Cape Town: 7-Day Garden Route Tour with Wine Tasting｜South Africa

Day 1: Cape of Good Hope

Meet your guide and group at a selected location in Cape Town. Begin your tour with a visit to the Cape of Good Hope, where you can take in the stunning coastal views and learn about the area’s history.

Day 2: Cape Town City and Stellenbosch

Spend the morning exploring Cape Town at your own pace. Choose from optional activities like visiting Table Mountain, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, or hiking Lion’s Head. In the late afternoon, travel to Stellenbosch, the Winelands Capital.

Day 3: Stellenbosch Walking Tour and Wine Tasting

Start your day with a relaxed 3-hour historical walking tour of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. Discover its rich history and charming architecture. Then, head to one of the country’s best wine farms for a wine tasting and lunch. Return to Stellenbosch to pack for your journey to Hermanus in the late afternoon.

Day 4: Hermanus Whale Watching and Oudtshoorn

Wake up early in Hermanus for a chance to spot humpback whales from the shore or your hotel room. You can also book an optional whale-watching boat tour (weather-dependent). In the late afternoon, set off for Oudtshoorn, driving through the famed R62 wine route.

Day 5: Cango Caves and Plettenberg Bay

Visit the world-famous Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn, home to limestone formations over 800,000 years old. Enjoy an early lunch at a local ostrich farm before driving back to the coast, passing through the majestic Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountain passes. Arrive in Plettenberg Bay for a restful night’s sleep.

Day 6: Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma, and Knysna

Spend the morning at the beautiful beach in Plettenberg Bay. After lunch, choose to visit either Monkeyland or Birds of Eden, followed by a visit to Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary. End the day in Knysna, visiting the Knysna Heads and checking into your lodgings.

Day 7: Botlierskop Game Reserve and Return to Cape Town

Begin the last leg of your tour with an early morning game drive in the Botlierskop Game Reserve, one of the most popular Big 5 reserves in the country. Spot hippos, giraffes, eland, impala, springbok, zebra, and more. After the game drive, return to Cape Town, where your expedition comes to a pleasant close.