DAY 1
CAPE TOWN - OUDTSHOORN
Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the "Klein Karoo" to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. Tour an Ostrich Show Farm.
Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [D]
DAY 2
OUDTSHOORN - SWARTBERG MOUNTAINS - OUDTSHOORN
Tour the Cango Caves, before ascending the Swartberg Mountains via the world renowned Swartberg Pass (weather permitting). Explore Sandstone formations dating back more than 300 million years. Enjoy the full splendour of "fynbos" species ranging from proteas to "pin cushions". Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BL]
DAY 3
OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA
Travel over Outeniqua Pass to George, continue to Knysna and board ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy trailer ride to top of Western Head and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch.
Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
DAY 4
KNYSNA
Travel to Plettenberg Bay before continuing to Bloukrans Bridge, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungee Jump in the world. Drive through the Tsitsikamma Forests before returning to Knysna.
Overnight in Knysna. [B]
DAY 5
KNYSNA - HERMANUS
Travel via George, Mossel Bay and Swellendam (lunch). Continue to Hermanus - world's best shore based whale watching sites (Aug - Nov).
Overnight in Hermanus. [BL]
DAY 6
HERMANUS - CAPE TOWN
Depart Hermanus via coastal road to Somerset West. Continue to Stellenbosch for a wine tasting, before travelling to Cape Town, where the tour ends. [B]
Passengers may disembark, on request, at Cape Town International Airport.
This tour commences with an early morning departure - an overnight stay is essential the night before the tour starts.
Tour Departure Dates
Wednesday Departures:
1st October 2011 - 30th November 2012