Cape Town arial view
The Socioolite collection · 10 days / 9 nights

Cape Town, Garden Route & Johannesburg Adventure Safari

Discover Cape Town, the Garden Route and Johannesburg on a ten-day budget adventure that brings together coastal scenery, wildlife and urban culture.

From R 67 285,00ZAR · per person sharing

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Your journey10 days · 9 nights
Your destinationsSouth Africa
Arrival / departureConfirmed in your personal quote
Published starting rateFrom R67,285.00
South Africa · Cape Town, Garden Route & Johannesburg Adventure Safari

Cape horizons.
A country of discovery.

Discover Cape Town, the Garden Route and Johannesburg on a ten-day budget adventure that brings together coastal scenery, wildlife and urban culture.

Let South Africa unfold beyond a single destination. Over ten days, connect Cape Town’s landmarks with the Garden Route’s changing scenery and Johannesburg’s creative energy, balancing sightseeing, wildlife experiences and time in the places along the way.

Build a broader South African holiday around this route. Share your arrival date, onward plans and number of travellers, and ask our team to prepare a personal budget proposal from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Accommodation is subject to availability. Your personal proposal confirms the property, activity schedule and travel arrangements.

Your journey, day by day

Discover the places.
Experience the journey.

Cape Town arial view
Cape Town arial view
01
Day 01 · South Africa

Arrival in Cape Town

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel at the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Highlights include a drive through Langa Township and a relaxing evening exploring the waterfront.

Your journey includes
  • Transfer from Cape Town Airport to hotel
  • Drive by Langa Township
  • Discover street art and graffiti in Langa Township
  • Arrive at your hotel around midday and check in
  • Enjoy a welcome drink
  • Optional sunset boat cruise
  • Enjoy dinner at your hotel
  • Accommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsEvening Dinner at hotel
Your overnight stayAccommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
Cape Point Restaurant view point
Cape Point Restaurant view point
02
Day 02 · South Africa

Full-day Cape Peninsula & Cape Point Tour

Enjoy a full day scenic tour around the breathtaking Cape Peninsula together with visiting spectacular coastal viewpoints and natural attractions offering a perfect combination of dramatic ocean views, wildlife encounters, and iconic South African landmarks. This unforgettable journey from Cape Town takes you along the spectacular Atlantic coastline, through charming seaside villages, and into the world-famous Cape of Good Hope.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Explore Clifton and Camps Bay
  • Hout Bay seals island boat trip
  • Visit Cape Point
  • Discover the Cape of Good Hope
  • Chapman’s Peak Drive
  • Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach
  • Discover Muizenberg Beach
  • Accommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast
Your overnight stayAccommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
Franschhoek wine Tram
Franschhoek Wine Tram
03
Day 03 · South Africa

Full-day Cape Winelands & Franschhoek Wine Tram

Discover the beauty, history, and world-class wines of South Africa’s famous Cape Winelands on this unforgettable full-day tour from Cape Town together with this scenic journey taking you through vineyard covered valleys, historic towns, and award-winning wine estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Explore the Stellenbosch Wine Route
  • Discover the Franschhoek Wine Valley
  • Ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram
  • Explore the Paarl Wine Route
  • Visit Drakenstein Prison
  • Three wine tastings
  • Cheese pairing & tasting
  • Join a cellar tour
  • Accommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast
Your overnight stayAccommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
Table Mountain Cable Car Arial View
Table Mountain Cable Car Arial View
04
Day 04 · South Africa

Table Mountain & Cape Town City Tour & African Cuisine

Explore the vibrant culture, rich history, and spectacular scenery of Cape Town on this unforgettable guided city tour, known as the “Mother City,” being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offering a unique blend of historic landmarks, coastal scenery and multicultural heritage.

Now that the sun has set we start the evening with an authentic African traditional cuisine, our 14 dish tasting menu is designed to be shared and enjoyed with family and friends, of course throughout your meal, you’ll learn about each dish and their country of origin, traditional cooking techniques and the rich spices that bring each dish to life.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Leisure time during the first half of the morning
  • City Tour
  • Discover Table Mountain
  • Explore Bo-Kaap
  • Walk through Company’s Garden
  • Explore Cape Town’s city centre
  • Browse Greenmarket Square
  • Visit the South African Museum
  • Dine at Gold Restaurant
  • Take part in traditional djembe drumming
  • 14-dish set-menu meal
  • Enjoy the African Feast performance
  • Accommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfastDinner at Gold Restaurant
Your overnight stayAccommodation: City Lodge Waterfront or Similar
05
Day 05 · South Africa

Oudtshoorn & Ostrich Farm Experience

Travel inland to the Little Karoo town of Oudtshoorn and experience the unique wildlife and cultural heritage, an unforgettable journey to Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital of the world surrounded by rugged mountains and semi arid landscapes, Oudtshoorn offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into South Africa’s historic ostrich farming industry and rural Karoo culture.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Wine tasting at De Krans Wine local estate
  • Guided tour Cango ostrich farm
  • Scenic mountain landscapes
  • Garden Route safari
  • Swimming
  • 3 Course Dinner
  • Overnight Oudtshoorn Thorntree Country Lodge or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast3 Course Dinner
Your overnight stayOvernight Oudtshoorn Thorntree Country Lodge or Similar
Cango Caves Tour
Cango Caves Tour
06
Day 06 · South Africa

Cango Caves & Knysna

Discover two of the most spectacular destinations along South Africa’s famous Garden Route, the breathtaking Cango Caves and the charming coastal town of Knysna. This journey combines underground natural wonders, lush forests, dramatic coastlines, and vibrant waterfront culture, making it one of the most popular experiences for travellers exploring the Garden Route.

Continue along the Garden Route to the coastal town of Knysna known for its lagoon and forests.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Guided Cango Caves tour
  • Guided Point of Human Origins tour
  • Optional Zipline in Mossel bay
  • Scenic mountain landscapes
  • Optional sunset lagoon cruise in Knysna
  • 3 Course Dinner
  • Overnight Knysna Log Inn Lodge or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast3 Course Dinner
Your overnight stayOvernight Knysna Log Inn Lodge or Similar
Kayaking Storm River
Kayaking Storm River
07
Day 07 · South Africa

Tsitsikamma & Addo Elephant National Park

Up to the present time, we travel along one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Africa located within the spectacular Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma is renowned for its lush forests, rugged coastline and diverse marine life, together with scenic hiking trails through ancient forests, walk across the famous Storms River Suspension Bridge and enjoy breathtaking views where the Indian Ocean meets towering cliffs. Adventure seekers can also experience activities such as ziplining, kayaking, and canopy tours through the indigenous forest. To this end after exploring the park, continue to the wildlife reserve of Addo Elephant National Park, home to hundreds of elephants and forms part of the unique Big Seven wildlife region.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Optional Bloukrans Bridge (world-famous bungy bridge)
  • Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Storms River Suspension Bridge
  • Visit The Big Tree Tsitsikamma Forest
  • Addo Elephant National Park
  • À La Carte Dinner
  • Optional nigh safari
  • Overnight Addo Rest Camp or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfastÀ La Carte Dinner
Your overnight stayOvernight Addo Rest Camp or Similar
Elephants herd Waterhole
Elephants herd Waterhole
08
Day 08 · South Africa

Addo Safari & Travel & to Johannesburg

Start the day with an exciting morning safari in Addo Elephant National Park, one of South Africa’s premier safari destinations and home to over 600 African elephants. Addo offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities including elephants, lions, buffalo, antelope and a wide variety of bird species seen during the guided game drives providing visitors an authentic African safari experience in a malaria free environment.

Route 67 Consists of 67 Public Art Works symbolising Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of work dedicated to the Freedom of South Africa and includes 67 steps leading up the second largest flag in Africa.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Big Five wildlife viewing
  • Addo Elephant National Park
  • Guided safari drives
  • Garden Route safari
  • Birdwatching and nature photography
  • Route 67 Art & Heritage Tour
  • Port Elizabeth city tour
  • Transfer to hotel in Johannesburg
  • Overnight Hotel Sky Sandton or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast
Your overnight stayOvernight Hotel Sky Sandton or Similar
Setswana Cultural Dancers
Setswana Cultural Dancers
09
Day 09 · South Africa

Johannesburg & Soweto Tour

Discover the vibrant culture, powerful history, and modern energy of South Africa on a guided tour through Johannesburg and the iconic township of Soweto. This immersive city tour offers travellers a unique opportunity to explore the historic landmarks, cultural heritage and dynamic communities that helped shape the nation.

Walking along Vilakazi Street gives visitors a chance to experience local culture and cuisine and see the only street in the world that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Johannesburg city tour
  • Mandela Sanctuary
  • Munro Drive Viewpoint
  • Street Art & Graffiti
  • Apartheid Museum
  • Soweto Township tour
  • Mandela House
  • Hector Pieterson Memorial
  • Orlando Towers
  • Overnight Hotel Sky Sandton or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast
Your overnight stayOvernight Hotel Sky Sandton or Similar
10
Day 10 · South Africa

Maboneng Arts District & Departure

Your final day includes a visit to the vibrant Maboneng Precinct. This creative district is filled with art galleries, street murals, markets, cafes, and design studios .The best way to explore these spaces, is by foot accompanied by our local tour guide showing you the streets art murals and historic buildings in the area.

After the tour, transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your departure flight.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Johannesburg city tour
  • Maboneng Street Arts & Justice Walk
  • Maboneng Precinct Walk
  • Arts & Market on main
  • Jewel City Street Arts
  • Contemporary Arts
  • Angoni Art Gallery
  • Victoria Yards
  • Transfer to the airport
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast
The art of staying well

Places that become part of the journey.

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront accommodation
Photo: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
Cape Town · Nights 1–4

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

A convenient Cape Town base near the V&A Waterfront, with contemporary rooms and space to unwind between city experiences.

Hotel Sky Sandton accommodation
Photo: Hotel Sky Sandton
Johannesburg · Nights 8–9

Hotel Sky Sandton

A contemporary Sandton hotel close to the city’s shopping and transport connections, providing a base between your Johannesburg experiences.

Thorntree Country Lodge accommodation
Photo: Thorntree Country Lodge
Oudtshoorn · Night 5

Thorntree Country Lodge

Country-style accommodation in the Schoemanshoek Valley, with gardens and a tranquil setting for your Klein Karoo chapter.

Knysna Log-Inn accommodation
Photo: SA-Venues / Knysna Log-Inn
Knysna · Night 6

Knysna Log-Inn

A distinctive timber-built hotel in central Knysna, providing a convenient Garden Route base near the waterfront.

@Sandton Hotel accommodation
Photo: @Sandton Hotel
Johannesburg · Nights 8–9

@Sandton Hotel

A contemporary hotel in Sandton’s Benmore Gardens, with comfortable rooms and city facilities for your Johannesburg stay.

Addo Rest Camp accommodation
Photo: Socioolite Travel & Tours
Addo · Night 7

Addo Rest Camp

A national park rest-camp stay for your Addo chapter, with accommodation and wildlife experiences arranged around the daily programme.

Named lodges or similar properties, subject to availability. Room categories and final night-by-night allocations are confirmed in writing.

A considered package

The details that make it seamless.

Your journey includes

  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entry & park fees
  • Ground handling
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Domestic flights as per itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • All optional activities
  • Bar Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • 10% Gratuity recommended per day

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Published rates are in South African rand (ZAR), per person. Solo, sharing, group and child categories are listed separately. Your quote confirms dates, availability and inclusions.

Price Per Person From: 10 Day Budget

S

Single (S)

R93,673.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

PPs

Per person sharing (PPs)

R67,285.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

SCH · Groups of 10+

Scheduled group departure

R65,685.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

CLD · Ages 0–12

Child aged 0–12 years

R38,400.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

Price Per Person From: 10 Day Midrange

S

Single (S)

R13,403.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

PPs

Per person sharing (PPs)

R89,462.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

SCH · Groups of 10+

Scheduled group departure

R87,862.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

CLD · Ages 0–12

Child aged 0–12 years

R48,207.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

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Extraordinary places.
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