South Africa · GARDEN ROUTE TOURS
Lagoons at Knysna, forest at Tsitsikamma, seals at Plettenberg Bay and a bungee bridge in between. The 15 below sort the day trips and the multi-day runs by what they cost, how far they drive and where they start.
Swim with Cape fur seals near Plettenberg Bay on a guided 90-minute boat and snorkeling tour with equipment and photos included.
“Amazing experience! The kayak, the lilo, the cliff diving. Our guides OG and Clinton were so nice and helpful. Would do that over and over”
Spend nine hours in Addo with a local guide, close elephant sightings, Big 5 wildlife, lunch, transport, and park fees included.
“We had an amazing tour! Sidwell was our guide. Very informative , made sure everyone saw as much as possible. Saw two lions hunting a buffalo . They gave up quickly and chased a few warthogs! Really interesting to watch! Highlight was all the Elephants. Overall Great Experience and Highly recommended!!”
Review of the Knysna Ziplines tour, with gorge crossings, forest views, safety tips, pricing, logistics, and advice on who should book.
“Taking the longest line with the most amazing ocean and mountain views was tge highlight of my trip to the area! The guides were well experienced and one felt safe throughout the trip.”
Review of Botlierskop’s 3-hour game drive near Mossel Bay, with rhinos, lions, elephants, mountain scenery, birdlife, and practical tips.
“Absolutely worth it! The Guides are incredibly nice and know everything about the animals. We saw all the different wild Animals just some meters away. A wonderful day with Lots to remember! Thanks again for the fantastic experience, especially to Silas 🍀”
Review of Bloukrans Bridge bungee jumping near Plettenberg Bay, with a zipline approach, 216-meter SkyWalk, safety tips, and value advice.
“Amazing experience. Fun atmosphere on the bridge before the jump and reassuring instructors”
Zip through Tsitsikamma’s ancient forest on a guided canopy tour with ten platforms, local ecology, careful safety support, and superb views.
“We had a great time, our guides were so much fun and we learned so much. We were really impressed that this business is a sustainable one with social justice as a principle and the benefit of the local community at its core. Highly recommend and your guides are so safety conscious that you will feel safe even while zipping through the trees.”
Cruise Knysna Lagoon to the Heads for 75 minutes of scenery, local history, marine life, and friendly guiding from Thesen Island.
“Great value for money. Good overall experience; Highly recommended. The boat itself is quite basic (not fancy), but clean and operated by professional and friendly crew.”
Canyoning in The Crags means cliff jumps, waterfall rappelling, a 30-meter zipline, river swimming, and trained guides for $60.68.
“AMAZING GUIDES! AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! Could not recommend this more! Guides are professional, thoughtful, funny and kind, helping us through our fears and creating a phenomenal experience for us. A MUST DO!”
Ride a 400-horsepower cat-style boat from Plettenberg Bay for whale, dolphin, seal, and seabird sightings from June to November.
“Loved the entire experience. We got what we paid for and I would definitely recommend doing the whale watching tour”
Canyoning in Plettenberg Bay combines abseiling, cliff jumps, swimming, and waterfall zip-lines in a beautiful indigenous forest.
“An amazing outing! take time to see the scenery while swimming. Warren and Julian are amazing guides that take your safety seriously so that you can enjoy the activities without worry. wear decent gripping shoes for the rocks amd your good to go!”
Review of Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve’s 2-hour safari, with rhinos, giraffes, hippos, zebras and crocodiles for $55.
“Really nice facility and park. Game Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. For the price, it really is a great deal. We had the opportunity to see a good variety of animals. Visiting from Canada, we wanted to do a Safari near Kruger but couldn't make it work. This obviously wasn't that, but it was a great first experience and helped fill the void until next time. Highly recommend if you're in Plett - for the price you might as well try it.”
Canyoning near Plettenberg Bay with abseils, waterfall rappels, swims, and optional jumps through The Crags for $48.02.
“It was an unforgettable experience with magical views and adrenaline pumping jumps. Tebzzzz and Puna made us feel safe and made the experience super exciting and fun.”
Watch sunset over Knysna Lagoon and the Heads on a small-group cruise with a skipper, optional oysters, drinks, and relaxed local insight.
“Our skipper was friendly and made the whole trip feel like a warm family gathering. A deffies must when visiting knysna. She gave a lot of interesting facts about the lagoon and had blankets available for incase it got cold.”
Cruise from Knysna through the Heads to spot humpback whales, dolphins, seals, and more on a small-group two-hour ocean tour.
“So much fun. The captains were great and even though we had rough water it was so much fun and we quickly saw a group of whales and followed them. Such a great experience! Highly recommend visiting”
Meet rescued lions, leopards, cheetahs, servals, and caracals on a guided Tenikwa wildlife tour near Plettenberg Bay.
“the guide was excellent giving a lot of information on the individual animals and how they came to be in their care.”
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