The Cape of Storms, wild and treacherous, cold and unforgiving, enticingly beautiful. Coastal gardens, Whales and Oyster Catchers, Elephant and Zebra. European Culture. The plateaus of the Karoo, majestic and silent, rise up into the red horizon at sunset.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: We meet at the Outback Africa Safari Lodge in Cape Town. Thereafter explore the Cape region; visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point and the penguin colony near Simon's Town.
Lunch will be spent overlooking the ocean whilst enjoying the local cuisine. We end the sightseeing-filled day with a visit to Table Mountain. (Cable car own expense)Tonight we dine with the Outback Africa Management and enjoy a safari briefing. Includes: (B)
Day 2: After breakfast we depart on our safari. First stop is the wine capital of Africa, Stellenbosch. After exploring the historic town, we visit a wine farm in the area. After lunch at the wine farm onto De Hoop Nature Reserve, a paradise for seasonal whale watching.
We enjoy our first camp experience, and get closer to nature. Big campfire and tall stories tonight. Includes: (B),(D)
Day 3: Today, Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves. En route we will stop at an Ostrich farm for lunch. Thereafter we will do a tour of the Cango Caves and travel over the Outeniqua Mountain Pass towards the coastal region of the Wilderness National Park, where we enjoy the late afternoon walks into the forests. Includes: (B),(L),(D)
Day 4: A morning to explore the town of Knysna`s flea markets and many art galleries. Visit the Heads, two sandstone cliffs that flank the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon, and thereafter the Tsitsikamma National Park. Explore the Storms River Mouth on a short but eventful hike. The rugged coastline is a photographer's dream. Includes: (B),(L),(D)
Day 5: This morning we visit Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa's surfer's paradise. Enjoy the waves of the Indian Ocean. Thereafter it is onto the Addo Elephant National Park in search of the elephants found there. Tonight, time can be spent at the spot lit waterhole, hoping to observe the creatures of the night. Includes: (B),(L),(D)
Day 6: We visit Colonial towns, admiring century old European buildings en route. Transverse great mountain ranges and over dramatic passes, to arrive at the Mountain Zebra National Park in time for lunch. We spend the afternoon out in the wilderness, in search of the endemic zebra species. Includes: (B),(L),(D)
Day 7: A special destination in the interior. The Greater Karoo, a baren land, unspoilt and uninhabited. After setting up camp in the Karoo National Park, we enjoy walks in this unspoiled natural haven, admiring the multitude of birdlife endemic to the Karoo region. Late afternoon we explore the reserve in our Land Rover, seeking the wildlife found herein. Includes: (B),(L),(D)
Day 8: We rise with the sun and, after breakfast, we cross the Boland through God`s Vineyards and the Hex River valley making our way south down to the lodge we started our adventure. A lodge called The Outback Africa Lodge. The tour ends upon arrival in Cape Town. Includes: (B)
Optional Activities and Tours - Cape Town:
- Table Mountain
- Shark Diving
- Robben Island
Useful Information:
- Spending Money: Foreign exchange into the local currency is possible in most large. Cities en route. International credit cards and travelers cheques are widely accepted in South Africa. Please do not change your foreign currency upon arrival at the airports in CT. We facilitate foreign exchange at a local bank. This saves you time waiting in long queues after your flight. The airport transfers are done by our company, and paid locally.
- Luggage: Maximum baggage allowance: 12 kg. The luggage weight limitation does not include photographic equipment and a small daypack. Please bring a backpack or soft barrel bag, not a suitcase. Don't bring too much clothing, as there are washing opportunities along the way.
- Health: Malaria prophylaxes are not required for this trip. There are currently no compulsory vaccinations for South Africa.
- Safari Braai and Briefing: M15197 hosts a safari evening to welcome the clients and explain our company concept.
- Meeting / End Point and Time: We will meet at 07H 30 on the morning of the 1st day of the program
- Accommodation Prior To The Safari - You can be accommodated at M15197 Safari Lodge in Cape Town.
- Accommodation On Completion Of The Safari - Your safari ends in Cape Town in the afternoon of day 8. Should you wish to extend your stay, please pre-book your accommodation at M15197 Safari Lodge for this evening.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- Itinerary and activities as specified
- Fully equipped Land Rover Defender safari vehicle, camping and catering equipment, services of tour guides
- All accommodation whilst on safari in 2-sleeper canvass safari bow tents some nights in bungalows, guest houses and hotels
- All transport in specially adapted 110 and extended 147 Defender Land Rovers
- All park entry fees, game drives, excursions and activities in our programme camping full board according to programme service of safari guide / tour leader
Not Included:
- Flights, airport transfers, departure taxes and visas, restaurant meals according to the programme, soft and alcoholic beverages
- Optional excursions not included in the programme
- Victoria Falls entry and Table Mountain cable car
- Pre and post accommodation at M15197 Guest Lodge in Cape Town
- Pre and post accommodation at our Guest Lodge in Johannesburg gratuities and items of a personal nature
- Airport Transfers upon request.
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