Day 11: Eastern Cape, South AfricaMorning and afternoon game activities are on offer. Visit the property's cultural village where Khosa, Zulu and San cultures are showcased. Weather permitting, enjoy an intimate bush dinner with your ranger amid cheerful recollections of the day's discoveries. Accommodation at: Shamwari Game Reserve (Eagle's Cragg Lodge) - full board basis + 2 game viewing activities
Recommended Elephant Back Experience
A unique opportunity to ride an elephant and to be at one with nature with these awe-inspiring gentle giants. Transportation to and from the site is in the form of a light aircraft. The site itself is situated in the pristine valleys of the Zuurberg Mountains, bordering the recently proclaimed Greater Addo Elephant National Park. This area is regarded as Africa's most biologically diverse, supporting 4 of the 7 biomes or eco-regions in Southern Africa. Day 12: Garden Route, South AfricaAfter an early morning game activity and a sumptuous breakfast head for the Garden Route via Port Elizabeth. Enjoy the scenery as the tour moves cross the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound.
After a stop at Storms River Bridge you view the sight of the worlds highest 'bungee' jump and enjoy a scenic drive through 'Natures Valley' en route to the 'millionaires playground' of Plettenberg Bay.
Late afternoon arrival at the lodge that can best be described as a symphony of stone, wood, glass and water high above the floor of the magnificent indigenous forests of Tsitsikamma. Enjoy an exquisite dinner that is a unique celebration of African spirit. Accommodation at: Tsala Treetop Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Day 13: Plettenberg Bay, Garden RouteAfter breakfast on your secluded deck, drive to Plettenberg Bay for an ocean safari to view seals, dolphin and whales (in season). The tour then takes a short drive out to Keurbooms Beach - pleasant for walking and an ideal optional lunch spot. Return to your lodge for a relaxing afternoon and dinner. Accommodation at: Tsala Treetop Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Day 14: Knysna, George, Oudtshoorn, Western CapeToday the tour travels via South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna and George to Oudtshoorn. We travel over the Outeniqua Pass named by the Koi people meaning: 'land of honey'. Experience the sudden contrast to semi-desert as we approach the town of Oudtshoorn.
Visit the world famous Cango Caves for a fully guided tour where Stalactites, stalagmites, curtains and pillars will leave you in awe. Arrive at your deluxe country hotel and enjoy an exquisite dinner served in the elegant dining room famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines. Accommodation at: Rosenhof Country House Executive Suites or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis. |