6 Day Cape to Addo Safari Tour (Return)

Day 1: Cape Town to Struisbaai: Overberg, Whale Route, Cape Agulhas

Departing Cape Town from around 8:00 am (Stellenbosch around 9:30 am), our exciting journey begins today as we join the world famous whale route in Gordons Bay for a stunning drive along the picturesque R44 mountain pass overlooking False Bay to the vibrant coastal town of Hermanus. After an opportunity to take some photographs and lunch on the seafront, we continue to Birkenhead Brewery to sample some fine beers before moving on to the southernmost tip of Africa in Cape Agulhas National Park. After a visit to the lookout point we make our way back to our accommodation along “Die Plaat”, the longest beach in the Southern Hemisphere (if time allows). This day is designed to be a relaxing one for you to get to know your fellow travellers, to get used to travelling in our vehicle and to settle into the comfortable routine of life on tour. Meals: None Accommodation: Backpacker - Cape Agulhas Route: Cape Town to Struisbaai ±260 km Travel time: ±4 hrs Included Highlight: Land Based Whale Watching in Hermanus / Shopping, Beer/wine tasting at Birkenhead Brewery Optional Activities: **Shark cage diving (has to be pre-booked & paid)

Day 2: Struisbaai to Sedgefield: Zipline Obstacle course, Quad Biking, Myoli Beach 

After breakfast, we start driving inland again, this time towards the famed Garden Route! You have the opportunity today to enjoy some fun with either a canopy tour, experience the thrill of crossing rope bridges, wobbly crossings and zip wires high up in the trees OR some Quad Biking. We finish off the day with some beach time down at Myoli Beach. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Backpacker - Sedgefield Route: Struisbaai to Sedgefield ± 340 km Travel time: ±4 hrs Optional Activities: Treetop Obstacle Course & Zipline (not in winter) OR Quad Bike

Day 3: Oudtshoorn trip: Little Karoo, Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves 

After breakfast we head into the semi-arid Little Karoo along the scenic Route 62 driving to the town of Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital of the world, it is situated in a beautiful, fertile valley between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountains. Here you can choose between: The Cango Caves where we will embark on a 1-hour guided tour of the cave system to view its massive caverns and a wonderland of stalactite and stalagmite formations, millions of years old. Cango Caves is a world heritage site and one of the great wonders of the natural world. Or if you enjoy spelunking and don’t mind trying to squeeze through some smaller gaps then you are also welcome to take the 1.5 hour adventure tour! OR If caves are not for you, then you will be able to visit an Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary, home to many local and exotic endangered species. Next is an option to visit an Ostrich Show Farm to learn more about the industry and a chance to get up close. We then head over the Outeniqua Mountains again back to Sedgefield where we spend the night again. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Backpacker - Sedgefield Route: Sedgefield to Oudtshoorn day trip ±190 km Travel time: ±3 hrs Included Highlight: Cango Caves (Adventure or Standard Tour) OR Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary Optional Activity: Tour of an Ostrich farm

Day 4: Sedgefield to Jeffrey’s Bay: Bloukrans Bungy, Elephant Bush Walk & Tsitsikamma National Park 

This morning we drive through Knysna on our way to the Crags where you have a number of options to choose from: Visit a sanctuary for orphaned elephants where you have the option to learn about these gentle giants and go on an Elephant Bush Walk OR Visit a Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary where rescued monkeys roam free in a large jungle area Our next stop is the World’s highest commercial Bungy Jump at 216 meters where you have the opportunity to experience this adrenalin pumping activity. After an adrenaline rush at the bungee we take a walk through the indigenous Tsitsikamma National Park to the Storms river swing bridges before we head to the famous surfing town of Jeffrey’s Bay where we stay at a backpackers directly on the beach. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Backpacker - Jeffrey’s Bay Route: Sedgefield to Jeffreys Bay ±220km Travel time: ±3 hrs Included Highlight: Tsitsikamma National Park Optional Activities: Elephant Bush Walk OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Bloukrans bungy jump (216m), Bloukrans Bridge walking tour

Day 5: Jeffrey’s Bay to Addo Elephant National Park: Game Drive (Addo), Surfing / Shopping time (Jeffrey’s bay) 

There are 2 options to choose from this morning. Sleep in and take some time in the morning to explore the town's many surf factory shops, or go for a surf lesson in one of the most famous surf spots on earth. OR Wake up early and head to Addo Elephant National park where we go on a morning game drive to view the multitudes of wild animals. Addo is home to the Big 5 and it also has the highest concentration of African Elephants in the world! We then take a relaxed drive back towards Sedgefield for the night. If there is time available we will visit the famous Knysna Heads for some absolutely amazing pictures where the ocean meets the inlet to the Knysna Lagoon. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Backpacker - Sedgefield Route: Jbay – Addo NP – Sedgefield/PE/Jbay/Knysna ±470 km’s Travel time: ±6 hrs Included Highlight: Addo Entrance & Game Dive with Cape to Addo/Cape Xtreme Guide & Vehicle OR time in Jeffrey’s Bay, Knysna Heads Optional Activities: Addo Game Drive with SANP (morning) OR Surf Lessons, Shopping

Day 6: Sedgefield to Cape Town: Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass

After breakfast we begin a beautiful canoe trip down one of the many tranquil rivers in the area, followed by a short hike to a stunning waterfall. We then visit an Aloe factory in Albertinia and enjoy a wonderful scenic drive via Swellendam and Sir Lowry’s Pass. We arrive in Cape Town late Thursday afternoon. Meals: Breakfast Route: Sedgefield – Cape Town ±450 km’s Travel time: ±5 hrs Included Highlight: Canoeing & Hike in Wilderness, Aloe Factory