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Day
1 - Cape Town to Hermanus
We take a short drive to Hermanus, a charming coastal town renowned
as the best land-based whale watching venue in the world (June-Dec.)
The day is spent exploring the beaches, cliff path walks and craft
markets.
Optional activities include : Shark Cage Diving, sea kayaking, boat
cruises and much more. Please be sure to inform us early if you
would be interested in the shark cage diving. Accommodation
- Guest House. Meals own expense
Day 2 - Oudtshoorn
We head inland from Hermanus to the Klein Karoo. Here we pay a visit
to the famous Cango Caves. We also visit the Cango ranch where you
can be photographed with baby big cats! As an optional activity
if time permits you can visit an Ostrich Farm (and ride an ostrich).
Accommodation - Double room in Backpakers or Cottage . Meals - B
L
Day 3&4 - Tsitsikamma National Park.
From Oudtshoorn we head down the Garden Route to the beautiful seaside
town of Knysna.
After sightseeing in Knysna we head to the Elephant park for lunch.
You will get the chance to touch and feed the Knysna Elephants,
and also visit either Monkeyland or the Birds of Eden.
We will be campings on the seafront, so you will here the waves
crashing as you settle in for the night, truly spectacular!
There are many optional activities here, including canopy tours,
boat rides and hiking as well as the worlds highest bungy jump.
Accommodation - Camping . Meals: Day 3 - B D: Day 4 - BLD
Day 5&6 - Addo Elephant Park.
We continue along the coast.
After lunch we arrive at Addo and go for a game drive, looking for
elephants(guaranteed), and also Lion, buffalo, rhinoceros, leopard
and a variety of antelope and other mammals.
Optional activities: Evening game drive with parks rangers. Horseback
riding in Addo Elephant Park (recommended!)
On the second day we visit the Schotia private game reserve wher
you have the best chance of seeing lions hunting at night. Lion
sightings are garuanteed here. The day is ended with a traditional
dinner in a large boma.
Accommodation - Camping. Meals - B D
Day 7 - Addo to Hogsback
We head inland into the mountainous Hogback region, (allegedly the
inspiration for J R R Tolkeins Lord of the Rings Trilogy).
The scenery is magnificent, and there is lots of hiking to be done
(ranging from gentle walks in the forest to more energetic hikes!)
Accommodation - Double room in upmarket back packers lodge. Meals
- B
Day
8 and 9 - Coffee Bay
We will spend the next 2 days in the Wild Coast, an area known as
the old Transkei, which was a homeland during the apartheid era.
It is an amazing expanse of villages in quite hilly areas, very
interesting to see.
There is a beach where we will be staying if you just want to chill
for a few days.
For the more active you can take surfing lessons, visit a tribal
visit (genuine and unmissable experience) and much more.
Accommodation - rondavels. Meals B L D
Day
10 - Durban
We will spend the afternoon and evening exploring the sights and
sounds of Durban.
Accommodation - private cottage. Meals B
Day
11 and 12 - St Lucia
St Lucia Greater Wetland area is a world heritage site, and is fabulous.
Here you have a great chance to see hippos, rhino and much more.
A boat ride on the estuary is included for a late afternoon on one
of the two days here.
There is also a stunning, vast beach. The sea here is very warm
and pleasant.
Accommodation - Camping. Meals : Day 11 - B D day 12 - B L
Day 13 - Swaziland
The journey through Swaziland is a highlight on its own, it is stunning.
We will stay in Mlilwane wildlife sanctuary, home to many tame animals.
They have no predators here like lions etc, so the animals roam
free and undisturbed.
In the evening we will have some traditional Swazi dancing (available
most nights)
Accommodation - Swazi hut/camping or room in backpackers lodge.
Meals - B L
Day
14-16 Kruger National Park - We depart early to reach the gates
of one of Africa's greatest National Parks.
The camps in the park all have excellent facilities. The tourist
shop caters for all your basic needs, including camera accessories,
snacks and gifts etc.
There are lovely swimming pools to relax at during the heat of the
day, when the majority of the animal life is resting in shady areas
out of sight.
The next 3 days are spent inside the borders of the National Park,
with experienced guides who are happy to share their wealth of knowledge
on the wildlife of Africa.
The evenings are spent in a truly unforgettable fashion around a
campfire, listening to the night sounds of wild Africa, as your
hosts prepare traditional South African meals on the open fire.
We will do at least 2 extended game drives a day, looking out for
the Big 5( Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo), as well
as a multitude of other animals.
Originally proclaimed as a National Park in 1898, the park today
measures some 380km in length, and is approx. 60km wide.
A varied geological substructure supports an intricately interwoven
rich variety of vegetation, animal and bird life.
Accommodation - One night in a hut two nights Camping. Meals Day
14- B D ; Day 15 - BLD; Day 16 -B
Day
17 and 18 - Blyde River Canyon
We spend a full day exploring all the natural wonders of the surrounding
area. (Gods Window, Bourkes potholes, Waterfalls and the spectacular
Blyde River Canyon.)
There are optional activities for the adventurous including a gorge
swing and zip line.
Accommodation - Camping. Meals - B on day 17, and B D on day 19
Day
19 - Johannesburg
We depart after breakfast and head for Johannesburg where the tour
ends.
All food on tour, (with the exception of restaurant meals) will
be prepared by your guides.
Breakfast consists of fruit, a selection of cereals, toast and jams,
yoghurts, cheese, cold meats and fruit juice, with tea and coffee
readily available.
Every other day we will prepare a cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon,
sausage or similar.
Lunch consists of sandwiches, cold meats and cheese, and a selection
of salads.
Depending on the location at the time (and weather) dinner is usually
prepared around the fire.
Typical menus include :-
braai - chops, wors, baked potatoes, baked onions and a mixed salad.
Potjie - Traditional South Africa stew cooked in a large iron pot
over coals.
Oriental stir fry.
Butternut squash stuffed with vegetables and mozzarella cheese,
on the braai
We do cater for vegetarians but please let us know in advance so
that we can plan a suitable menu for you.
If you have any special food requirements or allergies then also
let us know well in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our food, and are constantly
striving to create new exciting menu choices for you.
Our
camping tours are on a luxury, non participation basis.
Our tents are excellent quality canvas dome tents, that are extremely
spacious (you can stand up in our tents, and there is plenty of
room to move around!)
The tents are completely mosquito and bug proof (unless you leave
the door open of course.
There are large windows on all sides, with external window flaps,
that can be opened in hot weather and zipped closed in the event
of rain.
There is also a skylight area in the roof which can be opened to
see the stars at night.
All tents will be erected by the guide.
We use large inflatable mattresses, as opposed to the foam ones
used by the overlanding companies.
These will be inflated and installed by the guides.
We provide 2 pillows per person (please let us know if you are allergic
to feathers as we will provide you with synthetic fibre pillows.
If you do not have a sleeping bag we can provide you with a good
quality sleeping bag for all weathers. (R10 a night. Sleeping bags
are laundered after every trip)
You will be provided with 1 torch per person and 1 tin of insect
repellent per tent.
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