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Itineraries for touring in and around Cape Town & Garden Route
Day 1
Transfer CPT INT Airport – Hotel in city 4-5 star Hotels (Depending on Availability). Welcome drinks on Signal Hill.
Day 2
F/D Peninsula Tour, including all entrance fees, and incl. standard lunches.
Day 3
F/D Wine lands Tour incl. all fees and incl. standard lunches
Day 4
AM Table Mountain& City Tour incl. all entrance fees and Table Mountain tickets incl. standard lunches. PM Robben Island Tour incl. Robben Island tickets
Day 5
AM Heritage Tour- Lunch at Lelapa incl. all entrance fees and incl. standard lunches
Day 6
At leisure shopping- beaches-Waterfront, vehicle and driver on standby for full day for shuttling services (excl. all entrances & excl. all meals).
4 Day /3 NIGTGARDEN ROUTE DISCOVERER TOUR
( Please see the itinerary below)
DAY 7
DEPART - OUDTSHOORN
DAY 8
KNYSHNA
DAY 9
TSITSIKAMA /KNYSHNA
DAY 10
PLETENBERG BAY
DAY 11
DROP OFF PLZ or PLZ AIRPORT – ANOTHER COMPANY TO TAKE OVER the GROUP for EASTERN CAPE RESERVES or DEPART to JNB
TOUR INCLUDES:
Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
This morning, the spectacular Du Toit’s Kloof Pass takes us over the mountains to Worcester where we stroll through the Karoo National Botanical Garden, a haven for rare and endangered plants. We then enter the verdant Breede River valley, the largest of the Western Cape’s fruit and wine producing valleys. As we follow the fruit route, we enjoy magnificent mountain views, vineyards, orchards and indigenous flora. Stops will be made at roadside farm stalls to purchase and sample the fruits. We journey throught the unique and rugged Little Karoo, passing through Barrydale and Calitzdorp, to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. We visit an ostrich farm before cheking in at our accommodation. There is time to cool of in the pool or put your feet up before trying ostrich steak or Karoo lamb for supper.
Touring Time : Full day Accommodation: De Opstal or similar
Travelling Time: Approximately 5 hours Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Oudtshoorn to Knysna
After breakfast we will visit the famous Cango Caves where embark on a magical journey through massive caverns and fascinating limestone formations. We leave the Little Karoo behind and drive through the protea covered Outeniqua Mountains to George.
You have an option of catching the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe steam train to Sedgefield, travelling via the Wilderness and the scenic Lake District, or you can continue by bus/ car. We reach Knysna in time for a drive along the shores of the Knysna lagoon to the quaint village of Belvedere.
Restaurants in Knysna specialise in locally caught fresh fish and this evening we have a chance to sample the catch of the day.
Touring Time : Full day Accommodation: Knysna River club or similar
Travelling Time: Approximately 4 hours Meals included: Breakfast/ dinner
Day 3: Knysna to Tsitsikamma
This morning we have a few hours to browse trough the best of Knysna’s arty crafty shops. We drive along the coast to nearby Plettenberg Bay where we set off on a gentle eco stroll along the Robberg Peninsula, a rocky headland which presents a fine example of how plants and animals adapt to the interacting influences of land and sea. Robberg affords excellent views of any whales and dolphins that may be visiting Plettenberg Bay. Today we
Are in the heart of the Garden Route and we enjoe a scenic drive along the Old Passes road stopping for a swim at the unspoilt beaches of Natures Valley. We stop at the Bloukrans Bridge to witness the world’s highest commercial bungi jump, before reaching our overnight accommodation the Tsitsikamma Forest. This evening we enjoy country hospitality and typical South African cuisine at our accommodation’s in-house restaurant.
Touring Time : Full Day Accommodation: Tsitsikamma Lodge or similar
Traveling Time : Approximately 3 hours Meals Included: Breakfast/ dinner
Day 4: Tsitsikamma to Port Elizabeth
Today we spent in the Tsitsikamma Forest, an indigenous primeval forest with towering ancient yellowwood trees, lush vegetation and deep gorges. We drive down a steep pass to the aptly-named Storms River Mouth, where there are numerous short walking trails into the forest. The “Woodcutters’ journey” is a trailer or land rover ride which follows an old Elephant trail through the forest and is an opportunity to learn about the flora, fauna and history of the area. After lunch in the forest (included in tour), a short walk brings us to the 800-year old “Big Tree”. We leave the Garden Route behind, reaching Port Elizabeth in the late afternoon
Touring Time : Full Day Accommodation : n/a
Travelling Time: approximately 3 hours Meals Included: breakfast/lunch
Accommodation costs at 4-5 star hotels
Costs Include: All entrance fees as per the brochure & itinerary; guide and driver meals; guide & accommodations on the garden route; luxury vehicles; Bulgarian speaking tour guide; accommodation for clients on bed and breakfast basis.
2008/2009 Costs for the above itinerary: The costs here above are for the luxury private vehicle hire, English driver, fuel, guide accommodation on garden route; pax accommodation in 4-5 star hotels in CPT, all entrance fees in the itineraries, driver meals, pax standard lunches on each day and breakfast on all days. Dinners, portages, refreshments and drinks with lunches and gratuities will be to the clients own account to settle.
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