Garden Route and Lesotho North 13 days

Price from: R11 950
Single supplement: R1210
Activity Package: R300 (see Excluded tab below)
Tour Summary: From the Mother City to the Winelands where you can sip gently on Chenin Blanc and Pinotage after checking out the fastest cat on earth , then up to Oudtshoorn to explore the second largest sandstone caves in the world, decorated in stalactites and stalacmites.Face your fears as you leap of the 216m platform at the Bloukrans bridge. Foefie slide your way through Tsitsikamma National Park's treetops. You are guaranteed to see elephants in the Addo Elephant National Park then you move onto the pixie and faerie world of the Hogsback forest before you are elevated into the Lesotho Highlands mountains where you can enjoy this beautiful world on the back of a rugged Basotho Pony .....and finish in Durban.
Highlights: Winelands, Cheetah breeding project, Cango Caves guided tour, Garden Route, Addo Elephant National Park, Pony trekking in the Lesotho mountains. Royal Natal National Park, Lesotho, San Rock Paintings, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park,
Itinerary
Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine RouteLeaving the mother city of Cape Town behind, we drive to Stellenbosch to the Spier Wine Estate where
we visit the Cheetah Breeding Centre before some excellent wine tasting a little later in the day. On clear days the magnificent mountain scenery makes for a memorable first day. On arrival at our accommodation stop for the night, your guides will brief you on what to expect from the days ahead. Meals: Lunch
Day 2 Route 62 – Oudtshoorn
Today we travel along the famous Route 62 towards Oudtshoorn and, time permitting, stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub… We take a guided tour of the Cango Caves, which are some of the most impressive limestone caverns and the different formations are quite astonishing. You will have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm later in the afternoon. Tonight we stay in Oudtshoorn. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Knysna – Plettenberg Bay
We continue along the Garden Route and travel through the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains towards Knysna. Your afternoon is free to explore Knysna, one of South Africa’s most popular seaside towns. Optional Activities: Canoeing, hiking, Knysna Elephant Park, Lagoon Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4/5 Bloukrans and Tsitsikamma National ParkOne of South Africa’s best-kept secrets is the Tsitsikamma National Park. Boasting exceptional hiking trails and superb coastal scenery, Tsitsikamma is a destination that many people will return to. The first few hours of the famous Otter Trail Hike are included in your Activity Package. For those needing an adrenaline boost the nearby Bloukraans Bridge is home to the world’s highest bungee jump at 212m! Optional Activities: Bungy jumping (highest in the world), treetop canopy tours, hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park
Continuing in to the Eastern Cape, we enter Addo Elephant National Park, which is home to many of Africa’s big game. Our truck gives us an elevated view on our game drive this afternoon, particularly for those photographic enthusiasts amongst us.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7/8 Cintsa
After a morning game drive in Addo we depart the National Park and drive to Cintsa where you will have the chance to participate in the many optional activities on offer. Optional Activities: boat rental, quad bike, abseiling
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9/10 Lesotho - Malealea
Today we leave South Africa and enter the landlocked mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Lesotho is one
of the highest countries in the world, with the entire country being over 1000m above sea level. The next day you have the opportunity to go on the optional Pony Trekking Excursion into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. On your return the group will visit the local village and school. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11/12 South Africa - Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
The Drakensberg Mountains are South Africa’s highest and most beautiful. We explore the mountain paths and take in the breathtaking views offered in the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg (Royal Natal) National Park. On our second day we will be going on a guided hike to see some of the san rock paintings. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking, Abseiling, Mountain Biking, Tugela Falls Hike, Zulu School Project.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast - Durban
It’s all downhill as we leave the mountain scenery en route to the Kwazulu Natal Coast. The bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s largest port and well know surfing destination. Your tour ends upon arrival in Durban. This evening maybe sample some local Indian cuisine. Optional Activity: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
Accommodation: Permanent erected tents with built in mosquito netting over the door and windows and two proper single bed mattresses
Max Group Size: 20 pax
All transport
All accommodation
Qualified and registered guide
Meals as specified below
Royal Natal National Park
Lesotho
San Rock Paintings
Addo Elephant National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park
Cango Caves Guided Tour
Wine Tasting
Cheetah Breeding Project at Spier
Excluded
Activity Package - R300
Spier Wine tasting plus cheetah entrance
Cango Caves basic tour
Tsitsikamma National Park entrance
Lesotho school visit
All drinks (except coffee and tea with meals)
Meals not specified below
Departures
Starts: Cape Town - Finishes: DurbanDeparts: 09-Jan-2012 Returns: 21-Jan-2012
Departs: 23-Jan-2012 Returns: 04-Feb-2012
Departs: 06-Feb-2012 Returns: 18-Feb-2012
Departs: 20-Feb-2012 Returns: 03-Mar-2012
Departs: 05-Mar-2012 Returns: 17-Mar-2012
Departs: 19-Mar-2012 Returns: 31-Mar-2012
Departs: 02-Apr-2012 Returns: 14-Apr-2012
Departs: 16-Apr-2012 Returns: 28-Apr-2012
Departs: 30-Apr-2012 Returns: 12-May-2012
Departs: 14-May-2012 Returns: 26-May-2012
Departs: 28-May-2012 Returns: 09-Jun-2012
Departs: 11-Jun-2012 Returns: 23-Jun-2012
Departs: 25-Jun-2012 Returns: 07-Jul-2012
Departs: 09-Jul-2012 Returns: 21-Jul-2012
Departs: 23-Jul-2012 Returns: 04-Aug-2012
Departs: 06-Aug-2012 Returns: 18-Aug-2012
Departs: 20-Aug-2012 Returns: 01-Sep-2012
Departs: 03-Sep-2012 Returns: 15-Sep-2012
Departs: 17-Sep-2012 Returns: 29-Sep-2012
Departs: 01-Oct-2012 Returns: 13-Oct-2012
Departs: 15-Oct-2012 Returns: 27-Oct-2012
Departs: 29-Oct-2012 Returns: 10-Nov-2012
Departs: 12-Nov-2012 Returns: 24-Nov-2012
Departs: 26-Nov-2012 Returns: 08-Dec-2012
Departs: 10-Dec-2012 Returns: 22-Dec-2012
Departs: 24-Dec-2012 Returns: 05-Jan-2013
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