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South Africa Top 5
1. Bethulie, Free State
2. Bulwer, Kwazulu-Natal
3. Cradock, Eastern Cape
4. Gelukwaarts, Western Cape
5. Taung, North West Province
12 Day Southern Wanderer
Cost   Local Payment
  R7 800 per person
    Nil
 
 
Countries Visited
  South Africa
 

Lesotho Sani Pass
Hermanus whale watching
Outdshoorn Cango Caves
Highlights
Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains, Sani Pass day trip, Discover the Wild Coast & Nelson Mandela Museum, Hole in the Wall, Game drive in the Addo Elephant Park, Garden Route, Cango Caves and ostrich farms, Whale watching (seasonal) & Cape Point.
 
Departures
23 Nov 05; 21 Dec 05; 18 Jan 06; 15 Feb 06; 15 Mar 06; 12 Apr 06; 10 May 06; 7 Jun 06; 5 July 06; 2 Aug 06; 30 Aug 06; 27 Sep 06; 25 Oct 06; 22 Nov 06; 20 Dec 06; 17 Jan 07; 14 Feb 07
 
Meals Accommodation Vehicle
  As per itinerary:
Day 1: D
Days 2-10: BD
Days 11-12: B
    Days 1-8: Camping in two person dome tents, mattresses provided.
Days 9-11: Accommodation in budget chalets
    Minibus (no aircon) - Maximum 9 passengers per group
Custom built safari vehicle – Maximum 16 passenger per group
 
Optional Activites
These rates are in USD and can change at any time without notice.
Please use as a guideline only.

Activities in Wild Coast:
Abseiling $20
Canoeing $20
Cultural tour $15
Day Hike $20

Activities in Garden Route:
Knysna heads $50
Quad Trail $60
Tubing $60
Abseiling $20

Activities in Hermanus:
Shark cage diving $150
Sandboarding $60
Sea Kayaking $40
Sailing $50
 
 
Includes   Excludes
  All ground transportation, services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping equipment (2 man dome tents, mats, cooking equipment), all highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary.     Travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, sleeping bags, items of a personal nature, drinks and optional activities.
 
 
Itinerary
  Day 1   DURBAN TO SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG
     
  We depart the cosmopolitan city of Durban and make our way to the Southern Drakensberg. We set up camp and spend the rest of the day hiking and exploring the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. (D)  
     
  Day 2   SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG
     
  After breakfast we head off on a day trip up the spectacular Sani Pass, enjoying lunch at the Highest Pub in Africa. The Sani Pass is the only road linking Kwazulu-Natal and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. We return to our camp after experiencing a thrilling drive up one of South Africa’s highest mountain passes. (BD)  
     
  Day 3 & 4   WILD COAST
     
  We depart the Drakensberg and make our way to the Wild Coast, visiting the Nelson Mandela Museum en route. We spend our time relaxing on the beach, exploring the unspoiled stretches of coastline and experiencing the age-old traditions and customs of the local Xhosa people. Abseiling, canoeing and hiking is available for the adventure seekers (optional expense). (BD)  
     
  Day 5   ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
     
  After an early morning rise, we depart for the Addo Elephant National Park. After setting up camp, we depart on an afternoon game drive through the valley of the elephants, searching for the largest of the Big 5. We overnight in the National Park. (BD)  
     
  Day 6 - 8   GARDEN ROUTE
     
  The next three days we spend discovering the most spectacular stretch of the Garden Route. We visit the Tsitsikamma National Park, the picturesque town of Knysna, the white beaches at Plettenberg Bay and the many indigenous forests in the area. We are kept busy with many adrenalin activities on offer in the area: kayaking; skydiving; bungee jumping; scenic flights; tree top tour; abseiling/rap jumping; cycling; and black-water tubing (optional expense). (B D)  
     
  Day 9   OUDTSHOORN
     
  Departing the coastal regions of the Garden Route, we head into the arid regions of the Karoo. We make our way to the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. We spend time at one of the many ostrich farms, allowing us the opportunity to ride an ostrich. Visiting the Cango Caves, we venture underground into the many small caverns. We overnight in Oudtshoorn. (BD)  
     
  Day 10   HERMANUS
     
  Up early, we depart Oudtshoorn and head back to the coast. We spend our time discovering the whale-watching town of Hermanus and experiencing the giants of the deep from the coastline or close up from a kayak (optional & seasonal). (BD)  
     
  Day 11 & 12   CAPE TOWN
     
  We are given the opportunity to experience shark cage diving at Gansbaai (optional extra), or simply relaxing on the beach before we depart for the Mother City of Cape Town. We spend the evening out on the town, enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants (own expense). (B)  
     
  Day 12   CAPE TOWN
     
  This morning is spent discovering Cape Town with a visit to Cape Point. We then enjoy a farewell lunch at one of the local wine farms before heading back to Cape Town (own expense). (B)  
     
 
* Participation safari – clients to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing dishes and vehicle cleanliness.
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