OCTOBER SPECIAL DEPARTURES from R5370 per person:
- Fri 4 October 2024
- Fri 18 October 2024
Jump on this 3 day rip roaring adventure through the Garden Route where we fit as much as we possibly can into 3 awesome days. On this trip you can experience a Big 5 game drive, a treetop obstacle and zipline course, a local farmers market, learn more about African Elephants, explore the magnificent Cango Caves AND take on the world's highest commercial Bungee bridge at 216m!!
DAY 1: CAPE TOWN TO SEDGEFIELD
OVERBERG, GARDEN ROUTE, GAME DRIVE, MYOLI BEACH
We leave the mother city behind and head east along the N2 past Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa to a Private Game Reserve on the edge of the Garden Route. Here we go on a safari where we search for lions, cheetah, hippo, elephants, buffalo and many more wild animals.
After lunch you have the option to either 1) enjoy a canopy tour where you can experience the thrill of crossing rope bridges, wobbly crossings and zip wires high up in the trees or 2) experience a fun forest and bush quad bike ride or 3) go on a kayak/canoeing trip and discover the natural beauty of Kaaimans and visit the waterfall.
Next we carry on our way to Sedgefield where we will be spending the night.
Route & Travel time: Cape Town to Sedgefield ± 450 km (± 5 hrs)
Accommodations: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Included: Game Drive
Optional: Treetop Adventure and Zipline (seasonal) OR Quad Biking OR Kayaking (seasonal)
DAY 2: SEDGEFIELD TO TSITSIKAMMA TO SEDGEFIELD
GARDEN ROUTE, KNYSNA, BLOUKRANS BUNGY, ELEPHANT BUSH WALK
We begin our day with a visit to a popular local farmers and craft market in the village. We then make our way to a sanctuary for orphaned elephants where you have the option to learn about these gentle giants and go on an Elephant Bush Walk OR you can choose to visit a Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary where rescued monkeys roam free in a large jungle area.
Our next stop is always one of the highlights of the tour . . . the Bloukrans River Bridge, home to the World’s highest commercial Bungy Jump at 216 meters!
From here it’s back to Sedgefield where you will have some beach time at Myoli beach and then we carry on with the festivities.
Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Storms River to Sedgefield ± 220km (± 3 hrs)
Accommodations: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included: Local craft and farmers market (Saturdays only)
Optional: Elephant Bush Walk OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Bloukrans bungy jump (216m), Bloukrans Bridge walking tour
DAY 3: SEDGEFIELD TO CAPE TOWN - VIA ROUTE 62 & OUDTSHOORN
KLEIN KAROO, OUDTSHOORN, CANGO CAVES, ROUTE 62
We head over the Outeniqua Mountains to the Town of Oudtshoorn, known as the “Ostrich Capital of the world”. Here we visit the Cango Caves to go on either an adventure or standard tour through some very large chambers with spectacular limestone formations that are millions of years old. If you chose the adventure tour be prepared to start squeezing through some very tight spaces.
If caves are not for you, then you will be able to visit an Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary, home to many local and exotic endangered species.
We then start heading home along the scenic Route 62 through the Klein Karoo.
Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Cape Town ± 600 km (± 7 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Cango Caves (Adventure or Standard Tour) OR Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary
Tour Ends
We will drop you off back at your original pick up point in Cape Town unless otherwise requested. There are no set / guaranteed drop off times. Drop off times can range from late afternoon to early evening and can vary between ±5pm - ±10pm.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDE
- 2 nights accommodation & bedding
- Transport in comfortable tour/mini-bus (pick up & drop off, transfers to highlights on tour)
- Qualified and registered tour guide
- 2x breakfast, 2x dinner
- Safari / Game drive at a private game reserve
- Cango Caves OR Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Please note that these rates are subject to change without prior notice as per the service providers. You do not have to pre book and pay for these. Just advise the guide on the day which ones you want to do and you then pay for it on the day when you are there (card).
- Treetop Adventure & Zipline from R280 pp
- Elephant Bush Walk from R700 pp
- Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary from R350 pp
- Bloukrans Bungy Jump from R1690 pp
- Bloukrans bridge walking tour from R400 pp
BOOKING CONDITIONS
General/Standard cancellation policy
- Cancellation outside 14 days prior to tour date: 95% refund
- Cancellation 14-7 days prior to tour date: 80% refund
- Cancellation 3-6 days prior to tour date: 50% refund
- Cancellation 2 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “no show”: No refund / Full fee charged
* The general / standard cancellation policy applies to all products excluding specific Packages, Kruger Tours and Private/Custom made tours.
* All transaction / transfer fees and/or forex conversion costs charged by the banks during the refund process will be billed to you (client).
* Refund values are calculated in our local ZAR (South African Rand) currency. Transaction values in your own currency could be affected due to bank fees and currency exchange fluctuations. Refunds are usually made back to the original source of payment method.
Full terms & conditions here