Cape Region & Garden Route trips
Create your own ideal holiday
Culinary delights, breath-taking panoramas, rugged coastline and plenty of wine – this is what the Cape region and Garden Route have in store! Starting in the bustling city of Cape Town, continue into the winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek before journeying along the Garden Route, spotting whales along the way in Hermanus.
Choose your favourite bite-sized trips in the region from our selection below and your South Africa specialist will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you.
If you want to explore more of South Africa, or are not sure where to start, take a look at our full itineraries. Or simply get in touch and our travel specialists will talk you through the options.
Start or end your South Africa trip in hip and happening Cape Town: enjoy the views from Table Mountain or visit the prison on Robben Island. Discover the best eateries and climb Lion Head, Cape Town has something for everyone. Hike through the Bo-Kaap and learn to prepare delicious Cape Malay dishes from an African hostess.
Start or end your South Africa trip in hip and happening Cape Town: enjoy the views from Table Mountain or visit the prison on Robben Island. Discover the best eateries and climb Lion Head, Cape Town has something for everyone. Hike through the Bo-Kaap and learn to prepare delicious Cape Malay dishes from an African hostess.
Welcome to the wine region of the Western Cape! The place to taste and enjoy. While cycling through the vineyards you’ll brave a few hills, but don’t worry, during the stops at the wineries you can enjoy the delicious South African wines. You’ll also have time to explore the charming towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, the heart of the wine region.
Welcome to the wine region of the Western Cape! The place to taste and enjoy. While cycling through the vineyards you’ll brave a few hills, but don’t worry, during the stops at the wineries you can enjoy the delicious South African wines. You’ll also have time to explore the charming towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, the heart of the wine region.
Hermanus is considered one of the best places in the world for whale watching. During the whale season from June to December, the marine mammals can be observed from land. You can get even closer to the impressive animals on this whale-watching tour by boat. But a visit to the region with its beautiful coastal landscape is also worthwhile outside the whale season.
Hermanus is considered one of the best places in the world for whale watching. During the whale season from June to December, the marine mammals can be observed from land. You can get even closer to the impressive animals on this whale-watching tour by boat. But a visit to the region with its beautiful coastal landscape is also worthwhile outside the whale season.
The Garden Route is a green part of Africa: rolling hills, small villages and a rugged coastline characterise this part of the country. The picturesque lagoon town of Knysna is the focal point of the region. The town has a relaxed atmosphere, with many small shops and excellent restaurants. You can experience the surrounding nature and breathtaking views on a hike in the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
The Garden Route is a green part of Africa: rolling hills, small villages and a rugged coastline characterise this part of the country. The picturesque lagoon town of Knysna is the focal point of the region. The town has a relaxed atmosphere, with many small shops and excellent restaurants. You can experience the surrounding nature and breathtaking views on a hike in the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
With its wide sandy beach and delicious seafood restaurants, Plettenberg Bay is the perfect spot to unwind. But that’s not all! Off the coast of Robberg Nature Reserve, you can have an amazing experience: snorkelling and swimming with seals. This is your chance to see these playful animals up close while you float in the water.
With its wide sandy beach and delicious seafood restaurants, Plettenberg Bay is the perfect spot to unwind. But that’s not all! Off the coast of Robberg Nature Reserve, you can have an amazing experience: snorkelling and swimming with seals. This is your chance to see these playful animals up close while you float in the water.
The rugged coastline of Tsitsikamma National Park, located on South Africa’s breathtaking Garden Route, offers dramatic coastal scenery and unspoiled forests. Get ready to glide through the treetops, seeing the forest from above on an impressive canopy tour.
The rugged coastline of Tsitsikamma National Park, located on South Africa’s breathtaking Garden Route, offers dramatic coastal scenery and unspoiled forests. Get ready to glide through the treetops, seeing the forest from above on an impressive canopy tour.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the Indian Ocean’s clear waters, unwind on the white sands at Wilderness Beach, and canoe through the dense, wild forests along the Touws River. This bite-sized trip is the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the Indian Ocean’s clear waters, unwind on the white sands at Wilderness Beach, and canoe through the dense, wild forests along the Touws River. This bite-sized trip is the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.
Step away from the crowds and discover the pristine coastal landscape and white dunes of De Hoop Nature Reserve. This lesser-visited protected reserve boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna, and there are plenty of hiking and biking opportunities.
Step away from the crowds and discover the pristine coastal landscape and white dunes of De Hoop Nature Reserve. This lesser-visited protected reserve boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna, and there are plenty of hiking and biking opportunities.
Speak to our South Africa specialist Gemma
“South Africa is a land of stunning contrasts, where every journey leads from the wild beauty of the savannah to the vibrant energy of its cities. Whether you’re spotting the Big Five in Kruger National Park or exploring the culture of Cape Town, this country offers an adventure for every traveller. The warmth of its people and the diversity of its landscapes make South Africa an unforgettable experience.”
