You are here: Home > Adventure travel >SOUTH AFRICA TOUR: GARDEN ROUTE AND LESOTHOSOUTH AFRICA TOUR: GARDEN ROUTE AND LESOTHO COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO The Garden Route is perhaps the most internationally renowned South African destination after Cape Town and the Kruger National Park, and with good reason. Within a few hundred kilometres, the range of topography, vegetation, wildlife and outdoor activity is breathtaking. Roughly encompassing the coastline from Mossel Bay in the west to just beyond Plettenberg Bay in the east, it caters to all kinds of travellers, adventurers and thrill seekers. |
SOUTH AFRICA TOUR: GARDEN ROUTE AND LESOTHO TOUR HIGHTLIGHTSCape Town, Oudtshoorn, Addo Elephant National Park, Lesotho, Drakensberg, Hole in the Wall Hike, Knysna, Stellenbosch Wine Route, Royal Natal National Park, Coffee Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Cango Caves Xtreme Gap's African overland trucks adventure tours are ideal for the budget conscious traveller, will a strong craving for adventure! The Tour comprises of an all inclusive experience, with integrated cultural interaction, game viewing, and social interaction, with the opportunity to book additional adrenaline based experiences such as white water rafting, Skydiving, walking with lions and swimming with dolphins!
COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO
DAY 1 STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE 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. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 OUDTSHOORN We drive inland to the Cango Caves where we take a guided tour. While in the area we have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm for a quick tour. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich riding. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 KNYSNA We return to the coast via some lovely country roads and camp near picturesque seaside village of Knysna. Optional Activities: Canoeing, hiking & the lagoon cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4/5 BLOUKRANS TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK 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 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 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 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 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 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: Dinner and night out in the city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included in the program Services of a tour leader All transportation by private adventure vehicle camping fees & equipment Meals: B x 13, L x 14, D x 12
Not included in the program
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Africa Overland Trucks¦ Africa Tours Great White Shark Cage DivingXtreme Gap TRIP CODE (NONPJ) SOUTH AFRICA TOUR: GARDEN ROUTE AND LESOTHO |
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From € 645 |
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SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO |
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13 days |
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Camping Twin share |
