South Africa Overland: Sea Cliffs & Safari Drives
10 days
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$ 1599
Duration10 days
Explore South Africa's fascinating cultural diversity on this exciting journey through the Rainbow Nation. Chase stunning views through Tsitsikamma National Park and on a safari drive in Addo Elephant National Park. Led by a knowledgeable and dynamic CEO (Chief Experience Officer), journey across the southern coast in search of phenomenal wildlife and dramatic scenery. With an itinerary taking in the best of the coast, you'll be talking about this ten-day adventure for a long, long time.
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Duration: 10 daysService level: Camping
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Physical Grading: Average
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Ages: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Durban
Explore the beach and dive into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean just out the front door of our guest house.
Arrive at any time. Enjoy a traditional Durban meal.
Enjoy a traditional Durban meal of "bunny chow" (hollowed out loaf of bread filled with curry)
Meals: D
Day 2: Durban/Chintsa
South of Durban, travel to the Eastern Cape province, into the heartland of the Xhosa people, and on to Chintsa.
Travel south into the heartland of the Xhosa people and on to Chintsa, a little piece of paradise with 15km (9.3 mi) of beach.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Chintsa
There is lots to do around Chintsa. Learn how to surf, take a horseback ride, hike, or enjoy the beautiful 15km (9.3 mi) beach. Opt to join a guided wildlife safari drive, enjoy an elephant encounter, or quad bike through the 4000 hectare wildlife reserve. Embrace your adventurous side and cycle or jump on the bus to Mama Tofu’s Xhosa village for an inspiring cultural experience. Visit the local craft brewery Emerald Vale to taste real home-brewed ale.
Spend the day enjoying the beach. Opt to surf, join a guided wildlife safari drive, or visit a local craft brewery.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Chintsa/Addo Elephant National Park
Today, cross many unique valleys and continue on to the Addo Elephant National Park, a unique wildlife area. Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Listen to the wild sounds of Africa while enjoying a sundowner (cheers!) and sitting around the campfire at night.
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Addo Elephant National Park in the touring vehicle.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Addo Elephant National Park/Tsitsikamma
Spend the next two nights camping in the Tsitsikamma area. Optional activities include hiking a portion of the Otter Trail or other short hiking trails along the coastline.
Afternoon visit to Tsitsikamma NP. Opt to hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch, or bungee jump.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Tsitsikamma National Park
Spend the day at Tsitsikamma National Park. Opt to hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch, or bungee jump.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Tsitsikamma/Knysna
Travel further west to the town of Knysna, famous for the Knysna Lagoon and the "Heads" (sea cliffs). Opt to visit a cheetah sanctuary or a monkey park en route to Knysna.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Knysna/Oudtshoorn
From Knysna, take a scenic drive to travel over the Outeniqua Mountains into the area known as Klein Karoo (“Little Karoo”), and make the quiet town of Oudtshoorn our base. Opt to explore the Cango caves or visit an ostrich farm.
Visit the sea cliffs of Knysna Heads. Opt to explore the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn or one of the many ostrich farms in the area.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Oudtshoorn/Cape Town
Travel to beautiful Cape Town. Enjoy amazing views of Table Mountain, and explore the vibrant, cosmopolitan city at night.
Meals: B, L
Day 10: Cape Town
We highly recommend booking an extra night in Cape Town to explore all that this area has to offer.
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Durban Bunny Chow, Durban
- Addo Elephant National Park entrance and wildlife safari drive
- Tsitsikamma National Park entrance fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle -
Accommodation
Participation camping (7 nts), Hostels (2 nts, multi-share)