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Garden Route, South Africa: Tours + Safari Holidays + Road Trip from Cape Town

Garden Route South Africa tours & safari holidays are one of the world’s most iconic journeys. Whether you join a small group tour or take a leisurely road trip from Cape Town, the Garden Route South Africa represent eco-touring at its best - with small picturesque seaside towns, wonderful local food and charming guest houses, all set in unparalleled scenery. Combining Cape Town with one of our Garden Route South Africa tours or safari holidays is one of our most popular itineraries. Escorted tours are very popular, but this entire area is ideal for a road trip as the roads are good and relatively quiet, driving is on the left and you can travel at your own pace.
 
A favourite road trip route is travelling from Cape Town along the starkly beautiful Route 62, where the contrast between the lush coastal region and the arid Little Karoo is dramatic. Meander through small Winelands’ towns such as Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Robertson and Montagu to Swellendam – the third oldest town in South Africa with some wonderful examples of old Cape Dutch architecture. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich farming capital of South Africa, where you can view the stalactites and stalagmites of the cavernous Cango Caves and watch meerkats emerging from their burrows at sunrise.
 
The most scenic stretch of the Garden Route South Africa is between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay, with scenic town such as Wilderness, Sedgefield and Knysna, which is set on a magnificent lagoon. Complete your Garden Route South Africa tour or holiday with a thrilling malaria free Big Five safari in Addo Elephant Park, or at a luxury private game reserve near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.
 
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
 
For expert advice on Garden Route South Africa tours & safari holidays, or road trip from Cape Town, email or call us on +44 (0)1582 766122 to speak with a specialist travel consultant. Download our South Africa brochure (PDF 1.4 Mb).
 
We also offer specialist Birding Holidays and Wheelchair Accessible Safaris.
  
We have been arranging Garden Route South Africa tours, safari holidays & road trip from Cape Town for over 20 years.
ALL OUR GARDEN ROUTE SOUTH AFRICA TOURS & SAFARI HOLIDAYS, OR ROAD TRIP FROM CAPE TOWN, ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED wherever in the world you live.
 

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Mossel Bay, Wilderness & Knysna
Some Garden Route South Africa tours & safari holidays take a detour to ascend the rugged Prince Albert Pass, whilst others opt for the more direct route across the stunning Outeniqua Pass to George, renowned for its Fancourt golf estate. A beautiful stretch of Indian Ocean coastline extends from Mossel Bay, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama erected a cross, to Port Elizabeth, driving past the expansive beaches of Wilderness and lakes of Sedgefield, to the artists’ town of Knysna set on a vast lagoon. Here the must-do on any Garden Route South Africa tour or safari holiday is a visit to Featherbed Nature Reserve by ferry, followed by a nature walk and lunch under the milkwood trees.
 
There is also good access to wildlife, with Knysna Elephant Park offering interactions with these gentle giants. At Tenikwa Wild Cat Sanctuary you can observe cheetah, caracal and serval, while at Monkeyland and Birds of Eden you can see primates and bird species in their natural habitat, on Garden Route South Africa tours & safari holidays.
 
Plettenberg Bay
If it’s beaches you long for, head for Plettenberg Bay, which has four of the best in the country. Most Garden Route South Africa tours & safari holidays include some time beside the ocean and "Plett" is a perfect base. Known as the playground of the rich and famous, golfers will be spoilt for choice too, with a wide selection of world famous championship courses.
 
Adventure seekers should head to the Tsitsikamma Forest, where you can glide through the treetops in a harness, black water tube down the Storms River or bungy jump from spectacular Bloukrans Bridge, the highest bungy jump in the world.
 
Graaff Reinet & Camdeboo
Heading inland to Graaff Reinet, you can find Camdeboo National Park and the aptly named Valley of Desolation, as well as smaller wildlife sanctuaries such as Mountain Zebra National Park.
 
Port Elizabeth & St Francis
At the northern end of the Garden Route South Africa, you will find the beach resort of St Francis and the city of Port Elizabeth, which is the gateway to Addo and the malaria free big-five game reserves of the Eastern Cape.
 
Addo Elephant Park & Eastern Cape Safaris
Complete your Garden Route holidays with a thrilling Big Five safari holiday in Addo Elephant Park or one of the luxury private game reserves of the Eastern Cape, which are all malaria free.
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Cape Town + Garden Route + Safari (self drive)
Cape Town Self Drive Holiday Garden Route South Africa Safari
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$1,955
Per person sharing
International flights + car hire quoted separately
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• Tsitsikamma & Addo
• Cape Town Self Drive Holiday
• Oudthoorn
• Big-5 Safari
• Plettenberg Bay
• Hermanus
• Table Mountain
• Stellenbosch Winelands
• Garden Route South Africa
• Knysna

This classic Cape Town self-drive holiday covers the scenic Garden Route in South Africa, ending with a luxury 'Big Five' safari in the Eastern Cape. View Table Mountain & penguins at Cape Point, explore Stellenbosch's winelands & seaside towns of Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, with whale watching in season (July to Oct) & optional shark diving & Tsitsikamma adventure activities. All park fees & game drives included.

Cape Town + Garden Route Tour to Port Elizabeth
Cape Town And Garden Route Safari Tour South Africa Malaria Free
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$1,587
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Table Mountain
• South Africa
• Swellendam
• Cape Agulhas
• Cape Point
• Garden Route Safari Tour South Africa
• Cape Town And Garden Route Tour
• Optional Malari-Free Safari
• Knysna
• Oudtshoorn

This Cape Town and Garden Route tour in South Africa, starts in the 'Mother City' where you can ascend Table Mountain by cable car, visit Cape Point & the Stellenbosch Winelands. Then set off on your Garden Route tour visiting Cape Agulhas, Swellendam, Oudtshoorn & Knysna, with the option to spend a few extra days there after your tour, or add on a malaria-free safari. Regular departures. Group size 2-18. No children < 8.

Cape Town + Garden Route + Safari (self drive)
Cape Town Self Drive Holiday Garden Route South Africa Safari
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$1,955
Per person sharing
International flights + car hire quoted separately
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• Tsitsikamma & Addo
• Cape Town Self Drive Holiday
• Oudthoorn
• Big-5 Safari
• Plettenberg Bay
• Hermanus
• Table Mountain
• Stellenbosch Winelands
• Garden Route South Africa
• Knysna

This classic Cape Town self-drive holiday covers the scenic Garden Route in South Africa, ending with a luxury 'Big Five' safari in the Eastern Cape. View Table Mountain & penguins at Cape Point, explore Stellenbosch's winelands & seaside towns of Knysna & Plettenberg Bay, with whale watching in season (July to Oct) & optional shark diving & Tsitsikamma adventure activities. All park fees & game drives included.

Port Elizabeth + Garden Route Tour + Cape Town 2025
Garden Route Tour South Africa Port Elizabeth To Cape Town Holiday
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,200
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Garden Route Tour South Africa
• Stellenbosch Winelands
• Knysna
• Ostrich Farm & Cango Caves
• Holiday in Cape Town
• Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
• Cape Point
• Featherbed Nature Reserve
• Oudtshoorn
• Table Mountain

This wonderful escorted Garden Route Tour in South Africa travels from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest and Knysna, set around a lovely lagoon, as well as Oudtshoorn, where we visit an ostrich farm and the Cango Caves. Continue to Cape Town where you can end your holiday by ascending Table Mountain by cable car. Regular departures. Group size 2-18. No children < 8.

South Africa: Cape Town + Knysna + East Cape Safari
Cape Town Safari Knysna Garden Route South Africa Holiday Whales Penguins
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,322
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• South Africa Holiday & Safari
• Cape Town Safari
• Robben Island
• Featherbed Nature Reserve
• Knysna, Garden Route South Africa
• Stellenboch Winelands
• Table Mountain
• Whales & Penguins
• Cape Point
• Knysna Elephants

If you do not wish to self-drive, this Cape Town safari includes transfers to Knysna on the scenic Garden Route in South Africa. Start your holiday by ascending Table Mountain to see one of the world's most famous views, visit Cape Point where you can see penguins & whales in season & Stellenbosch winelands. Then fly to Knysna  & enjoy a thrilling Big Five safari. All transfers & game drives included.

Golf Safari: Cape Town + East Cape Safari
Golf Holiday Cape Town South Africa Stellenbosch Big Five Safari Vacation
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,322
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Clovelly Golf
• South Africa
• Cape Point
• Wine Tasting
• Stellenbosch Winelands
• Table Mountain
• Golf Holiday to Cape Town
• Milnerton Golf
• Big Five Safari Vacation
• De Zalze Golf

This luxury golf holiday to Cape Town in South Africa includes championship golf in the Stellenbosch winelands and a thrilling Big Five safari vacation in the Eastern Cape. Play on your choice of championship courses such as Milnerton in the shadow of Table Mountain, Clovelly on the Cape Peninsula, De Zalze in the winelands & Erinvale. All golf & transfers included. Many activities for non-golfing partners.

Grand SA Coach Tour: Joburg to Kruger + Cape Town (overland)
South Africa Escorted Tour Kruger Park Durban Garden Route Cape Town
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,322
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Garden Route
• South Africa Escorted Tour
• Cape Town
• Drakensberg
• Durban Beaches
• Kruger Park
• Swaziland
• East London
• Wild Coast
• Hluhluwe & St Lucia

This grand South Africa escorted tour starts in Johannesburg & visits the world famous Kruger Park, before travelling by coach to Swaziland, the Zulu Kingdom and the beaches of Durban. We continue overland to the mighty Drakensberg Mountains, dramatic Wild Coast and scenic Garden Route all the way to spectacular Cape Town. Monthly departures. Group size 2-40. No children < 8.

Cape Town + Garden Route Tour (circular) + Winelands
Tour Cape Town Garden Route South Africa Safari Whales Penguins
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,567
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
SYB12C
• Oudtshoorn
• Knysna Lagoon
• Garden Route South Africa, Safari
• Whales & Penguins
• Cango Caves
• Tour: Cape Town & Garden Route
• Winelands
• Ostrich Farm
• Camps Bay Beach
• Table Mountain

This circular small group tour of Cape Town & Garden Route in South Africa offers great value, as it includes a safari near Albertina in the Karoo. Start in beautiful Cape Town with its winelands, whales & penguins, then travel along Route 62 to Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm, Cango Caves & the oyster town of Knysna. After your tour relax in the Franschhoek winelands. Regular departures. Group size 2-18. No children < 8.

Golf: Cape Town, Garden Route, Fancourt (self drive)
Self Drive Golf Holiday South Africa Cape Town Garden Route Fancourt
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,567
Per person sharing
International flights + car hire quoted separately
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• Milnerton Golf
• Clovelly Golf
• De Zalze Golf, Stellenbosch
• Erinvale Golf
• Self Drive Golf Holiday
• Garden Route
• Cape Town
• Arabella Golf, Hermanus
• South Africa
• Fancourt Golf

This superb self-drive golf holiday to South Africa starts in beautiful Cape Town with the opportunity to play on championship courses such as Milnerton & Clovelly; as well as De Zalze & Erinvale in the Stellenbosch Winelands. Then drive along the scenic Garden Route to Arabella near Hermanus, before completing your holiday at the famous Fancourt Golf Estate in George. All golf included.

Cape Town + Safari + Plettenberg Bay (self drive)
Beach Safari Holiday Cape Town South Africa Addo Port Elizabeth Plettenberg Bay
13 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,567
Per person sharing
International flights + car hire quoted separately
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• Beach Safari Holiday, Cape Town
• Addo Elephant Park
• Robben Island
• Game Viewing
• Table Mountain
• Cape of Good Hope
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Port Elizabeth
• Winelands
• Plettenberg Bay

This self-drive beach safari holiday combines beautiful Cape Town in South Africa with a the wildlife of Addo Elephant Park and a luxury Big Five safari near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. Ascend Table Mountain, visit Cape Point, Stellenbosch and the V&A Waterfront, then end your holiday relaxing on the magnificent beaches of Plettenberg Bay.

Cape Town + Garden Route Tour + Safari
Holiday Cape Town South Africa Escorted Garden Route Tour Safari Big 5
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,813
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
SYA12C
• Knysna Lagoon
• Big 5 Safari
• Tsitsikamma Forest
• Escorted Garden Route Tour
• Table Mountain
• Ostrich Farm, Oudtshoorn
• Monkeyland
• Port Elizabeth
• Prince Albert
• Holiday Cape Town, South Africa

This wonderful holiday to Cape Town in South Africa combines with a fully escorted Garden Route tour, including a visit to Mossel Bay & Oudtshoorn, before continuing along the scenic coastal road to Knysna, Tsitsikamma & Port Elizabeth. After your tour enjoy a thrilling East Cape safari to see the Big 5 and more. Regular departures. Group size 2-18. No children < 8.

South Africa: Cape Town + Hermanus + Safari + Stellenbosch
Holidays To South Africa Cape Town Hermanus Stellenbosch Safari
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,813
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Cape of Good Hope
• Big Five Game Drives
• Safari in Eastern Cape
• Holidays To South Africa
• Table Mountain
• Franschhoek Wine Tram
• V&A Waterfront
• Holidays to Cape Town
• Stellenbosch Vine Hopper Bus
• Hermanus, Whale Watching

Our tailor made holidays to South Africa visit beautiful Cape Town in the shadow of Table Mountain, the whale-watching town of Hermanus and the famous Stellenbosch winelands, before ending with a thrilling Big Five safari. Also visit the Cape of Good Hope & the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. In the winelands you can take the Vine Hopper Bus in Stellenbosch or the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

Cape Town + Safari + Mauritius
Cape Town Safari Holiday Mauritius Vacation Honeymoon All Inclusive
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,813
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Honeymoon & All Incusive Deals
• Water Sports
• Big Five Game Drives
• Cape Town Safari Holiday
• Cape Point
• Snorkelling, Diving & Golf
• Table Mountain
• Mauritius Vacation
• Stellenbosch Winelands
• Eastern Cape Safari

This stunning Cape Town safari holiday combines this beautiful city, with iconic Table Mountain and its renowned winelands, with a Big-5 game viewing in the malaria free Eastern Cape - before flying to the turquoise tropical island of Mauritius for a relaxing beach vacation, with wonderful Creole cuisine, snorkelling, diving, golf & watersports. All transfers & game drives included. Many honeymoon & all inclusive deals.

Birding Holiday - Cape Town (guided) + Garden Route (self drive)
Birding Holidays Tours South Africa Cape Town Garden Route Addo
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,935
Per person sharing
International flights + car hire quoted separately
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• Kirstenbosch Gardens
• Addo Elephant Park
• Harold Porter Gardens
• Cape Point & Penguins
• Cape Town & Garden Route
• Knysna Lagoon & Sedgefield
• West Coast National Park
• Hottentots Holland Mountains
• Birding Holidays & Tours South Africa
• De Hoop Nature Reserve

Our birding holidays & tours in South Africa combine birding in Cape Town, with self-driving along the scenic Garden Route. Visit Table Mountain & Kirstenbosch Gardens, the penguins at Cape Point, marine birds at West Coast National Park, Harold Porter Gardens, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Oudtshoorn, Knysna & Addo Elephant Park. Local birding guides included. Privately guided option available on request.

South Africa: Cape Town + Safari + Plettenberg Bay
Malaria Free Safari Holiday Cape Town South Africa Plettenberg Bay
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,051
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
SRB10C
• V&A Waterfront
• Winelands
• Eastern Cape
• Table Mountain
• Plettenberg Bay
• Big-Five Safari
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Cape Point
• Safari Holiday, Cape Town
• Malaria Free Safari Holiday

You do not need to drive, as you explore South Africa on this malaria free safari holiday that combines magnificent Tabel Mountain in Cape Town with a Big Five safari viewing lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino, giraffe, zebra and many other interesting species. Complete your holiday relaxing on the stunning beaches of Plettenberg Bay. All transfers & game drives included.

Cape + Graaf Reinet, Karoo + Safari + Garden Route (circular)
Holiday South Africa Cape Town Graaff Reinet Karoo Garden Swellendam
21 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,058
Per person sharing
International flights + car hire quoted separately
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• Knysna & Oudtshoorn
• Swellendam
• Valley of Desolation
• Graaff Reinet, Karoo
• Cape Town
• Big Five Safari
• Matjiesfontein
• Garden Route
• Stellenbosch Winelands
• Holiday, South Africa

This circular South Africa car hire holiday starts in beautiful Cape Town, before visiting the winelands of Franschhoek, the whale-town of Hermanus, the ostrich farms of Oudtshoorn & the dramatic Valley of Desolation in Graaff Reinet. Then experience the thrill of a Big Five safari in the Eastern Cape, before driving back to Cape Town via the pretty town of Knysna & historic Swellendam.

Grand SA Tour: Cape Town + Garden Route + Joburg + Kruger
Safari Tours South Africa Cape Town Garden Route Kruger National Park
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,303
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Cape Town
• Mossel Bay
• Big Five Game Drives
• Garden Route
• Table Mountain
• Tsitsikamma
• Kruger National Park
• Safari Tours, South Africa
• Cape Point & Penguins
• Knysna

Our escorted safari tours in South Africa combine Cape Town & the scenic Garden Route with the wildlife of the famous Kruger National Park. Ascend Table Mountain, visit Cape Point & explore the Garden Route, including Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna & Tsitsikamma. Then fly to Johannesburg to we visit Soweto & the Apartheid Museum, before ending with a thrilling Big 5 safari in Kruger. Regular departures. Group size 2-18. No children < 8.

Grand SA Tour: Kruger + KwaZulu + Garden Route + Cape Town
South Africa Escorted Tour Kruger Park Durban Garden Route Cape Town
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,303
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Knysna
• Port Elizabeth
• Zululand & St Lucia
• Blyde River Canyon
• Durban
• Garden Route
• Kruger Park
• Cape Town
• South Africa Escorted Tour
• Swaziland

This South Africa escorted tour travels from Johannesburg to view the suberb wildlife of the Kruger Park, before continuing through the kingdoms of Swaziland & Zululand to the beaches of Durban. Then fly to Port Elizabeth & travel along the scenic Garden Route to Cape Town - followed by free time to explore this beautiful city. Regular departures. Group size 2-18. No children < 8.

Blue Train: Pretoria to Cape Town + East Cape Safari
Blue Train South Africa Cape Town Holiday Safari Prices Offers Deals
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,664
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Blue Train, South Africa
• Malaria Free Safari
• Pretoria
• Eastern Cape
• Cape Town Holiday
• Kimberley & Big Hole
• Big Five Safari Holiday
• Stellenbosch Winelands
• Table Mountain
• Best Prices, Offers & Deals

Enjoy a trip on the luxury Blue Train in South Africa, travelling through the vast landscapes of the Karoo & mountains of the Winelands to beautiful Cape Town. Complete your holiday with a thrilling malaria free Big-5 safari in the Eastern Cape. Best prices with many special offers & deals. Regular departures in both directions (Deluxe or Luxury). All transfers & game drives included.

South Africa: Cape Town + Walking Safari (Shamwari)
Holiday South Africa Shamwari Walking Safari Cape Town Stellenbosch
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,161
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Stellenbosch Winelands
• V&A Waterfront
• Boulders Beach Penguins
• Holiday, South Africa
• Cape Point Hike
• Cape Town
• Jonkershoek Hike
• Table Mountain Hike
• Shamwari Walking Safari
• Big Five Game Viewing

This active walking holiday in South Africa combines a thrilling Shamwari walking safari - home to the Big Five - with walking in the beautiful city of Cape Town & the Stellenbosch. Enjoy a guided hike up Table Mountain, walk along the spectacular Cape Peninsula, see penguins at Boulders Beach & hike the Jonkershoek trail in the winelands. Walking guides, transfers & all park fees included.

South Africa: Garden Route + Cape Town - Private Guide
Garden Route Private Tour South Africa Port Elizabeth Cape Town Addo
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,141
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Garden Route Private Tour
• Cango Caves
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Whales in Hermanus
• Port Elizabeth
• Plettenberg Bay
• Addo Elephant Park
• Featherbed Nature Reserve
• Knysna
• Tsitsikamma & Storms River

This Garden Route Private Tour explores this scenic region of South Africa, travelling from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (or visa versa) with your own driver/guide. Ideal for special interests such as photography, birding or family groups. Visit Addo Elephant Park, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Oudtshoorn & Hermanus - ending in beautiful Cape Town. English speaking guide, all park fees & activities included,

Nelson Mandela's Footsteps - Privately Guided
Nelson Mandela Tour South Africa Soweto Umtata Robben Island Cape Town
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,121
Per person sharing
International flights quoted separately
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• Liliesleaf Farm
• District Six Museum
• Umtata & Qunu Grave
• Apartheid Museum
• Soweto & Johannesburg
• Pollsmoor Prison
• Cape Town
• Robben Island
• Nelson Mandela Tour, South Africa
• Vilikazi Street, Soweto

This privately guided Nelson Mandela tour in South Africa will allow you to follow in his famous footsteps. Visit his homes in Johannesburg & Soweto, as well as the Apartheid Museum & Pretoria. Continue to KwaZulu Natal to visit his capture site and Umtata, where you can take a day trip to Qunu to visit his grave. Then fly to Cape Town to visit District Six, Robben Island and Cape Point. English speaking guides & all transfers included.