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Experience the magic of the Garden Route, whose breathtaking
coastline is the backdrop for many diverse highlights. It
offers the unique opportunity to view
elephant, stroke a cheetah and even sit on an ostrich. Savour
the fine wines of the Cape in the picturesque setting of the
wine estates. Complement this with beaches, forests, caves
and the warm Indian Ocean, for a route filled with colour
and excitement.
Port Elizabeth to Cape Town - 10 Days
COUNTRIES VISITED: South Africa
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
Our first night is spent in Addo Elephant Park, one of
South Africa’s major conservation success stories, and
now home to not only these gentle giants but also Africa’s
Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. The Park
has an abundance of bird life and many varieties of flora
and fauna. Spend some of your time here overlooking the main
waterhole, not only enjoying the wildlife but also absorbing
the peaceful atmosphere.
DAYS 2 – 3: TSITSIKAMMA FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Passing through Jeffreys Bay - South Africa’s surfing
capital, we head for Tsitsikamma Forest National Park, a truly
unique area with forested slopes on one side and pounding
surf on the other. We have time to enjoy our spectacular surroundings,
walking to the suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth, which
has excellent views. For the more adventurous there is the
option* of doing a canopy trail through the forest.
 DAYS
4 – 5: KNYSNA
Situated on an enchanting lagoon, the town of Knysna
is surrounded by forests and offers some magnificent coastal
scenery including the ’Knysna Heads’. We spend
time in and around some of the smaller towns such as Plettenberg
Bay, which boasts white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.
Note that during the whale-breeding season (June - October)
Plett offers excellent vantage points for watching the southern
right whales. We climb aboard the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam
train (subject to availability). When the line between George
and Knysna was built it was regarded as one of the most expensive
sections of track in the world, today it is rated the most
beautiful.
DAYS 6 – 7: OUDTSHOORN
Driving inland over the Outeniqua Pass, into the semi
arid region of the Karoo brings us to Oudtshoorn, which is
host to many highlights. Stroke a cheetah at the Cheetahland
Conservation Foundation*, visit an ostrich farm and perhaps
even sit on one of these enormous birds and venture into the
Cango Caves, famous for their beautiful limestone formations.
A full and memorable day is rounded off with an evening restaurant
meal in town.
DAYS 8 – 9: WINELANDS
Whether you are a wine enthusiast, or just enjoy wine
- South Africa has earned great acclaim around the world,
for the production of outstanding wines. Set in the picturesque
Breede River Valley, Worcester is a convenient base for access
to some of the better-known wine estates in the region. The
scenery is breathtaking, with vineyards on the lower slopes
of the mountains and small wine estates dotted in the valleys.
Enjoy a spot of wine tasting, while learning about the wine
making process. You may even be tempted to ship a cas e
home.
DAY 10: CAPE TOWN
We finish our tour back in Cape Town, surely one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. We recommend you allow
some extra time here before or after the tour, as there is
so much to see and do. *You can overlook the entire city from
Table Mountain, cruise to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela
was imprisoned, enjoy the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront,
the lovely beaches and visit the Cape of Good Hope.
* Optional, at own expense.
TOUR COST & DATES:
08/01/07 to 17/01/07 €1050
05/02/07 to 14/02/07 €1050
05/03/07 to 14/03/07 €1050
02/04/07 to 11/04/07 €1050
30/04/07 to 09/05/07 €1050
28/05/07 to 06/06/07 €1050
25/06/07 to 04/07/07 €1050
23/07/07 to 01/08/07 €1050
20/08/07 to 29/08/07 €1050
17/09/07 to 26/09/07 €1050
15/10/07 to 24/10/07 €1050
12/11/07 to 21/11/07 €1050
10/12/07 to 19/12/07 €1050
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