The Big One
This isn’t just another Garden Route itinerary, it’s the ultimate road trip, re-imagined by Untamed Odyssey.
We’ve crafted every stop to take you beyond the obvious, blending iconic highlights with hidden gems, local secrets, and unexpected twists.
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What you’ll see next is just part of the journey. The real magic? That’s in the surprises we’ve saved for the road.
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12 Days
Addo Elephant Park
The
Untamed Highlights
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Sunrise Game Drives in open 4x4s.
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Sundowners in the Savannah.
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Close-Up Elephant Encounters.
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Night Safaris with a Wild Twist.
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Elegant Bush Dinners Under the Stars.
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Wild-Inspired Spa Treatments in Nature’s Calm.
The
Wild Knows You’re
Coming
Think you’ve seen elephants? Not like this.
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In Addo, they appear out of nowhere, silent, massive, majestic, the ancient spirits of the bush.
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You’ll be guided through golden plains in comfort, cocktail in hand, eyes wide open. Expect the Big Five, unexpected moments, and a safari so smooth it feels like the wild is showing off just for you...
Tsitsikamma
Into The Forest
Here’s where the Garden Route shows off.
A protected rain forest region, Tsitsikamma National Park is where land, sea, and forest collide in the best way.
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Thick canopies, misty cliffs, and trails alive with birdsong and the rustle of monkeys in the trees.
Walk the suspension bridge, paddle through hidden gorges, or just wander under the green.
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It’s wild, lush, and full of things you don’t see every day.
The
Untamed Highlights
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Storms River Suspension Bridge Walk.
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Ocean-Edge Forest Hikes.
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Kayaking Through Hidden Gorges.
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Sunrise Coffee with a Cliff-Edge View.
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Exotic Bird Experience.
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A Walk Through the Monkey’s Jungle Playground.
Oudtshoorn
Caves & Claws
Begin underground in the echoing chambers of the Cango Caves, where sculpted rock tells a story millions of years in the making. Above ground, the pace shifts.
From quiet encounters with cheetahs and lemurs to hands-on moments with snakes, crocodiles, and big cats.
It's a place where nature gets close, wild meets personal, and the road ahead winds through the jaw-dropping curves of Swartberg Pass.
The
Untamed Highlights
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Descend into the ancient Cango Caves.
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Lock eyes with a cheetah.
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Cuddle up to cheetah cubs (when nature allows).
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Make friends with ring-tailed lemurs.
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Hold your nerve, and a snake.
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Dive into crocodile territory (seasonal).
Betty’s Bay
The
Untamed Highlights
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Walk among the penguins at Stony Point.
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Stroll coastal boardwalks with wild sea views.
Tuxedos on the
Wild Side
Tucked between mountain and sea, this laid-back spot is home to one of South Africa’s biggest penguin colonies.
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Stroll the boardwalk, breathe in the ocean air, and let the locals (in tuxedos) steal the show.
Franschhoek
Sip, Swoon & Repeat
Think vineyard views, vintage trams, and more wine than your palate can handle.
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Franschhoek doesn’t do basic. Here, you sip with style, swirl with purpose, and wander from one cellar to the next like you’ve done this your whole life.
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Come for the wine, stay for the decadence, and leave with a suitcase full of stories (and maybe a bottle or three).
The
Untamed Highlights
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Ride the wine tram like royalty on rails.
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Leave with bottles, memories & maybe a little swagger.
Cape Town
Curtain Call in the Cape
You’ve gone off-road, off-grid, off-script and now land softly in the city where cliffs pierce the clouds and oceans don’t know where to stop.
Cape Town is the perfect exhale after the ultimate Untamed Odyssey. Dramatic drives, legendary coastlines, and views that still feel wild (just with better cocktails).
It’s not goodbye, it’s your final wink to the wild of South Africa.
The
Untamed Highlights
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Cruise the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive.
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Strike a pose at the Cape of Good Hope.
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Ride the cable car up Table Mountain.
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End with sundowners by the sea.