South Africa — Africa — Explore Worldwide 2008/09 online holiday brochure

AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA View of Table Mountain Cape Escape Ref CP JFMAMJJASOND JFMA 13 DAYS HOTEL/INN/GUEST FARM/COUNTRY LODGE/GUESTHOUSE WINE, WALKS AND WILDERNESS Cape Escape Ref CP S O U T H A F R I C A CAPE TOWN Worcester To u w B Little Karoo Cango Caves s OUDTSHOORN Optional steam train Hiking in journey Tsitsikamma NP George Table Mountain Franschhoek Explore Cape of Good Hope Cape Optional Marloth Nature Reserve STELLENBOSCH Winelands Hermanus ee d SWELLENDAM Riversdale r Bettys Point Bay Whale watching (Jul-Dec) Groot KNYSNA Plettenberg Mossel Bay Bay Southernmost point in Africa km ATLANTIC OCEAN Cape Agulhas INDIAN OCEAN 0 120 The Western Cape has it all scenic National Parks, some of the finest old towns in South Africa, wine estates, mountains, rolling farmland and some unusual African wildlife! Cape Town & Stellenbosch First, well spend time exploring the Cape Peninsula including the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Then, after an ascent (either on foot or by cable-car) of Table Mountain for stunning views over Cape Town, we head into the picturesque winelands. Stellenbosch is home to 60 wine estates and is considered the wine capital of South Africa. Here you can admire the typical architecture and sample the local vintages! Ostrich Country & Wilderness N. Park Next we stop at the dramatic dripstone Cango Caves and spend two nights in a country lodge near the old Victorian influenced town of Oudtshoorn a town with the greatest concentration of ostriches in the world! From here we head to South Africas dramatic coast, the Garden Route, and drive to Knysna through Wilderness National Park. Along the Scenic Garden Route Knysna is an ideal base from which to explore the Wilderness lakes and Tsitsikamma National Parks and there are plenty of walks and activities on offer during our time here. The final part of our journey takes us west to historic Swellendam with an option to visit Marloth Nature Reserve and walk a scenic nature trail. We end with a visit to the southernmost point in Africa at Cape Agulhas and, in season, search for Southern Right Whales off the Atlantic coast in Hermanus. Bo-Kaap, Cape Town/Debbie Leeland Cape Point African Penguins, Boulders Beach FACTFILE Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Cape Town. 2 Arrive Cape Town. 3 Tour of Cape Peninsula, includes Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point & Boulders Beach. 4 Hike or cable-car to summit of Table Mountain; drive Stellenbosch. 5 In Stellenbosch; optional walks. 6 Drive Oudtshoorn via Little Karoo. 7 Optional tour of Canog caves; visit ostrich farm. 8 Drive to George; optional Rail Museum then optional train (15 Aug-15 May only) through Wilderness N. Park to Knysna. 9 At Knysna, visit Tsitsikamma N. Park with optional activities. 10 Drive Swellendam via Mossel Bay; optional Marloth Nature Reserve or Swellendam township tour. 11 Drive Cape Town via Cape Agulhas and Hermanus; land based whale watching (Jul-Dec) or coastal path walk. 12 Free morning in Cape Town; fly London. 13 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 5nts hotel/Inn, 2nts guest farm, 3nts country Lodge/guesthouse; 10 breakfasts included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/On foot. Comment: An easy-going journey, exploring one of South Africas most beautiful regions. Several easy walks are possible. Whale-watching is a bonus between July and December. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 15 to 18. For information, inspiration and latest tour availability visit www.explore.co.uk 135

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