South Africa Safaris and Tours

Days: 3 days and 2 nights
Minimum/Maximum Participants: One / Nine
Departure: Monday / Wednesday / Saturday ( Waterfront Hotels at 08h00 )
Vehicle: Luxury Sedan/ Luxury Microbus/ Luxury Mini Coach
Languages Available: English - German. Various language guides available on request

Main Attractions:

The ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn, with a tour of an ostrich farm and fully guided tour of the Cango Caves
The Oyster Capital of Knysna. Lagoon Boat cruise opportunity
Scenic Garden Route featuring attractions such as Bloukrans, Stormsriver, Tsitsikamma Forest, Big Tree and Nature's Valley

Accommodation : Upper 3 and 4 star hotels

Day 1

Depart Cape Town via Sir Lowry's Pass. After travelling the plateau of expansive apple orchards in and around Grabouw, arrive at the charming town of Swellendam and continue through the folded sandstone mountains of the Huis River and Tradouw Passes. The true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas of the Klein Karoo. Visit the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp en route to Oudtshoorn. After checking in to your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant room famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.

Hlangana Country Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 2

After breakfast, start the day with a visit to a local ostrich farm for a guided tour. Leaving Oudtshoorn, continue over the Robinson Pass to Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with relics of famous explorers. Scenic drive via Dolphin Point to Wilderness and on to South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After checking into your Waterfront hotel, freshen up for a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront.

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

My Suitcase

Day 3

After breakfast you have sufficient time to enjoy a boat cruise on the lagoon (optional extra) or a simple stroll through the village or Waterfront. Our journey to Port Elizabeth commences with a short refreshment stop in the 'millionaires' playground' of Plettenberg Bay. Attractions to be visited in the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden. Gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Leave the Garden Route via the Groot River and the Bloukrans Passes to Port Elizabeth. The day ends at your hotel or Port Elizabeth Airport.

END OF SERVICES

COST PER PERSON SHARING: R 5 350.00

COST FOR SINGLE TRAVELLER: R 5 850.00

**** Note - this specific tour will be adjusted as from 01.12.2006 with options of 3 days / 4 days or 5 day options - please enquire for full itinerary should it be required ****

Costs inclusive of:

Services of a SA Tourism registered driver / guide throughout the tour
All accommodation mentioned or similar in upper 3 and 4 Star Hotels
All services mentioned as included
Meals mentioned as included

Costs exclusive of:

Domestic Flights
Travel Insurance *** Please enquire about our rates
Meals not mentioned as included
Optional excursions not mentioned as included

Note: The above tour is offered in reverse departing from Port Elizabeth.

Kindly refer to Departures Port Elizabeth for full itinerary

Subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

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