Coastal Road Trip
Garden Route 5-Day Journey
Five-day guided Garden Route journey from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth — Hermanus whales, Knysna lagoon, Tsitsikamma forest and Addo elephants.
Overview
Why book this tour
The classic South African coastal road trip, guided and hand-crafted. Fly into Cape Town, drive east along the Garden Route with your private guide — Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Storms River — ending at Addo Elephant National Park before flying back to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth.
Highlights
- Return flights JNB ⇄ CPT/PLZ (open-jaw)
- 4 nights boutique B&Bs along the Garden Route
- Private guide & vehicle throughout
- Hermanus whale coast (Jun–Nov)
- Knysna lagoon lunch cruise
- Tsitsikamma suspension bridge walk
- Addo Elephant National Park game drive
Day by day
Your itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town → Hermanus
Fly to CPT, drive the coastal R44 to Hermanus (world's best land-based whale watching in season). Overnight.
- Day 2
Hermanus → Mossel Bay → Knysna
Drive east via Mossel Bay and the Outeniqua Pass to Knysna. Afternoon lagoon boardwalk. Overnight Knysna.
- Day 3
Knysna
Lagoon lunch cruise to the Featherbed reserve, afternoon at leisure on the waterfront. Overnight Knysna.
- Day 4
Tsitsikamma → Port Elizabeth
Storms River mouth suspension bridge and forest walk, then east through the Tsitsikamma to a Port Elizabeth guesthouse.
- Day 5
Addo & fly home
Morning half-day game drive in Addo Elephant National Park (elephant, lion, buffalo). Afternoon flight from PLZ back to Johannesburg.
Included
- Return open-jaw flights from Johannesburg
- 4 nights B&B accommodation
- Private guide, vehicle & fuel
- All listed activities & park fees
- Knysna lagoon cruise (with lunch)
- Addo half-day game drive
Not included
- Lunches & dinners (except Knysna cruise)
- Travel insurance
- Optional shark cage / bungee / kayaking
FAQ
Garden Route 5-Day Journey — quick answers
When are whales in season?
Southern right whales are typically in the Hermanus bay from June to early December, with peak sightings September–October.
Is this a group tour?
No — this is a private guided journey for your party only. Rates are per person sharing based on 2 adults minimum.
Can I extend a night in Knysna?
Yes — extra nights on the Garden Route can be added from R2,400 per person sharing including B&B.
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Ready to book Garden Route 5-Day Journey?
Secure your seats today with a 30% deposit — balance due 30 days before departure.