5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Garden Tour

This was an excellent tour! We saw so many amazing things and had such unique experiences. Our tour guide Christine was energetic, knowledgeable, and very attentive to our needs. This is definitely a memorable experience and I would highly recommend it!

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Solo female traveller

The whole trip was very carefully planned. We stayed in various types of accommodations, near the beach, farms, etc. Christine was an amazing guide. She showed us the best spots along the route. All the hosting places were amazing as well with their hospitality and delicious food. I would highly recommend this to anyone planning a trip to South Africa.

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A great trip. Cape Town to Port Elizabeth by road.

We had a fantastic trip. The scenery, stops and accommodation were excellent. Our guide, Gareth, was informative, fun and really ensured everyone had a great time. We really enjoyed being with the other travellers and made some great friends. We would warmly recommend this trip. Do not miss the optional Addo Elephant safari!

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Agency communication was fine, but guide did not respect request for quiet

To be fair, the agency's communication was quite good — responsive and clear. The guide, however, wasn't really a good fit for us. He talked constantly throughout the trip, even when there wasn't much to say. We tried to politely hint that we needed some quiet time, and even gently asked if he could lower the talking a little, but it didn't seem to help. I think he meant well, but it just felt like he wasn't picking up on our cues. The experience ended up being more tiring than relaxing. Overall, the agency seems fine, but I'd suggest requesting a different guide if you're someone who prefers a quieter, more laid-back tour

Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Good evening, and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your Earthstompers experience. We really appreciate your kind comments about our team’s communication and responsiveness. It is something we place allot of focus on, and the team works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly before, during, and after each tour. As a small family-run business, we take all reviews seriously and to heart. Our team and guides was naturally disappointed to read your comment about the guide talking too much, and that this impacted your overall experience. We place a strong focus on guide education and training, and we are proud to work with guides who are not only qualified and experienced, but who also have a genuine passion for South Africa, its people, and what they do. For most of our guests, the guiding and storytelling is a real highlight of the tour. A guide’s role is to share the history of the areas visited, offer insight into South Africa’s people, culture, wildlife, and landscapes, and to keep guests informed about the day’s plans, travel times, and logistics. On group tours, they also need to balance the needs of the entire group and ensure that everyone feels comfortable and well looked after. That said, we are sure you are right and it was never your guide’s intention to overwhelm you or talk to much.  We also understand that preferences can differ from one guest to the next. For guests who prefer a different experience or minimal guiding this can be requested, we do offer private tours, or we can arrange transport-only options where appropriate. We are sorry that this aspect of the experience did not meet your expectations. Thank you for supporting our family business, your travels really do make a difference in South Africa. By travelling with us, you contribute in a meaningful way to the places we visit, from national park fees that support conservation, to local communities through our community contribution, as well as the small businesses we work with and visit along the way. Greetings from Cape Town Hendrik - Owner - Earthstompers Travel

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Great Company, Great Guide, Great Memories

Just got back from an amazing group trip with Earthstompers and I can’t recommend it enough! Everything was well organized, and the experience was made even better by our fantastic guide Christine —knowledgeable, friendly, bubbly, fun and always going the extra mile to make sure everyone was having a great time and taking tons of great photos for us along the way. The whole group vibe was positive and fun, and we made some unforgettable memories along the way. I’d definitely do it all over again!

Response from the operator: Good Morning Kerstina Thanks so much for your kind words and beautiful review and for recommending Earthstompers & our Garden Route & Addo group tour! We so happy that you enjoyed your guide Christine. "........knowledgeable, friendly, bubbly, fun and always going the extra mile........." - Your summary of Christine is spot on. So much energy and love for South Africa. We are truly blessed to have her as part of our amazing team of guides. Will pass on your kind words. I'm also glad you had a great group with positive vibes. We get some wonderful, fun like minded guests on our tours which is also a highlight. “I’d definitely do it all over again!” — we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Many of our guests return, often bringing along friends or family to share the experience again. Others come back a few years later to explore something new with us, whether that’s a private tour or a tailor-made luxury safari or Southern African holiday. We’re always on the road, discovering and refining new experiences, so there’s always something fresh waiting for our returning guests. Thank you supporting our family business. Greetings from Cape Town Hendrik

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