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We are your on-the-ground tour operatorAuthentic road trips, day trips and custom white label tours in South Africa.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
This is what sets us apart from the rest...
PERSONAL SERVICE
We are a small, dedicated team who are passionate about what we do! Join one of our set departure times or let us custom design a tour for your specific needs!
CONNECTED
With a fleet of buses on standby and a full network of contacts in the industry, you can tell us what you want and then leave it to us to organise!
PROFESSIONAL
We do what we love, and we're good at it! Our guides are fully qualified and well trained, we belong to SATSA and SAYTC and we follow a strict code of ethics.
GREEN
We care about our country and the planet. We plant one indigenous tree for every multi-day ticket sold, to offset the carbon emissions of the tour.
FLEXIBLE
Our itineraries are flexible and we accommodate many "bucket list" extra activities all along the route. We stop to admire sunsets and we don't rush!
AFFORDABLE
Our prices are competitive and we include meals, accommodation and activities. Anyone can sell a tour... We sell an authentic experience!
WHAT THEY SAY
What our clients think about us...
''Rock the Route'' the name says it all! I saw a lot of the beautiful Garden Route! It's a perfect combination of fun, doing lots of green projects, meeting new people and learning about other cultures. I would recommend it to everybody!
I very recommend to travel with Rock the Route. Traveling with them is more like traveling with a friend than with a tour guide. The itinerary included lots of different activities and the best part is that it's not a fixed program but it's open to any suggestion and idea in any moment. I really enjoyed this journey, I just regret that it was too short!
Probably the best trip I've done so far. Well organized, amazing staff and loads of fun. Would recommend it to anyone who's interested in exploring South Africa and it is looking for a great group experience.
I did a South Africa-Tour for 3 1/2 weeks and it was INCREDIBLE. The country, the people, the tour guide.... everything was perfect. DO IT. It's worth it!
Absolutely awesome! Saw corners of the Garden Route which are only accessible through this tour company... every day was completely different and the experiences made unrivaled. Did everything from visiting hidden jungle waterfalls to partying surrounded by beautiful scenery and awesome people! What makes this company extra special is the fact that the tour guides are super friendly and a born and bred locals with a real passion for where they live...
Awesome company - both with an emphasis on personal attention so that each traveler has a great experience, and also takes care to work with local communities or NGO's who truly have a humanitarian objective. Definitely the way to go!
WHAT WE DO
Some of our fixed departure tours...
From Cape Town through the Garden Route in 8 epic days...
Days: 8
Pax: 4 - 11
Departures: Fixed departures, twice a month
Itinerary:
Cape Town > Mossel Bay > Natures Valley > Plettenberg Bay > Knysna > Sedgefield > Wilderness > Cape Town
Includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at accommodation in Cape Town CBD
- Transport throughout the week
- Professional private guide
- Dorm room accommodation
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Entrance into National Parks
- One tree planted with Precious Tree Project per person to offset carbon emissions
- Welcoming drinks at some of our feature stops
- Zipline adventure with Cape Canopy
- 3-Hour Big Five game drive / Safari
- Kayaking to a beautiful waterfall in Wilderness National Park
- Champagne on the beach for a kickstart to your day
- Mitchells Brewery tour and beer tasting
- LIVE music
Excludes:
- Lunches
- Optional extra activities (see poster or website)
- Curios and crafts
- Travel insurance
- International or domestic flights
- Room upgrades
From Johannesburg through the best parts of South Africa...
Days: 21
Pax: 4 - 28
Departures: Fixed departures, once a month
Itinerary:
Johannesburg > Kruger Park > Kingdom of eSwatini > Drakensberg Mountains > Durban > Umzumbe > Coffee Bay > Chintsa West > Jeffrey’s Bay > Storm’s River > Oudtshoorn > Mossel Bay > Cape Town
Includes:
- Transport throughout the tour
- Professional private guide
- Dorm room accommodation
- Some meals
- Entrance into National Parks
- 2 Days at Greater Kruger National Park with 1 private Game Drive, 1 Full Day Kruger & Bush Walk
- Lobamba Village Tour / Ezulwini Valley - eSwatini (lunch included)
- Tugela Falls Hike (2nd highest waterfall in the world) (lunch included)
- Hole in the Wall Hike - Transkei (lunch included)
- Storms River Mouth Tour
- Horse interaction - Outeniqua Moon Percheron Stud & Guest Farm (fully catered)
- One tree planted with Precious Tree Project per person to offset carbon emissions
- Traditional African braais (barbecues)
Excludes:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinners unless stipulated in the itinerary
- Optional activities
- Curios and crafts
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- International or domestic flights
- Room upgrades
A yoga-focused adventure through the Garden Route...
Days: 6 / 10 / 12 / 14
Pax: 4 - 11
Departures: TBA
Itinerary:
6 Day: Cape Town > Swellendam > Ruiterbos > Natures Valley > Cape Town
10 Day:
12 Day:
14 Day:
Includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at airport or accommodation in Cape Town CBD
- Transport throughout the tour
- Professional private guide
- Accommodation
- Breakfasts
- Some Dinners
- Daily yoga sessions in nature
- Big 5 Safari game drive
- Hikes
- Stand Up Paddle boarding
- Horse interaction
- Entrance into National Parks
- One tree planted with Precious Tree Project per person to offset carbon emissions
10-Day includes all of the above, plus:
- Personal Development Workshops
- Volunteer project intro with SAVE
12-Day includes all of the above, plus:
- Ocean safari
- Surf lesson
- Wine tasting
14-Day includes all of the above, plus:
- Forest walk with “Walk on the Wild Side”
Excludes:
- Lunches
- Optional activities
- Curios and crafts
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- International or domestic flights
- Room upgrades
We design custom packages for private tours or groups...
Days: Any number of days
Pax: 4 - 28
Departures: Any departure date
Itinerary: Anywhere in South Africa and neighbouring countries
Includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at accommodation
- Transport throughout the tour
- Professional private guide
- Dorm room accommodation (room upgrades available)
- Meals can be included if requested
- Entrance into National Parks
- Selected activities
- One tree planted with Precious Tree Project per person to offset carbon emissions
CHECK OUT OUR BLOG
Our thoughts behind the scenes...
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Rock the Route live in Transkei
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A Day (or two) in the Life of a Tour Guide
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5 Reasons to Spend an Extra Night (or 3) in Mossel Bay
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Leave Your Phone At Home (4 reasons to do just that)
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Big 5! Small 5! Ugly 5! High 5!
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The 4 best beaches along the Garden Route
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“3 Random Backpacking Gadgets that are Actually Really Useful”
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Focus on Sedgefield (and for good reason!)
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“What I do on a rainy day in Knysna” (and it’s definitely not sitting around at home sulking)
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My Favorite Garden Route Secret Spots
Tell us what you want, and let us take care of the rest!
The reliable wheels-on-the-ground solution that's focused on quality and authentic experiences
GET IN TOUCH
Send us a message and let's chat about how we can help you...