Cost: TBC
Daily Schedule
Greater Addo Elephant National Park
After meeting your guides in the windy city of Gqeberha (previously called Port Elizabeth), we will take aim for the Addo Elephant National Park for our afternoon game drive. Recent expansion has seen Addo grow to become the third largest of South Africa’s National Parks. The unique vegetation of Addo supports a wide variety of wildlife and we will spend the afternoon in search of the animals.
| Accommodation: | Kudu Ridge Lodge http://www.kuduridge.co.za |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per permanent tent with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Meals: | Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Afternoon game drive in Addo NP (in the Overland truck) |
Tsitsikamma National Park
Setting out early this morning we make a brief visit to the surfing mecca of Jeffreys Bay. Most famous for its waves this little town is also home to a small Surfing Museum. We then turn west to the Tsitiskamma region where we set up for the next two nights and where the wonders of the Garden Route await.
| Accommodation: | Accommodated: Tsitsikamma Cottages OR Tsitsikamma Village Inn http://www.tsitsikamma.net/ OR http://www.tsitsikammavillageinn.co.za/ Camping: Tsitsikamma Cottages OR Tube n Axe http://www.tsitsikamma.net/ OR http://tubenaxe.co.za/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suites Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Addo area to Tsitsikamma |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Stop in the surfing town of Jeffreys Bay |
Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park is one of South Africa’s premier marine reserves and this morning we set out to explore the rugged coastline on foot. Our hike along the Waterfall Trail sees us cover the first section of the world renowned Otter Trail. This is not an easy hike and those who prefer a more leisurely option can make use of the boardwalks to the Storms River Mouth. We return after our hike and you will have the opportunity to book the Woodcutters Journey in the afternoon – experiencing the uniqueness of the Tsitsikamma biome and learning about the history of the area and its indigenous fauna & flora.
| Accommodation: | Accommodated: Tsitsikamma Cottages OR Tsitsikamma Village Inn http://www.tsitsikamma.net/ OR http://www.tsitsikammavillageinn.co.za/ Camping: Tsitsikamma Cottages OR Tube n Axe http://www.tsitsikamma.net/ OR http://tubenaxe.co.za/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Tsitsikamma National Park entrance to hike with your Guide |
| Activities: | Woodcutters Journey tour, Treetop Canopy Tours |
Heart of the Garden Route
The Garden Route is a treasure trove of beautiful beaches, forest walks and an exciting menu of optional adventures. While our morning is set aside for an exploration of Nature’s Valley, this beautiful village offers us a chance to enjoy a hike or simply relax on the pristine beach in this paradise. We end the afternoon on the beautiful beaches of the Keurbooms Lagoon. Today offers a number of optional activities and your guide will assist you with a plan to get the most out the day, the truck will run a set schedule of pick-ups and drop-offs giving you the freedom to join or leave at the places of most interest to you.
| Accommodation: | Gooderson Knysna http://www.goodersonleisure.co.za/Knysna/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Tsitsikamma to Wilderness |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Morning Visit to Natures Valley |
| Activities: | Bungee Jumping, Birds of Eden, Monkey Town |
Oudtshoorn
We make our way inland, crossing the Outeniqua Mountains and descend to the town of Oudtshoorn. We head to the famous Cango caves to enjoy a guided tour where we marvel at the astonishing formations that have formed in these impressive limestone caves.
| Accommodation: | Kleinplaas Holiday Resort http://www.kleinplaas.co.za |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Wilderness to Oudtshoorn |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Cango Caves basic tour |
Route 62 - Hermanus
Travelling through the valley of the Klein Karoo, we follow the winding tarmac of Route 62. Road trips in South Africa are an exploration of the rural highlights that dot the lesser known byways of the land. No journey would be complete without sampling the offerings of a “Padstal” along the way. These small farm stalls offer a selection of homemade treats and bakes and are an important cog in the economies of rural towns. One of the more quirky highlights today is Ronnie’s Sex Shop, not a sex shop at all, but a rather interesting country pub!
| Accommodation: | Windsor Hotel https://windsorhotel.co.za/ |
| Facilities: | Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Camping: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered. |
| Route: | Oudtshoorn to Hermanus |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Highlights: | Stop at Ronnie’s sex shop |
The Cape Whale Coast Route
Made up of a collection of villages, farms, rivers, bays, coves and valleys, the Cape Whale Coast is a pristine stretch of the South African coastline which runs from the town of Rooiels for roughly 150km, to the east. Beginning early, we will have a short time to stroll along the boardwalk in Hermanus in search of the southern right whales that frequent the shores in the months of July to November. Next we stop at the largest breeding colony of the African Penguin, Stony Point Nature Reserve before travelling along the coast to a wine farm in the Stellenbosch region to sample some chocolates & wine. Your tour comes to an end upon arrival in the city centre of Cape Town.
| Accommodation: | Own arrangements |
| Route: | Hermanus to Cape Town |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Highlights: | Stony Point Penguin Colony visit, Chocolate & Wine tasting |
Extra Info / Disclaimer
Partaking in an adventure tour in Africa involves covering hundreds if not thousands of kilometres and our tours are as much about this journey as they are about the destinations we visit. Use your time during these drives to talk to your fellow travellers, have a drink and take note of the world passing by your window. Some roads you travel on will be smooth and easy while others could take up to an hour to cover 1 kilometre. There is just no telling what could happen with road, weather, traffic and other conditions that may exist that will either increase or decrease the amount of time you spend on the road so take your watch off, put your iPad away, turn off your phone and just relax. An average day could take anything from 5 to 14 hours, it all depends on the day… and that’s only an “average”!
Tour departure point
Please ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
11:00am Kings Beach Hotel, La Roche Drive, Humewood
Gqeberha (previously called Port Elizabeth), South Africa
Tel: +27 41 582 3720
www.tsogosunhotels.com/garden-court/kings-each/pages/overview.aspx
Tour ending point
40 On Burg, 40 Burg Street,
Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 426 4338,
www.40onburg.co.za
Maximum Number of Passengers
20
After hours emergency contact
Our reservations staff are available to receive emergency calls. We would like to request that you respect this emergency number and use it only in the event of emergencies. Please only contact this number if, for example, you have missed your incoming flight, you cannot find your airport transfer or you are running late for your tour departure.
If calling from outside South Africa: 0027 79 154 2588
If calling within South Africa: 079 154 2588
Arrival / Departure
Please be sure to arrive 1 day before your tour is due to depart. This will avoid any unforeseen problems. We also highly recommend that you book your flights to depart the day after the tour officially ends to allow for delays and changes.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.
40onBurg Hotel
More than just comfortable rooms and delicious aperitifs, 40onBurg Hotel focusses on providing personal, impeccable service associated with old-world hospitality, complete with all the necessary modern conveniences. Their warm and friendly, locally procured and experienced team are on hand to ensure you feel super-comfortable, well cared for, and completely at home during your stay! The en-suite rooms are luxuriously spacious by international standards with the smallest starting at 4.5X5 metres. 40onBurg is the official tour departure point and ending point for Nomad Africa Tours & Safaris, for Cape Town.
What’s included
All meals which are prepared and served at the Nomad truck / accommodation / qualified crew / filtered water / transport in the Nomad truck / included highlights as per the itinerary / entrance fees to National Parks.
What’s excluded
Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, soft drinks, souvenirs, tips) / entrance fees (associated with optional activities)
Countries Visited
South Africa
Onward Travel
This tour can be linked to a number of our other routes, including our 14-day Kruger, Eswatini and Lesotho tour. If you are interested to enhance your tour further, please contact us to receive a list of all the available options to suite your time frame and budget.