South Africa - 4 day Fully Escorted Tour - Garden Route Splendour

Port Elizabeth | Knysna | Oudtshoorn | Cape Town


Escorted Tours The Garden Route in South Africa is legendary for it's extreme natural beauty journeying across spectacular mountain passes, along the pristine coastline boasting some of South Africa's top coastal resorts.

Highlights
  • Visit the 'Gem of the Karoo' in Graaff-Reinet.
  • Stop along the way at little Karoo villages.
  • See the African Elephants in Addo Elephant National Park.
Itinerary

Day 1: (Thu) Port Elizabeth / Graaff-Reinet (D)
Travel via Jansenville to Graaff-Reinet, the oldest town in the Eastern Cape region, with many beautifully restored historical buildings lining the streets. Explore Graaff-Reinet's many attractions on foot. View the famous jointed dolerite pillars at the Valley of Desolation, with magnificent views of the town and surrounding countryside. Overnight in the Graaff-Reinet area.
Accommodation: Drostdy Hotel or similar

Day 2: (Fri) Graaff-Reinet / Cradock (BLD)
Travel to Nieu Bethesda, a tiny village tucked away in a valley.Visit the extraordinary Owl House of Helen Martins, one of South Africa's most famous examples of 'visionary art' (Art Brut). Visit a local farm and view San (Bushmen) paintings, wool shed, and museum containing fossils found on the farm. Enjoy a typical farm lunch. Continue to Mountain Zebra Park, the cradle of mountain zebra conservation in Africa. Overnight in the Cradock area.
Accomodation: Die Tuishuise or similar

Day 3: (Sat) Cradock / Grahamstown  (BD)
After breakfast continue to Grahamstown. The city's pride is its cultural heritage and great care has been taken in preserving its numerous historical buildings.Visit the Settlers Monument, Cathedral of St Michael & St George, Commemoration Church, Observatory Museum, Albany Museum and Rhodes University Campus. Overnight in the Grahamstown area.
Accommodation: The Cock House or similar

Day 4: (Sun) Grahamstown / Port Elizabeth (B)
Travel to the evergreen Sundays River Valley, and world famous Addo Elephant Park, home to the densest elephant population on earth. Spend the afternoon enjoying the varied wildlife. Tour ends in Port Elizabeth, late afternoon, with a drop off at the airport or hotel.

 Includes
  • Transportation
    Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 16-seater mini-buses.
  • Professionally Escorted
    Discover the Eastern Cape with our professional tour guides.
  • Accommodation
    Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
  • Dining Inclusions
    3 Breakfasts.
    1 Lunch.
    3 Dinners.
  • Plus
    Hotel porterage included.
    National Park Conservation Levy included.
SPECIAL OFFER

SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 15% FROM PRICES SHOWN FOR TOURS DEPARTING* 4 & 11 JANUARY, 8 FEBRUARY, 8 MARCH & 26 APRIL 2009

 Price & Departures

  Twin Single
Garden Route Splendour
01 November 2008 to 30 April 2009 £417 £465
01 May 2009 to 31 August 2009 £373 £412
01 September 2009 to 31 October 2009 £417 £465
Garden Route Splendour - Pre Tour Package
01 November 2008 to 30 April 2009 £69 £97
01 May 2009 to 31 August 2009 £69 £97
01 September 2009 to 31 October 2009 £69 £97
Garden Route Splendour - Post Tour Package
01 November 2008 to 30 April 2009 £208 £284
01 May 2009 to 31 August 2009 £184 £245
01 September 2009 to 31 October 2009 £208 £284

Land content only
Departs: Thursdays

*ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT APPLIES ONLY TO TOUR PRICE, EXCLUDES ANY PRE/POST TOUR EXTENSIONS AND IS NOT VALID ON SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
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