13 Day Lesotho and Garden Route
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Code NO13 Price R4750.00
Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine Route
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After a short briefing we leave Cape Town and travel a short distance to Stellenbosch. On the way we stop at a wine farm to sample some regional wine. We also visit the Cheetah Breeding project to admire these beautiful animals. We continue our journey to Swellendam where we will overnight.
Day 2/3 Oudtshoorn Knysna
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We drive inland to the Cango Caves where we take a guided tour. While in the area we we have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm for a quick tour. We return to the coast via some lovely country roads and camp near picturesque seaside village of Knysna. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich Riding, Hiking, Knysna Lagoon Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4/5 Bloukrans Tsitsikamma National Park
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It is a short drive to the Storms River and Bloukrans Bridge. We will spend time exploring this coastal region and the Tsitsikamma NP. The hiking here is some of the best in South Africa. Optional Activities: Bungee Jumping (highest in the world), Treetop Canopy Tours, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park
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The journey continues into the Eastern Cape where we enter the Addo Elephant NP where we are surrounded by these magnificent creatures. Game driving in the NP will allow us to take some wonderful photos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7/8 Hogsback
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After a final game drive in Addo we depart the NP and drive, via Port Elizabeth, to Hogsback. The following day your guides will lead you on a relaxing hike in the surrounding forest. Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9/10 Lesotho
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Today we leave South Africa and enter Lesotho. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trekking will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. If you remain behind you can visit the local village or craft market. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11/12 South Africa – Drakensberg
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We return to South Africa where we drive to the Royal Natal NP. We spend the next two days exploring mountain paths and enjoying the beauty the Drakensberg. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Kwa Zulu Natal Coast/Durban
Hostel
Our journey takes us through some amazing scenery on our way down to the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. In the late afternoon we enter Durban. This evening it is possible to go out for a meal at one of the excellent Indian restaurants.
Optional Activities: Traditional Zulu Village visit, Dinner and night out in the city
