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Cape Town to Garden Route – 7 Nights

Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr£2699 pp

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Cape Town to Garden Route – 7 Nights

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This 7-day, 7-night guided journey from Cape Town to the iconic Garden Route is crafted for curious travellers seeking both thrill and beauty — a perfectly balanced blend of wildlife encounters, outdoor adventure, charming coastal towns, and soulful landscapes.  From shark-filled waters to emerald rivers, from world-famous bungee jumps to peaceful sunset cruises, this is South Africa at its most alive.

Quick Facts

  • 7 days’ exploration and activities
  • 7 nights in high quality accommodation
  • Experience 6 of South Africa’s most iconic towns
  • Guide and driver included

About & Details

Discover one of Africa’s most breathtaking coastlines on this unforgettable 7-day journey along South Africa’s legendary Wild Coast — a perfectly balanced blend of adventure, nature, and relaxed coastal charm. This small-group experience showcases the very best of the Western Cape: dramatic oceans, ancient forests, vibrant seaside towns, and once-in-a-lifetime activities. From shark cage diving in Gansbaai to canoeing through tranquil river systems, hiking Tsitsikamma’s wild coastline, cruising the Knysna lagoon, exploring the spectacular Cango Caves, and ending with a sunset sail in Cape Town — every day brings a new landscape and a new story. Stay in comfortable hand-picked accommodation, travel scenic routes with expert guidance, and enjoy the freedom to choose your level of adventure — whether that’s leaping from the world’s highest bridge bungee or simply soaking up ocean views with a glass of wine.

Why Travellers Love This Journey:
✔ Ocean, forest, river, and mountain landscapes
✔ Small-group feel with curated experiences
✔ Iconic highlights + hidden gems
✔ Accommodation throughout
✔ Designed for travellers who want depth, not rush

This trip is based on 2 people sharing, so if you are a solo traveller please contact us for further details and we will be happy to help

Inclusions

  • 7 nights’ high quality hotels with ensuite or private bathrooms and breakfast
  • Transport during the trip
  • Certified trip guide and driver
  • Expert local knowledge and 24 hour emergency assistance during your trip
  • Professional event organisation
Exclusions
  • Transport to start/from the end of your trip
  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Daily activities
  • Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)

Optional Extras

  • Single room supplement £65 per person per night (subject to availability)
  • Odd number group supplement £65 per group per night may apply if a single room is required
  • Extra night prior to the start (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person

Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.

Getting there and back

Getting There

by air: Fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the main gateway to the Western Cape with direct international flights from major hubs (e.g., London ~11–12 hours, other European cities similar).  Our guided tour includes a private meet-and-greet airport and transfer you directly to your
first hotel in Cape Town.

By road:  If driving or arriving by coach from elsewhere in South Africa your guide can arrange a pickup from a designated point in Cape Town— simply advise at booking.

Getting Away:

Private guided departure transfer: On your final day, in Cape Town, your driver/guide will provide a private transfer back to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) for your departure flight.

Evening meals and lunches

You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our adventure travel planners send you the schedule with your itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the walk.

For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.

Accommodation

Accommodation is generally at hotels. Once booked in, your adventure travel planner will send you a list of your booked accommodation. It is possible to adjust according to preference at this stage so please mention it if you wish to change.

Dates and prices

For available dates please click on the ‘book now’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles.  You can reserve your space via this route.

After you book

After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive it, it is worth checking your spam/clutter folder.

In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.

Your personal adventure travel planner will then be in touch with you to start to confirm the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The adventure travel planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.

At the end of your trip

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end at some point and when you arrive at your final destination, some people like to treat themselves to a night’s stay at the end. And why not?  You’ve earned it. You can arrange this as an optional extra with your adventure travel planner.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Arrival in Cape Town

    Arrive at your accommodation for the evening and relax.

  • Day 2 – Cape Town to Hermanus

    Wake up in Cape Town, refreshed and ready for your road-tripping adventure!  Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in the city and hit the road to Gansbaai.  In Gansbaai you can dive with African sharks!  You will then head to Hermanus and check into your hotel for the evening.

    Activity: Shark cage diving in Gansbaai

    3-hour scenic drive

  • Day 3 – Hermanus to Wilderness

    An early start will get you to Wilderness for your second night on this journey.  In Wilderness you will have the opportunity to kayak along the winding Touws River through the Garden Route National Park.  At the end of your paddle there is a short walk-way along the Kingfisher trail leading to a gorgeous waterfall and pool.  Here you can have a refreshing swim or picnic before making your way back along the river.

    Activity: Kayaking Touws River and exploring the Garden Route National Park

    4-hour scenic drive

  • Day 4 – Wilderness to Plettenberg Bay

    Time to leave Wilderness and head towards the Tsitsikamma National Park where Bloukrans bridge waits to be jumped off by thrill seeking adventurers such as yourself!  After observing the forest from the air, it is time to head to Plettenberg Bay and check in for the night.

    Activity: Bloukrans Bridge bungy jump

    1.5-hour scenic drive

  • Day 5 – Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park

    One day is not enough to experience the breathtaking national park, it is time to dive a little deeper. You can try a ziplining journey through the tall canopies of the lush forest and afterwards you will be transported to the iconic Storms River Mouth where you can walk over the hanging bridge and appreciate the wild coastline.

    Activity: Ziplining canopy tour & Storms River Mouth hike

    30-minute drive

  • Day 6 – Plettenberg Bay to Knysna

    Time to head to Knysna; a gorgeous seaside town with picturesque beaches and lagoons in every direction. There is no better way for you to marvel at the Knysna heads, or search for marine animals, than on a boat trip.

    Activity: Boat – day trip

    30-minute drive

  • Day 7 – Knysna to Swellendam

    On the route back to Cape Town, you will head up the Outeniqua pass and head towards Oudtshoorn.  Stopping off in Oudtshoorn allows for an exploration of the iconic Cango Caves.  After discovering the caves, you will head to Swellendam; a cosy village tucked beneath the towering mountains of South Africa’s countryside.

    Activity: Explore the Cango Caves

    2.5-hour mountain pass drive to Oudtshoorn and 3-hour drive to Swellendam

  • Day 8 – Swellendam to Cape Town

    On the road again, it is your final day – time to head back to Cape Town city. You will be dropped off on the doorstep of your hotel. Finally, enjoy a refreshing drink on a relaxing sunset cruise from the Waterfront in Cape Town city centre, bidding beautiful South Africa adieu!.

    This is where your trip ends unless you have booked additional services with us.

    Activity: Sunset cruise

    3-hour drive

Notes:

Timings and mileages are approximate. 

We will always endeavour to accommodate you in the locations detailed in the above itinerary. Due to very high demand, some accommodation providers may occasionally have limited availability and so we may need to accommodate you in an alternative location, nearby. 

The Route

Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

  • We are an established adventure travel business
  • We have been trading since 2002
  • We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
  • Knowledgeable and available office staff
  • Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
  • All activities are risk assessed
  • We will provide you with the best service available
  • We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years
20+ years adventure organisation experience
Full liability & financial protection
Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges
Great team of staff to support you