Your Trip - Drifters 18 Day South African Explorer

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1 Durban

Take a stroll along Durban's 'Golden Mile' or take in Durban's sandy beaches.

Day 2-3 Wild Coast

Visit the Nelson Mandela Museum en route to the Wild Coast, one of South Africa's most pristine areas. Spend time relaxing on the beach, exploring stretches of coastline and experiencing the customs of the local Xhosa people.

Day 4-5 Hogsback

The call of colourful parrots and louries forms the soundtrack to hikes in Hogsback's verdant forests. Take the opportunity to enjoy long rambles through this scenic part of South Africa.

Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park

Once an elephant sanctuary, this national park now shelters lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos. It's also the exclusive domain of the fascinating flightless dung beetle.

Day 7-9 Garden Route

With old growth forests, superb sandy beaches and a range of optional adrenalin-packed activities, the Garden Route is sure to thrill. Visit breathtaking Tsitsikamma National Park, picturesque Knysna and the bright white beaches along the route.

Day 10 Oudtshoorn

Get up close to native ostriches, then see impressive stalactites and stalagmites adorning the Cango Caves.

Day 11 Stellenbosch

Relax amid the rows of vines in Africa's principle wine making region. Visit a vineyard to learn the secrets of making South Africa's legendary whites and reds.

Day 12-13 Cape Town

Discover Cape Town's mix of scenic coastline, striking mountains and world-class vineyards. Finish with an optional journey to Cape Point to see where the mighty Atlantic and Indian Ocean merge.

Day 13-15 Garden Route

An early start, we head for the historic town of Graaff-Reinet where we spend time visiting the various museums, strolling around the town, meeting the locals and admiring the unique architecture. We then cross the mighty Outeniqua Mountains, barrier between the dry interior and the lush coastal Garden Route area. We arrive at the secluded DRIFTERS KNYSNA INN where we will spend the next three nights in log cabins hidden deep in the heart of the forest. Our days here will be spent exploring this renowned region and its many attractions. We will walk in the forest in search of the elusive Knysna Lourie, we will travel to the Tsitsikamma coastal National Park where we will walk part of the acclaimed “Otter Trail”. On our return, those with suicidal tendencies may try the world's highest bungi jump at 216 meters or clients may choose a sea kayak trip. (Own expense). We will visit sun-kissed beaches, spend time in the old woodcutter town of Knysna and will explore the Knysna Heads. One lunch and one dinner will be own expense.

Day 16-18 Cape Town

A leisurely start, we leave Knysna to travel through the Lake District and then to follow the "Whale Route" around the Hottentots Holland Mountains toward our final destination. Arriving in the "Mother City" of Cape Town in the late afternoon, we check into the DRIFTERS CAPE TOWN INN, which is situated on the Sea Point beachfront. Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and we will spend two days visiting Cape Point, Hout Bay, the Waterfront, secluded beaches, a wine farm and many more highlights. We will also hike up Table Mountain (Lunches and dinners in Cape Town are own expense).
This tour ends at 16h00 on day 18, however clients are welcome to extend their stay by booking post-tour nights at the DRIFTERS CAPE TOWN INN. If arranging an onward flight on this day, please allow time for an airport transfer and for check-in procedures (up to three hours).

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