Cape Town & Garden Route Coastal Running Escape

Cape Town & Garden Route Coastal Running Escape
Cape Town & Garden Route Coastal Running Escape
Cape Town & Garden Route Coastal Running Escape

About this route

Locations: Addo, Tsitsikamma, Wilderness, Stellenbosch, Cape Town — South Africa

Distances: 9–14 days, ~800 km

🏃 Running 🌿 Nature 📍 Adventure 🍷 Wine 🏙️ City 🏖️ Beach

Route details

Day 1

Pick Up in Port Elizabeth & Addo Elephant Park NP

Collect your campervan from Port Elizabeth and drive to Addo Elephant Park. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon of self-drive game viewing and the excitement of seeing elephants, buffalo, and zebras up close. Stay overnight at the main rest camp campsite, sleep under the African stars, and enjoy a local meal in the camp restaurant.

🚐~1 hour.

Day 2

Addo

Start the day with a morning trail run along the park’s designated running path, a rare opportunity to jog in a wildlife reserve where you might glimpse antelope. After breakfast, explore the park, which spans over 1,640 square kilometers. 🏃 Suggested run distance: 2–8 km

Watch 'Big 5' From Your Lunch Table as you Self-drive Addo Elephant Park

Watch 'Big 5' From Your Lunch Table as you Self-drive Addo Elephant Park

  • 🐘 Watch elephants & wildlife at waterholes from your RV
  • 🚐 Overnight in Addo Main Camp — cook, braai & rest beside your van
  • 🌌 Stars & lions — floodlit waterhole and night drives
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Day 3

Leave Addo and Overnight in Tsitsikamma National Park

Depart Addo after a final chance to spot wildlife. Drive south to Tsitsikamma and set up camp beside the dramatic coastline, where waves crash against ancient cliffs. Take an easy walk among giant yellowwood trees.

🚐~2.5 hours.

Day 4

Tsitsikamma Run, Knysna Lunch & Wilderness Camp

Begin your morning with a pre-breakfast run on the Storms River coastal trail, with panoramic ocean views and fresh sea air. After breakfast, drive to Knysna for lunch and time to explore the waterfront. Continue to Wilderness campsite for the night. 🏃 Suggested run distance: 5–10 km.

🚐~2 hours.

Day 5

Morning Beach Run & Karoo Crossing to Stellenbosch

Wake early for a refreshing barefoot run on Wilderness Beach, stretching for miles along the Indian Ocean. Drive across the Karoo, stopping for lunch or coffee en route. Arrive in Stellenbosch for an evening of great food and wine. 🏃 Suggested run distance: 5–7 km.

🚐~5 hours.

Day 6 & 7

Stellenbosch Run & Vineyard Relaxation

Start with an easy run through Jonkershoek trails, with shaded paths and mountain views. Later, enjoy a relaxed lunch and tasting at Delaire Graff Estate. 🏃 Suggested run distance: 6–8 km

Stay with your RV in amongst the vineyards of the Winelands

Stay with your RV in amongst the vineyards of the Winelands

  • 🍷 Taste local wines at a beautiful Cape Winelands estate
  • 🚐 Sleep among the vines at a vineyard RV pitch (on-site)
  • 🍽️ Stroll to the on-site restaurant for a seasonal dinner
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Day 8

Vineyard Breakfast & Cape Town Transfer

Have a final vineyard breakfast at Jordan Wine Estate, then drive into Cape Town to drop off your campervan and check in to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring Bo-Kaap and the V&A Waterfront.

🚐~1 hour.

Day 9 & 10

Cape Town

Explore beaches, restaurants and culture of Cape Town. For your final run choose between the trails of Table Mountain & Lions Head or to run one of the world's most beautiful of Chapman's Peak. 🏃 Suggested run distance: 10 km.

Day 11

Departure

Savour breakfast overlooking Table Mountain before heading home.

Why 'With a camper'?

Every experience tailored to a campervan

As campervan travelers ourselves, we understand both the delights of traveling in a motorhome and well as the smaller details (such as parking) which make it harder.

We use this knowledge to curate and design the very best experiences for you and your campervan.

Remarkable experiences you will remember

Our curated experiences are hand-picked to make your trip special. Whether it is an experience that is iconic to the destination, an inspiring place to take part in a certain activity or a visit to one of the best local restaurants, our goal is to introduce you to the experiences that you will want to write home about.

Something for every passion

We believe that campervan travel is a fantastic way to enjoy your passions.

Whether your interest hiking, cooking, architecture or to enjoy a great party we have a range of great campervan experiences to get you out traveling.

Book an individual experience or the whole trip

Our experiences come in a range of shapes and sizes. So whether you want to add an individual activity to your existing itinerary or you are looking for an end-to-end trip then we have choices for you.

Travel with your own camper or let us help you find the perfect rental

Our experiences are designed for anyone traveling in a campervan. For travelers without their van we offer various 'campervan included trips' but also the opportunity to book a van from one of our preferred van rental partners.