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Includes Gondwana safari, 4 nights accommodation, breakfast, transport
R26 000,00per person
5‑Day Garden Route & Gondwana Big 5 Safari Tour
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A premium 5‑day journey combining a luxury Big 5 safari at Gondwana Game Reserve, mountain passes, forests, coastline, wine tasting, and hand‑selected guest‑house accommodation.
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RStarting price
R 17,500.00
This is the starting price per person for this experience. Your final price may vary depending on the selected options, group size, and extras.
Tour Pricing
Category
Price
Children (12-17 years)
Full rates apply.
R13 000,00per person
Children (4–12 years)
Discounted rates apply.
R11 000,00per person
Children (0–3 years)
Free of charge
R0,00per person
Optional Adventure Activities (Tsitsikamma)
Ziplining, kayak, Lilo, forest hiking – available on request at Tsitsikamma
R0,00per person
Optional Ostrich Farm Experience (Oudtshoorn)
Available on request
R0,00per person
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2+ people
2 GuestsIncludes Gondwana safari, accommodation, breakfast, transport
R22 000,00per person
3+ people
3–4 GuestsIncludes Gondwana safari, accommodation, breakfast, transport
R19 500,00per person
5+ people
5+ GuestsIncludes Gondwana safari, accommodation, breakfast, transport
R17 500,00per person
About this experience
This 5‑day journey combines the very best of the Garden Route with an exclusive Big 5 safari experience at Gondwana Game Reserve. Travellers enjoy a seamless blend of wildlife, mountain passes, forests, coastline, wine tasting, and charming towns — all guided privately and comfortably. The tour begins with a luxury safari stay at Gondwana, followed by the scenic Route 62, the dramatic Cango Caves, the lagoon views of Knysna, and the adventure‑rich Tsitsikamma National Park. The final day includes Hermanus, Benguela Cove, and the penguins of Betty's Bay before returning to Cape Town via the iconic Clarence Drive. With 4 nights of hand‑selected accommodation, breakfast included, and a dedicated driver/guide throughout, this itinerary offers a complete Garden Route experience with the added value of a premium Big 5 safari.
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Trip Clarity
Included & Not Included
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What's included
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Exclusive Gondwana Big 5 Safari
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4 nights guest‑house accommodation
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Breakfast daily
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Private vehicle
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Professional driver/guide
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Driver accommodation
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Cango Caves entrance
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Tsitsikamma National Park entrance
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Wine tasting at Benguela Cove
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Bottled water
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Additional costs
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Lunch and dinner
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Optional adventure activities
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Optional Ostrich Farm Experience
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Personal purchases
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Gratuities
Experience
Highlights
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Exclusive Big 5 Safari at Gondwana Game Reserve — Lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and more
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Luxury Lodge Stay — Panoramic views, private suites, and exceptional hospitality
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Route 62 Scenic Drive — Mountain passes, orchards, vineyards, and Karoo landscapes
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Cango Caves Guided Tour — Heritage or Adventure route through ancient limestone chambers
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Outeniqua Pass — A dramatic mountain drive into the Garden Route forests
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Knysna Heads & Lagoon — One of South Africa's most photographed coastal viewpoints
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Knysna Waterfront — Restaurants, cafés, boutique shops, and lagoon cruises
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Tsitsikamma National Park — Storms River Suspension Bridge and optional adventure activities
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Hermanus Whale Coast — Seasonal whale watching from cliff paths (June–November)
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Benguela Cove Wine Estate — Premium wine tasting with lagoon and mountain views
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Betty's Bay Penguin Colony — African penguins at Stony Point Nature Reserve
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Clarence Drive (R44) — One of the most scenic coastal roads in South Africa
Planning Your Visit
Arrangements
Availability
Available all year
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Operating Time
Flexible
Departure
07:00 – 08:00
Return
Day 5 evening
Location
Cape Town → Garden Route → Cape Town
What to Wear
- ✓Comfortable clothing
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes
- ✓Warm jacket (evenings can be cool)
- ✓Sunscreen
- ✓Hat
- ✓Swimwear (optional)
Things to Bring
- ✓Camera
- ✓Cash for personal purchases
- ✓Water bottle
- ✓Chargers for electronics
- ✓Binoculars (recommended for safari)
Weather Policy
Weather
The Garden Route experiences mild weather year‑round. However, weather can change quickly — bring layers and rain gear.
- ✓Garden Route has mild weather year‑round
- ✓Weather can change quickly — bring layers and rain gear
- ✓Cango Caves are indoors and not weather dependent
- ✓Game drives may be adjusted in extreme weather
- ✓Tsitsikamma activities may be affected by weather
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Safety comes first.
Booking Policy
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the trip starts. Anything later than the 24-hour window period, the refund will be forfeited.
- ✓Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the trip starts
- ✓Refunds are forfeited for cancellations within 24 hours of departure
Safety Policy
Safety & Compliance
All game drives are conducted by experienced rangers at Gondwana Game Reserve. Guests must follow all safety instructions during wildlife encounters.
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Game drives conducted by experienced rangers
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Follow all safety instructions during wildlife encounters
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Keep vehicle windows closed near wildlife
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Do not feed or approach wild animals
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Cango Caves tours follow strict safety protocols
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Tsitsikamma activities have their own safety briefings and equipment
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Safety comes first.
Need to know
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Accommodation subject to availability — options listed are examples only
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Child rates: 0–3 years free, 4–12 years at 60–75% of adult rate, 13–17 years at adult rate
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Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before departure
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Gondwana is a Big 5 game reserve — sightings of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard are possible but not guaranteed
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Cango Caves offers Heritage Tour (easy) or Adventure Tour (more strenuous)
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Whale watching in Hermanus is seasonal (June–November)
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Optional Tsitsikamma activities: ziplining, kayak, Lilo, forest hiking (own expense)
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Optional Ostrich Farm experience available on request
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Comfortable walking shoes recommended for Cango Caves, Tsitsikamma, and penguin viewing
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This is a private tour with a dedicated driver/guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Good to Know
This is a 5‑day, 4‑night tour from Cape Town, exploring the Garden Route with a Big 5 safari at Gondwana Game Reserve.
The tour includes exclusive Gondwana Big 5 Safari, 4 nights guest‑house accommodation, breakfast daily, private vehicle, professional driver/guide, Cango Caves entrance, Tsitsikamma National Park entrance, Benguela Cove wine tasting, and bottled water.
Lunch and dinner, optional adventure activities, optional Ostrich Farm experience, personal purchases, and gratuities are not included.
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the trip starts. Anything later than the 24-hour window period, the refund will be forfeited.
Gondwana is a premier Big 5 game reserve in the Garden Route, offering guided safaris with sightings of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, zebra, and more.
Yes. Children 0–3 years are free, 4–12 years are charged at 60–75% of the adult rate, and teens 13–17 years pay the adult rate.
The tour includes Gondwana Big 5 Safari, Cango Caves guided tour, Tsitsikamma National Park entrance, Knysna Heads viewpoint, Hermanus Whale Coast, Benguela Cove wine tasting, and Betty's Bay Penguin Colony.
Optional activities include Tsitsikamma adventure activities (ziplining, kayak, Lilo, forest hiking) and an Ostrich Farm experience in Oudtshoorn. These are at own expense.
Bring comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a warm jacket, sunscreen, a hat, swimwear (optional), a camera, and cash for personal purchases.
Yes. This is a private tour with a dedicated driver/guide and private vehicle.
The Garden Route has a mild climate year‑round. Whale watching in Hermanus is best from June to November.
Your Journey
The Ultimate Garden Route & Big 5 Safari
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Cape Town → Gondwana → Oudtshoorn → Knysna → Tsitsikamma → Hermanus → Cape Town
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Tour overview
This 5‑day journey combines the very best of the Garden Route with an exclusive Big 5 safari experience at Gondwana Game Reserve. Travellers enjoy a seamless blend of wildlife, mountain passes, forests, coastline, wine tasting, and charming towns — all guided privately and comfortably. The tour begins with a luxury safari stay at Gondwana, followed by the scenic Route 62, the dramatic Cango Caves, the lagoon views of Knysna, and the adventure‑rich Tsitsikamma National Park. The final day includes Hermanus, Benguela Cove, and the penguins of Betty's Bay before returning to Cape Town via the iconic Clarence Drive. With 4 nights of hand‑selected accommodation, breakfast included, and a dedicated driver/guide throughout, this itinerary offers a complete Garden Route experience with the added value of a premium Big 5 safari.
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