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We invite you to Explore the Southern Cape Coastline &
the Garden Route. Join our awesome private and small group
tour departing from Cape Town with overnight stays in
Cape Agulhus, Knysna and Oudtshoorn.
Walk along the cliffs at Hermanus – the best land based
whale watching venue in the world. Mingle with the African
Penguins at Stoney Point.
View seals, whales and marine
bird-life in Mossel Bay. Take a boat trip out to sea to
get close and personal to the Southern Right Whales and
Bottlenose Dolphins.
Stroll along pristine beaches with no other footprints –
only the endangered Black African Oystercatcher. Visit ancient forests
where elusive wild elephants and leopards lurk in the
shadows. See Giant Yellowwood trees at Natures Valley.
Drive through the Cape Floral Kingdom of Fynbos &
Proteas. Look out for Blue Cranes.
Take a boat cruise to the stunning Knysna Heads and
delight in the shopping and fine culinary delights at
the Knysna Waterfront. Taste oysters and some of the
regions finest wines and fresh juices.
Embark
on two Wildlife Safaris in 4X4 Vehicles with an
experience game ranger.
The tour is conducted by an experienced chauffeur
driver / guide / host who will remain with you throughout
the tour. Luxury accommodation is in Guest Houses,
Lodges or Villas includes daily breakfasts. Also
included are some Lunches, dinner and Wine Tasting.
We offer private and small group tours for Families,
Friends, Couples and Solo travellers. Your chauffeur
driver will take you to a number of activities &
attractions which are included in your tour. You will
also have the opportunity to enjoy some optional
activities such as boat cruises, outdoor adventures and
sporting activities.
The Tour begins in Cape Town and ends at George Airport.
From George, to get to your next destination, you have an option
of flying to Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg.
A Typical Itinerary:
DAY 1
D eparting
from Cape Town at 09h00, the first destination
is Hermanus. This quaint seaside village is
arguably one of the finest land based whale
watching venues world-wide. The town whale crier
announces the presence of whales by blowing his
horn made of dried seaweed. The steep cliffs and
deep water allow the whales to come within a few
meters of the shore.
En Route to
Hermanus we will stop at Stony Point in Betty's Bay to
get up close and mingle with hundreds of African
Penguins.
After
optional lunch the trail takes us to Cape Agulhus – The
Southern Tip of Africa. Spend some time in the late
afternoon at the meeting place of the Indian and
Atlantic ocean. We also go and look for Giant Sting Rays
in Struisbaai Harbour.
Overnight
at Struisbaai at the 4 star Mermaid Guest House.
DAY 2
(Breakfast
+ lunch)
After
breakfast the journey takes us to Knysna. En Route look
out the endangered Blue Crane – South Africa’s National
Bird. We stop at Mossel Bay and take a boat cruise out
to Seal Island. Here you will see hundreds of Cape Fur
Seals and perhaps a Great White Shark. Enjoy a seafood
lunch at the Mossel Bay Waterfront.
The day is
ended with an optional evening sunset cruise on the
Knysna Lagoon. Overnight in Knysna - Jewel of the Garden
Route. Accommodation will be at the Knysna Waterfront in
a luxury Villa or a Guest House overlooking the Knysna
Lagoon.
DAY 3
(Breakfast
+ Lunch)
In the early
morning guests may embark on an
optional
exciting boat ride out to sea to visit the
playground of the Whales and Dolphins. The best
months to see Southern Right Whales are July to
November. Bryde’s Whales and Orcas can be seen
all year round.
We drive to Natures Valley in the
Tsitsikamma National Park. Take a walk along one of the
most pristine beaches in South Africa. With a bit of
luck we will see the endangered African Black Oyster
Catcher. We also walk among ancient giant Yellowwood
Trees – South Africa’s National Tree. Enjoy a seafood
lunch on the beachfront at Plettenberg Bay
Visit the Knysna Heads where the mighty
Indian Ocean rushes in and out of the Lagoon. This is
one of the “must see” destinations along the Garden
Route. Wind up the day with an optional
Lagoon Sunset Cruise. There are a number of options
including luxury Yachts and Ferries. Overnight in
Knysna.
DAY 4
(Breakfast
+ Dinner)
Today we head for Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. The
Route takes you through the seven passes road which
winds through forests, farmlands and rivers. En Route we
visit the Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Home to the
Big Five, you will enjoy a 3 hour safari on a 4X4 open
vehicle with an experienced ranger.
We then travel over the Robinson
Pass to Oudtshoorn, principal centre of the Klein Karoo
and undisputed "ostrich capital" of the world.
In the Mid
Afternoon we arrive at the Buffelsdrift Private Game
Lodge near Oudtshoorn.
Embark on a
two hour game drive. A wide range of animals include
Hippo, Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, Rhino, Buffalo, Springbok
and much more. Enjoy a sundowner while relaxing at the
waterhole. Dinner is included tonight.
DAY 5
(Breakfast
+ Lunch + Wine-tasting)
After
breakfast guests may choose one of the following
optional Activities: The Spa; Bush Safari; Elephant
Experience; Lion Experience; Meerkat Safari; Roaming
Cheetah Experience. (Entry Fee not Included)
We then
depart for Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich Capital of the World.
We visit a fascinating Ostrich Show Farm where, amidst
enormous flocks of these strange birds, we are shown
their development from the egg to the 100 kg adult.
Our next
stop is the Cango Caves. Experience one of the great
wonders of Africa, the subterranean wonderland of vast
caverns, each filled with astonishing formations of
glittering dripstones, stalagmites and stalactites.
Our
itinerary includes a visit to a fascinating Ostrich Show
Farm where, amidst enormous flocks of these
strange birds, we are shown their development from the
one kg egg to the 100 kg adult.
After lunch we drop our guests off at George Airport or
a hotel in George at around 16h00.
Included in The Price: Cape
Town Hotel pick-up. Ground Transportation is in a luxury air-con vehicle with a
chauffeur driver. 4 nights luxury accommodation with breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 1
Dinner and 1 Wine Tasting. Entry to the Cango Caves and Ostrich Ranch. Boat
Cruise at Mossel Bay. Two Game Viewing Safaris. 1 bottle of spring water /pers/day.
Your Drop-off is at George Airport.
Not included in the Price:
Meals not specified; optional activities and excursions; alcoholic drinks, tips
and gratuities, personal items.
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Hermanus
Knysna
Dolphins in Plettenberg Bay
Penguins at Stoney Point
Game
Drive at Botlierskop
Wildlife
Safari
B uffelsdrift
Safari
Ostriches in Oudtshoorn
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