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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.
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