Drakensberg & Garden Route Explorer

Enjoy the awesome views of the stunning Drakensberg Mountain range, and explore the deep ravines, waterfalls, forest and grasslands of the Natal South Coast and more.

Price: (Valid: Jan 2010 – Dec 2010)
€1,290 pps
11 Days Safari

Highlights * Drakensberg * Wild Coast * Addo Elephant National Park * Garden Route * Cango Caves * Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm * Stellenbosh Winelands

Departs from: Durban - Ends: Cape Town

Includes
* Itinerary as specified,
* Fully equipped safari vehicle
* Services of trip leader and driver
* All accommodation as specified above
* All catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees.
* Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D), No Meal (NM) 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.

Drakensberg & Garden Route Explorer Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1 DURBAN [Lodge NM]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Lodge

Day 2 SOUTH DRAKENSBERG [Hotel B]
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 favorite for hikers and there are various view points and walking trails scattered along its base.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Hotel
Distance/time: approx. 470km

Day 3 SOUTH DRAKENSBERG - SANI PASS [Hotel B]
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
Includes: 4x4 drives
Overnight: Hotel

Day 4 WILD COAST- COFFEE BAY [Hotel BL]
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
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Hotel
Distance/time: approx. 300km

Day 5 COFFEE BAY [Hotel B]
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, absailing, inflatable boat excursions or visit the traditional Xhosa craft centre.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Hotel
Optional Activities: 4x4 excursion, absailing, boat excursions and many more

Day 6 ZUURBERG PASS, ADDO [Lodge B]
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.
Includes: Entrance fees
Overnight: Lodge
Distance/time: approx. 580km

Day 7 - 8 KNYSNA [Chalets B]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Lodge
Distance/time: approx. 350km
Optional Activities: Bungi Jumping, Abseiling ect.

Day 9 OUDTSHOORN [Chalets B]
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.
Includes: Congo Caves
Overnight: Chalets
Distance/time: approx. 140km
Optional Activities: Bungi Jumping, Abseiling ect.

Day 10 CAPE TOWN VIA STELLENBOSCH [Lodge B]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Chalets
Distance/time: approx. 450km

Day 11 CAPE TOWN TOUR ENDS [ B]
Our tour ends after breakfast from the lodge and we part ways having just experienced a trip of a lifetime!

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour departs from Durban, please make sure that you are there well before the time. This tour ends in Cape Town.