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Address:Fishhoek, Cape Town
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7 Day Cape to Addo Park Safari (return)


GARDEN ROUTE & ADDO PARK SAFARI

Our 7 Day Cape to Addo Park Safari is a unique, safe and affordable way to
experience the thrill of game driving in an authentic BIG 5, 145 000ha National
Game Park, while touring the coastal regions of both the Western and Eastern
Cape.

On this tour nothing is left out as we explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the
Karoo and Garden Route all the way to Jeffrey’s Bay, Mandela Bay and Port
Elizabeth.


Day 1

The Whale Route, Hermanus, Birkenhead Brewery & Cape Agulhas


Departing: Cape Town at 8:30 am and Stellenbosch at 9:30 am,
our exciting journey begins today as we join the world famous whale route in
Gordons Bay for a stunning drive along the picturesque R44 mountain pass overlooking
False Bay to the vibrant coastal town of Hermanus.

After an opportunity to take some photographs and a picnic lunch on the seafront,
we continue to Birkenhead Brewery to sample some fine beers before moving on
to the southernmost tip of Africa in Cape Agulhas National Park.

After a visit to the lookout point we make our way to the harbour where there
is an option to embark on an exciting ski-boat cruise to search for dolphin
and whales (June to December). After our cruise we take a walk back to our accommodation
along “Die Plaat”, the longest beach in the Southern Hemisphere.



  • This day is designed to be a relaxing one for you to get to know your fellow
    travellers, to get used to travelling in our vehicle and to settle into the
    comfortable routine of life on tour.


Overnight: Cape Agulhas

Included Meals: Dinner

Included Activities: Beer tasting at Birkenhead Brewery

Optional Activities: Ski-boat cruise off Cape Agulhas R220



Day 2

The Little Karoo, Route 62, Mineral Hot Springs and Oudtshoorn

Driving inland this morning our journey takes us north through rolling wheat
fields to the Langeberg Mountains and on to the pristine semi-desert environment
of the Little Karoo. Shortly after Barrydale on Route 62, we stop for lunch
at Warmwaterberg Spa for lunch and a relaxing swim in 43-degree natural hot
springs.


In the afternoon we drive through Ladismith and Carlitzdorp to the capital
of the Little Karoo, Oudtshoorn. Known as the ostrich capital of the world,
Oudtshoorn is situated in a beautiful valley between the Outeniqua and Swartberg
Mountains. Here there is an option to view and ride one of these prehistoric
birds on a working farm or go on a guided tour of the Cango Endangered Wildlife
Ranch for an opportunity to pet cheetah, cage dive with crocodiles and view
many rare and endangered animal species.


Overnight: Oudtshoorn

Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Included Activities: Entrance to Warmwaterberg Hot Springs

Optional Activities: Cango Ostrich Farm, entrance, riding and
a guided tour R60

Cango Endangered Wildlife Ranch, entrance and a guided tour R95

Pet a hand raised Cheetah (including photos) R150

Cage diving with crocodiles R250



Day 3

Cango Caves, Knysna Heads, Bloukrans Bungi Jump & Tsitsikamma

We begin the day with a short 20km drive to the magnificent Cango Caves. Here
we’ll embark on a 1-hour guided tour of the cave system to view its massive
caverns and a wonderland of stalactite and stalagmite formations, millions of
years old. Cango Caves is a world heritage site and one of the great wonders
of the natural world.


After our visit to the caves, we leave the Karoo and travel 60km to the coast
through the magnificent Outeniqua Pass. Entering the Garden Route for the first
time in George, we take a leisurely drive up the coast to Knysna. Rated South
Africa’s most beautiful town, here we’ll take a walk to the entrance
of the lagoon to explore the captivating scenery surrounding the famous Knysna
Heads.


In the afternoon we drive to the highest road bridge in Africa at Bloukrans
Bridge. With a freefall of over 216m this is also the site of the highest bungi
jump in the world! For those wishing to take the leap, this is your opportunity!!


Overnight: Storms River Adventure Village

Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Included Activities: A guided tour of Cango Caves

Optional Activities: Bloukrans bungi-jump R620

Bloukrans Zip-line R170

Bridge walking tour R60


Day 4

Tsitsikamma Zip-line, Jeffreys Bay and the Sundays River Valley

After breakfast and a visit to the exciting Zip-line at Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures,
we continue east up the coast into the Eastern Cape and head for the pristine
beaches of Jeffrey’s Bay. Renowned the world over as one of the best surfing
waves on the planet, we’ll take time out to view the waves at “supertubes”
before exploring the town and visiting the ever-popular surf wear factory shops
i.e.: Billabong, Rip Curl, Roxy, Quicksilver and more…


After Jeffrey’s Bay, we make our way inland towards Addo and our accommodation
for the night, in the Sundays River Valley. Set in a wild and scenic location
on the banks of the Sundays River, we take the time to relax under the African
sun as well as explore the river by canoe. Around the campfire tonight, this
is what you’ve come to experience... Wild Africa at her enigmatic best!


Overnight: Sundays River Valley

Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Optional Activities: Tsitsikamma Falls Zip-line R330


Day 5

Addo Elephant National Park, Game Driving and Port Elizabeth

Up early this morning, we begin our Addo Park Safari along a network
of winding roads stopping regularly for photographs and information on the animals
we encounter along the way.

Proclaimed a National Park in 1931, this malaria free, 145 000 ha. Park, extends
all the way down to the Indian Ocean and is home to the densest African Elephant
population on earth, totaling over 500 elephant.

Addo Park is also famous for being the only park in Africa playing host to the
Big 7 i.e. Elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, the Southern Right Whale
and the Great White Shark.


On our game drive we’ll also disembark from our vehicle at the main lookout
point for a spectacular view over the evergreen wilderness that is Addo. After
our game drive we’ll take lunch at the park restaurant before a leisurely
drive down to the coast and Port Elizabeth.


A major sea port and tourist destination, Port Elizabeth is set along the beautiful
shores of Algoa Bay and is fondly referred to as the Friendly City. In terms
of area, it is the second largest city in South Africa and the fifth largest
in terms of population

(1.1 million). In the early evening we take a walk along the Waterfront before
enjoying a meal at the Boardwalk.


Overnight: Port Elizabeth

Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Included Activities: Entrance & a 3-hr game drive in Addo
Elephant National Park


Day 6

The Crags Elephant Sanctuary and Wilderness

This morning we begin our relaxing journey back to Cape Town with our
first stop for the day at the Crags Orphaned Elephant Sanctuary for a truly
wonderful close encounter experience. Here you have an opportunity to walk,
feed and ride an African elephant while receiving instruction from a knowledgeable
African guide.


After the Sanctuary we continue down the Garden Route, stopping occasionally
to take in anything we may have missed on our way up. In the late afternoon
we arrive at our accommodation overlooking the sea in the stunning Wilderness
Lakes region. Here you will also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful
lakes by canoe and any other exciting outdoor activities on offer. Our last
evening together on tour, we drink a toast to our shared adventures around a
roaring fire.


Overnight: Wilderness

Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Optional Activities: Elephant walking and feeding R315

Elephant walking, feeding and riding R375

Wilderness Lakes canoeing R100


Day 7

Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass

This morning we visit an Aloe factory in Albertinia and after lunch on the road
and a wonderful scenic drive via Swellendam and

Sir Lowry’s Pass. We arrive back in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon.


Included Meals: Breakfast


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Tour price

R4 850pp

The above price Includes:

• Comfortable, air-conditioned transport

• Spacious dorm accommodation in SA’s top Backpacker lodges

• Breakfasts & Dinners

• Beer or wine tasting at Birkenhead Brewery

• Guided tour of the Cango Caves

• Park fees and a 3-hr game drive in Addo Elephant National Park


Accommodation Upgrades:

Single: Pvt. shared toilet @ R1350pp | En-suite
@ R1450pp

Couple: Dbl shared toilet @ R 450pp
| En-suite @ R 550pp



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