NCD – 13-Day – Garden Route and Lesotho                                    

Leave the Mother city behind you as we explore the world famous winelands, visit an ostrich farm, the enormous Cango Caves, and explore the beautiful Garden Route. Marvel at the Addo Elephant National Park and continue on to pony trek in the highlands of Lesotho.

Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine Route

Camp L,D

We depart for the beautiful wine region of Stellenbosch. En route to our camp we will visit a wine farm to sample some of the excellent wine. In whale season (between June and November) we will spend the night near Hermanus in the hope that we will see some of these huge mammals.

Day 2/3 Oudtshoorn Knysna

Camp B,L,D

Leaving the coast behind us we drive inland to visit the Cango Caves. After taking a tour of this amazing natural wonder we have the opportunity to visit an ostrich farm. Returning to the coast via some lovely country roads we drive to the picturesque seaside village of Knysna.

Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich Riding, Canoeing, Abseiling, Hiking, Lagoon Cruise.

Day 4/5 Tsitsikamma National Park

Camp B,L,D

It is a short drive to Stormsriver, our base for the next two nights. From here we will explore the coastal region in the Tsitsikamma National Park. The hiking here is some of the best anywhere and includes the option to walk the first few kilometers of the Otter Trail.

Optional Activities: Bungee Jumping, Tubing, Treetop Tours, Hiking.

Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park

Camp B,L,D

The journey continues further East into the Eastern Cape Province where we spend our time in Addo Elephant National Park surrounded by these magnificent creatures. Game driving in the Park allows us good opportunity to take some wonderful photos.

Day 7/8 Coffee Bay

Camp B,L,D

After a last game drive in Addo we depart the Park and drive north along the sunshine coast towards Coffee Bay. It is a long but scenic drive to this beautiful coastal area. We have a full day to relax on the beach and hike to the famous ‘Hole in the Wall’.

Optional Activities: Xhosa Village Visit, Hiking.

Day 9/10 Lesotho

Camp B,L,D

After a long but scenic drive we enter the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trek will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. If you choose to remain behind you can just relax or visit the local village, school or craft market.

Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking, Village and School visit.

Day 11/12 South Africa – Drakensberg

Camp B,L,D

Today we return to South Africa where we drive towards the Royal Natal National Park. We spend the next two nights in this majestic area exploring mountain paths and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Drakensberg. Optional horse riding trails are an easier way to reach some of the more remote viewpoints.

Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.

Day 13 Kwa Zulu Natal Coast - Durban

Tour Ends Own Arrangement B,L

Our journey today takes us through some amazing scenery as we return to the coast. In the late afternoon we arrive in Durban and although the tour has ended it is possible to go out for a final meal together at one of the excellent curry restaurants.

Optional Activities: Dinner and night out in the city.

2008/2009 Departure Dates

Some of the dates on this tour a German translator is provided email to inquire which dates.

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