Many visitors assume that a private Garden Route tour will cost considerably more than joining a group tour. That may be true with some operators, but it is not necessarily the case with Convoy Tours.
Our private Garden Route tours are priced at rates comparable to many group tours, with comfortable four-star accommodation included. This means you can enjoy the privacy, flexibility and personal attention of your own tour without paying the premium that people often associate with private travel.
Your Own Vehicle and Guide
On a group tour, you share the vehicle and guide with travellers you have never met. Every stop must work for the whole group, and the itinerary generally runs according to a fixed timetable.
With Convoy Tours, the vehicle and guide are exclusively for you and the people travelling with you. There is no waiting for other passengers in the morning, no collection from several different hotels and no need to compromise because somebody else wants to leave a stop early.
From the moment we collect you in Cape Town, the tour belongs to you.
Travel at Your Own Pace
The Garden Route should never feel rushed. Some guests enjoy longer walks, while others prefer to spend more time at viewpoints, beaches, restaurants or wildlife attractions.
A private tour allows us to adjust the pace to suit you. If you want more time at the Knysna Heads, Robberg Nature Reserve or Tsitsikamma National Park, we can usually make that happen. If you cannot manage long walking distances, we can concentrate on the best accessible viewpoints and ensure that you still experience the beauty of the area.
That flexibility is particularly valuable for couples, families and older travellers.
No Unnecessary Stops
Group tours often include scheduled stops chosen to suit a broad range of travellers. You may find yourself spending time at places that do not interest you simply because they are part of the programme.
Our Garden Route itineraries include the region’s major highlights, but a private tour gives us more freedom to concentrate on what matters to you. Whether your interests include wildlife, beaches, forests, photography, local food or short scenic walks, we can shape the experience accordingly.
Four-Star Accommodation Included
Accommodation can make a significant difference to a multi-day tour. Our Garden Route tours include carefully selected four-star hotels that are clean, comfortable, safe and conveniently located.
After a full day of exploring, you can relax properly rather than worrying about arranging your own accommodation or finding transport to and from your hotel.
We Leave Early and Avoid the Crowds
At Convoy Tours, we believe in leaving early whenever it improves the experience. Reaching popular attractions before the busiest part of the day gives you more time to enjoy them and often creates better opportunities for photographs.
As we like to say, we zig while others zag.
Compare What Is Actually Included
When comparing tour prices, do not look only at the headline figure. Check the accommodation standard, group size, itinerary, transport and whether the tour is genuinely private.
A slightly cheaper group tour may offer less flexibility, larger numbers and a more rigid schedule. When a private Convoy Tours experience is available for a comparable price, the choice becomes much easier.
You receive your own vehicle, your own guide, four-star accommodation and a Garden Route itinerary designed around you—not a bus full of strangers.
Why book a group Garden Route tour when you can go private for a similar price?
