Accommodation as specified (subject to availability)
Meals as specified
All transport in air-conditioned vehicles
All excursions and entry fees as described in the program
The services of a qualified and registered tour guide/driver
The tour does not include
Meals not specified
Drinks, gratuities, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature
International and domestic flights
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Cape Point and Boulder’s Beach
Whale watching at Hermanus (seasonal)
Cape Agulhas, the “Foot of Africa”
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Bontebok National Park
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Western Cape Province – Hermanus
Today’s Route:
From Cape Town along the Atlantic seaboard, over Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point, then across the peninsula to False Bay. Follow the coastal route past the villages of Pringle Bay and Kleinmond to the famous whale watching town of Hermanus.
Today’s Highlights:
The picturesque towns of Llandudno and and Hout Bay
The spectacular Chapman’s Peak drive
Cape Point and Nature Reserve
African Penquin colony at Boulder’s Beach
Scenic coastal villages of Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay
Whale watching at Walker Bay in Hermanus
Accommodation: Whale Rock Lodge
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 2 – Western Cape Province – Hermanus
Today’s Route:
A full day to explore the many attractions in and around Hermanus
Today’s Highlights:
The 12-km “Cliff Path”, possibly the best land based whale-watching in the world
Old stone harbour and museum
Optional whale watching boat trip
Accommodation: Whale Rock Lodge
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 3 – Western Cape Province – Cape Agulhas
Today’s Route:
Further along the coastline to the “foot of Africa” at Cape Agulhas
Today’s Highlights:
The southernmost tip of the African continent, where the two oceans meet
Danger Point, wrecksite of the HMS Birkenhead in 1852
The scenic coastal villages of Gans Bay and Die Kelders
Accommodation: Agulhas Country Lodge
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 4 – Western Cape Province – Cape Agulhas
Today’s Route:
A full day to explore the nearby De Hoop Nature Reserve
Today’s Highlights:
Highest concentration of whales anywhere along the Cape coast
Rich animal and birdlife
The scenic coastal town of Arniston
Accommodation: Agulhas Country Lodge
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 5 – Western Cape Province – Swellendam
Today’s Route:
Inland through the rolling hills, via Bredasdorp to Swellendam, the 3rd oldest town in South Africa
Today’s Highlights:
Fascinating shipwreck museum in Bredasdorp
Bontebok National Park near Swellendam
Open-air museum at the Drostdy in Swellendam
Accommodation: Adin and Sharon’s Hide-away
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 6 – End of tour
A leisurely drive back to Cape Town, following the scenic route via a number of spectacular mountain passes, for a late afternoon drop-off at the hotel or guesthouse of your choice, or the Cape Town International Airport
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