Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
$429
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 3-day, 2-night journey along South Africa's stunning Garden Route. This wildlife tour begins and ends in Cape Town, offering a seamless travel experience with provided transportation. Discover the enchanting Cango Caves and choose between a leisurely Heritage Tour or an adventurous exploration of limestone chimneys. Enjoy a canoeing adventure in Wilderness National Park and explore the charming towns of Oudtshoorn and Sedgefield. Experience the thrill of a 4x4 safari in a malaria-free private game reserve, where you can spot Africa's Big 5. Enhance your adventure with a bush walk, learning about the region's unique flora. Rest comfortably in your choice of hostel or 3 to 4-star hotel accommodations, with breakfasts included. This tour promises an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Location: Oudtshoorn
Accommodation Name: hostel or 3 to 4-star hotel
Drive along Route 63 and Cango Caves Tour
Start your adventure driving along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. Take in its rugged landscapes with high mountains and vast plains dotted with vineyards and orchards. Stop at a farm stall to sample local delights on your way to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world.Head to your first adventure: the fascinating Cango Caves. Go underground to explore its limestone chambers. See the intriguing shapes of its stalactites and stalagmites, and the remnants of Khoikhoi paintings.
Choose between the easy-going Heritage Tour to test the cave’s acoustics and learn about the formation and evolution of dripstone, or the Adventure tour, which allows you to twist and wiggle your way through limestone chimneys.
Spend the rest of the day in the quaint town of Oudtshoorn. Don’t forget to try its local delicacies.
Day 2: Oudtshoorn – Sedgefield, South Africa
Location: Sedgefield
Accommodation Name: hostel or 3 to 4-star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Canoeing in Touws River and optional activities
Start the day with an optional Elephant Bush Walk (R405), where you’ll have the opportunity to walk along three rescued elephants in their natural environment. The beautiful creatures were orphaned due to illegal poaching in northern South Africa, and then transferred to Buffelsdrift. You’ll have the chance to take many pictures as you want and ask questions to the rangers.
Continue with an afternoon paddle along the Touws River, deep in Wilderness National Park. Paddle, let the gentle current guide you, and enjoy some bird-watching. Reach Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bridge bungy jump. Hurtle face first down the 216m drop only to spring back up on their elastic cord like a yoyo (R990). If heights are not your thing, go visit the famous 1000-year-old yellowwood tree with a 90m circumference.
Explore the town of Sedgefield for the rest of the evening.
Day 3: Sedgefield - Cape Town, South Africa
Location: Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast
Game drive and bush walk
Your last day will begin as you drive away from Table Mountain on your way to the Garden Route. The first stop is in a malaria-free private game reserve, where you’ll hop on a 4x4 and go on a game drive. Try to spot the elephants, lions, white rhinos and other creatures with the help of an experienced game ranger.
Hop-off the vehicle and go on a peaceful bush walk. Follow your game ranger as you track wildlife and learn about the beneficial properties of the plants of habitats such as coastal renosterveldt and Cape fynbos.
Your adventure ends as you drive back to Cape Town and enjoy the views of this extraordinary route.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights of comfortable accommodation in either a hostel or a 3 to 4-star hotel.
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Transport
Travel conveniently with transportation provided as per the itinerary, including Cape Town pick-up and drop-off.
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Activities
Participate in a Cango Caves tour, a 4x4 Garden Route Safari, a bush walk, and canoeing in Wilderness National Park.
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Extras
Entry fees are included in the tour.
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees are not covered in the tour package.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses are not included in the tour package.
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Tips
Tips are not included and are at your discretion.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the Elephant Bush Walk and bungy jumping are not included.
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Other Meals and Drinks
Meals and drinks other than the specified breakfasts are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with transportation provided as per the itinerary, ensuring a smooth journey along the scenic Garden Route.
Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights of comfortable accommodation in either a hostel or a 3 to 4-star hotel, ensuring a restful stay during your Garden Route adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides 2 nights of accommodation in either a hostel or a 3 to 4-star hotel, ensuring a comfortable stay.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 2 breakfasts. Other meals and drinks are not included and are considered personal expenses.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
The tour does not have a guide. However, an experienced game ranger will assist during the game drive and bush walk.
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What activities are included in the tour?
Included activities are a Cango Caves tour, a 4x4 Garden Route Safari, a bush walk, and canoeing in Wilderness National Park.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include an Elephant Bush Walk for R405 and a bungy jump from Bloukrans Bridge for R990.
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What wildlife can be expected during the game drive?
During the game drive, you can expect to see elephants, lions, white rhinos, and other wildlife with the help of an experienced game ranger.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?
Transportation is provided as per the itinerary, including pick-up and drop-off in Cape Town, ensuring a smooth journey along the scenic Garden Route.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Free Date Changes
Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Garden Route Experience 3D/2N
3 Days Starting and ending in Cape Town, South Africa
Visiting: Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield, Cape Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
7405
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-99
