Start in Port Elizabeth. Explore the Garden Route to Cape Town.
Begin in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and travel west through Addo, the Garden Route, the Little Karoo and coastal highlights towards Cape Town. Choose our featured best-selling premium safari or a shorter or longer private journey.
Garden Route collection
Begin in Port Elizabeth and travel toward Cape Town. Our 5-, 7- and 9-day departures lead the collection, followed by shorter and alternative journeys.
5 DAYSBig Five Safari & Garden Route Tour
Travel from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town via Addo Elephant National Park, Schotia safari experiences, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and coastal scenery.
7 DAYS7-Day Premium Garden Route & Big Five Safari
An elevated private journey with two nights at Settlers Drift Luxury Tented Lodge in Kariega Private Game Reserve and twice-daily guided Big Five safari activities.
9 DAYS9-Day Garden Route Safari & Cape Winelands Tour
A longer private journey combining Eastern Cape wildlife, Garden Route scenery, the Little Karoo, Cape Peninsula highlights and Cape Winelands experiences.
3 DAYS3-Day Garden Route via Addo Elephant National Park
A shorter Garden Route escape connecting the Eastern Cape and Addo region.
2 DAYS2-Day Garden Route: Tsitsikamma & Plettenberg Bay
A compact introduction to Garden Route forests, coastline and key attractions from Port Elizabeth.
7 DAYS7-Day Garden Route, Addo & Karoo Adventure
Link Addo and the Garden Route with the distinctive landscapes and attractions of the Karoo.
Tour details are drawn from the referenced listings. Confirm current dates, availability, inclusions, pickup details and booking terms on the booking page or with Rawson Touring. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Your route, your pace, your South Africa.
Rawson Touring creates privately guided journeys that connect the coast, wildlife reserves, forests, small towns and remarkable landscapes of South Africa. Tell us your dates and interests and our team can help you choose the right itinerary.
- Private guided travel
- Coastal and nature highlights
- Eastern Cape safari experiences
- Flexible itinerary enquiries
- Local trip coordination
- Direct booking assistance
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know which departure city to choose?
Choose the page that matches the city where you want your tour to begin. Cape Town departures travel east towards Gqeberha; Port Elizabeth departures travel west towards Cape Town, unless the individual itinerary states otherwise.
Are the tours private?
Tour style and group size vary by listing. Please check the facts shown on each tour’s booking page before booking.
Can you customize a Garden Route journey?
Contact Rawson Touring with your travel dates, group size and preferred experiences to discuss a private itinerary.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Wildlife is wild and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Guides make every effort to locate animals during scheduled safari activities.
Plan a journey around you.
Explore custom journeys and destinations, or contact Rawson Touring to discuss your preferred departure city and travel dates.