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DAY 1:
The Whale Route, Hermanus, Birkenhead Brewery & Cape Agulhas
You'll be picked up from your Travellers accommodation in Cape Town on Sunday morning at 8:30am. Your exciting journey
begins with the world famous whale route for a stunning drive along the
picturesque R44 mountain pass overlooking False Bay to the vibrant coastal town
of Hermanus. After an opportunity to take some photographs and a picnic lunch on
the seafront, continue to Birkenhead Brewery to sample some fine beers. Then off
to the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas National Park.
After a visit to the
lookout point we make our way to the harbour where there is an option to embark on
an exciting ski-boat cruise to search for dolphins and whales (June to
December). After the cruise we take a walk back to the accommodation along
“Die Plaat”, the longest beach in the Southern Hemisphere!
This day is designed to be
a relaxing one for you to get to know your fellow travellers, to get used to
travelling in our vehicle and to settle into the comfortable routine of life on
tour. Overnight in Cape Agulhas
Included Meals:
Dinner
Included Activities: Beer/wine tasting at Birkenhead
Brewery
Optional activities:
Whale-watching ski-boat cruise off Cape Agulhas R200.
DAY 2:
The Little Karoo, Route 62, Mineral Hot Springs and
Oudtshoorn
Now driving inland, the journey takes you north, through rolling wheat fields to
the Langeberg Mountains and on to the pristine semi-desert environment of the
Little Karoo.
Shortly after Barrydale on Route 62 we stop for a refreshing drink and lunch at
Ronnies “Sex” Shop, an interesting and famous roadside pub and restaurant
bearing no actual resemblance to a sex shop other than the hundreds of signed
items of underwear donated by international travellers. You’re welcome to leave
your mark!
After Ronnies we cross the road to Warmwaterberg Spa for lunch and
a relaxing swim in 43-degree natural hot springs. In the afternoon, we meander past the small towns of Ladysmith
and Calitzdorp to the capital of the Little Karoo, Oudtshoorn. Known as the
ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn is situated in a beautiful valley
between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountains, here
there is an option to view and ride one of these prehistoric birds on a working
farm or go on a guided tour of the Cango Endangered Wildlife Ranch for an
opportunity to pet cheetah, cage dive with crocodiles and view many rare and
endangered animal species.
Overnight in Oudtshoorn
Included Meals:
Breakfast and dinner
Included Activities:
A free drink at Ronnies, Entrance to Springs
Optional Activities:
Ostrich Farm, entrance, riding & guided tour R50
Wildlife Ranch, entrance & guided tour R85
Pet a hand raised Cheetah (including photos) R130
Cage diving with crocodiles R200
DAY 3:
Cango Caves, Knysna Heads, Bloukrans Bungi Jump & Tsitsikamma
You begin the
morning with a short 20km drive to the magnificent Cango Caves, a world heritage
site and one of the great wonders of the natural world. Embark on a 1-hour
guided tour of the cave’s massive caverns...a wonderland of stalactite and
stalagmite formations millions of years old.
You then leave
the Karoo and travel 60km to the coast through the magnificent Outeniqua Pass.
Entering the Garden Route for the first time in George, we take a leisurely
drive up the coast to Knysna, which is rated South Africa’s most beautiful town.
Here we’ll take a walk to the entrance of
the lagoon to explore the captivating scenery surrounding the famous Knysna
Heads.
After lunch we drive to Bloukrans Bridge, at a height of 216m this is the site
of the highest
bungi jump
in the world, for those wishing to take the leap, this is your opportunity!!
Overnight in
Tsitsikamma
Included Meals:
Breakfast and
dinner
Included Activities:
A guided tour of Cango Caves
Optional Activities:
Bloukrans bungi-jump R580
Bloukrans Zipline R150
Bridge walking tour R50
DAY 4:
Tsitsikamma, ‘zipline’ tour, Jeffreys Bay and the Sundays River
Valley
After breakfast and a visit to the exciting zipline at Tsitsikamma Falls
Adventures, this morning we continue east up the coast into the Eastern Cape for
the pristine beaches of Jeffreys Bay. Renowned the world over as one of the best
surfing waves on the planet we’ll take time out to view the waves at
“supertubes” before exploring the town and visiting the ever-popular surf wear
factory shops ie: Billabong, Rip Curl, Roxy, Quicksilver etc.
After Jeffreys Bay we make our way inland to Addo and our accommodation for the night
in the Sundays River Valley, set in a wild and beautiful location, here there is
time to relax as well as explore the river by canoe. Around the campfire
tonight, this is what you’ve come to experience... Wild Africa at her enigmatic
best! Overnight in Sundays River Valley
Included Meals:
Breakfast and dinner
Optional Activities:
Tsitsikamma waterfall &
treetop zip-line. R300
DAY 5:
Addo Elephant National Park, Game Driving and Port Elizabeth
Up early this morning, we
head down the road into the great Addo Elephant National Park! Proclaimed in 1931, this
malaria free 145 000 ha park extends all the way down to the Indian Ocean and is
home to the densest African Elephant population on earth totalling over 500
elephant. Addo Park is also famous for being the only park in Africa playing
host to the Big 7 ie: Elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, the Southern
Right Whale and the Great White Shark. At 8am we begin a 3-4hr game drive along
a network of winding roads stopping regularly for photographs and information on
the animals we encounter along the way. On our game drive we’ll also disembark
from our vehicle at the main lookout point for a spectacular view over the
evergreen wilderness that is Addo.
After our game drive we’ll
take lunch at the park restaurant before a leisurely drive down to the coast and
Port Elizabeth. A major sea port and tourist destination, Port Elizabeth is set
along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay and is fondly referred to as the
Friendly City, in terms of area it is the second largest city in South Africa
and the fifth largest in terms of population (1.1 million). In the early evening
we take a walk along the Waterfront before enjoying a meal at the Boardwalk.
Overnight in Port Elizabeth
Included Meals:
Breakfast and dinner
Included Activities:
3-4 hour game drive in Addo Elephant National Park
DAY 6:
The Crags Elephant Sanctuary, Plettenberg Bay and Wilderness
Leaving Knysna, we first
pay a visit to the Crags Orphaned Elephant Sanctuary for a wonderful close
encounter experience. Here you will have the opportunity to actually walk, feed
and even ride an African elephant! After the sanctuary we travel to the popular
holiday town of Plettenberg Bay, renowned for her great beaches here we’ll visit
the famous Lookout Beach for a swim and an opportunity to go sea kayaking.
Overnight in Wilderness
Included activities:
Game drive in Plettenberg Game Reserve
Included Meals:
Breakfast and dinner
Optional Activities:
Elephant encounter, walking, feeding and riding R345
Plettenberg Bay Sea Kayaking R250
Wilderness Lakes canoeing R100
DAY 1:
Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass
This
morning we visit an Aloe factory in Albertinia and after lunch on the road and a
wonderful scenic drive via Swellendam and Sir Lowry’s Pass; we arrive back in
Cape Town on Saturday afternoon.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Leaves Cape Town
every Sunday, returning to Cape Town the following Saturday.
Runs right throughout the year.
The 7 day tour
includes:
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Breakfast and Dinner every full day of tour.
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6 nights in backpacker accommodation.
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Beer tasting at Birkenhead Brewery
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A free drink at Ronnies
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Entrance to Warmwaterberg Hot Springs
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Guided tour of Cango Caves
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3-4 hour game drive in Addo Elephant Park
To apply
for this tour, please
click here Accommodation:
‘Over-nighting’ is usually
in dorm-room accommodation in specially handpicked backpacker’s lodges.
Note:
Single and double rooms are available on request, subject to availability and
for a small surcharge. If you'd prefer a single or double room, please submit
your request with your application or speak to your Project Co-ordinator in our
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