DAG 3

Ons vertrek na Nieuwoudville, waar ons wegdraai na Loeriesfontein. Besoek die grootste Kokerboomwoud en Nieuwoudtville waterval. Daar is baie bolplante en gewoonlik die mooiste plate blomme!  Vanrhynspas is een van die mooiste passe in die land, en van daar kan jy ook oor die hele Knersvalkte sien! Ons besoek ook die Wiese Vetplantversameling in Vanrhynsdorp as die tyd dit toelaat. Vannaand kuier ons weer om die vuur en eet lekker!

DAG 4

Vandag is ons laatste dag, en ons roete gaan oor Clanwilliam, verby Citrusdal met sy
pragtige sitrusboorde, Sederbergreeks en Olifantsrivier. Ons ry oor die Piekenierskloof pas, verby Piketberg en die Swartland met sy plate geel blomme! Die toer sal afgesluit word waar dit begin het en toerlede wat terug vlieg sal by die Lughawe afgelaai word. Nie later as 17h00 nie.

DAG 1

Vertrek 8h00 vanaf Kaapstad Internasionale Lughawe en 8h45 vanaf Road Lodge Hotel. Ons volg die N7 tot by Malmesbury in die Swartland waar ons gaan wynproe by die Swartland Wynkelders. Hulle is bekend vir die gehalte van hul pinotage- en hanepootwyne.  Die grootste droëland-wingerde in die suidelike halfrond kom hier voor. Dan ry ons oor Moorreesburg en Piketberg met sy pragtige sandsteenkranse. Van daar gaan ons om die Olifantsrivierberge deur die pragtige Piekenierskloofpas na die Olifantsriviervallei. Citrusdal lê aan die voet van die pas. Ons ry nou deur die Olifantsriviervallei tot by Clanwilliam met sy dam wat water verskaf aan besproeiingsplase tot ‘n paar kilometer van die see. Die dorp lê aan die voet van die Sederberge. Dit is ‘n “prentjie mooi dorp” wat ryk is aan geskiedenis met al sy ou Kaaps-Hollandse huise. Dit is een van die oudste dorpe in die land en baie sentraal geleë met verskillende attraksies en besienswaardighede. Ons is nou in die hart van die Rooibos-wêreld. Vannaand slaap ons hier, maak lekker “kampkos” en geniet die pragtige sterre!

DAG 2

Na ‘n stewige ontbyt gaan ons die wêreld in om om Clanwilliam verken. Eerstens gaan ons by die baie bekende velskoenfabriek ‘n draai maak. Dan gaan ons ‘n rooibosteeplaas buite Clanwilliam besoek waar ons ‘n rooibostee-toer gaan meemaak.  Vandaar gaan ons oor Graafwater deur die Sandveld na Lambertsbaai. Ons bly hier voor op die see  waar ons die pragtigste uitsig sal hê. Toerlede (wat koue kan vat) kan ‘n bietjie voete natmaak, ander kan die museum besoek of die dorpie verken. Vannaand eet ons uit by die beroemde Muisbosskerm Opelug Restaurant. Dit is ‘n seekos-ondervinding van ‘n leeftyd en uniek aan die Weskus. Die ete duur ongeveer 3 ure! So wees gereed vir EET!

DAG 3

Na‘n uithaler ontbyt gaan ons tyd spandeer om die Voël- of Pikkewyneiland te besoek. Dit is die versamel- en broeiplek van duisende malgasse en ander voëlsoorte. Dan ry ons al teen die see na Elandsbaai aan die mond van Verlorevleistroom. Hierdie moeras is die tuiste van enorme getalle water- en ander voëls. Bobbejaansberg op die suidelike oewer van die riviermonding loop tot in die see. Dit is hier waar bote op die kaai gehys word na kreefvangste! Vandaar ry ons verder teen die see wat werklik skilderagtig mooi is! Ons volgende dorp is Dwarskersbos wat sy naam gekry het van al die kersbosse wat daar voorkom. 10 km voor die dorp is Rocherpan, ook bekend as Die Vlei. Dit is ‘n vlak varswatermeer. Port Owen en die betowerende flaminke-tuiste is net om die draai. Dan kry ons na die tweeling dorpe Laaiplek en Velddrif naby die mond van die Bergrivier. Velddrif is sinoniem met bokkoms. By ‘n aanleg net suid van Velddrif word sout uit die see gehaal vir die plaaslike sowel as uitvoer mark. Ons gaan vannaand op  die walle van die Bergrivier slaap. Die sonsondergang oor die water en al die verskillende soorte voëls is werklik  iets besonders. Vannaand kuier ons vir ou laas om die vuur, geniet die pragtige uitsig oor die Bergriver en maak lekker kos.

DAG 4

Vandag is ons laaste dag, maar net so vol besienswaardighede! Na ontbyt vertrek ons na St Helenabaai. Die dorp se baai is die grootste aan die Weskus. Dit is ook die enigste plek aan die Weskus waar die son oor die see opkom! Die walvisse en dolfyne word gereeld in die baai gesien. Dan gaan ons na die skilderagtige dorpie, Paternoster wat bekend is vir die kreef wat daar gevang word vir die uitvoermark. Die dorpie het sy naam te danke aan ‘n gebed wat deur die Katolieke bemanning van ‘n gestrande skip opgesê is. Van daar ry ons deur Vredenburg verby Saldanha en Langebaan. Ons sal by Club Mykonos met sy Griekse atmosfeer en voorkoms aangaan. Dan is daar nog pragtigeYzerfontein waar die walvisse al hoe meer die baai opsoek om te paar en te kalf. Die eilandjie Meeurots in die baai is die tuiste van groot getalle duikers en seemeeue. Dan is ons verder oppad teen die kus na Kaapstad waar ons die Toerlede wat terugvlieg by Kaapstad Internasionale Lughawe sal aflaai. Nie later as 17h00 nie.

Ons kan jou verseker van ‘n baie interessante toer met talle hoogtepunte. As jy nie saam met ons toer nie is dit jou verlies! Al die verskillende streke is BESLIS ‘n besoek werd en baie goeie vriende word op so ‘n toer gemaak. Ons sien baie daarna uit om u met ons saam te neem.

Ons toere is so suksesvol soos u ondersteuning!!

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Garden Route – Sunshine Coast
Cape Town – Cape Point – Stellenbosch – Hermanus – Mossel Bay – Oudtshoorn – Buffalo Bay – Plettenberg Bay – Storms River – Jeffrey’s Bay – Addo Elephant National Park – Port Elizabeth.

Day 1
We wave goodbye to the buzzing Mother City and set out to explore some of the surrounding sites. Our first stop is the craggy peninsula of Cape Point, better known as the Cape of Good Hope.  With curious baboons watching from the sidelines we hike the last 100m to the lighthouse and look down on the frothing meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.  In season it is often possible to spot whales basking in the waters below.  Exertion over for the day we make our way to the celebrated vineyards of Stellenbosch for some well-deserved wine tasting and an evening uncovering the vibrant nightlife of this bustling university town.

Day 2
Bright and early we head through to the whale and shark watching capital of South Africa, the pretty town of Hermanus.  From July to December throngs of Southern Right Whales use the bay as a giant nursery for their calves and you can spend happy hours playing count the whales from lookout points around the town.  If this is a little passive for you, take a boat out into the bay and get even closer to these majestic creatures.  But for true thrill seekers there is only one thing to do in Hermanus, dive with Great White Sharks, with only a cage between you and Jaws! Get eyeball to eyeball with these awesome beasts and live to tell the tale.  Scaredy cats can watch from the safety of the boat but either way it’s an electrifying experience.

Out of whale season Hermanus still provides heaps of action, whether you fancy cruising the thermals on a tandem paraglide, tackling dunes on a sandboard or a township tour with a local elder.  Then, after taking in the scenic South African countryside we arrive at the sun-soaked costal resort of Mossel Bay.
Optional Activities: Whales Watching, Shark Cage Diving, Tandem Paraglide, Sand Boarding, Township Tour   

Day 3
Cheerful Mossel Bay has the most consistent surf breaks along the coast and local surf guides with insider knowledge can take you to the best breaks and supply top tips to beginners along with all your equipment.  Underwater, Mossel Bay has plenty of fantastic dive sites to explore, all within easy reach of the harbour.  On dry land you can relax with a spot of abseiling, sand boarding, rap jumping or quad biking, the even more laid back can squeeze in a round of golf or tan one of the beautiful local beaches.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Abseiling, Sand Boarding, Quad Biking, Golf.

Day 4
We leave Mossel Bay behind and head inland to the town of Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa.  We visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch, home a huge array of species including jaguar, lion and the awesome White Tiger. The ranch is the only place in the world where you can cage dive with giant Nile crocodiles so face your fear and take to the water with these bruisers or have your snap taken snuggled up to a cheetah cub. 

Day 5
Today we depart for the vast white beaches and adrenalin rush of Plettenburg Bay.  Waterbabies will have the chance to hit the big blue in a big way.  Divers can experience marine magic on an underwater trail of discovery and surfers will be in their element in the pounding waves. Or take to the water on a sea kayak and paddle with Cape Fur seals and dolphins.  Meanwhile landlubbers can sky dive over one of the world’s most scenic drop zones, or explore the coast by mountain bike or horse.  Mid-afternoon we hit the road again for a short trip to the world’s highest bungy, 216m of pure adrenalin at Bloukrans Bridge. At Bloukrans you can also experience the thrill of flight on their 200m flying fox or take a stomach dropping bridge walk.  From the bridge we head onward to our camp for the night at Storms River in the Tsitsikamma forest.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Sky Diving, Mountain Bike Hire, Horse Riding, Bungy Jumping, Flying Fox, Bridge Walk.

Day 6
Storms River is a quiet shady little hamlet, which belies its reputation as one of the adrenalin capitals of South Africa.  From here you can spend the morning up in the tree tops exploring the forest on a canopy tour or zip-sliding down a waterfall. You could hike or cycle one of the beautiful paths through the forest.  On departing Storms River we head onward to one of the world’s surf hotspots, Jeffrey’s Bay, home to the South African leg of the Billabong Pro Surf competition in July, few would dispute that J Bay has the best waves in South Africa, Supertubes can be better than a 3 minute ride from Boneyards to the end.  We hook up with local guides who can clue you up to the area and supply all your gear as well as lessons if required.  J Bay is a surf-mad town and this means kite-surfing, windsurfing and sand boarding too.  We camp at a funky backpackers perched on top of a dune with stunning views of the entire bay, plus the bar rocks!
Optional Activities: Forest Canopy Tour, Zip Slide, Mountain Biking, Surf Lessons, Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, Sand Boarding.

Day 7
Today your time is your own, you can spend it frolicking in the surf, or working on your tan, speeding down sand dunes or pounding the beach on horseback.  There is so much going on in Jeffrey’s Bay that you won’t have a second to be bored.  Billabong and RipCurl have factory shops in town so it’s the perfect place to pick up a few bargains or just unwind and hunt for rare pansy shells along the shore.  You could also take a township tour or visit the local lion park, it’s up to you! 
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Kite Surfing, Sand Boarding, Windsurfing, Township Tour, Lion Park.

Day 8
On our final day we get back to nature and visit Addo Elephant Park, home to 4 of Africa’s famous Big 5. The national park is home to hundreds of species of South African birds and mammals and gives you the chance to get up close to the country’s deservedly famous wildlife.  From the park we travel back to the lively coastal town of Port Elizabeth where your trip ends.

Sunshine Coast – Garden Route
Port Elizabeth – Addo Elephant National Park – Jeffrey’s Bay – Storms River – Plettenberg Bay – Buffalo Bay – Mossel Bay – Hermanus – Stellenbosch – Cape Town

Day 1
Our trip begins in Port Elizabeth from there we head inland to visit Addo Elephant Park, home to 4 of Africa’s famous Big 5. The national park is inhabited by hundreds of species of South African birds and mammals and gives you the chance to get up close to the country’s deservedly famous wildlife.  After our game drives we travel onward to one of the world’s surf hotspots, Jeffrey’s Bay. We camp at a funky backpackers perched on top of a dune with stunning views of the entire bay, plus the bar rocks!

Day 2
Jeffrey’s Bay is home to the South African leg of the Billabong Pro Surf competition in July and few would dispute that the bay has the best waves in South Africa.  We hook up with local guides who can clue you up to the area and supply all your gear as well as lessons if required.  J Bay is a surf-mad town and this means kite-surfing, windsurfing and sand boarding too.

Today your time is your own, you can spend it frolicking in the surf, or working on your tan, speeding down sand dunes or pounding the beach on horseback.  There is so much going on in Jeffrey’s Bay that you won’t have a second to be bored.  Billabong and RipCurl have factory shops in town so it’s the perfect place to pick up a few bargains or just unwind and hunt for rare pansy shells along the shore.  You could also take a township tour or visit the local lion park, it’s up to you!
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Sand Boarding, Township Tour, Horse Riding, Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, Lion Park

Day 3
After catching a few final early morning waves in J Bay we enter the Garden Route and our first stop is the world’s highest bungy, 216m of pure adrenalin at Bloukrans Bridge. At Bloukrans you can also experience the thrill of flight on a 200m flying fox or take a stomach dropping bridge walk.  The not-so-adventurous can visit a Khoi village and museum and learn about Bushman culture.  Then it’s onward to Storms River, a quiet shady little hamlet which belies its reputation as one of the adrenalin capitals of South Africa.  From here you can spend the afternoon up in the tree tops exploring the forest on a canopy tour or zip-sliding down a waterfall. You could also hike or cycle one of the beautiful paths through the forest.
Optional Activities: Bungy Jumping, Flying Fox, Bridge Walk, Zip Slide, Forest Canopy Tour, Mountain Biking.

Day 4
From Storms River we hit the road for a short drive to the vast white beaches and adrenalin rush of Plettenburg Bay.  Waterbabies will have the chance to hit the big blue in a big way.  Divers can experience marine magic on an underwater trail of discovery and surfers will be in their element in the pounding waves. Or you can paddle amongst Cape Fur seals and dolphins on a sea kayak.  Meanwhile landlubbers can sky dive over one of the world’s most scenic drop zones, or explore the coast by mountain bike or horse. We stay at secluded Buffalo Bay where you can pick up a board and hone your skills in the surf or relax in this unspoilt wilderness.  We’ll be spend the night camped on the sandy beach amongst dunes with the sound of waves crashing on your doorstep.
Optional Activities: Bungy Jumping, Flying Fox, Bridge Walk, Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Sky Diving, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking

Day 5
Heading inland once more we visit the town of Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa.  Here we stop at the Cango Wildlife Ranch, home a huge array of species including jaguar, lion and the awesome White Tiger. The ranch is the only place in the world where you can cage dive with giant Nile crocodiles so face your fear and take to the water with these bruisers or have your snap taken snuggled up to a cheetah cub.  From Oudtshoorn we arrive at the sun-soaked costal resort of Mossel Bay, which has the most consistent climate in the world, second only to Hawaii.
Optional Activities:  Crocodile Cage Diving, Cheetah Experience

Day 6
Mossel Bay has the most reliable surf breaks along the coast and local surf guides with insider knowledge can take you to the best spots and supply top tips along with all your equipment.  Underwater, Mossel Bay has plenty of fantastic dive sites to explore, all within easy reach of the harbour.  On dry land you can relax with a bit of abseiling, sand boarding, rap jumping or quad biking, the even more laid back can squeeze in a round of golf or tan on one of the beautiful local beaches.  In the afternoon we drive through to Hermanus, the whale and shark watching capital of South Africa, where we spend the night.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Abseiling, Sand Boarding, Rap Jumping, Quad Biking, Golf.

Day 7
From July to December throngs of Southern Right Whales use the bay at Hermanus as a giant nursery for their calves and you can spend happy hours playing count the whales from lookout points around the town.  If this is a little passive for you, take a boat out into the bay and get even closer to these majestic creatures.  But for true thrill seekers there is only one thing to do in Hermanus, cage dive with Great White Sharks.  Get eyeball to eyeball with these awesome beasts and live to tell the tale.  Scaredy cats can watch from the safety of the boat but either way it’s an electrifying experience.  Out of whale season Hermanus still provides heaps of action, whether you fancy cruising the thermals on a tandem paraglide, tackling dunes on a sand board or a township tour with a local elder. From Hermanus we make our way to the celebrated vineyards of Stellenbosch for some well-deserved wine tasting and our last evening together uncovering the vibrant nightlife of this bustling university town.
Optional Activities: Whale Watching, Shark Cage Diving, Tandem Paraglide, Sand Boarding, Township Tour.

Day 8
Our first stop on our final day is the craggy peninsula of Cape Point, better known as the Cape of Good Hope.  With curious baboons watching from the sidelines we hike the last 100m to the lighthouse and look down on the frothing meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.  In season it is often possible to spot whales basking in the waters below.  Then it’s onwards to Boulder’s Beach to view hundreds of Jackass penguins cavorting in the surf before we arrive at our final destination, the buzzing city of Cape Town.

Exertion over for the day we make our way to the celebrated vineyards of Stellenbosch for some well-deserved wine tasting and an evening uncovering the vibrant nightlife of this bustling university town.

Day 2
Bright and early we head through to the whale and shark watching capital of South Africa, the pretty town of Hermanus.  From July to December throngs of Southern Right Whales use the bay as a giant nursery for their calves and you can spend happy hours playing count the whales from lookout points around the town.  If this is a little passive for you, take a boat out into the bay and get even closer to these majestic creatures.  But for true thrill seekers there is only one thing to do in Hermanus, dive with Great White Sharks, with only a cage for protection!  Get eyeball to eyeball with these awesome beasts and live to tell the tale.  Scaredy cats can watch from the safety of the boat but either way it’s an electrifying experience.  Out of whale season Hermanus still provides heaps of action, whether you fancy cruising the thermals on a tandem paraglide, tackling dunes on a sand board or a township tour with a local elder.  Then, after taking in the scenic South African countryside we arrive at the sun-soaked costal resort of Mossel Bay.
Optional Activities: Whales Watching, Shark Cage Diving, Tandem Paraglide, Sand Boarding, Township Tour

Day 3
Charming Mossel Bay has the most consistent surf breaks along the coast and local surf guides with insider knowledge can take you to the best breaks and supply top tips to beginners along with all your equipment.  Underwater, Mossel Bay has plenty of fantastic dive sites to explore, all within easy reach of the harbour.  On dry land you can relax with a spot of abseiling, sand boarding, rap jumping or quad biking, the even more laid back can squeeze in a round of golf or tan one of the beautiful local beaches.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Abseiling, Sand Boarding, Quad Biking, Golf.

Day 4
We leave Mossel Bay behind and head inland to the town of Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa.  We visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch, home a huge array of species including jaguar, lion and the awesome White Tiger. The ranch is the only place in the world where you can cage dive with giant Nile crocodiles so face your fear and take to the water with these bruisers or have your snap taken snuggled up to a cheetah cub. 
From Oudtshoorn we head onward to secluded Buffalo Bay where you can pick up a board and hone your skills in the surf or relax in this unspoilt wilderness.  We’ll be spend the night camped on the sandy beach amongst the dunes with the sound of waves crashing on your doorstep.
Optional Activities: Crocodile Cage-Diving, Cheetah Experience, Surf Lessons

Day 5
Today we depart for the vast white beaches and adrenalin rush of Plettenburg Bay.  Waterbabies will have the chance to hit the big blue in a big way.  Divers can experience marine magic on an underwater trail of discovery and surfers will be in their element in the pounding waves. Or take to the water on a sea kayak and paddle with Cape Fur seals and dolphins.  Meanwhile landlubbers can sky dive over one of the world’s most scenic drop zones, or explore the coast by mountain bike or horse.  Mid-afternoon we hit the road again for a short trip to the world’s highest bungy, 216m of pure adrenalin at Bloukrans Bridge. At Bloukrans you can also experience the thrill of flight on their 200m flying fox or take a stomach dropping bridge walk.  From the bridge we head onward to our camp for the night at Storms River in the Tsitsikamma forest.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Sky Diving, Mountain Bike Hire, Horse Riding, Bungy Jumping, Flying Fox, Bridge Walk.

Day 6
Storms River is a quiet shady little hamlet, which belies its reputation as one of the adrenalin capitals of South Africa.  From here you can spend the morning up in the tree tops exploring the forest on a canopy tour or zip-sliding down a waterfall. You could hike or cycle one of the beautiful paths through the forest.  On departing Storms River we head onward to one of the world’s surf hotspots, Jeffrey’s Bay, home to the South African leg of the Billabong Pro Surf competition in July, few would dispute that J Bay has the best waves in South Africa, Supertubes can be better than a 3 minute ride from Boneyards to the end.  We hook up with local guides who can clue you up to the area and supply all your gear as well as lessons if required.  J Bay is a surf-mad town and this means kite-surfing, windsurfing and sand boarding too.  We camp at a funky backpackers perched on top of a dune with stunning views of the entire bay, plus the bar rocks!
Optional Activities: Forest Canopy Tour, Zip Slide, Mountain Biking, Surf Lessons, Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, Sand Boarding.

Day 7
Today your time is your own, you can spend it frolicking in the surf, or working on your tan, speeding down sand dunes or pounding the beach on horseback.  There is so much going on in Jeffrey’s Bay that you won’t have a second to be bored.  Billabong and RipCurl have factory shops in town so it’s the perfect place to pick up a few bargains or just unwind and hunt for rare pansy shells along the shore.  You could also take a township tour or visit the local lion park, it’s up to you! 
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, Sand Boarding, Township Tour, Lion Park.

Day 8
Today we get back to nature and visit Addo Elephant Park, home to 4 of Africa’s famous Big 5. The national park is home to hundreds of species of South African birds and mammals and gives you the chance to get up close to the country’s deservedly famous wildlife on game drives.  From the park we travel to the lively town of Port Elizabeth were we drop off any guests leaving the trip at this point and welcome aboard new passengers.

Day 9/10
We leave the Sunshine Coast behind us and head up to the laid-back village of Cintsa on the Wild Coast, a place of warm secluded surf beaches and lush subtropical vegetation.  Here you can do just as you feel, surf, abseil, tan, go kloofing or horse riding, hike, swim, canoe or join in one of the many free activities organized by the fabulously well run hostel that will be our home for the next 2 nights. Just north of Cinsta begins the rural area formerly known as Transkei, which was at the forefront of South Africa’s independence struggle and still remains undeveloped and unspoilt. We can also arrange trips into the countryside to uncover another side of the Rainbow Nation on tours which combine adventure sports with cultural experiences.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Abseiling, Kloofing, Horse Riding, Canoeing, Transkei Cultural Tours.

Day 11/12
On the road again we move north through rolling hills, getting another taste of Transkei’s rural splendour before reaching the  tiny settlement of Coffee Bay, a fantastic surf spot with excellent deserted white beaches nestled under craggy cliffs, the perfect place to lose yourself for a few hours.  Coffee Bay is big on responsible tourism, both environmental and cultural and you have the chance to support the local people by joining drum-playing workshops and watching traditional dancers and choirs perform.  You can join yoga classes or learn to make traditional Xhosa bread. You can also hike to the famous Hole in The Wall, this perfect rock arch as been created over millennia by crashing waves and constant erosion and then spoil yourself with a therapeutic massage.  We camp just a footstep from the beach under a canopy of indigenous trees and the site is managed by local villagers so our stay benefits the whole community.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Yoga Classes, Massage, Hole in The Wall Hike, Drumming Workshops.

Day 13
Another adrenalin fuelled day lies ahead as we arrive at The Wild Five Adventure Centre in the gigantic Oribi Gorge.  The slopes of the ravine are covered by a dense indigenous forest, inhabited by baboons, elusive leopards, buck, vervet and samango monkeys. The towering red sandstone cliffs are also home to the world’s highest gorge swing, a 100m arc from the top of Lehr’s waterfall.  You can also take the Wild Slide along a steel cable, 160m above the floor of the gorge, abseil alongside a waterfall or hit the rapids Wild Water Rafting on the Umzimkulu River.  The more laid-back can enjoy the ancient, unspoilt beauty of this spot from a hiking trail or just sit quietly under the shade of an African mahogany tree.  From Oribi we head into Port Shepstone and set up camp for the night just metres from the beach.
Optional Activities: Gorge Swing, Wild Slide, Wild Water Rafting, Hiking

Day 14
Sadly the final morning has arrived, but there is plenty of excitement still to come as we arrive at Umkomaas, home to one of the world’s top ten dive sites, the Aliwal Shoal. Here advanced divers can dive with moray eels, giant manta rays, whales, whale sharks and dolphins.  Surfers won’t be disappointed either with the great waves and miles of golden beach.  From Umkomaas we head into the exotic city of Durban for fond farewells in this melting pot of cultures where the trip ends.
Optional Activities: Scuba Diving, Surf Lessons

South Coast – Wild Coast – Sunshine Coast – Garden Route
Durban – Port Shepstone – Coffee Bay – Cintsa – Addo Elephant National Park – Jeffrey’s Bay – Storms River – Plettenberg Bay – Buffalo Bay – Oudtshoorn – Mossel Bay – Hermanus – Stellenbosch – Cape Point – Cape Town

Day 1
We depart the exotic city of Durban and head to the South Coast town of Umkomaas, home to one of the world’s top ten dive sites, the Aliwal Shoal.  Explore this underwater paradise where all levels of diver can encounter manta rays, whale sharks and dolphins.  Surfers won’t be disappointed either with the great waves and miles of golden beaches that this relaxed seaside town has to offer.  We spend the night camping just metres from the beach so you can nod off to the sound of lapping waves.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving

Day 2
Another adrenalin fuelled day lies ahead as we arrive at The Wild Five Adventure Centre in the gigantic Oribi Gorge.  The slopes of the ravine are covered by a dense indigenous forest, inhabited by baboons, elusive leopards, buck, vervet and samango monkeys. The towering red sandstone cliffs are also home to the world’s highest gorge swing, a 100m arc from the top of Lehr’s waterfall.  You can also take the Wild Slide along a steel cable 160m above the floor of the gorge, abseil alongside a waterfall or hit the rapids Wild Water Rafting on the Umzimkulu River.  The more laid-back can enjoy the ancient, unspoilt beauty of this spot from a hiking trail or just sit quietly under the shade of an African mahogany tree. 
Then it’s onward into the Wild Coast to the tiny settlement of Coffee Bay, a fantastic surf spot with white beaches that will be our home for the next two nights.
Optional Activities: Gorge Swing, Wild Slide, Wild Water Rafting, Hiking.

Day 3
Coffee Bay is situated in the rural area formerly known as Transkei, which was at the forefront of South Africa’s independence struggle and still remains undeveloped and untouched.  As well as offering great surf and secluded bays that are the perfect place to lose yourself for a few hours, Coffee Bay is big on responsible tourism, both environmental and cultural so you have the chance to support the local people by joining drum-playing workshops and watching traditional dancers and choirs perform.  You can join yoga classes, learn to make traditional Xhosa bread or hike to the famous Hole in The Wall, a perfect rock arch that has been created over millennia by crashing waves and constant erosion after the hike treat yourself to a therapeutic massage.  We camp just a footstep from the beach under a canopy of indigenous trees and the site is managed by local villagers so our stay benefits the whole community.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Yoga Classes, Hole in The Wall Hike, Drum Playing Workshops.

Day 4/5
On the road again we move south through rolling hills, getting another taste of Transkei’s rural splendour en route to the laid-back village of Cintsa, a place of warm secluded surf beaches and lush subtropical vegetation.  Here you can do just as you feel, surf, abseil, tan, go kloofing or horse riding, hike, swim, canoe or join in one of the many free activities organized by the fabulously well run hostel where we spend 2 nights. We can also arrange trips into the countryside to uncover another side of the Rainbow Nation on tours which combine adventure sports with cultural experiences.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Abseiling, Kloofing, Horse Riding, Canoeing, Transkei Cultural Tours.

Day 6
We travel further south along the Sunshine Coast, stopping to explore this rich environment where picturesque towns hug the dune-lined coast.  This landscape of rolling pastures and waves benefits from more sunshine hours per year than any other part of South Africa, but it still a relatively undiscovered area for tourists so we are sure to find deserted beaches and unspoilt scenery on our way to the cheerful town of Port Elizabeth.

Day 7
Today we head inland to visit Addo Elephant Park, home to 4 of Africa’s famous Big 5. The national park is home to hundreds of species of South African birds and mammals and gives you the chance to get up close to the country’s deservedly famous wildlife.  After our game drives we travel onward to one of the world’s surf hotspots, Jeffrey’s Bay. We camp at a funky backpackers perched on top of a dune with stunning views of the entire bay, plus the bar rocks!

Day 8
Jeffrey’s Bay is home to the South African leg of the Billabong Pro Surf competition in July and few would dispute that the bay has the best waves in South Africa.  We hook up with local guides who can clue you up to the area and supply all your gear as well as lessons if required.  J Bay is a surf-mad town and this means kite-surfing, windsurfing and sand boarding too.
Today your time is your own, you can spend it frolicking in the surf, or working on your tan, speeding down sand dunes or pounding the beach on horseback.  There is so much going on in Jeffrey’s Bay that you won’t have a second to be bored.  Billabong and RipCurl have factory shops in town so it’s the perfect place to pick up a few bargains or just unwind and hunt for rare pansy shells along the shore.  You could also take a township tour or visit the local lion park, it’s up to you!
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Sand Boarding, Township Tour, Horse Riding, Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, Lion Park

Day 9
After catching a few final early morning waves in J Bay we enter the Garden Route and our first stop is the world’s highest bungy, 216m of pure adrenalin at Bloukrans Bridge. At Bloukrans you can also experience the thrill of flight on a 200m flying fox or take a stomach dropping bridge walk.  The not-so-adventurous can visit a Khoi village and museum and learn about Bushman culture.  Then it’s onward to Storms River, a quiet shady little hamlet which belies its reputation as one of the adrenalin capitals of South Africa.  From here you can spend the afternoon up in the tree tops exploring the forest on a canopy tour or zip-sliding down a waterfall. You could also hike or cycle one of the beautiful paths through the forest.
Optional Activities: Bungy Jumping, Flying Fox, Bridge Walk, Zip Slide, Forest Canopy Tour, Mountain Biking.

Day 10
From Storms River we hit the road for a short drive to the vast white beaches and adrenalin rush of Plettenburg Bay.  Waterbabies will have the chance to hit the big blue in a big way.  Divers can experience marine magic on an underwater trail of discovery and surfers will be in their element in the pounding waves. Or you can paddle amongst Cape Fur seals and dolphins on a sea kayak.  Meanwhile landlubbers can sky dive over one of the world’s most scenic drop zones, or explore the coast by mountain bike or horse. We stay at secluded Buffalo Bay where you can pick up a board and hone your skills in the surf or relax in this unspoilt wilderness.  We’ll be spend the night camped on the sandy beach amongst the dunes with the sound of waves crashing on your doorstep.
Optional Activities: Bungy Jumping, Flying Fox, Bridge Walk, Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Sky Diving, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking.

Day 11
Heading inland once more we visit the town of Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa.  Here we stop at the Cango Wildlife Ranch, home a huge array of species including jaguar, lion and the awesome White Tiger. The ranch is the only place in the world where you can cage dive with giant Nile crocodiles so face your fear and take to the water with these bruisers or have your snap taken snuggled up to a cheetah cub.  From Oudtshoorn we arrive at the sun-soaked costal resort of Mossel Bay, which has the most consistent climate in the world, second only to Hawaii.
Optional Activities: Crocodile Cage Diving, Cheetah Experience.

Day 12
Mossel Bay has the most reliable surf breaks along the coast and local surf guides with insider knowledge can take you to the best spots and supply top tips along with all your equipment.  Underwater, Mossel Bay has plenty of fantastic dive sites to explore, all within easy reach of the harbour.  On dry land you can relax with a bit of abseiling, sand boarding, rap jumping or quad biking, the even more laid back can squeeze in a round of golf or tan on one of the beautiful local beaches.  In the late afternoon we drive through to Hermanus, the whale and shark watching capital of South Africa, where we spend the night.
Optional Activities: Surf Lessons, Scuba Diving, Abseiling, Sand Boarding, Rap Jumping, Quad Biking, Golf.

Day 13
From July to December throngs of Southern Right Whales use the bay at Hermanus as a giant nursery for their calves and you can spend happy hours playing count the whales from lookout points around the town.  If this is a little passive for you, take a boat out into the bay and get even closer to these majestic creatures.  But for true thrill seekers there is only one thing to do in Hermanus, cage dive with Great White Sharks.  Get eyeball to eyeball with these awesome beasts and live to tell the tale.  Scaredy cats can watch from the safety of the boat but either way it’s an electrifying experience.  Out of whale season Hermanus still provides heaps of action, whether you fancy cruising the thermals on a tandem paraglide, tackling dunes on a sand board or a township tour with a local elder. From Hermanus we make our way to the celebrated vineyards of Stellenbosch for some well-deserved wine tasting and our last evening together uncovering the vibrant nightlife of this bustling university town.
Optional Activities: Whale Watching, Shark Cage Diving, Tandem Paraglide, Sand Boarding, Township Tour.

Day 14
Our first stop on our final day is the craggy peninsula of Cape Point, better known as the Cape of Good Hope.  With curious baboons watching from the sidelines we hike the last 100m to the lighthouse and look down on the frothing meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.  In season it is often possible to spot whales basking in the waters below.  Then it’s onwards to Boulder’s Beach to view hundreds of Jackass penguins cavorting in the surf before we arrive at our final destination, the buzzing city of Cape Town.