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SOUTHERN TREK
BASIC ITINERARY
Durban - Southern Drakensberg - Wild Coast - Addo Elephant
Park - Garden Route - Oudtshoorn - Hermanus - Cape Town
TOUR COST R7 800.00 per person
DEPARTS - This tour has regular departures
please contact African Budget Safaris for details.
COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Hiking the Drakensberg
Mountains, Sani Pass day trip, Discover the Wild Coast &
Nelson Mandela Museum, Visit the Hole in the Wall, Game drive
in the Addo Elephant Park, Garden Route, Visiting the Cango
Caves and ostrich farms, Whale watching (seasonal) &Cape
Point
ACCOMMODATION Days 1-8 Camping in two person
dome tents, mattresses provided. Days 9-11 accommodation in
Budget chalets
VEHICLE Minibus (no aircon) - Maximum 9
passengers per group
Custom built safari vehicle - Maximum 16 passenger per group
WHAT IS PROVIDED All ground transportation,
services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping
equipment (2 man dome tents, mats, cooking equipment), all
highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED Travel insurance, flights,
departure taxes, sleeping bags, items of a personal nature,
drinks and optional activities.
PARTICIPATION Participation safari - clients
to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing dishes
and vehicle cleanliness.
 Itinerary:
Day 1 Durban to Southern Drakensberg South Africa
We depart the cosmopolitan city of Durban and make our way
to the Southern Drakensberg. We set up camp and spend the
rest of the day hiking and exploring the majestic Drakensberg
Mountains. (D)
Day 2 Southern Drakensburg South Africa
After breakfast we head off on a day trip up the spectacular
Sani Pass, enjoying lunch at the Highest Pub in Africa. The
Sani Pass is the only road linking Kwazulu-Natal and the mountain
kingdom of Lesotho. We return to our camp after experiencing
a thrilling drive up one of South Africa's highest mountain
passes. (BD)
Day 3 & 4 Wild Coast South Africa
We depart the Drakensberg and make our way to the Wild Coast,
visiting the Nelson Mandela Museum en route. We spend our
time relaxing on the beach, exploring the unspoiled stretches
of coastline and experiencing the age-old traditions and customs
of the local Xhosa people. Abseiling, canoeing and hiking
is available for the adventure seekers (optional expense).
(BD)
Day 5 Addo Elephant Park South Africa
After an early morning rise, we depart for the Addo Elephant
National Park. After setting up camp, we depart on an afternoon
game drive through the valley of the elephants, searching
for the largest of the Big 5. We overnight in the National
Park. (BD)
Day 6, 7 & 8 Garden Route South Africa
The next three days we spend discovering the most spectacular
stretch of the Garden Route. We visit the Tsitsikamma National
Park, the picturesque town of Knysna, the white beaches at
Plettenberg Bay and the many indigenous forests in the area.
We are kept busy with many adrenalin activities on offer in
the area: kayaking; skydiving; bungee jumping; scenic flights;
tree top tour; abseiling/rap jumping; cycling; and black-water
tubing (optional expense). (B D)
Day 9 Oudtshoorn South Africa
Departing the coastal regions of the Garden Route, we head
into the arid regions of the Karoo. We make our way to the
ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. We spend time at
one of the many ostrich farms, allowing us the opportunity
to ride an ostrich. Visiting the Cango Caves, we venture underground
into the many small caverns. We overnight in Oudtshoorn. (BD)
Day 10 Hermanus South Africa 
Up early, we depart Oudtshoorn and head back to the coast.
We spend our time discovering the whale-watching town of Hermanus
and experiencing the giants of the deep from the coastline
or close up from a kayak (optional & seasonal). (BD)
Day 11 Cape Town South Africa
We are given the opportunity to experience shark cage diving
at Gansbaai (optional extra), or simply relaxing on the beach
before we depart for the Mother City of Cape Town. We spend
the evening out on the town, enjoying a meal at one of the
many restaurants (own expense). (B)
Day 12 Cape Town South Africa
This morning is spent discovering Cape Town with a visit to
Cape Point. We then enjoy a farewell lunch at one of the local
wine farms before heading back to Cape Town (own expense).
(B)
FOOD & MEALS
Included in the tour cost are the following meals:
Days Meals
1 D
2-10 BD
11 & 12 B
Meals included are camp meals prepared by your guide with
your assistance. On days where lunches are not included we
stop at places where you can buy food at a reasonable cost.
VEHICLES & GROUP SIZE
We utilize either a minibus that seats a maximum of 9 passengers
or a custom built safari vehicle which seats a maximum of
16 passengers.
The vehicles do not have air conditioning, but do have opening
windows.
EQUIPMENT
We provide you with the following equipment:
• 2 - person dome tent.
• The tents have mosquito netting over the entrances
and windows.
• Sleeping mat.
• All cooking equipment for the group and utensils.
• Camping stools.
• Sleeping Bags may be hired for R50 per tour (Please
notify us in advance if you will require one).
 WHAT
TO BRING
For comfort reasons luggage is limited on each trip to 1 backpack,
1 small daypack, sleeping bag and camera per person. Soft
Bags only may be used (i.e.: no suitcases)
Binoculars Torch & Batteries
Sun Screen & Hat Insect Repellent
Small Personal First Aid Kit Towel
Comfortable Shoes Rain Coat (if travelling in rainy season)
Anti malaria Medication Camera and films
Roll of toilet paper Warm jacket for evenings
Sleeping Bag Swimming Gear
ONWARD TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Due to unforeseen problems we recommend onward travel arrangements
be made only for the day after the tour ends. If arrangements
are made for the same day the tour ends, we cannot be held
responsible for any delays; you will have to take the risk
yourself. If you are making further bookings for busses, trains
or flights the day the tour ends we strongly recommend you
make them the latest time possible and that you inform African
Budget Safaris or the tour guide at the beginning of the tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Activity Price
Wild Coast
Abseiling US$20
Canoeing US$20
Paddle down the Umtata River.
Cultural tour US$15
Day Hike US$20
Garden Route
Abseil the Knysna Heads US$50
The Awesome Foursome US$85
Quad Biking Trail US$60
Tsitsikamma Tree Top Canopy Tours US$80
Woodcutters Journey US$30
Blackwater Tubing US$60
Awesome Stormsriver Gorge challenge US$100
Abseiling US$20
Mountain Bike Trails US$35
Eco Wilderness Boat Cruises US$10
Hermanus
Great White Shark Cage Diving US$150
Sand boarding US$60
Sea Kayaking US$40
Sailing US$50
Please note that these prices should be used as a guide only.
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