$778 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas
Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape Agulhas
We depart from Cape Town/Stellenbosch early on Monday morning for Hermanus. Shark cage diving clients will be picked up very early in the morning by the diving operator and will miss the first half of day 1.
We follow the scenic coastal road, stopping at Betty's Bay to view a colony of endangered African penguins. You can spend the afternoon in the seaside resort town of Hermanus, famous for hundreds of Southern right whales during the whale season (July to November) and many shops, restaurants and markets. In the afternoon, we will drive on to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where we visit a viewpoint known as the “real” place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Agulhas (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Chateau De Marine Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn
Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn
We travel to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo, known as the "Ostrich Capital of the World", via the scenic and spectacular Route 62, which is South Africa’s longest wine route. We will have a lovely lunch and wine tasting at a local winery before experiencing the subterranean beauty of the Cango Caves on a guided adventure tour.
- Main Destination:
- Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
- Accommodation:
- Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Oudtshoorn – Knysna – Sedgefield
Oudtshoorn – Knysna – Sedgefield
After breakfast, we head over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountain pass, where we will explore Wilderness National Park with some canoes. Enjoy an easy paddle up the Touws River through indigenous forest, enjoying the abundance of birdlife. After about 40 minutes, the canoes will be left for a 2km hike along a boardwalk, which will take us to a lovely waterfall and rock pools.
After the canoeing, we will head to the famous town of Knysna via the spectacular Lake District of the Garden Route. This up-market little town is filled with curios, restaurants and a waterfront, where you will have lunch and do some shopping. After Knysna, we will head to the Knysna Heads viewpoint for some spectacular views over the Knysna River estuary and the Indian Ocean. In the late afternoon, you can spend time exploring Sedgefield, which has spectacular views and beaches.
- Main Destination:
- Sedgefield (Town)
- Accommodation:
- In Toto Retreat
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Sedgefield - Tsitsikamma - Addo
Sedgefield - Tsitsikamma - Addo
After breakfast, we are off to Tsitsikamma National Park. En route, we will stop at Bloukrans Bridge to view the world’s highest bungee jump bridge (216 meters). There is plenty of time for the adventure seekers to test their courage. The afternoon will be spent in Tsitsikamma National Park with its unique combination of indigenous forest and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. The park has a wide choice of activities for all, including hiking, crossing a suspension bridge and swimming. Late afternoon, we will leave the Garden Route for Big 5 country, Addo.
- Main Destination:
- Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route NP (Garden Route NP)
- Accommodation:
-
Avoca River Cabins
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Addo – Port Elizabeth
Addo – Port Elizabeth
We will spend the morning exploring Addo Elephant National Park. We will spend between 2 and 3 hours exploring the 28,000-hectare national reserve with approximately 600 elephants and some Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, zebra, eland, kudu, hartebeest and many more animals. After an exciting morning of game viewing, we will drop you off in Port Elizabeth between 1 and 2 pm.
Safari extension: You can add as many days as you like at a private game reserve in the Eastern Cape, with round-trip transport from Port Elizabeth at the end of your 5-day tour. Please enquire for rates and options.
- Main Destination:
- Port Elizabeth (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
