Tour along the beautiful and very scenic east coast of South Africa with stops in Port Elisabeth, Tsitsikamma Forest, Knysna, George, Oudtshoorn & Ostrich Farm, Mossel Bay, Hermanus and Cape Town
Everybody is welcome on our tours; individuals, friends, families, groups and clubs – disabled or not. All the accommodation used is wheelchair accessible. This "enables" the “Disabled traveller" to enjoy an “expedition of a lifetime”
Day 1 We depart from Cape Town at 7h30am (please refer to Pre-Departure Information) and travel to pretty Hermanus (only in season) which is famous for its miracle of nature as the Antarctic whales come into Walkers Bay to calve (seasonal). Our route to Mossel Bay is via farmlands of apple/pear orchards and rolling hills with lunch on route. From here we drive along the scenic route to Sedgefield, our overnight stop for 2 nights.
Day 2 After a good breakfast we drive via Georges and the picturesque Outeniqua Pass to the Mecca of South African ostrich farming – Oudtshoorn. Here you can visit the world famous and stunning dripstone cave – Cango Caves* (optional cost as it is not wheelchair accessible at all), one of the many Ostrich Show Ranches and the Cango Wildlife Farm. After a leisurely drive back with breathtaking views we relax for the 2nd night at Sedgefield. (B)
Day 3 Today we drive to Knysna, trough Wilderness and the Lake District, one of the world’s most picturesque drives. After a fascinating stop at Knysna Head and a boat cruise* (weather dependant) on Knysna Lagoon we travel to the hart of the Garden Route – the Tsitsikamma National Park which embraces an 80km strip of superb coastline together with a marine reserve that stretches 5 km offshore. Here you can relax or take walks in the forest which is richly endowed with plant life and birds, the rock pools teem with colourful marine life; and whales, dolphins & sea otters can often be seen sporting close to the shoreline. (B)
Day 4 In the morning you have the chance to visit the Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and the Elephant Sanctuary* where you can do a “Trunk in hand tour” (Elephant-back Ride* also available on request at optional cost) or you can take some time out and just relax. After an exciting or peaceful morning our journey takes us to Stormsriver, the Adventure centre of the Garden Route with the Bloukrans Bungi-jump* (216M!!), one of the highest in the world. We take a leisurely drive along more fantastic coastline before returning to Tsitsikamma Forest for the second night. (B)
Day 5 On our last day we take a leisurely drive along the breathtaking coastline to the 5th largest city in South Africa - Port Elizabeth, also known as “friendly city” or “windy city”. On arrival in PE the tour ends (B)
Please note that the above itinerary can also run in reverse and other changes may occur due to accommodation availability or other unforeseen circumstances.
Dates & Prices: Departures on request and the Garden Route tours are subject to a minimum of 2 passengers.
Jan - Dec 2013: R14'900 pp sharing - R3’950 single supplement Please note: that tours will be charged in South African Rand and Euro prices are only here as an estimate. At Dec 2012 the exchange rate was: South African Rand 11,2 : 1 Euro Exchange rate of the payment date will be used.
What’s included in the tour price? : • 4 nights accommodation B&B and Guesthouses as per itinerary • all transport as per itinerary in special adapted vehicles for wheelchair access • wholesome meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast & D=Dinner) • all entrance fees and excursions as per itinerary • English speaking guide/driver
What’s excluded? • international & domestic airfares & airport taxes • airport transfer (can be arranged at little extra cost) • optional excursions marked with * • meals in restaurants (if you choose) • drinks & personal expenses. • tipping (porterages & gratuities) • travel insurance • visas (if applicable) • private carer • laundry
Optional activities: • Cango Caves entrance: ~R70 (1 hours) • Elephant ‘hand in trunk’: from R190 - R350 • Elephant back safari: ranges from R450 - R850 • Birds of Eden: R135 • Bloukrans bridge bungi jump (216m!!!): R690
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To say that my African Trip was "life changing" would be less than accurate. This whole experience was Life Affirming.
To see the majesty of the Velt, the way the animals live and depend upon each other, to watch a bored lion go to sleep because humans are soooo dull provided an ego reality check that I shall treasure for the rest of my life.
Alfie, our safari guide and co-owner, was certainly knowledgeable. He also speaks "Baboon". When a baboon jumped into the bus, he spoke to it firmly and it obeyed! This is a remarkable feat for a mere man. He declined to give lessons, however.
The accommodations in and near the Kruger were great. The cottages were comfortable and clean, accessible and with thatched roofs. The meals that were prepared were fine and I do get to brag to my friends that 'wart hog tastes something like pork'. Finally, the fact that all the people put up with my West Texas drawl and my coffee addiction was quite nice.
Finally, Alfie did drive us through a Township in Capetown. I appreciate the opportunity to have seen this side of South Africa as well.
I appreciate the information that I found in the Africa Guide Website. Thank you
