeth.
Proclaimed a National Park in 1931,
this malaria free, 145 000 ha. Park, extends all the way down to the
Indian Ocean and is home to the densest African Elephant population on
earth, totalling over 500 elephant.
A major sea port and tourist
destination, Port Elizabeth is set along the beautiful shores of Algoa
Bay and is fondly referred to as the Friendly City. We then head for
the pristine beaches of Jeffrey’s Bay! Renowned the world over as
one of the best surfing waves on the planet, we’ll take time out to
view the waves at “supertubes” before exploring the town and
visiting the ever-popular surf wear factory shops i.e.: Billabong, Rip
Curl, Roxy, Quicksilver and more. You have to chance to rent a board
to experience the waves for yourself or do a surf lesson.
Included Meals:
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Jeffrey’s Bay
Included Activities: Entrance fee and 3 hour game drive in
Addo National Park
Optional Activities: 2 Hour game drive with 4×4 vehicle in
Addo National Park, Surfboard & wetsuit rental, Surfing lessons,
Beach horse ride
Day 6:
The Crags Elephant Sanctuary, Monkeyland & Sedgefield
 This
morning we begin our relaxing journey back to Cape Town with our first
stop for the day at the Crags Orphaned Elephant Sanctuary for a truly
wonderful close encounter experience. Here you have an opportunity to
walk, feed and ride an African elephant while receiving instruction
from a knowledgeable African guide.
After the Sanctuary we continue down
the Garden Route, stopping occasionally to take in anything we may
have missed on our way up. We arrive at our accommodation overlooking
the sea at Myoli Beach in Sedgefield. Situated right on the beach and
close to the Swartvlei Lagoon, here are loads of water sports and
other activities to partake in for the remainder of the afternoon
before a delicious dinner.
Included
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Sedgefield
Optional Activities: Elephant Sanctuary, Monkeyland,
Paragliding, Kite/Wakeboarding lessons, various board rentals at
Myoli Beach
Day 7:
Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass
 After
breakfast overlooking the ocean in Sedgefield, we start our journey
back to Cape Town. We visit an Aloe factory in Albertinia and enjoy a
wonderful scenic drive via Swellendam and Sir Lowry’s Pass. We
arrive in Cape Town early Saturday afternoon.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
RATE
R5300 per person
INCLUDED IN PRICE
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport & qualified guide
- Spacious dorm accommodation in SA’s top backpacker lodges
(upgrades available)
- All bedding, duvets, pillows etc.
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Beer tasting at Birkenhead Breweries
- Entrance to Warmwaterberg Mineral Hot Springs
- Standard/adventure guided tour of Cango Caves
- 3 hour game drive in Addo National Park
- Canoeing on Sundays River
BACKPACKER ROOM UPGRADES
- Private Shared Facilities: R450 pp
R1150 pp single
- Private En-Suite:
R650 pp R1550 pp
single
*rates are per person once-off for the tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY RATES
Please note that these rates are subject to change without prior
notice as per the service providers.
- Shark cage diving* R1550
- Ski-boat cruise (possible whale viewing Jun – Nov) R200
- Cango Ostrich Farm R50
- Cango Endangered Wildlife Ranch R105
- Pet a hand raised cheetah (including photos) R150
- Cage diving with crocodiles R285
- Bloukrans bungy jump (216m) R690
- Bloukrans bridge walking tour R100
- Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park R100
- Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing (seasonal Sep – Apr) R445
- Waterfall Zip Lining R350
- 2 Hour game drive with 4×4 vehicle in Addo National Park R200
- Surfboard & wetsuit rental (1 hr – R100 / half day –
R200) R200
- Surfing lessons (2 hours, plus free equipment use for rest of
day) R200
- 2 Hour beach horse ride R200
- Elephant Sanctuary (1 hour educational program R325
or program + 10 min ride R435)
- Monkeyland R120
- Paragliding from R450
- Kite boarding lessons R275 per hour
- Wakeboarding from R175
This package can also be upgraded to a private tour with upgraded
accommodation to guesthouses or hotels.
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