GARDEN ROUTE FAMILY SAFARI Port Elizabeth to Cape Town - MAY 2018 The Garden Route, a spectacular stretch along the south-eastern coast of South Africa, gets its name from the lush vegetation that can be found in the area. It is a breath- takingly beautiful part of the world with diverse greenery, beautiful beaches, mountains and lagoons packed into the area. You are in for a scenic diversity treat of charming picturesque towns and villages, dramatic & scenic landscapes, tall trees, deep gorges, shimmering lakes, majestic mountain ranges, golden beaches and lush indigenous forests on all our Garden Route Tours.
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GARDEN ROUTE FAMILY SAFARI Port Elizabeth to Cape Town - MAY 2018
The Garden Route, a spectacular stretch along the south-eastern coast of South Africa,
gets its name from the lush vegetation that can be found in the area. It is a breath-
takingly beautiful part of the world with diverse greenery, beautiful beaches,
mountains and lagoons packed into the area.
You are in for a scenic diversity treat of charming picturesque towns and villages,
dramatic & scenic landscapes, tall trees, deep gorges, shimmering lakes, majestic mountain ranges, golden beaches and lush indigenous forests on all our Garden Route
Tours.
TOERBOER proudly supports
TOUR ITINERARY
17 MAY 2018 JOHANNESBURG
On arrival you will be met by a Toerboer representative who will transfer you to your guesthouse. After check in you
will have some free time before meeting with your guide to discuss the itinerary and general information for the tour.
TRANSPORT Fully air-conditioned 13-seater minibus with driver guide.
ACCOMMODATION *3 Guesthouse near the airport
MEALS No meals included. Dinner can be arranged 7 days prior to arrival
ACTIVITIES None
18, 19 & 20 MAY ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth Airport and be met by your TOERBOER
Guide that ill a o pa y you o this o derful trip through South Afri a’s Garde Route. You ill tra el +/- 105k ’s to Nyati Rest Camp in Addo Elephant National Park.
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Zuurberg Mountain range and
surrounded by hills, Nyathi Rest Camp is the new, exclusive, self-
catering addition to the accommodation offering at Addo Elephant
National Park. The name of the camp means buffalo, which is
something you are sure to see. The seasonal river flowing just
beneath the camp brings relief to many animals that are found in this
section, be on the lookout for baboons, kudu, warthog and the main
star, elephants. As Addo Elephant National Park is home to the 'Big
7', you will partake in a Marine Eco-tour in order to catch a glimpse
of a great white shark and/or southern right whale.
FLIGHTS Domestic flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth.
TRANSPORT Fully air-conditioned 13-seater minibus.
ACCOMMODATION Family Cottage in Nyati Rest Camp - http://bit.ly/2gcXmZU
MEALS Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
GUIDE Experienced and qualified driver/guide.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES - Marine Eco-Tour - Morning Game Drive with Park Officials
- Daily Game drives with guide - Night Drive with Park Official
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Horse Riding @ R510, 00pp Morning and afternoon rides are two hours long and take place in
the Nyathi area, home to the Big Five. The behaviour of certain Big
Five species are monitored in this area and if necessary, trails will be
moved to a botanical reserve in the park. In this case, the horse trails
will be discounted to R200 per person.
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21 & 22 MAY ADDO – GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast we will make our way to the Garden Route National Park
where we will reside for the next two nights. O route e’ll stop in the small
coastal town of St. Francis Bay for lunch at the local brewery (own account).
On arrival at Storms River Camp you have the day free to explore the area.
Where the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky
shores, where temperate high forest and fynbos roll down to the sea in an
unspoilt verdant carpet, where ancient rivers carve their paths to the ocean
down rocky ravines. This, "the place of much water", is the Tsitsikamma National Park. The heartland of the park
stretches some 5 km to sea, protecting a wonderland of inter-tidal life, reef and deep-sea fish. Be sure to join your
guide for a 1 ½ hour walk to the suspension bridge for spectacular views.
You have free time on the second day to enjoy any of the below optional activities at an extra cost.
TRANSPORT Fully air-conditioned 13-seater minibus with driver/guide.
ACCOMMODATION Storms River Mouth Rest Camp
MEALS Breakfast and Dinner daily. All other meals for your own account.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES - Garden Route National Park Fees - Suspension Bridge Walk
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
All activities are
dependent on favourable
weather conditions.
Surfi g i Jeffrey’s Bay
Half day trip @ R1250pp
Jeffreys Bay is home of the best right-hand surf break in the
world! Enjoy the day in the waves with a surf instructor from
Wavecrest. Includes return transfers from accommodation.
Kayaking and Lilo
adventure in Tsitsikamma
R 550/pp 2-3 hours
Kayak across the ocean, then end up the glorious Storms River and
finally end off on the lilo's where you can relax and marvel at the
wonders of nature. From deep caves to tranquil pools and
spectacular cliffs, anything is possible.
Guided Snorkelling in
Storms River Mouth
R 400/pp
Imagine moving across the ocean surface, marvelling at the
spectacular underwater world from above! Chase the fish over the
reefs, spot rays on the bed of the ocean and get away from the
rush of the world by experiencing a day under the sea.
Scuba diving in Storms
River Mouth
R 600/pp
Anyone with an inquiring mind and love of the water will find
Tsitsikamma a true underwater treasure just waiting to be
explored! The Storms River is a marine protected area filled with
an abundance of marine life. No matter what your experience
level, newbie or pro, you can choose between shore entries or
boat dives. We stock all the equipment you need.
Boat Cruises
R170 for 60min
The 60-min trip up the Storms River gives visitors the opportunity
to view the gorge and waterfall first-hand and to marvel at one of
nature's many wonders
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23 MAY STORMS RIVER MOUTH – ROBERTSON
After a very early breakfast we drive through the heart of the Garden Route including Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, the
Lake area a d George. We’ll stop at Knysna Heads for beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, the Knysna estuary and
drive through the charming town.
From George we cross the Outeniqua Mountain and drive along the famous Route 62 through the Klein-Karoo to
Robertson in the Western Cape. Your guide will advise on which stops to do along the way based on your interests.
Places like Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp and Barrydale are must sees!
On arrival at Africamps Robertson you’ll settle i a d e joy the beautiful scenery.
Activities on site include:
- Swimming
- Mountain biking (on request)
- Fishing (bass fishing)
- Two hiking trails 3-5 hours
Tonight dinner will be prepared by your guide.
TRANSPORT Fully air-conditioned 13-seater minibus with driver guide.
MEALS Breakfast and Dinner only. All other meals for your own account.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES - Knysna Heads
- Garden Route Scenic Drive
- Route 62 Scenic Drive
- Klein Karoo small town charm
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES - Mountain biking at Africamp - Bass Fishing
TOERBOER proudly supports
24 MAY ROBERTSON – CAPE TOWN
After breakfast we start our day with a tour through the Boland Wine Region. We’ll tra el to the eautiful s all to of - and visit the boutique winery, Bemind, owned by award-winning winemaker, Ilse Schutte. If you’re i terested i Brandy, the legendary South African Brandy Cellar, Klipdrift, is situated in Robertson.
You’ll end the winelands tour with a stop at Spice Route i Paarl, a se sory feast for today’s o oisseurs of craftsmanship and authenticity.
Every artisan invited to be part of the Spice Route Destination community is handpicked and different. From
chocolate making, beer brewing and glass blowing to a selection of tastes from all corners of South Africa, the
shared goal is to bring a unique strength and art to the whole collective while supporti g ea h other’s i di idual trade. After a late lunch (own account) we make our way to Mojo Hotel
in Sea Point.
After check-in your guide will accompany you on a walk down Sea Point
Promenade. A ulati g alo g Sea Poi t’s ide, pa ed a d grassy promenade is a pleasure shared by Capetonians from all walks of life –
it’s a great pla e to o ser e the ity's ulti ulturalis . There are kids' playgrounds, a well-maintained outdoor gym, and several public art
works that are worth taking the time to see.
TRANSPORT Fully air-conditioned 13-seater minibus with driver guide.
ACCOMMODATION Mojo hotel - http://bit.ly/2zdjgke
MEALS Breakfast only. All other meals for your own account.
Accommodation is on a self-catering basis. We recommend visiting Mojo Market for all your dietary
needs. Mojo Market is a hybrid and eclectic mix of 45 designer retail stalls, a daily fresh goods
section and 25 food vendors. - Mojo Market - https://www.mojomarket.co.za/
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES - Wine tastings at various cellars - Spice Route Destination
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES - Klipdrift Brandy Cellar - Biking on Sea Point Promenade
After breakfast we make our way to the international renowned landmark Table Mountain. This natural world heritage
site, and Natural New 7 Wonder of the World, is a haven of magnificent mountains plunging into crystal seas fringed
with bleached white sands of the Cape Peninsula.
Thereafter we take the the famous Chap a s’ Peak dri e via Houtbay to Cape Point, a spectacular sight with towering
stone cliffs, endemic fynbos, breath-taking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valley. A Natural World Heritage
Site, Cape Point is histori a d, so e e e say, hau ted. It is a irder’s ri h es ape a d a ota ist’s holy grail. It a seem absolutely fascinating to those with a keen eye, or, to the less curious, simply a finger of land jutting out into
the ocean 60kms from Cape Town. Ulti ately, though, it is o e of ature’s great pla es.
From there we travel onwards to Boulders Beach, a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders. It
is a popular stop because of a colony of African penguins which settled there in 1982. You’ll ha e so e free ti e to explore the small suburb of Kalk Bay before we head to Camps Bay to enjoy the beautiful African Sunset.
TRANSPORT Fully air-conditioned 13-seater minibus with driver guide.
