Cape Town to Addo Guided Safari Tour

Cape Town to Addo Safari Tours South Africa

From Cape Town to the southernmost tip of Africa to the BIG 7! Departing Cape Town every Sunday, our 6 Day Cape to Addo Elephant Park Safari is a unique, safe and affordable way to experience the thrill of game driving an authentic 145 000ha 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 Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth. Each 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, bungi jumping, hot springs, horse riding, elephant feeding and riding, river canoeing, sea-kayaking, the list goes on... and on.

Day 1:

The Whale Route, Hermanus, Birkenhead Brewery and Cape Agulhas

Day 2:

The Little Karoo, Route 62, Mineral Hot Springs 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 for a refreshing drink and lunch at Ronnies "Sex" Shop; an interesting; and now famous, roadside pub and restaurant bearing no actual resemblance to a sex shop other than the hundreds of signed items of underwear donated by international travellers. You’re welcome to leave your mark!  After Ronnies we cross the road to 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. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

Day 3:

Cango Caves, Knysna Heads, Bloukrans Bungi Jump & Tsitsikamma

Today 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, we 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 bridge in Africa at Bloukrans Bridge, with a freefall of over 216m it is also the site of the highest bungi jump in the world! For those wishing to take the leap, this is your opportunity!! Overnight in Storms River Adventure Village.

Day 4:

Tsitsikamma Zipline, Jeffreys Bay and the Sundays River Valley

After breakfast and a visit to the exciting 8 cable zipline at Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures, this morning we continue east up the coast into the Eastern Cape for the pristine beaches of Jeffreys 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 ie: Billabong, Rip Curl, Roxy, Quicksilver etc.

After J.Bay we make our way inland to Addo and our accommodation for the night in the Sundays River Valley, set in a wild and beautiful location, here there is time to relax 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! Overnight in Sundays River Valley

Day 5:

Addo Elephant National Park, Game Driving and Port Elizabeth

Up early this morning we head down the road into the great Addo Elephant National Park! Proclaimed 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. Addo Park is also famous for being the only park in Africa playing host to the Big 7 ie: Elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, the Southern Right Whale and the Great White Shark. At 8am we begin a 3-4hr game drive 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. 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, in terms of area it is the second largest city in South Africa and the fifth largest in terms of population (1.1 million). In the early evening we take a walk along the Waterfront before enjoying a meal at the Boardwalk. Overnight in Port Elizabeth

Day 6:

The Crags Elephant Sanctuary, Plettenberg Bay and Wilderness

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 travel to the popular holiday town of Plettenberg Bay, renowned for her great beaches here we’ll visit the famous Lookout Beach for a swim and an opportunity to go sea kayaking.

After Plett we continue down the Garden Route stopping occasionally to take in anything we may have missed on our way up. In the late afternoon we arrive at our accommodation situated in a forest in the stunning Wilderness Lakes Region, here you will also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful lakes by canoe. Our last evening together on tour, tonight we drink a toast to our shared adventures around a roaring fire. Overnight in Wilderness

Tour Price
 

Day 7:

Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass

Tour

Price

R 4850 pp

This package can also be upgraded to a private tour with upgraded accommodation to guesthouses or hotels.

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