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two night stay in this popular resort with an intriguing history. DAY 6 - Today we travel to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park, home to amazing collection of yellow wood, stinkwood and candlewood trees, and take a walk to Storm's River Mouth Bridge for a breathtaking view of the gorge and river 630ft below. We return to Knysna, a town situated amongst mountains and a glistening lagoon. The afternoon is free for you to explore, shop or simply relax! DAY 7 - Today you will cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve for a trailer ride to the top of Western Head and a walk back through the milkwood trees. You will then continue to Oudtshoorn, via the scenic Outeniqua Mountain Pass, for an overnight stay. This afternoon you visit an Ostrich Farm on the outskirts of the town to see these majestic birds strutting around and enjoying the hot, dry climate. Back in Oudtshoorn you can stroll round the streets and browse through shops selling ostrich feathers, empty ostrich eggs and other souvenirs such as ostrich-hide wallets and lamps etc.
DAY 8 - This morning we have included a scenic drive along the mountain road beside the meandering river lined with weeping willows to visit to the spectacular Cango Caves in the foothills of the Swartberg or Black Mountain. The walls near the entrance are covered in murals painted by the Bushmen who used to shelter in the caves and further inside you will come across a fantastic array of stalactites and stalagmites. After briefly returning to Oudtshoorn we set out on the the drive to Montagu for an overnight stay. The journey will take you through Calitzdorp, along Route 62, and give you the opportunity to view the rugged mountains, rock formations and landscape of the vast arid Karoo Desert. DAY 9 - The journey back to Cape Town takes us through the spectacular Winelands past the vineyard covered valleys and along scenic country roads. We will stop en route for an included cellar visit and a tasting of the delicious local wines. Arriving in Cape Town you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. DAY 10 - Arrival in the UK.
ADD-ON
If you would like to extend your holiday to South Africa why not visit the Lalibela Game Reserve, or take our special whale watching departure. Please see pages 114-115.
Private Game Reserve
2 nights from only £399
See pages 114-115 for details.
SPECIAL DEPARTURE
Whale Watching
11 days from only £1499
See pages 114-115 for details.
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