Africa - Travel Collection - 2019

DAY 1 (SAT) CAPE TOWN > HERMANUS

DAY 3 (MON) OUDTSHOORN > KNYSNA (B)

We depart Cape Town after breakfast. A stunning coastal drive brings us to the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden with its delicate coastal Fynbos. We also seek out the small breeding colony of African Penguins at Stoney Point. In the “Hemel en Aarde” region, one of South Africa’s newest wine routes, we indulge in a wine tasting at a boutique winery before arriving in Hermanus. Misty Waves Boutique Hotel or similar Distance travelled today: 200 kms This morning we explore the unique cliff paths of Hermanus and gasp at the outstanding views of Walker Bay. During the months of July – November, the possibility of whale sightings could add further enhancement to our explorations. We depart late morning stopping for a late lunch (for own account) in the pretty village of Barrydale on the scenic ‘Route 62’, then onward to Oudtshoorn. La Plume Boutique Guest House or similar Distance travelled today: 380 kms DAY 2 (SUN) HERMANUS > OUDTSHOORN (B)

Today we will have the opportunity to marvel at the impressive Cango Caves, filled with wonderful stalactite and stalagmite formations. Thereafter enjoy a guided tour at an ostrich farm, which will give us insight into why Oudtshoorn is known as the ‘feather capital of the world’. We travel via the panoramic Outeniqua Pass to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa. Knysna Hollow or similar Distance travelled today: 220 kms This morning we cruise the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you will learn more about the fascinating history, fauna and flora of the area. Return for lunch. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure (unescorted) to further explore the charming village of Knysna. Knysna Hollow or similar Distance travelled today: 20 kms DAY 4 (TUE) KNYSNA (BL)

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