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South Africa • 14 days on site

tour from the garden route to cape town

    Highlights !

  • Addo Elephant National Park.
  • Garden route (Tsitsikamma, Knysna).
  • Hike in the Karro, Cederberg and Franshhoek.
  • Cape Town.
  • accomodationCharming accommodation
  • walks5 and a half walking days
  • tariffsFrom Euro 910 per person (tailor made) and Euro 1680 (guided)

    Departure dates

  • Tailor made trip
Intro...

This tour is an exploration of the “Mediterranean” region of South Africa, the appealing province of the Western Cape. Starting at Addo Elephant National Park, the tour will first lead you into the discovery of the Garden Route: the magnificent Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park and Knysna area.

Getting closer to the whales and dolphins in the Indian Ocean and discovering the flora of Knysna sub tropical forests is part of this enchanting experience.
The tour will then take you to the Cederberg Mountain Range for a beautiful trek and later, to the magnificent wine region. Eventually we will reach the Cape peninsula, its Floral kingdom, its seal colonies and its mother city, Cape Town.

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Day by day...

Days 1-2: Addo Elephant National Park

Your guide welcomes you on your arrival in Port Elizabeth. Immediate departure for Addo Elephant National Park. We enjoy game drives in the park for two days and overnight in chalets within the park.

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Day 3: Knysna...

This morning we stop at Tsitsikamma for breakfast. We then continue to the small village of Knysna where we overnight. Dinner in restaurant.

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Day 4: Knysna…

On this morning, we go on a 3-4 hour hike in the dense Knysna forest, best known for its beautiful ancient trees and its few remaining elephants. The rest of the day will be spent on a safe swimming beach. Dinner at the restaurant.

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Day 5: Oudtshoorn…

We leave for Karoo driving through the panoramic road of the Swartberg Range. At the end of the afternoon, we reach our camp in the heart of the Karoo where landscapes of red eroded rocks blend harmoniously with the endemic vegetation. Cottage accommodation.

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Day 6: Karoo…

Hiking day in the Karoo enjoying the semi desert mineral landscape, typical of the Karoo. Overnight same place.

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Day 7: Karoo - Ceres…

We continue our journey through the magnificent landscapes of the Karoo, stopping for lunch in Montagu. Then we carry on towards Ceres, in the heart of a fruit farming valley. Overnight in a B&B. Dinner at the restaurant.

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Day 8: Cederberg…

Morning departure towards the Cederberg mountainous massif. After a 3 hour hike, we reach a small remote village, home to about a hundred "coloured". We spend the night in their welcoming homes and have dinner there.

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Day 9: Cederberg…

After breakfast, we keep walking for 4-5 hours towards the most untouched part of the massif. Overnight in a cottage in the Cederberg.

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Day 10: Wine Route…

Departure for the Wine Route. We stop in Paarl for lunch and continue towards Franschoek. The afternoon is spent exploring the vineyards and the local food. Overnight in a B&B. Dinner at the restaurant.

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Day 11: Franschoek…

A day hike in the Hottentots-Holland reserve in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom (7 hours). Overnight in the B&B. Dinner at the restaurant

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Day 12: Cape Town…

Depart to Cape Town. After check-in we head for the waterfront where we have lunch (excluded). This afternoon, if the weather permits, we climb Table Mountain. Overnight in a B&B in Cape Town.

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Day 13: Cape Peninsula…

This day is dedicated to exploring the spectacular Cape Peninsula, including the seal colony (boat cruise at your own expense), penguin colony at Boulders and, of course, the Cape of Good Hope at Cape Point. Overnight in the same guesthouse in town.

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Day 14: Cape Town…

We spend the last morning of the trip enjoying Cape Town’s many attractions. A last transfer to Cape Town international airport marks the end of the trip.

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Practical info...

Trip starts: Port Elizabeth airport.

Trip ends: Cape Town airport.

Groups...

Guided trip: 4 min - 12 max
Self drive: 2 min - 8 max

Age min: 12 years

Accommodations...

In camping and charming accommodation, guesthouse or B&B along the way.

Meals...

All meals are either cooked by the team or taken at accommodation or restaurant.

Transport...

Minibus or 4x4

Difficulty...

This tour is accessible to all and is not particularly physically demanding, but you do need to be healthy for the few hikes that we offer.

Conditions...

What is included…

Guided tour:
Accommodation, mentioned meals, mentioned activities (except for optional activities), transport in minibus, equipment.

Self drive:
Rented car for the duration of the trip with insurance, unlimited kilometers and drop off fee in Cape Town, accommodation and mentioned meals.

What is not included…

Guided tour:

Flights, optional activities, park entrance fees (to be paid to the guide at the entrance: 66 euros per person), boat trips to see the seal colony in Hout bay, certain meals, cable car to go up Table Mountain, personal shopping, drinks and tips.

Self drive:

Flights, certain meals, optional activities, park entrance fees, drinks, personal shopping, tips.