Day 1:
Depart Durban
Depart from Durban Natal Command. The tour heads westwards for the
remote southern region of the Drakensberg. The afternoon is spent
setting up camp and receiving a detailed briefing from your tour
guide, including travel and camp tips, as well as tour highlights and
additional experiences that will be on offer during the coming trip.
Day 2:
Sani Pass
This
morning we transfer to 4X4 vehicles for the incredible ascent into
Lesotho, via the Sani Pass. On this trip, you will reach an altitude
of 10 000 feet above sea level (2 800 metres) as you negotiate the
numerous switchbacks and take in the incredible views back down the
valley. Once
border formalities into Lesotho (The Mountain Kingdom)
Have
been completed, drinks can be enjoyed at Sani Top Chalets, site of
“the highest pub in Africa” where lunch will also be served, as you
pluck op the courage for the descent back into South Africa. (+- 250 km’s)
Day 3:
Transkei
Today
is a long day, traveling through the Transkei and enjoying the
authentic sights of rural African life on the way to our overnight
camp.
Day 4:
Addo Elephant Park
After
a leisurely start, we get closer to the beginning of the Garden
Route. Tonight we reach the Addo Elephant Park, one of a few Big 7
parks. The African Big 5 are lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino,
elephant. The Big 7 includes cheetah and wild dog. (304 Km)
Day 5:
Tsitsikama Forest
Soon
after sunrise, we head out to spot game and take advantage of the great
light and cool conditions that favour game viewing and photography. Then
it is time for lunch and then we travel past Port Elizabeth and
Jefferies Bay, reaching the beginning of the Garden Route. Our camp for
the next 2 nights will be at the incredible Storms River Mouth in the
Tsitsikamma Forest. (247 Km)
Day 6:
Day at Leisure
With so
much to see and do, we spend the entire day at Storms River. There are
superb hiking trails in the forest, a visit to the Big Tree and the
option to experience the incredible ride on the zip lines within the
forest area.
Day 7:
Bloukrands Bunjy and Oudtshoorn
This
morning, we break camp and travel to the Bloukrans Bridge where the
braver members of the team can take the ultimate test and experience the
highest commercial bungy jump in the world. Alternatively, the can go
for the Flying Fox, not as demanding but a great thrill never-the-less.
Then we continue our
travels, crossing the Outeniqua Mountains via the spectacular
Outeniqua Pass before reaching Oudsthoorn, where we set up camp for
the next 2 nights. (217 Km)
Day 8:
Ostrich Farm, Cango Caves and Crocodile Diving
What a
day we have ahead! A trip to an ostrich farm, a visit to the
world-renowned Cango Caves and a visit to a wildlife ranch where,
amongst other things, you can choose to interact with cheetah or “wet
your pants” by getting into a cage and being lowered into a pool of
crocodiles! Put that on your CV!.
Day 9:
Shark Cage Diving False Bay
Heading
back towards the coast via the Robinson Pass, see the scenery change
again as we head for the picturesque fishing village of Gans Baai. For
those that are interested (and very few aren’t), there is an opportunity
in the afternoon to book for what most people consider to be the
highlight of the trip………cage diving amongst the Great White sharks of
False Bay. (397 Km)
Day
10: Cape Fur Seals
For
those going out on the boats, the day starts with a light breakfast and
a detailed briefing session. Then it is onto the boats for what many
people claim to be a life-changing experience. The trip usually includes
close-up encounters with whales (depending on the time of year),
dolphins and Cape fur seals.
Day
11: Hermanus to Cape Town
Today,
the tour heads through Hermanus and onto Cape Town, where the tour
officially ends. (200 Km)
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