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Cape Town
We meet and, after checking in, depart from The Outback Africa Safari Lodge in Cape Town. We start the sightseeing day with a hike up Table Mountain . Thereafter, we explore the Cape region; visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point and the penguin colony near Simon's Town. Lunch will be spent overlooking the ocean whilst enjoying the local cuisine.
Tonight we dine with the Outback Africa Management and enjoy a safari briefing. B |
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De Hoop Nature Reserve
Our destination tonight is De Hoop Nature Reserve, a paradise for seasonal whale watching.
After exploring the reserve and beaches, we enjoy our first camp experience, and get closer to nature tonight. Big campfire and tall stories. BD |
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Wilderness National Park
Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves. En route we will stop at an Ostrich farm for lunch. Thereafter we will do a tour of the Cango Caves and travel over the Outeniqua Mountain Pass towards the coastal region of the Wilderness National Park, where we enjoy late afternoon walks into the forests. BLD |
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Tsitsikamma National Park
A morning to explore the town of Knysna, flea markets and many art galleries.
Visit the Heads, two sandstone cliffs that flank the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon, and thereafter the Tsitsikamma National Park. Explore the Storms River Mouth on a short but eventful hike.
The rugged coastline is a photographer's dream. BLD
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Addo Elephant National Park
This morning we visit Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa 's surfer's paradise.
Enjoy the waves of the Indian Ocean. Thereafter it is onto the Addo Elephant National Park in search of the endemic elephants found there. Tonight, time can be spent at the spot-lit waterhole, hoping to observe the creatures of the night. BLD |
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Morgan's Bay
The Wild Coast is calling. Travel via East London to camp on the beach at Morgan's Bay.
We spend the afternoon enjoying the warm Indian Ocean.
Long sunset walks collecting shells is the programme for the afternoon. BLD |
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Coffee Bay
Travel north to our next Wild Coast destination, Coffee Bay. We arrive early and spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or swimming in the Indian Ocean. Explore the Coastline. BLD |
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Coffee Bay
Today is a day of sightseeing. We explore the region, visiting the Hole in the Wall viewpoint near Coffee Bay and enjoying the Xhosa Culture. Enjoy a seafood meal in a local restaurant tonight. BL |
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The Drakensberg Mountains
The Drakensberg Mountains . Travel through the rural old Transkei to our base in the Southern Drakensberg. A long day on the road. Enjoy the mountain air of the majestic mountains of the dragon.
The afternoon is spent preparing for the hike that we will undertake the following day. BLD |
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The Drakensberg Mountains
We awake at dawn and, after a hearty breakfast, head out to explore the Drakensberg region; extensive hiking, San rock art, open meadow picnics, mountain stream fishing and snow in winter. BLD |
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Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve
An early departure, we travel south towards Durban and thereafter head north through the Natal Midlands to Zululand. The Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve is the greatest rhino sanctuary in the world.
Exclusive camp in a private game reserve. BD |
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Zululand
We spend two days in Zululand , giving us the chance to absorb the Zulu culture and to find the animals endemic to this region. After an early game walk in the private reserve, we enjoy a visit to a Zulu cultural village.
Be entertained by a traditional Zulu dance.
The Zulu warriors were a fierce adversary to the European settlers in by gone times.
A Late afternoon game drive is spent in the Hluhluwe Game reserve, where we are sure to get up close and personal with the Rhinos found in the park. BrD |
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Hlane Royal National Park
Leaving Zululand today we head north towards our next destination, a new country, the Kingdom of Swaziland. Our destination today is Swaziland 's premier National Park. Hlane Royal National Park.
The afternoon is spent doing an extensive game walk in the National Park; here we hope to meet the rhino or elephant found herein on foot. BLD |
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Kruger National Park
We travel the short distance through majestic sugarcane fields to the Kruger National Park. After lunch we will do an extensive game drive in search of the wildlife for which this park is famous. We hope to find the "Big Five", Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino. BLD |
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Kruger National Park
En route to our next campsite in the Kruger National Park, we stop for a picnic brunch.
After setting up camp and enjoying a short siesta, we do another game viewing excursion. BrD |
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Pilgrim's Rest
We leave the Kruger National Park today to explore the multitude of natural attractions found here:
Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and the Three Rondavels.
We will visit the multitude of waterfalls found in the area. Thereafter we head for the historic gold mining town of Pilgrim 's Rest, where we camp the night. Enjoy a drink in the old Hotel tonight. BLD |
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Johannesburg
The City Of Gold. Johannesburg is our destination, and after checking into our Guest Lodge we do a tour of Soweto in the afternoon, giving us the chance to meet Africa first hand. Enjoy a beer in a local beerhall with the residents. BL |
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Kuruman
Kuruman is our stop today. Depart early and journey into the maize farmlands or breadbin of South Africa.
The red sand is a sign that we near the Kalahari.
Spend the late afternoon escaping the heat in the pool. BLD |
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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
After stocking up in town we travel the dusty road to one of the best-kept secrets in Africa. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Kalahari Desert. One of the largest protected wilderness areas in Africa. The search begins. BLD |
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Kalahari Desert
Rise with the sun and resume our search, often spending long periods waiting for that special moment at waterholes or in the dunes. The Kalahari Lion is the largest Lion found in the world and just to spend a moment with this black maned King of the Beasts is not only a privilege but also an experience that you will never forget. Not only the Lion, the Raptors and the desert dwelling creatures will fascinate all wildlife enthusiasts. Return for a hard earned brunch and siesta period to while away the heat of this unforgiving land. Late afternoon sees us sifting the red sands, searching for those who have not been found. BLD
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Augrabies Falls National Park
Leaving the Park, we travel down to an arid wine farming area of our country.
Augrabies Falls National Park is our destination. After lunch and siesta around the pools we will head out to search for Black Rhino, Eland, Giraffe, Gemsbok and Klipspringer Antelope.
Witness the spectacular Augrabies Falls, where the mighty Orange River plunges over the granite gorge on its lonely journey to the Atlantic Ocean. BLD |
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Cedarberg Mountains
Travel south into the true remote wilderness area of the Western Cape.
The splendour of the Namaqualand Flower Carpet in springtime is a sight to behold.
Camp tonight in the Cedarberg Mountains. BLD |
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Cedarberg Mountains
Today we explore the Cedarberg Mountains. Unique rock formation hikes, Wine farms, Trekking opportunities or just simply relaxing next to a mountain stream.
We camp our last night of this tremendous safari. BLD |
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Cape Town
En route to Cape Town we pass through small farming towns and upon reaching the ”Mother City" we finally close the complete circle. The safari ends on arrival in Cape Town in the late afternoon. BL |
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Legenda pasti:
B (breakfast) - L (lunch) - Br (branch) - D (dinner) |
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