SOUTH AFRICA GUIDED TOURS THROUGH SPRINGBOK ATLAS

TOUR BY DATE

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

DATE	ROUTING
DAY 1	CAPE TOWN - MOSSEL BAY
DAY 2	MOSSEL BAY - OUDTSHOORN
DAY 3	OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA
DAY 4	KNYSNA
DAY 5	KNYSNA - TSITSIKAMMA
DAY 6	TSITSIKAMMA - PORT ELIZABETH
	END OF TOUR

DAY 1 – DEPART CAPE TOWN

After an early morning departure from Cape Town, we’ll travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views from the top, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coast line being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa and that creates unforgettable memories. After this thrilling experience, we continue via historic Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa, to Mossel Bay, from where the Garden Route extends to the Storms River in the east. Overnight in Mossel Bay.
Distance travelled today: 507 kms

DAY 2

After breakfast we continue our journey to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine estate before setting off on a tour of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages.
Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Distance travelled today: 155 kms

DAY 3

After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (weather permitting), where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.
Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast & Lunch]
Distance travelled today: 134 kms

DAY 4

Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Knysna area. Your journey will include a visit to the Garden of Eden, set in the lush, green, indigenous Knysna forest. The major attraction is the forest itself, beautiful yellow wood trees, thick green foliage and streams. Afterwards you’ll have the opportunity to visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. The sanctuary is well known for its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates. The tour continues to the famous Eastern Head, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Knysna Heads (weather permitting). Afterwards you’ll travel to Brenton on Sea, a breathtaking holiday location and a nature lover’s paradise with its unspoilt beaches and peaceful surroundings. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure.
Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 110 kms

DAY 5

Travel to Plettenberg Bay, the jewel of the Garden Route, before visiting Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest single free flight aviary in the world. The sanctuary was developed to create a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds. Our journey continues to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline with spectacular sea and landscapes, a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate high forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.
Overnight in the Tsitsikamma area. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 100 kms

DAY 6

Head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, known as the “friendly city” with a wonderful climate. Enjoy a city orientation tour of Port Elizabeth, where the tour ends on arrival.
Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 185 kms

RATES valid 01/01/20-30/04/20 & 01/10/20-31/12/20
R 16 250.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation.
R 18 480.00 per single person.

RATES valid 01/05/20-30/09/20
R 15 840.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation.
R 17 960.00 per single person.

DURATION

6 days/5 nights

DEPARTURE DATES:

Monday, selected departure dates.

TOUR NOTES:

Minimum 2 guests

Guests on this tour travel together in a luxury vehicle with a professional guide providing a fantastic quality holiday experience.

Guests do have the choice of accommodation options, which may be offered at the same hotel, or at different hotels in the same vicinity

All departures are in English. German commentary is available on selected departure dates

INCLUDES

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 5 nights' accommodation, porterage, transportation, transport, sightseeing as specified.

To book a tour contact ronell@temba.co.za.

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