5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 99 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park worth booking?
5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park is a 120-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $17850 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 99 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (99)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $17850 per person
Our all-inclusive adventure tours start and finish in Cape Town, and are perfect for exploring the best that the Garden Route has to offer. Highlights include Big 5 Safari Game Drives, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, canoeing
What you get
- Accommodation -4 Nights
- Game Drive on Tour Vehicle in Addo National Park
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Cango Ostrich Farm
About this experience
Our all-inclusive adventure tours start and finish in Cape Town, and are perfect for exploring the best that the Garden Route has to offer. Highlights include Big 5 Safari Game Drives, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, canoeing on Wilderness Lagoon, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, Bungee jumping, whale watching, Addo Elephant Park and much more! Looking for a malaria-free safari? We’ve got you covered! There is a reason that thousands of clients have entrusted their holidays to Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours – we have fantastic guides, we go off the beaten path for you and we have no hidden costs.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation -4 Nights
- Game Drive on Tour Vehicle in Addo National Park
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Cango Ostrich Farm
- Betty's Bay Penguin Colony Entry Fees
- 2 x Game Drives at Garden Route Game Reserve
- Tsitsikamma National Park Entry Fees
Not included
- Addo National Park Entry Fees
- Cango Caves Entry Fees
- Lunch
- Optional Extra Activities
- Meals
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Room Guest House 3/4*
Private Room- Sngl/Dbl or twin: Private room (Single or Double or Twin) in a 3 or 4 Star graded Guest House Pickup included
Backpacker twin/Dbl or single
Backpacker twin/Dbl or single Pickup included
Private Room Guest House 3/4*
Private Room Guest House 3/4* Pickup included
Backpacker Dorm Accommodation
Pickup included
Backpacker twin/single or dbl
Private room in a Backpackers : This is a private room in a backpackers/hostel ! It can be a single, double twin or triple room Pickup included
Backpacker Dorm Accommodation.
Backpacker Dorm Accommodation. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours Safaris
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 99 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
99 verified traveler reviews for 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A trip filled to the brim with unforgettable views, conversations, and fun.
A fantastic experience along the Garden Route with our guide Mawande. The views were so incredibly stunning and activities were fun and had a lot of variety. Also, we would highly recommend requesting Mawande as a guide. He provided an incredible depth of knowledge about the history, culture, and quirks of everything we saw across the Garden Route and we just had so much fun getting to know him during our 5 day tour. Some practical feedback for this specific tour: - if you go in the winter, prepare for some colder nights in the hostels because some lack sufficient, if any, heat. - the best food on the route was dinner at Nostalgie in Oudtshoorn. It was FANTASTIC so come with a large appetite. - if you have the option, maybe skip the ostrich farm for a different activity as its quite short and simple. You'll probably also see more at the game lodge. - if you can request an extra day at the game lodge. . .DO IT
Response from the operator: Dear Michael Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your 5-day Garden Route experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scenery, variety of activities and, most importantly, your time with Mawande. It’s fantastic to hear how much you appreciated his knowledge of the history, culture and little quirks along the Garden Route. We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to him. It sounds like you had plenty of fun along the way as well! We also appreciate the practical feedback. The Garden Route can certainly be chilly during winter, particularly at night, and your comments about the activities and the time spent at the game lodge are useful for future travellers when planning their trip. And we’ll happily take the recommendation for Nostalgie in Oudtshoorn! Thank you again for the recommendation and for sharing so much useful insight for other travellers. We hope to welcome you back one day, perhaps with that extra night at the game lodge! Regards Bokbus Team
via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Our 5 day garden route tour was great and our guide Vaughan was excellent. He is a safe driver, very kind and with a good knowledge of all the places we visited. He made good suggestions that made the tour even better Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Begona Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear you had such a great time on our 5 Day Garden Route Tour. It's wonderful to know Vaughan's safe driving, local knowledge, and friendly nature helped make the trip so enjoyable. We're especially pleased that his suggestions along the way added even more to your experience, as those little local touches can make all the difference. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Vaughan. Thanks again for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in South Africa soon! Regards Bokbus Team
via Tripadvisor
Packed Itinerary with Superb Guide
We had a great tour with a packed itinerary covering a large extent of the Garden Route, especially thanks to our guide Mawande, who was very knowledgeable, passionate to share stories about the country, culture, and people. He’s friendly, engaging, professional and made sure everyone in the group was comfortable. He also readily improvised and worked with the time constraints. While we encountered some hiccups (not due to Bokbus) such as with the accommodation, Mawande was very helpful and gave us good advice. One feedback for improvement: we only found out on the day that the road to Cango Caves was closed. Bokbus could have communicated earlier to us and offered an alternative activity. Otherwise we had a great experience and would recommend travelling with Bokbus.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear you had a great experience exploring the Garden Route and that Mawande played such a big part in making your trip memorable. His passion for sharing South Africa's history, culture, and people, along with his friendly and professional approach, is something we're very proud of. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the Cango Caves road closure. You're absolutely right that earlier communication would have been helpful, and we'll take this on board as we continue looking for ways to improve the guest experience. While some situations are beyond our control, keeping our guests informed as early as possible is always our goal. Thanks again for travelling with BokBus and for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in South Africa soon! Regards Bokbus Team
via Tripadvisor
Thanks
It was a great tour. Well organized and we had a great guide
Response from the operator: Dear Valued Customer Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and found the tour to be well organised. It's also wonderful to know that your guide helped make the journey enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciate you choosing to travel with BokBus and thank you for your support. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in South Africa in the future. Kind regards The Bokbus Team
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Excellent tour covering the highlights of the Garden Route, which is a beautiful drive surrounded by greenery and mountains all the way. I opted for Guest House accommodation which was consistently good. My favourites were in Outshorn and at the Garden Route Game lodge. Our guide Mawande drove us everywhere and kept us well informed about the history of SA and the locations we visited. We opted not to go to Addo and Mawande worked hard to arrange an alternative safari drive more suited to what the group wanted and to keep us interested and engaged throughout the trip. Breakfast and dinner were included and this made the trip excellent value.
Response from the operator: Dear Sandra Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the highlights of the Garden Route and that the beautiful scenery, mountains, and lush landscapes made such a lasting impression. It's wonderful to know that you were pleased with your guest house accommodation, especially your stays in Oudtshoorn and at the Garden Route Game Lodge. We're especially grateful for your kind words about Mawande. His knowledge of South Africa's history, dedication to his guests, and willingness to adapt the itinerary to suit the group's interests are qualities we're very proud of. We're pleased he was able to arrange an alternative safari experience that better matched what everyone was looking for and kept the tour engaging throughout. It's also great to hear that the included breakfasts and dinners added to the overall value of your experience. Thank you again for choosing to travel with BokBus and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable South African adventure in the future. Kind regards The Bokbus Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 12+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon
- Price range
- $17850 to $23300
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 35
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
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5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park cost?
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Prices start at $17850 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park take?
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Plan for about 120 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 99 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 12. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 120-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park?
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Around 35 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town, Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour, Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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