TOURS
DEPARTING FROM CAPE TOWN
7
Day Cape Town and Garden Route (RA 39)
Route:
Cape Town/Garden Route/Oudtshoorn/Knysna/Cape Town
Language:
English, French and Spanish
Includes:
- All transport in airconditioned vehicle departing
and ending Cape Town
-All entrance fees and excursions as per itinerary
-6 nights accommodation
-All meals as per the itinerary
-All taxes
Excludes:
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Domestic flights
- Table Mountain Cable Car ZAR120
- Seal Island Boat Trip ZAR35
Price :
Per Person sharing (minimum 4 persons)
From R9270
Tour will depart with 2 passengers
-contact us for rates.
| Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town.
Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel or luxury guest
house. Afternoon city tour with an ascent up Table Mountain
in the Cableway (weather permitting) for a breathtaking
panorama. (B) |
| Day 2: Tour around the Cape Peninsula
following Chapman's Peak Drive, a spectacular coastal
road, hugging the cliff edges and affording breathtaking
views of the ocean below. We stop at the quaint fishing
harbour of Hout Bay for a boat ride to Seal Island. (weather
permitting). We continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve harbouring 1036 floral species and offering panoramic
vistas. Whilst the primary attraction of the Reserve is
not its fauna, it protects numerous species including
the rare Bontebok antelope. We continue on to Boulders
Beach which shelters a colony of African Jackass penguins.
Visit of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, ranked amongst
the top eight in the world and exhibiting indigenous South
African plants only. (B) |
| Day 3: Optional tours today include
the Cape Wine Route with wine tasting and exploring gracious
Cape Dutch homesteads. The vineyards and historic towns
are surrounded by spectacular mountains, unique in the
world.(B) |
| Day 4: This morning we head along the
scenic Route 62 to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn where
we visit an ostrich farm and learn about the breeding
and raising of the largest bird in the world. Overnight
at Thorntree Country House (B,D) |
Day 5: Visit the Cango Caves which
offer an unforgettable sight of glittering stalactites
and stalagmites in unusual formation.
Depart via George to Knysna, known for its two famous
heads at the mouth of the lagoon as well as the creative
sculptures made from indigenous wood. Cruise on the lagoon
or a steam train trip along the spectacular coastline.(B,D)
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| Day 6: We head back to Cape Town via
the historical village of Swellendam and Hermanus on the
coast, one of the best place in the world for land based
whale watching. Between July and December every year,
one can frequently observe the courting, mating and birth
of whales. Overnight Cape Town (B) |
| Day 7: Transfer to the airport. (B)
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13 Day Complete South Africa (RA 34)
 Route:
Cape Town / Garden Route / Oudtshoorn / Knysna /Cape Town
/ Kruger National Park /Panorama Route/Durban
Language:
English, French and Spanish
Includes:
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees and excursions as per itinerary
- 12 nights accommodation
- All meals as per the itinerary
- All taxes
Excludes:
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Domestic flights
- Table Mountain Cable Car ZAR120
- Seal Island Boat Trip ZAR35
Price :
Per Person sharing (minimum 4 persons)
From R17300
Tour will depart with 2
passengers -contact us for rates.
| Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town.
Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel or luxury guest
house. Afternoon city tour with an ascent up Table Mountain
in the Cableway (weather permitting) for a breathtaking
panorama. (B) |
| Day 2: Tour around the Cape Peninsula
following Chapman's Peak Drive, a spectacular coastal
road, hugging the cliff edges and affording breathtaking
views of the ocean below. We stop at the quaint fishing
harbour of Hout Bay for a boat ride to Seal Island. (weather
permitting). We continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve harbouring 1036 floral species and offering panoramic
vistas. Whilst the primary attraction of the Reserve is
not its fauna, it protects numerous species including
the rare Bontebok antelope. We continue on to Boulders
Beach which shelters a colony of African Jackass penguins.
Visit of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, ranked amongst
the top eight in the world and exhibiting indigenous South
African plants only. (B) |
| Day 3: Optional tours today include
the Cape Wine Route with wine tasting and exploring gracious
Cape Dutch homesteads. The vineyards and historic towns
are surrounded by spectacular mountains, unique in the
world.(B) |
| Day 4: This morning we head along the
scenic Route 62 to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn where
we visit an ostrich farm and learn about the breeding
and raising of the largest bird in the world. Overnight
at Thorntree Country House. (B,D) |
Day 5: Visit the Cango Caves which
offer an unforgettable sight of glittering stalactites
and stalagmites in unusual formation.
Depart via George to Knysna, known for its two famous
heads at the mouth of the lagoon as well as the creative
sculptures made from indigenous wood. Cruise on the lagoon
or a steam train trip along the spectacular coastline.(B,D)
|
| Day 6: We head back to Cape Town via
the historical village of Swellendam and Hermanus on the
coast, one of the best place in the world for land based
whale watching. Between July and December every year,
one can frequently observe the courting, mating and birth
of whales. Overnight Cape Town (B) |
| Day 7: Transfer to the airport for
flight to Johannesburg. Transfer to Hazyview. Overnight
Gecko Lodge or Chestnut Country Lodge (B,D) |
| Day 8: Wake up before sunrise to
freshly brewed coffee, and tea before heading to the
world famous Kruger National Park. The early morning
start may not seem like a vacation but it is worthwhile!
Often lion and leopard may be encountered still on the
move in the cool hours of the morning. Some of the animals
you may see include the "Big Five" (lion,
leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) as well as an
equally interesting variety of antelope, hippo, warthog,
crocodiles, wild dog, hyena, giraffe and zebra. In the
afternoon, take a sunset drive in an open 4x4 with a
Kruger Park Ranger. After dinner, drift off to the night
sounds of Africa. Overnight in one of the Kruger National
Parks rest camps (B,D)
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| Day 9: Wake up for a sunrise game drive
in an open 4x4. As well as looking for mammals, your guide
will introduce you to the many other fascinating aspects
of the park : the geology, history, flora, fascinating
insects such as the dung beetle and colourful birdlife.
We leave the park in the late afternoon. Overnight Kruger
National Park (B,D) |
| Day 10: Final drive through the park
before travelling back to Johannesburg via the Panorama
route. This includes a stop at the craft shops of Graskop,
the picturesque former gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest,
the geological wonders of The Pinnacle and Bourkes Luck
Potholes, and the spectacular views from Gods Window and
Blyde River Canyon. Flight to Durban and overnight.(B)
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| Day 11: 1/2 Day City tour, afternoon
at leisure to shop, visit the excellent aquarium or relax
on the beach. (B) |
| Day 12: Day free for optional activities
such as a trip to a Zulu Cultural Village or enjoying
the fine beaches(B) |
| Day 13: Transfer to airport. (B) |
Please note accommodation is
subject to change according to availability
9 Day Budget Coastal Explorer (RADR09)
Participation safari:
Assistance required with camp chores
Accommodation:
Inns, log cabins, bungalows and rondavels. Single clients
may share accommodation with other clients.
Meals:
The food is healthy and every endeavour is made to suit all
tastes, and we make as much use of local procedure as possible
We include coffee and tea, as well as fruit juice at breakfast,
but all alcohol and soft drinks are for your own expense.
DRIFTERS do not operate the food kitty system, because this
causes delays during the journey while the passengers shop,
and is open to misuse. All braai's and breakfasts are provided
by us, but not meals en route to and from the area of the
tour.
Transport:
Various brands of trucks, vans,
Land cruisers and Unimogs, all chosen for their practicality
and reliability they seat up to 17 clients depending on the
application
Group Size and Age:
Groups usually numbers between 6 and 17 clients. By travelling
in small groups it means that we don't invade campsites and
can avoid wasting time in constantly having to wait for people.
It also enables us to maintain a far more personal service
for our clients. From our experience our groups are normally
made up of individuals, couples and sometimes groups of friends
aged between 18 and 55 years. The sheer physical and youthful
mentality, which prevails on these tours, makes them generally
unsuited to anybody over the age of 55 years
Important Information:
As our program must be projected so far ahead and our prices
are therefore subject to exchange rate fluctuations, we reserve
the right to surcharge without notice, although this is against
our intentions. Any special extra excursions are for the client's
expense.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking,
so a small daypack and walking shoes are advisable. Clients
should also be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.
Our price includes transport from Cape Town
to Umdloti (or Johannesburg + R300-00), food, coffee, tea,
fruit juice at breakfast, accommodation, permits and park
entry fees, group equipment, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, boat
trip and a professional guide.
The price does not include alcohol and soft drinks, tips,
curios and optional extras
Departures:
Every Thursday
Prices:
Per person sharing
January 2008 - December 2008 = € 795
Highlights include:
Southern Tip of Africa, De Hoop Game Reserve, Route 62, Seasonal
Whale Watching, Tsitsikamma National Park, Otter Trail hike,
Addo Elephant Reserve, Wild Coast Beaches, Wild Coast hike,
Ostrich Farm, Cango Caves, Knysna Boat Trip, Nelson Mandela’s
Birth Place
Optional Activities:
Bunji jumping, quad biking, sea kayaking, elephant back safari
DAY 1: CAPE TOWN
/ DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE
Departing from the Cape Town at 08h30, we follow the rugged
coastline through the numerous fishing villages to Hermanus
- well known for offering the finest land based whale
watching (in season). Our next stop is the southern-most
tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas, where the warm Indian and
cold Atlantic oceans meet. This afternoon we will spend
time game watching in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, acclaimed
for its unique fauna, flora and spectacular scenery.
We overnight in comfortable bungalows, clients may be
expected to share - more than 2 per bungalow. D |
DAY 2: OUDTSHOORN / KNYSNA
An early start, we leave the coast and cross the mighty
Outeniqua Mountains to enter the dry Karoo Interior.
We follow the "famed and funky Route 62" toward
Oudtshoorn where we visit the Cango Caves; one of the
world's great wonders. We will also visit a commercial
Ostrich farm to learn more about these huge flightless
birds. Late this afternoon we traverse the Outeniqua Pass
and then travel through the Lake District en-route to
our Log Cabins hidden in the heart of the Knysna forest.
B L D |
DAY 3: GARDEN ROUTE
This day will be spent exploring this renowned region
and its many attractions. We will walk in the forest in
search of the elusive Knysna Lourie. We will visit sun-kissed
beaches, and will enjoy a boat trip on a ski boat around
the Knysna Lagoon and through the Heads in search of dolphins
and whales (weather permitting). Tonight we dine at a
restaurant in the vibrant woodcutter town of Knysna. (Lunch
and dinner are own expense).B |
DAY 4: PORT ELIZABETH / ADDO
Today we will travel to the Tsitsikamma Coastal National
Park where we will walk part of the acclaimed "Otter
Trail". Continuing along the coast to our
camp near the Addo Elephant Reserve where we stay in comfortable
cabins. B L D |
DAY 5: ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
This day will be spent exploring the Park. Renowned for
its herds of African Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Cape
Buffalo, Dung Beetle's, and other interesting species
this Park is one of Africa's conservation success stories.
We return to our cabins for the night. B L D |
DAY 6: EAST LONDON
Back to the coast today, we wind through the frontier
area first settled by the 1820 settlers. We will pass
through numerous coastal towns before making for
East London where we check into a cosy inn situated near
the beachfront. This afternoon we will enjoy a guided
township tour and will enjoy a drink in a local shebeen. (Optional
Elepant Back Safari) We return to The Inn and then enjoy
dinner at a local restaurant. Dinner own expense.
B L |
DAY 7 - 8: WILD COAST
Today we travel into an area once designated as a Tribal
Homeland during the apartheid era (Transkei). Nelson
Mandela was born here, and our route takes us past both
his birthplace and the holiday house that he had built
to replicate his prison house. This afternoon we arrive
at our remote, secluded resort where we spend two nights.
A full day is spent here with time on the beach and enjoying
the surf. To stretch our legs we will conduct a hike along
the Wild Coast. Accommodation on these nights is
in a camp that is part of a rural community project.
B L D |
DAY 9: DURBAN
A reasonably long drive today, but well rested, we pass
through the scenic hill's of the Eastern Cape, dotted
with rural villages where women work in the fields and
men tend their cows as they have for centuries. Our
journey then takes us past the many resorts of the Kwazulu
Natal South Coast before we enter Durban, South Africa's
holiday city and home to Africa's busiest harbour. Our
stop tonight is just north of Durban and is literally
on the beach, This is the perfect place to unwind after
the many days of traveling. Tonight we enjoy a
"braai" on the patio before falling asleep
to the sound of the crashing waves. B L D |
DAY 10: TOUR ENDS
The tour ends this morning after breakfast. B |
Clients wishing to travel to Johannesburg
may join the guide today at a cost of R300-00 (payable directly
to the guide). We intend to be back in Johannesburg
by 18h00 but cannot always guarantee this.
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