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Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
Post-Congress -- Friday 9th November to Monday 12th November 2001
 Day 1: Departing the "Friendly City" of Port Elizabeth, we drive through the heart of the Garden Route passing through forests and enchanted glens…We stop to explore the Tsitsikamma Forest. Afternoon arrival in to Knynsa. Situated in the Amphitheatre of surrounding mountains and the expanse of the Knynsa Lagoon, Knynsa is a treasure trove of interesting people and unusual places. Late afternoon we board a pleasure boat, for a sundowner cruise, which sails the lagoon and offers a close view of the Knysna Heads, the two sandstone sentinels that guard the Knysna lagoon from the roaring Indian Ocean breakers
Overnight: Lake Pleasant, Sedgefield
 Day 2: This morning, we board the Outeniqua choo-tjoe, a steam train that follows a picturesque route from Sedgefield to George. Continuing via microbus over the Outenique Mountains to Oudsthoorn, we reach the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. Lunch is enjoyed at a local ostrich farm. After lunch we explore the breathtaking Cango Caves, one of the world's natural wonders..
Overnight: Rosenhof, Oudtshoorn
 Day 3: Today we drive to the seaside town of Mossel Bay, which owes its origin and growth to the seafaring trade. Here we visit the world-wide known Post Office Tree, under which, in the 15th century Portuguese sailors left their mail, and the Bartholomew Dias Museum Complex, for a look at the life-size replica of Dias's caravel, and the Khoi-San culture. After tea at the Gannet, we enjoy a leisurely drive to Swellendam, the first magisterial district to be created outside of Cape Town. This small village nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains has many beautiful historical buildings, including the Old Drostdy Museum. This afternoon we continue to the seaside village of Hermanus.
Overnight: Marine Hotel, Hermanus
Day 4: Hermanus is well-known for the Southern right whale. This morning we try to see if we can spot any in the bay. We also visit the old harbour, before enjoying lunch, and taking the spectacular coastal road back towards the "Mother City". Enroute we visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. Afternoon arrival in Cape Town.
Total Cost per person:
Min 2 pax: US$1,099.00
Min 4 pax: US$ 779.00
Cost includes:
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Vehicle, and fuel
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SATOUR registered Tour Guide
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Tour Guide expenses
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Accommodation on a B&B basis
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Entrance Fees as indicated in itinerary
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14% VAT
| FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & BOOKING REQUESTS:
Contact GILTEDGE TRAVEL, the official travel
agent for the 7th World Wilderness Congress:
Contact Person: Nina Assenmacher
Email: travel@gilt-edge.com
Telephone: +27 (0)21 713 0296
Facsimile: +27 (0)21 713 0506 |
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