Südafrika 9 Tage South Africa: The Garden Route Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

South Africa’s legendary Garden Route comes alive on this epic nine-day adventure from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Kick things off with a full-day safari at Addo Elephant National Park before journeying west along the stunning coast. Hike through the rugged beauty of Tsitsikamma, Robberg Nature Reserve, and Knysna, then drive the jaw-dropping Tradouw Pass to Barrydale for a curated lunch and wine tasting. Wrap up with a few blissful days in the winelands of Franschhoek, soaking in the scenery and flavours. You’ll finish this trip feeling relaxed, inspired, and ready for more adventures in Cape Town.

• Spot wildlife on Safari drives in Addo National Park

• Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with your CEO

• Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit

• Head overland on a scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale

• Dig into Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard in Barrydale

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Späteste Anreise bis: 12:00 Uhr
Früheste Abreise ab: 17:00 Uhr

1. Tag Port Elizabeth

Welcome to South Africa and to Port Elizabeth. In the afternoon, your CEO will provide a welcome briefing and a guided orientation around Port Elizabeth. Later on, choose to join your new friends and CEO for an optional group dinner.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Event: Port Elizabeth CEO-led Orientation
Unterkunft: The Kelway Hotel

2. Tag Port Elizabeth

Experience the wildlife and landscapes of Addo Elephant National Park during a morning safari drive with knowledgeable guides in search of rhinos, lions, buffalo, leopards, and of course, elephants. Have a picnic breakfast out in the bush and finish the drive in the afternoon. There will be free time to have lunch in the area before returning to Port Elizabeth to spend a leisurely evening on your own. (F)

Transport: Port Elizabeth Airport – Addo Elephant National Park (1.5h)
Event: Safarifahrt im Addo-Elefanten-Nationalpark (4.0h)
Transport: Addo Elephant National Park – Port Elizabeth Airport (1.5h)
Freizeit: Port Elizabeth
Unterkunft: The Kelway Hotel

3. Tag Port Elizabeth / Tsitsikamma

After breakfast depart for Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the famed Garden Route on the South Coast of South Africa. The area is valued for its diverse natural and cultural heritage. Enjoy a CEO-led hike along the Mouth Trail and wander along a winding boardwalk through the forest. In the afternoon partake in the Big Tree walk with your CEO, which will take you through indigenous forest to an eight hundred-year-old Yellowwood towering over the rest of the canopy. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. (F) (M)

Transport: Port Elizabeth Airport – Tsitsikamma (3.0h)
Event: Storms River Mouth Trail – Tsitsikamma National Park (1.5h)
Event: Big Tree Walk – Garden Route (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Tsitsikamma Village Inn

4. Tag Tsitsikamma

Enjoy an entire free day in the Tsitsikamma area. Choose between optional activities like, the Woodcutters‘ Journey, a tree canopy tour, a seasonal whale watching excursion, or whitewater tubing. Your opportunity to remain active awaits. Have dinner with the group back at the hotel in the evening. (F) (A)

Freizeit: Tsitsikamma
Unterkunft: Tsitsikamma Village Inn

5. Tag Tsitsikamma / Knysna

In the morning the group will visit the Robberg Nature Reserve featuring stunning coastal scenery and some of the best hiking in the country. Walk along the Gap Circuit and see evidence of the prehistoric break-up of the supercontinent of Gondwanaland some 120 million years ago.

Travel onwards to Knysna for an orientation drive along the waterfront, through the town centre, to the hip eateries and shops on Thesen Island, and through the lush landscapes of the Knysna Forest full of indigenous trees. Arrive back in town for a free afternoon to enjoy optional activities or to simply relax in the beauty of your surroundings. (F)

Event: Robberg Nature Reserve Visit (1.0h)
Event: Knysna CEO-led Orientation Tour (1.0h)
Freizeit: Knysna
Transport: Tsitsikamma – Knysna (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

6. Tag Knysna

Breakfast will be had at the hotel before an included visit to The Knysna Heads, which enclose and form the Knysna River Estuary. Visit some of the main attractions on the Eastern Head, walk along a pathway at the foot of the cliffs and learn about the importance of the land to the local population. Spend the remainder of the day as you wish and try some of the optional activities, like an oyster tour which the area is known for. (F)

Event: Knysna Heads Visit (1.0h)
Freizeit: Knysna
Unterkunft: Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

7. Tag Knysna / Franschhoek

Rise early for a long, but jam-packed day of epic scenery and unforgettable sights as you drive the more scenic way from Knysna to Franschhoek. First stop is the harbour town of Mossel Bay to visit the lighthouse and walk in the area. Drive along Tradouw Pass next, through the lesser-known gem of Gatplaats Nature Reserve for a short walk and enjoy hilly views to reach the town of Barrydale. Have an included outdoor lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a wine tasting. Arrive to Franschhoek in the evening and have dinner on your own. (F) (M)

Event: Knysna to Barrydale via Mossel Bay, Gatplaats Nature Reserve, & Tradouw Pass
Event: Barrydale Vineyard Visit (1.5h)
Freizeit: Franschhoek
Transport: Knysna – Franschhoek (8.0h)
Unterkunft: Protea Hotel Franschhoek

8. Tag Franschhoek

Start the morning off with a CEO-led orientation walk along Franschhoek’s main street. The remainder of the day is free for optional activities like a guided bike tour Stellenbosch, a history and art tour, or perhaps a winery visit in a region celebrated for its delicious grape varieties. Dinner this evening will be on your own. (F)

Event: Franschhoek CEO-led Orientation Walk (0.75h)
Freizeit: Franschhoek
Unterkunft: Protea Hotel Franschhoek

9. Tag Franschhoek / Cape Town

Leave the picturesque winelands of Franschhoek behind this morning and depart for Cape Town. Stop along the way to walk up the city’s iconic Signal Hill and site of the Noon Gun, one of Cape Town’s oldest living traditions. Enjoy the fantastic views from the top and catch a full glimpse of Cape Town’s many landmarks. The tour ends upon arrival in Cape Town around 1:30pm. (F)

Transport: Franschhoek – Cape Town (2.25h)
Event: Signal Hill Hike (1.0h)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Addo National Park Safari drives. CEO-led hike in Tsitsikamma National Park. Big Tree Visit Tsitsikamma. Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit. Driving and walking orientation tour of Knysna. Knysna Heads Visit. Scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale. Lunch at a vineyard in Barrydale. CEO-led orientation walk of Franschhoek. Signal Hill walk. Free time in Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Franschhoek. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (8 nts).
Transport: Private vehicle, walking.
Mahlzeiten: 8 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 1 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

17.05.2025 -05.12.2026 EUR 559

Gruppengröße: Spot wildlife on Safari drives in Addo National Park, Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with your CEO, Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit, Head overland on a scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale, Dig into Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard in Barrydale.