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Cape Kaleidoscope

Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Garden Route, Hermanus, Cape Town
(5 days / 4 nights)cape-kaleidoscope

Overview:

Starting and ending in Cape Town, this scheduled, escorted tour of Oudtshoorn and the Garden Route has been conceived to satisfy the seasoned traveller. It offers an in depth visit of the Garden Route and a huge diversity of highlights, from the semi arid Klien Karoo to the lush vegetation and Indian Ocean of the Garden Route.

 

Tour information:

Min / Max Participants:
 Two - Nine
Departure: Mondays - Waterfront hotels 08h00
Accommodation: Upper 3 and 4 star hotels and private lodges
Vehicle: Luxury sedan / Microbus
Driver / Guide Services:
 Registered driver / guide throughout the tour
Languages: English & German. Other language guides on a private basis only
Flights:

Regional flights available on request

Itinerary:

Day 1: Oudtshoorn, Hlangana Country Lodge (DBB)

Depart Cape Town travelling along South Africa’s longest wine route, Route 62. En route, pass through Worcester, Montagu and Robertson. Visit the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp, where the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted by the ever-changing semi-desert areas. Afternoon tour of the Cango Caves. Dinner and overnight in Oudtshoorn.

 

Day 2: Garden Route / Knysna, Protea Hotel Knysna Quays (DBB)

After breakfast, visit a local ostrich farm.Enjoy time at the Wildlife Cheetah Farm. Depart Oudtshoorn and travel via the Outeniqua Pass to George, Wilderness and Knysna. Dinner and overnight in Knysna, South Africa’s oyster capital.

 

Day 3: Garden Route / Mosselbay, Garden Route Game Lodge (DBB)

After breakfast, depart on a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historic Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with their relics of famous explorers. Afternoon game drive in a private game reserve, set against the backdrop of the Langeberg Mountain Range. Dinner in an African Boma (weather permitting).

 

Day 4: Western Cape / Arniston, Arniston Hotel (DBB)

An early morning game drive followed by breakfast and an informative tour of the lodge’s Reptile Centre and Cheetah Breeding Centre. Continue via Swellendam to your hotel at Waenhuiskrans, set in the beauty of white limestone cliffs, giant sand dunes, pristine beaches, stunning nature reserves and the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Dinner included.

 

Day 5: Cape Town

After breakfast, visit Cape Agulhas (southernmost tip of Africa). Continue to Hermanus, which is famed for being the best land based whale-watching site in the world (seasonal). Our journey back to Cape Town continues via the spectacular coastal drive along False Bay, with its panoramic views of Cape Point and Table Mountain. The tour ends with drop off at your Cape Town hotel or Cape Town International Airport.

 

Best time to visit:

 General - October to April
Flowers - August to November
Whales - July to November
Total distance covered:
 +/- 1, 100 kms
Prices from:
 R10, 705 / person sharing (approx €1,070)
R1, 870 / single supplement (approx €187)
Rates valid till 31 October 2012
Including:
  • Transport and services of a registered driver-guide
  • 1 night Oudtshoorn, Hlangana Country Lodge DBB
  • 1 night Knysna Protea, Hotel Knysna Quays DBB
  • 1 night Mossel Bay, Garden Route Game Lodge DBB & 2 game viewing activities
  • 1 night Overberg, Arniston Hotel DBB
  • Entrance fees: Cango Caves; Safari Ostrich Farm general tour; Wildlife Cheetah Farm general tour; Agalhus Museum
Note:
  • Euro equivalents are guidelines only and subject to exchange rate fluctuations

We Recommend:

  • Using Cape Town as a base for pre or post tours

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