Coastal Explorer
Safari Quick Facts |
| Safari Price: Euro 725 |
Email: Bookings & Enquiries Email |
| Safari Starts:
Cape Town |
Safari Ends: Durban
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Number of Days:
9 |
| Countries visited: South Africa |
| Click here for Departure
Dates |
Vehicles, Guides
& Equipment |
Booking Code: DCTSA1 |
Safari Price
Includes:
Transport
Food
Coffee
Tea
Fruit juice at breakfast, Accommodation
Permits and park entry fees
Group equipment
Cango Caves
Ostrich Farm
Boat trip and a professional guide
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Safari Price
Excludes:
Alcohol
Soft drinks
Tips
Curios
Optional extras |
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Experience the best of South Africa's Coastline. From the cold
waters of Cape Town to the warm welcoming beaches in Durban.
On this tour you will have the chance of visiting the world famous
Nelson Mandela's birth place. Have a bit of adventure while Elephant-back
riding and
quad biking. The congo caves are also a must see as well as the
many nature reserves.
Coastal Explorer Detailed Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Cape Town |
Cabin |
Dinner |
Getting an early start we make our way up through
many fishing towns to Hermanus which is famous for whale watching
between the months of May - December. Our next stop is the
southern most tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas, where the warm
Indian and cold Atlantic oceans meet. This afternoon we will
spend time game watching in the De Hoop Nature Reserve. We
overnight in comfortable bungalows, clients may be expected
to share - more than 2 per bungalow.
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| Day 2: |
Oudtshoorn - Knysna |
Log Cabin |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
An early start, we leave the coast and cross
the mighty Outeniqua Mountains to enter the dry Karoo Interior.
We follow the "famed and funky Route 62" toward
Oudtshoorn where we visit the Cango Caves; one of the world's
great wonders. We will also visit a commercial Ostrich farm
to learn more about these huge flightless birds. Late this
afternoon we traverse the Outeniqua Pass and then travel through
the Lake District en-route to our Log Cabins hidden in the
heart of the Knysna forest. |
| Day 3: |
Garden Route |
Cabin |
Breakfast |
Today we explore this amazing region. We will
walk in the forest in search of the elusive Knysna Lourie.
We will visit sun-kissed beaches, and will explore the Knysna
Heads. Tonight we dine at a restaurant in the vibrant woodcutter
town of Knysna. |
| Day 4: |
Port Elizabeth - Addo |
Cabin |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today we will travel to the Tsitsikamma Costal
National Park where we will walk part of the acclaimed "Otter
Trail". Continuing along the coast, we will pass through
Port Elizabeth en-route to our camp near Addo Elephant Reserve
where we stay in comfortable cabins. |
| Day 5: |
Addo Elephant Park |
Cabin |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This day we will be exploring the park. This
park is one of many success stories in Africa with a variety
of amazing animals some of which include: herds of African
Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Cape Buffalo, Dung Beetle's, and
other interesting species. After a day out in the fresh air,
We return to our cabins for the night. |
| Day 6: |
East London |
Inn |
Breakfast, Lunch |
Back to the coast today, we wind through the
frontier area settled by the 1820 settlers. We will pass through
numerous costal towns before making for East London where
we check into a cosy inn situated near the beachfront. This
afternoon we will enjoy a guided township tour and will enjoy
a drink in a local shebeen. We return to The Inn and then
enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Dinner own expense. |
| Day 7: |
Wild Coast |
Cabin |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today we travel into an area once designated
as a Tribal Homeland during the apartheid era (Transkei).
Nelson Mandela was born here, and our route takes us past
both his birthplace and the holiday house that he had build
to replicate his prison house. This afternoon we arrive at
our accommodating where we will spend two nights. This inn
is part of a community project, and is hidden in a natural
cove offering excellent swimming opportunity. A full day is
spent here with time on the beach and enjoying the surf. To
stretch our legs we will conduct a hike along the Wild Coast.
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| Day 8: |
Wild Coast |
Cabin |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
See day 7 for Itinerary |
| Day 9: |
Durban |
Inn |
Breakfast |
Making our way along the coast you will be
amazed at the beautiful scenery of mountain landscapes. Our
stop tonight is just north of Durban at an INN, situated literally
on the beach, this is the perfect place to unwind after the
many days of traveling. Tonight we enjoy a "braai"
(BBQ) on the patio before falling asleep to the sound of the
crashing waves. |
| Day 10: |
Garden Route |
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Breakfast |
Tour ends this morning |
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Coastal Explorer Departure Dates
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