Drakensberg and Garden Route Tour
Safari Quick Facts |
| Safari Price: Euro 1,290 |
Email: Bookings & Enquiries Email |
| Safari Starts:
Durban |
Safari Ends: Cape Town
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Number of Days:11 |
| Countries visited: South Africa |
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Dates |
Vehicles, Guides & Equipment |
Booking Code: WADCA11 |
Safari Price
Includes:
Fully equipped safari vehicle,
Services of trip leader and driver Accommodation as specified
Scheduled National Park entrance fees.
Meals where specified.
Meals not shown will be to the clients account.
Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch
where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.
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Safari Price
Excludes:
International airfares
Arrival and departure transfers
Travel and medical insurance
Personal spending money
Visas
Passports
Vaccinations
Personal taxes (including departure and border taxes)
All optional activities unscheduled or optional National Parks
/ Reserves Entrance fees
Gratuities
Restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature.
All drinks, even on days with full board basis. |
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Enjoy the awesome views of the stunning Drakensberg Mountain range,
and explore the deep ravines, waterfalls, forest and grasslands
of the Natal South Coast. Say hello to South Africa's untamed Wild
Coast that is home to the small rural village of Coffee Bay. Then
visit the wild Elephants in the Addo Elephant National Park nestled
in the thorny bushveld of the Eastern Cape. Enjoy the tranquil Knysna
Lagoon and experience Oudtshoorn, the town that is synonymous with
ostriches and is known as the 'feather capital' of the world! From
here it's off to the beautiful city of Cape Town – home to
an exciting blend of cultures and experiences.
Drakensberg and Garden Route Tour Detailed Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Durban |
Lodge |
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Umhlanga is situated just north of Durban and
is well known for its great beaches and its great many opportunities
for a bit of retail therapy. Today is spent at leisure enjoying
the beautiful sea views and excursions this area has to offer.
This evening we meet our fellow travellers at the pre-departure
meeting. |
| Day 2: |
South Drakensberg – Sani Pass |
Hotel |
Breakfast |
This morning we bid farewell to those who finish
their tour here, and after saying our goodbyes, we head inland
to the magnificent Drakensberg Mountain range. The Drakensberg
have long been a favourite for hikers and there are various
view points and walking trails scattered along its base. |
| Day 3: |
South Drakensberg – Sani Pass |
Hotel |
Breakfast |
After breakfast we enjoy a full day hike into
the mountains. For those not wishing to exert themselves,
there is an option to enjoy an exciting 4x4 drive to the top
of Sani Pass to enjoy a cold drink in the highest pub in Africa. |
| Day 4: |
Wild Coast – Coffee Bay |
Hotel |
Breakfast, Lunch |
Today we make our way further south to the
beautiful Wild Coast and the little town of Coffee Bay - a
quaint little town situated in a stretch of untouched beach.
The name is derived from a coffee carrying ship that ran aground
here. |
| Day 5: |
Coffee Bay |
Hotel |
Breakfast |
We spend the day at leisure exploring the beaches
and the famous rock feature "The Hole in the Wall".
This geological feature is known in the local mythology as
a home of angry spirits. Take in the Wild Coast's dramatic
scenery by enjoying a walk along the beach or enjoy some of
the optional activities that are available here, such as 4x4
excursions, abseiling, inflatable boat excursions or visit
the traditional Xhosa craft centre. |
| Day 6: |
Zuurberg Pass, Addo |
Lodge |
Breakfast |
Departing early we make our way towards the
dense valley-bushveld of the Eastern Cape and head to the
Addo Elephant National Park. After exploring the park's wildlife
on a game drive, we drive via the Zuurberg Pass, to our lodgings
for the night. |
| Day 7: |
Knysna |
Chalet |
Breakfast |
Today we make our way to the popular seaside
town of Knysna. On the way, we stop at Bloukrans Bridge where
you have the option of doing the highest bungi jump in the
world (216m). In Knysna we have a chance to try the excellent
locally grown oysters and brewed ale. There are various other
optional activities to do here such as the "Featherbed"
boat ride across the Knysna lagoon, abseiling off the cliffs
at the Knysna heads or a township tour. Your tour leader will
assist with bookings. |
| Day 8: |
Knysna |
Chalet |
Breakfast |
See day 7 for Itinerary |
| Day 9: |
Oudtshoorn |
Chalet |
Breakfast |
Moving on to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn we
travel via the picturesque Outeniqua Pass on our way to visit
one of the ostrich farms that made Oudtshoorn famous. We enjoy
a tour around one of these farms and even try your hand at
riding an ostrich! We also enjoy a tour into the Cango Caves
to view the magnificent stalagmite and stalactite formations. |
| Day 10: |
Cape Town via Stellenbosh |
Lodge |
Breakfast |
We depart early and make our way to our final
destination - the "Mother City" of Cape Town. On
our way we stop over at the second oldest town of South Africa,
Stellenbosch. Here we have some time to walk around town,
visit some of its attractions before having the option to
go for wine tasting at one of the local wine farms. In the
late afternoon we arrive at our destination. Cape Town has
many exciting attractions such as the famous Table Mountain,
Robben Island, the beautiful Kirstenbosch botanical gardens,
The Cape Peninsula and much more. Your tour leader will assist
with bookings. Spend your time here discovering all it has
to offer. |
| Day 11: |
Cape Town- Tour ends |
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Our tour ends after breakfast from the lodge
and we part ways having just experienced a trip of a lifetime! |
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Drakensberg and Garden Route Tour Departure Dates
2010 Safari Departures
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12 January 2010 |
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9 March 2010 |
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1 June 2010 |
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10 August 2010 |
28 September 2010 |
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16 November 2010 |
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