Tour destinations:

South Africa: Cape Town - Stellenbosch Wine Route - Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves - Knysna - Tsitsikamma National Park - Addo Elephant National Park - Port Elizabeth

Tour dossier:

Day 1
Stellenbosch Wine Route / Swellendam

Leaving the mother city of Cape Town behind, we drive to Stellenbosch to the Spier Wine Estate where we visit the Cheetah Breeding Centre before some excellent wine tasting a little later in the day.  On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day.  On arrival in Swellendam your guides will demonstrate how to put up your tent and brief you on what to expect from the days ahead.

Meals:     Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:    Kambati Campsite: www.kambati.co.za
 

Day 2
Cango Caves and Oudtshoorn

The Cango Caves are some of the most impressive limestone caverns and the different formations are quite astonishing. Today we take a guided tour of the Cango Caves. Stalagmites or Stalagtites? Can you tell the difference? In the afternoon we travel to Oudtshoorn where we will spend the night.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Kleinplaas Holiday Resort Campsite: www.kleinplaas.co.za
 

Day 3
Knysna

This morning there is the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm before we continue along the Garden Route to Knysna. Look out for whales and dolphins as we pass through Mossel Bay.  Your afternoon is free to explore Knysna, one of South Africa’s most popular seaside towns. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit. Canoeing, hiking, Knysna Elephant Park, Lagoon Cruise

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Monks Caravan Park: www.monkscaravan.co.za

Day 4
Bloukrans and Tsitsikamma National Park (Day 4&5)

One of South Africa’s best-kept secrets is the Tsitsikamma National Park. Boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb coastal scenery Tsitsikamma is a destination that many people will return to. The first few hours of the famous Otter Trail Hike are included in your tour.  For those needing an adrenaline boost the nearby Bloukraans Bridge is home to the world’s highest bungee jump at 212m! Optional Activities: Bungy jumping (highest in the world), treetop canopy tours, hiking.



Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Tube‘n’Axe Campsite: www.tubenaxe.co.za

Day 6
Addo Elephant National Park

Continuing in to the Eastern Cape, we enter Addo Elephant National Park, which is home to many of Africa’s big game. Our truck gives us an elevated view on our game drive this afternoon, particularly for those photographic enthusiasts amongst us.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:   Addo Elephant Park: www.sanparks.org/parks/addo

 

Day 7
Port Elizabeth

After an early morning game drive in Addo we depart the National Park and drive, to Port Elizabeth Airport where our tour will end.
Meals:   Breakfast