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I would like to say that my wife Anna and I experienced a fantastic time in my recent trip to South Africa. The country and the places I visited in particular (Cape Town/Garden Route/Port Elizabeth/Idwala Lodge were brilliant and better than I expected. My accommodation was well thought out and the tourist guidance by Colin was first class.
Colin would bend backwards in making sure that everything was fine, and I would not hesitate in using him again, for a country that I will definately be returning to sometime.
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Client:
Paul Egerton - from United Kingdom
Trip:
currently unavailable
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Our holiday was excellent, it went very smoothly.
We had no issues with any of the bookings, the accomodation was as described and the people very friendly and accomodatiing. All details were as agreed and the operator was always helpful.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to South Africa and felt that the 11-day itinerary arranged for us was excellent and gave us a the opportunity to see so many different places of interest, beautiful landscapes and memorable experiences. The accommodation was simply first class, and all the "optional" suggestions we found very useful. We loved the South African people - so friendly and courteous, the weather, and the delicious food.
A couple of things which were disappointing - Bush Sands no longer has predators, so although the safari was enjoyable, my much anticipated chance to see big cats in the wild did not materialise. Bush Sands removed the predators back in May 2005. Also, in Storms River, they were not doing the black water rafting - something to do with their licence, but again, this had been the case for some while, and my husband was very disappointed to miss the opportunity to experience that.
At the vineyard in Franshoek, they had a large function on the only day we were there, so we were unable to eat in their highly recommended restaurant overlooking the valley or to tour the vineyard and sample the wine.
These are disappointments which could be avoided if the operator regularly check that everything on offer is currently available.
However, overall we had a wonderful holiday and would certainly recommend this operator to our friends back in the UK.
Itinerary
Our Company was established in 1998 to show guests, less visited and magical parts of Southern Africa, we specialize in tailor made tours often for as little as two people, this allows great personal service from our knowledgeable guides and enables guests to do as they please. We are not time bound and can spend extra time at a waterhole to get that special photograph.
We are members of SATSA (South African Touring Services Association) which requires, stringent insurance, financial and ethical controls.
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1. Transfer from your Cape Town flight. We will collect you and take you to Table Mountain Lodge. Located on the slopes of the mountain but a few minutes walk from the City Centre and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Day 2. At leisure in Cape Town. Cape town is one of the world’s greatest cities and has a great nightlife and excellent inexpensive restaurants. You can hike or take the cable car up Table Mountain, go to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront or take a boat trip to Robben Island. where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for 27 years.
Day 3. We include a day trip to the fishing village of Hout Bay and the Cape of Good Hope Nature reserve, this will be with a specialist Cape Town Guide.
Day 4. Leave for a tour of the wine growing district stop overnight in the village of Franschhoek. South Africa makes great red wine you will stay in a cottage in one of the vineyards. Naturally you will get the chance to sample the wine and have a tour of the vineyard.
Day 5. We take you to Mossel Bay where you can take a walk round the fishing boats in the harbour, visit the Diaz museum or take a cage dive, where you would be lowered into the water wearing breathing apparatus, you should then come face to face with a great white. Rather you than me !!!!
Day 6. You will take the Outinequa, Choo, Choo, one of South Africa's few remaining steam trains, on the spectacular route from George to Knysna. You will stay overnight in Knysna which is in the heart of the South African Lake District.
Day 7. We explore Knysna and Plettenburg Bay before moving on to the Tsitsikamma National Park.Overnight in Storms River at the entrance to the Park.
Day 8. Choose form a number of optional activities, for those brave enough, the worlds highest bungee jump with a drop of 216 metres. Enjoy some of the magic walks in the Tsitsikamma National Park, take a tree top canopy tour suspended in the giant Outinequa Yellowwood trees.We will then depart for Port Elizabeth where you will stay at the Beach House, which is located 50 meters from Port Elizabeth's Hobie Beach and is a short walk to the Boardwalk, which has good restaurants, and a Casino
Day 9. The Addo Elephant National Park and Award winning Bushmans Sands Game Reserve. This is the densest population of elephants in Africa and had lions reintroduced in 2003. The park is home to numerous other species, including zebra, wilderbeest, rhino, water buffalo, kudu, numerous antelope species, monkeys, aardvark, jackal, meerkats and the flightless dung beetle. We then visit the Bushmans Sands Game Reserve and take a three hour Game Drive in an open Land Rover where we should see all of the “Big 5”. Evening meal will be in an outdoor Boma restaurant where you will be served a safari meal.
Day 10. You will have the chance to take a further Game drive prior to breakfast. We will the return to Port Elizabeth, in the evening we include a township Shebben tour, this will be with Wiclif our specialist township guide who will take you to see the other side of Africa.
Frommers Guide
"Take a Township Tour -- To gain real insight into the city"
Wiclif "( Mzolifi Quza) , offers one of the best township tours in the country
Day 11. Final morning in Port Elizabeth we will provide your transfer to Port Elizabeth airport
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Included in price:- Cool drinks and snacks in the vehicle.
Day 1. Collection from Cape Town airport. Overnight accommodation at Table Mountain Lodge
Day 2. Breakfast, at Table Mountain Lodge.
Day 3. Breakfast at Table Mountain Lodge. Escorted tour of Hout Bay and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve including entrance fee to the reserve.
Day 4. Breakfast at Table Mountain Lodge. Escorted tour of the winelands and wine tasting. Accommodation in Vineyard.
Day 5. Breakfast in Franschhoek. Escorted tour to Mossel Bay overnight at Old Post Office tree.
Day 6. Breakfast at Old Post Office tree in Mossel Bay, Escorted tour to Knysna including trip on the Outinequa Choo Tjoe from George to Knysna.
Day 7. Breakfast in Knysna, Escorted tour of Knysna, Plettenburg Bay onto Storms River. Accommodation at the Armagh Guest House
Day 8. Breakfast at the Armagh in Storms River choice of activity Entrance Fee for the Tsitsikamma National Park. Escorted Tour to Port Elizabeth. Accommodation at Beach House.
Day 9. Breakfast and escorted tour of the Addo Elephant National Park including entrance fees and picnic lunch. 3 hour Game Drive at Bushmans Sands Private Game Reserve. Evening Safari meal accommodation at Bushmans Sands
Day 10. Morning Game Drive, Breakfast return to Port Elizabeth, evening township tour including traditional meal. Accommodation at Beach House.
Day 11. Breakfast and transfer to Port Elizabeth airport.
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Excluded: Telephone calls Bar account Items of a personal nature Gratuities Items not mentioned above Allow 40-60 ZAR for lunch and 80-140 ZAR for evening meals. Shark Diving at Mossel Bay the cost is 900 ZAR and needs to be booked in advance. Canopy walk or tubing at Stormsriver 500 ZAR and needs to be booked in advance.
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