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 SPECIALISING IN GARDEN ROUTE & ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK TOURS SINCE 2006

SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER GARDEN ROUTE TOUR COMPANY

Our 5-day group adventure tour is a safe and affordable way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, Addo Elephant National Park, and Route 62. This tour starts in Cape Town every Monday, and ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) every Friday.

Experiencing a good mix of nature, culture and adventure on this 6-day group Garden Route Tour. This trip will give you a taste of some of the best things the spectacular Garden Route has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town and departs every Monday.

Explore Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Eastern Cape on this group adventure tour that includes a two-night safari. It covers the highlights of the South African coastline between Cape Town and Gqeberha and ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Exclusively available in the Eastern Cape or Garden Route. There are a number of private game reserves in the area that provide the opportunity to witness South Africa’s renowned wildlife. Spot animals such as lions, giraffe, African buffalo, hippo and more!

Mountains, sea, beaches and forest – this tour goes straight to the heart of the Garden Route, to spend time enjoying this beautiful stretch of South African coastline lined with coastal forests. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week.
This tour explores the beautiful coastline between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. It travels one-way, allowing you to maximize time enjoying beautiful scenery and minimize driving time, taking in the highlights of the Whale Coast and the Garden Route along the way.
Go on safari amongst the beautiful fynbos vegetation of the Garden Route.  This tour packs in such diverse highlights, from seeing zebra and elephant on safari to hiking the cliffs along the Indian Ocean, all in five days. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town.

This tour explores the beautiful coastline between Cape Town and the Garden Route.  It takes in the highlights of the Whale Coast, Garden Route, and the Klein Karoo, with many options for adventure, nature, and hiking activities along the way.  This tour starts and ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week.

This tour explores the beautiful coastline between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, and ends off with a safari in Addo Elephant National Park. It travels one-way, allowing you to maximize time enjoying scenery and safari, and minimizing driving time.

This tour is designed to be a great South African experience for families traveling with children, age 6 and older. This tour focuses on nature and the outdoors, as this part of the country is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, and makes a refreshing experience for adults and children alike.

 
Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and the Garden Route – if you take this tour, you will have taken in of some of the absolute highlights of the Western Cape of South Africa. From city to vineyard to cruising the Knysna Lagoon.

If you have never been to this spectacular country…this is the trip you should take as an introduction. We hit the must-see destinations of Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, and finish off with a Big 5 Safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.

 

If you have never been to this spectacular country…this is the trip you should take as an introduction.  We hit the must-see destinations of Cape Town, the winelands, the Garden Route and finish off with a Big 5 Safari in Greater Kruger area. We say “first” trip to South Africa, because we know you will be back for more!

Drive along the breathtaking Atlantic Seaboard of Clifton and Camps Bay to see the Twelve Apostles Mountains. We also visit Hout Bay harbour to meet the resident Cape Fur Seals.

South Africa’s diverse culinary influences will be sampled as we visit local eateries and artisans. Tastings vary from week to week, depending on what is available and in season.

Visit a few of our favourite three wine estates with us and indulge in the beautiful scenery and interesting history along the way. Stops can be tailored to suit the tastes of any group

This is a great way to get an introduction to “the Mother City”, Cape Town. Go for a tour in the city and surrounding area, including the city centre, Company’s Gardens, Cape Town Castle, the Bo Kaap, Signal Hill and the V&A Waterfront.

We start with an olive and olive oil tasting in Somerset West and move on to the popular Peregrine Farm Stall for coffee and rusks. Browse locally-produced farm goods, from honey and chocolates, to preserves and cheeses and fresh apples grown in the Valley.

Join us for a trip along the Southern Coast to Hermanus, known for Southern Right Whale watching. See a colony of endangered African Penguins, and choose between land-based whale watching, or going on a whale watching boat trip in Hermanus.

Something that goes hand in hand with our love for good food & wine is our passion for people and the environment. We endeavour to make responsible choices when creating itineraries, and are mindful of where we eat and who we support. This tour was designed for guests who take responsible traveling seriously. 

Our private Cape Town tours provide the perfect way to see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a limited amount of time. This tour combines 3 of our most popular day tours exploring the City of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands.

This is a perfect way to see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a limited amount of time.  This tour includes touring the City of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, and the Cape Winelands.  The tour includes airport transfers and accommodation.

If you have never been to this spectacular country…this is the trip you should take. We hit the must-see destinations of Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, and finish off with a Big 5 Safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.

If you take this tour, you will have taken in some of the absolute highlights of the Western Cape of South Africa. From city to vineyard to cruising the Knysna Lagoon – your only regret will be that you didn’t stay longer!

This tour combines free time to explore Cape Town, a group adventure tour on the Garden Route, and a two-night safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. ONE WAY departing Cape Town and ending in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

The perfect add-on safari to your Garden Route tour. We recommend touring the Garden Route from Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and then joining a private safari at one of the malaria-free Eastern Cape safari lodges. Your safari concludes with a transfer to Port Elizabeth airport, from where you can get an onward flight.

A great place for safari is the beautiful Kruger National Park and surrounds. There are many private game reserves surrounding the Kruger National Park, which offer great opportunities to see South Africa’s famous wildlife, such as lions, leopard, giraffe, African buffalo, rhino, hippo, and many more.

An iconic Southern Africa destination is within reach if you are already visiting South Africa – Victoria Falls. Whilst we specialize in Southern African safaris, we have researched and visited this popular tourist destination and can assist with booking an extension to include visiting Victoria Falls.

 
Would you like to add more safari time to your Garden Route tour? Talk to our tour consultants about adding a Garden Route safari to your private tour, or adding a 2-night safari extension to your Garden Route & Addo group tour. We have some great options for you!

The Chobe region offers unrivaled game viewing experiences from the Chobe River and in Chobe National Park. An interesting fact about this area is that four countries meet here: Botswana, Namibia (the Caprivi Strip), Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The perfect add-on safari to your Garden Route tour. We recommend touring the Garden Route from Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and then joining a private safari at one of the malaria-free Eastern Cape safari lodges. Your safari concludes with a transfer to Port Elizabeth airport, from where you can get an onward flight.

Visit farms that practise responsible farming methods and are involved in social equity programs. Gain first hand experience of biodynamic viticulture, and learn about the social projects that transforms the wine landscape in Cape Town

On this tour we will visit a few of our favourites in the Cape Winelands, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and interesting history. The wine estate destinations can be customised to the tastes of your group

On this tour we visit the Elgin Valley, approximately one hour to the east of Cape Town, over Sir Lowry’s mountain pass. The area is known for its cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and locally produced farm goods, from honey and chocolates.

Join us for a trip along the Southern Coast to Hermanus, known for Southern Right Whale watching. We begin with a visit to a colony of endangered African Penguins, followed by a stop in the seaside town of Hermanus.

West Coast Wildflowers Tour (seasonal August & September) – 1 Day

We depart from Cape Town and travel approximately one and a half hours northwards to the West Coast National Park. There we can see the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, along with the purple, orange, yellow, white, and pink carpet of wildflowers.

Join a 5 or 6-day Garden Route group adventure from Cape Town.

Explore Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and the Cape Peninsula on one of our popular private day tours.

Perfect for groups of friends or families. Choose from one of our recommended itineraries, or create your own.

Add more wildlife experience to your tour by booking a big 5 safari. We have partnered with private game reserves in the Eastern Cape and Kruger National Park in South Africa, as well as Victoria Falls and Botswana to offer our clients exceptional game viewing experiences.

Join us for foodie tours in Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and the Garden Route. We love to get out and explore local wineries, markets, and restaurants and connect you with the best experiences!

CUSTOMISED TOURS

Arrange a fully customised private tour according to your needs and preferences. We can provide tours of any length, from day tours to month-long tours, departing on any day of the week.

Why Earthstompers?

Safety first

Earthstompers operates with a big emphasis on the health and safety of our guests and staff. The company is legally compliant & insured; we only hire guides who are qualified and registered; and we keep vehicles clean and well-maintained.

Sustainability

We love our country, its people, wildlife and environment. We aim to minimize any negative impact of our tours, and contribute positively to the people and environment of South Africa.

We are family

Earthstompers is a small, family-run business which has been operating since 2006. We aim to pay fair wages, offer a great working environment, and have a real team spirit among the owners, management, guides and staff.

Keep it local

We aim to spend our tourism money wisely. Earthstompers supports mostly small local business along the road. We believe this is a good way to have a direct positive economic impact on local communities, as well as minimizing our carbon footprint.

Real South Africa

We aim to create an authentic South African experience by making use of local guides & travel experts, as well as introducing our guests to experiences which are uniquely South African, such as a braai (barbeque).

Tried & true

We personally visit all of the accommodation and activities we book for our guests, to ensure great quality and expert advice.

Fun!

At the end of the day, that’s our company mission! Offering guests fun, real, life-enriching experiences.

Award-winning company that people love

We are proud to say that Earthstompers won the Lilizela Tourism Award in 2019 as “Best Tour Operator in South Africa”. In 2020, TripAdvisor ranked our 6 day Garden Route Adventure Tour in the top 10 tours worldwide. Thousands of people travel with us yearly, and love their experiences. Don’t take our word for it – read the reviews