SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Escape
WONDERS 11 DAYS HOTEL/INN/GUEST FARM/COUNTRY LODGE/GUESTHOUSE ? WINE, WALKS AND WILDERNESS ? Discover the old towns & winelands of the Western Cape ? Explore the Cape of Good Hope & search for whales ? Scenic walks &wildlife at Marloth and Tsitsikamma Cape Escape Ref CP SOUTH AFRICA Little Karoo Cango Caves Worcester CAPE TOWN Table Mountain OUDTSHOORN Franschhoek Optional Marloth Nature Reserve Hiking in SWELLENDAM Tsitsikamma NP Explore STELLENBOSCH Cape of Winelands George Good Hermanus Riversdale KNYSNA Plettenberg Hope Cape Mossel Bay Bay Betty?s Point Bay Whale watching (Jul-Dec) Southernmost point in Africa km ATLANTIC OCEAN Cape Agulhas INDIAN OCEAN 0 120 Breed Touws Cape Town & Stellenbosch First, we?ll spend time exploring the Cape Peninsula ? including the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Then, after an ascent (either on foot or by cable-car) of Table Mountain for stunning views over Cape Town, we head into the picturesque winelands. Stellenbosch is home to 60 wine estates and is considered the wine capital of South Africa. Here you can admire the typical architecture and sample the local vintages! Ostrich Country & Wilderness N. Park Next we stop at the dramatic dripstone Cango Caves and spend two nights in a country lodge near the old Victorian influenced town of Oudtshoorn ? a town with the greatest concentration of ostriches in the world! From here we head to South Africa?s dramatic coast, the Garden Route, and drive to Knysna through Wilderness National Park. Wine tasting,Stellenbosch/Chris Stephens Groot FACTFILE Ref CP Along the Scenic ?Garden Route? Knysna is an ideal base from which to explore the Wilderness lakes and Tsitsikamma National Parks and there are plenty of walks and activities on offer during our time here. The final part of our journey takes us west to historic Swellendam with an option to visit Marloth Nature Reserve and walk a scenic nature trail. We end with a visit to the southernmost point in Africa at Cape Agulhas and, in season, search for Southern Right Whales off the Atlantic coast in Hermanus. Itinerary Day 1 Join Cape Town. 2 Tour of Cape Peninsula, includes Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point & Boulders Beach. 3 Hike or cable-car to summit of Table Mountain; drive Stellenbosch. 4 In Stellenbosch; optional walks. 5 To Oudtshoorn via Little Karoo. 6 Optional tour of Cango caves; visit ostrich farm. 7 Drive through Wilderness N. Park to Knysna. 8 At Knysna, visit Tsitsikamma N. Park. 9 To Swellendam via Mossel Bay; optional Marloth Nature Reserve or Swellendam township tour. 10 To Cape Town via Cape Agulhas and Hermanus; land based whale watching (Jul-Dec) or coastal path walk. 11 End Cape Town. Accommodation & Meals: 5nts hotel/Inn, 2nts guest farm, 3nts country Lodge/guesthouse - standard accommodation throughout generally in small, personal establishments; 10 breakfasts included. See insert p2 & tour dossier for details. Transport: Bus/On foot. Comment & Activity Level: An easy-going journey, exploring one of South Africa?s most beautiful regions. Several easy walks are possible. Whale-watching is a bonus between July and December. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 15 to 18. JFMAMJJASOND JFMA Swellendam township/Chris Stephens
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View of Table Mountain African Penguins, Boulders Beach 21 DAYS HOTEL/INN/COUNTRY LODGE/HUTS/CHALET/GUEST FARM HOUSE ? REMOTE PEAKS & CAPE CULTURE ? Trek the stunning landscapes of the Drakensberg ? Experience life in a traditional Basotho village ? Discover the scenery & winelands of the Western Cape Itinerary Day 1 to 10 as per Ref. DT (see p134). 11 Fly Cape Town. 12 to 21 As per CP days 2 to 11. Accommodation & Meals: 8nts hotel/Inn, 5nts lodge, 1nt village hut, 3nts chalet, 3nts guest farm/house - basic accommodation during our time in the mountains; 20 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 9 dinners included. See insert p2 & tour dossier for details. Zululand & Kruger Wildlife + Cape Escape 19 DAYS HOTEL/INN/HUT/LODGE/BUNGALOW/GUEST FARM HOUSE ? BIG GAME SAFARI & CAPE CULTURE ? Explore the vast gamelands of Kruger National Park ? Take a foot safari in the Kingdom of Swaziland ? Discover the scenery & winelands of the Western Cape FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 to 8 as per Ref. ZK (see p134). 9 Fly Cape Town. 10 to 19 As per CP days 2 to 11. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts hotel/Inn, 2nts beehive hut, 5nts guesthouse, 1nt lodge, 2nts guest farm, 1nt tented camp ? standard accommodation throughout; 19 breakfasts included. See insert p2 & tour dossier for details. Namib Lodge Safari + Cape Escape 25 DAYS HOTEL/INN/LODGE/BUNGALOW /GUEST FARM/COUNTRY LODGE/GUEST HOUSE ? DESERT, WILDLIFE & CAPE CULTURE ? Experience the gamelands of Etosha ? Explore the huge dunes of the Namib desert ? Discover the scenery & winelands of the Western Cape FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 to 12 As per Ref. NL see p133. 13 Fly Cape Town. 14 & 15 Free in Cape Town. 16 to 25 As per CP days 2 to 11. Accommodation & Meals: 11nts hotel/inn, 5nts lodge, 3nts bungalows, 3nts country lodge/ guesthouse, 2nts guest farm ? standard accommodation throughout with comfortable lodges/restcamps on NL section in Damaraland, Etosha and Waterberg; 24 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 8 dinners included. See insert p2 & tour dossier for details. Ref Ref DTC ZKC Ref NLC 135 AFRICA
